Despite its magical atmosphere, Fe doesn't manage to leave a lasting impression.

The new RPG start options and endgame contents are fun, but no must-have for Stellaris fans.

Fun sniping shooter that surpasses its predecessor in many ways.

Quotation forthcoming.

A lot of content, yet too easy for pros. Disciples enthusiasts better prepare for some adjustments.

X3: Terran Conflict is the last episode of the space saga from Egosoft. There is a huge war going on, a war against the Xenon and against the game's controls. Terran Conflict looks great, there's more action than before and it's possible to control lots of ships - theoretically. But in reality controlling more than one ship is very complicated, if not impossible. But if you liked the other X-series games, then you might like this one, too.

Not a great year and a PC downgrade: FIFA 22 still plays well, but its PC version is graphically limited and offers little innovation.

The crux of the episode format escapes: I have no conception of how far-reaching the consequences of my decisions will be.

Indirect controls, random battles, no diplomacy – can this be fun? Yes. Lots of upgrades, exploring the map and the colorful fantasy setting will get you hooked right from the start, including the just-one-more-mission effect. A real insider tip.

So far, the cult simulator is quite promising. Sound, appearance and the humorous mood go together very well and convey a convincing 70s atmosphere. [Early Access Review]

A detective adventure with lots of conversation and exciting cases in a varied steampunk world.

Change sides: In this RPG with base building and turn-based battles, you play cute goblins - but game design flaws spoil the good mood.

Atmospheric strategy game with high entry hurdle that is worth overcoming.

Even if the framework does not appeal to you, the game scores with a motivating combat and loot system, a great level and welter design and exciting boss battles.

Looks like Rome was ahead of its time: raw materials weren't transported, they were teleported. At least that's what happens in Grand Ages: Rome, because the focus of the game is not on building effective transportation. Instead you need to build an efficient economy. This can be quite motivating if you enjoy being rewarded for your city planning.

Layers of Fear is a great experience, recommended for everyone who doesn't need monsters in a horror game.

Quotation forthcoming.

Welcome to Bullworth Academy, a melting pot of high school stereotypes. Outsiders are making plans to rule the world, teachers terrorize their pupils, sports aces and rock 'n rollers try to impress the girls while the posh students wrinkle their nose. While the GTA-style game itself is well done, the technical conversion to the PC is a bit sloppy. Should you ever be asked why video games are a cultural asset, show them Bully.

There's still a lot to do for the developers, but if you like the DC universe and want to get away from World of Warcraft, give this game a chance. Even if you don't pay monthly fees it's still a full co-op action game.

A brave new start which sacrifices the traditional elements of trade and tough competition and replaces them with a truly epic endless game.

The first DLC is a worthy expansion and introduces creative ideas. The new story is almost consistently wonderfully entertaining.

Fun village builder in a well-made historical setting. However, the game suffers from heavy grind and a lack of endgame variety.

Atomfall is a game that comes with nooks and crannies, but one that captivates us to the end with its great story.

It's very thrilling for a short time, but the limited amount of weapons and levels will bring you back down to earth quite fast. It's still a dynamic and action-packed shooter with great graphics, but doesn't offer much in the long term.

Mass Effect: Andromeda is a gigantic science fiction epic and a brave new start for the series, but it doesn't completely capture the magic of its predecessors.

A captivating detective narrative that fascinates with its unusual tech-noir setting and a myriad of ways to solve the game.

The gameplay wise rather simple The Invincible backs it's beautiful sci-fi panoramas with a captivating and thought-provoking story.

Fast-paced real-time strategy with a good Terminator atmosphere, lots of micromanagement and dramatic battles. Controls sometimes too fiddly.

Technically impressive open world in the Alps, but the winter sports simulation lacks long time motivation and diversity.

A successful mix of bullet hell, crafting and FPS with old school charm, but little variety.

It's like an alternative Fallout with simple turn-based fights and old school atmosphere. A good tip for Fallout veterans.

