Entertaining amusement park manager with extensive roller coaster construction and encouraging upgrade system. Accessibility is more important than realism.

The exciting story mode, the motivating F1 world and considerably improved handling make F1 23 an exceptional racing game.

Diablo 4 is a masterpiece action RPG that only runs out of steam in the final meters of the endgame.

Capcom learns from its mistakes and delivers one of the most fun Street Fighter games in the series' history.

Mageseeker delights with action-packed combat if you can overlook the crude story and some superfluous features.

Age of Wonder 4 sets its own accents and does its job very well. Yet, the gameplay is still too one-dimensional for the genre crown.

Stray Blade wants too much and fails to deliver most of it satisfactorily. You're better off playing Elden Ring again.

A delightful 3D variant of RimWorld with some fresh ideas, but it needs more variety in combat and everyday life.

Mario Kart 8 is the reliable assurance of fun for any evening with friends and it is by far the best arcade racer across all platforms.

Silica at this point holds exciting promise for the future. [Early Access review]

I can recommend Big Ambitions to anyone who has always wanted to know what it's like to start