Battlefront is a mainstream shooter without too many problems. But apart from the Star Wars atmosphere is doesn't offer anything special.

Cooperative and family-friendly sandbox adventure with a few roleplay elements without strategic depth, but with an entertaining build mode.

Tactically challenging, but in terms of content rather trivial superhero battles.

EA FC 25 feels like possession soccer devoid of ideas - lots of control, but too little real innovation.

Quotation Forthcoming

A well executed and family-friendly LEGO game with new ideas and old weaknesses, but much better than the last few LEGO titles.

Technically outdated turn-based tactics with tedious gameplay. Only the multiplayer is worthwhile for fans.

By today's standards the shootings are too static for my taste. In combination with the annoying graphics bugs, it is difficult for me to make an unreserved recommendation. If you just want to experience an adult story again that takes itself and its character seriously, then don't hesitate. But if you also hope for a dynamic gaming experience, there are certainly better alternatives by now.

Pandora is a world beautiful enough to make you fall on your knees. You can happily spend dozens of hours exploring - only the story can't quite keep up.

More complexity doesn't automatically create more fun. The successor to Puzzle Quest, the entertaining mix between role-play elements and puzzle game, turns out to be uninspired and boring. It's more complex but confusing, even for experts. There are less rewards to motivate you and the AI doesn't work properly. A candidate for the list of bad sequels.

Quotation forthcoming.

Quotation forthcoming.

Toxic Commando doesn’t quite measure up to Left 4 Dead 2, but it still delivers an entertaining shooter experience featuring hordes of zombies and vehicles.

Huge adventure playground with some little quirks, for stealth fans with a knack for experiments.

It may be called like a hard disk defrag program, but it's a fast multi-player shooter The single player campaign can't keep up with the fast multi-player battles, but it's just there to prepare you for the real battles with real people.

Great atmosphere, a great settings, heroes and villains built by the players - and still it's not enough for a great game. Most of the quests are too easy, usually it's no problem to fight opponents up to four levels above your own characters, so there's no need to group with other players. So why play an online game?

Quotation forthcoming.

A great action game with new characters, but the new version keeps the weaknesses of the original and re-uses a lot of levels.

It's a great game based on Episode 7 and captures the spirit of the movie, but doesn't offer anything more than what's typical for the series.

Before We Leave is a lovely indie builder that slowly loses its appeal after a cosy first few hours.

Ixion delights with its sophisticated construction, but it disappoints with the story of all things. There is also a lack of polish in the second half.

A short but intense horror trip that bridges the gap between Alan Wake 2 and the rest of the Remedy universe in a clever way.

An exciting and pleasantly designed tactical game that of all things disappoints with its DNA modifications.

An old-school action blockbuster that should make 16-bit fans very happy. Everyone else should know what they're getting into here.

Quotation forthcoming.

Impressive treatment of the Romanian revolution in 1989, with minor weaknesses in the field of game mechanics.

At its best, it's an exciting mix of chess and RTS but there are just too many frustrating moments.

Well-designed role-playing game with strategy elements in an exciting dark fantasy setting.

What a game Gray Matter could have been if the developers would have been able to deliver more than second rate puzzles. Still, if you like adventures, you should give it a try.

Dungeon Siege 3 is clearly better than its predecessors and fights are real fights, not just interactive graphicsl demonstrations. The story around Jeyne Kassynder is good entertainment.

Quotation forthcoming.

The developers just ignored the releases of the last four years, so everthing in this game is way out of date: AI, mission designs, physics and online mode. Get Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit instead.

Life is Strange: Reunion is an emotional and captivating mystery adventure that, as the series finale, fails to live up to its full potential.

Fantastically written and life-affirming dating simulator that doesn't use all of its potential.

Echo doesn't use its potential, but with the adaptive AI it offers an interesting gameplay approach and a cool sci-fi story.

The game can be quite challenging, especially in the round-bases game mode, but after one week you've seen all the game has to offer. Nonetheless it's the perfect game for small tournaments from time to time and to give elves a good thrashing.

Enchanting story game that takes both a critical and a cordial look at employment in a hospital, but does not do without drawbacks.

The "little brother" of GTA is loaded with action, variety and over-the-top characters and some mission can even be more fun than GTA IV. But the PC-conversion with all it's faulty controls, graphical errors and other annoying bugs needs to fixed soon.

A survival strategy game that centres on an efficient economy. Mundane presentation, settlers merely are human resources.

The laying of tram tracks and overhead lines is so complicated that I'd rather build five bus lines as a single tram line, even if it's humbug economically.

Fun multiplayer shooter with a strong Overwatch influence, yet runs out of breath over time.

Virtual Tipp-Kick using mouse clicks, an insider tip for soccer fans, ideal and entertaining for quick games.

The history collection offers purely technical improvements, 1503 and 1602 proft the most.

A slightly different blue-collar simulator that often does not take itself too seriously and thus becomes unique.

A delightful remake of an exciting crossover between Lovecraftian myths and the unshakeable logic of Sherlock Holmes.

Popcorn shooter with an enormous and sophisticated multiplayer, some story deficiencies and quite a short co-op.

It's not a perfect game, but the surprise of the year: A lot of great gameplay, lots of fresh ideas and a lot of fun. You may like some things more than others, but where else can you annoy a dragon again and again by shouting the name of his nemesis?

A jump and run with puzzles. Average gameplay, but great story and atmosphere.

If you are looking for a heart-warming and funny game between all those shooters and dark action games, this is the one for you.

The single player missions are very similar, but in coop this game is extremely entertaining.

A small, technically not quite up-to-date masterpiece: Vampyr is multi-layered, atmospheric and exciting up to the last drop.

From ice races to climbing on steep slopes and rallycross through gravel and mud to gymkhana stunt events, there is something for every taste. And if I don't feel like going to a certain event, I just skip it. You are by no means forced to go along with everything, and that's a good thing.

The fact that recruits can easily be found in the world is also a good way of drawing attention to the open world. Because it should be seen: As an open-world city, London feels amazingly real and is full of life. Sometimes I ignore all the missions and prefer to drive a little with music through the brightly lit streets, watch people while I am strolling along the Thames or fly high over the roofs in a cargo drone to look for the best way to a hidden technology point.

Thrilling turn based strategy with a fresh setting, at least at the beginning. The half-baked combat system disappoints despite time-travel manipulations.

Many detailed improvements to the career and car handling make F1 24 the best Formula 1 racing game in years.

RPG fans who have the stamina and who are after a singleplayer role-playing game that does not rely on the old-school could still have fun with Greedfall and should give it a chance. And even if it is only to love the extraordinary world design.

I would not say that Code Vein communicates its story better than Dark Souls. But it just tells it refreshingly different and I enjoy experiencing the game mechanics of Dark Souls in a different context.

Quotation forthcoming.

Quotation forthcoming.

A beautiful, grand adventure featuring intriguing characters and a great combat system, but also unnecessarily annoying blacksmithing mechanics.

Wet Dreams Don't Dry offers, what Larry fans are expecting. Fans of subtle humor should take a bypass road.

Quotation forthcoming.

Quotation forthcoming.

If you can't get enough of killing Zombies and co-operative play, Killing Floor may be a cheaper alternative to Left 4 Dead. It doesn't come close though and it's obvious that Killing Floor once was a mod for Unreal Tournament 2004.

It's an interesting idea, a setting full of humor and clearly influenced by the classic Dungeon keeper. A great mix on paper, but in reality the lack of balancing is annoying.

The beautiful Empire of the Ants is more than just exceptional graphics, but it can’t reach its full potential.

Despite dusty graphics and annoying teenager protagonists, Until Dawn is excellent spooky entertainment for a Halloween evening - but the tech is not working as intended.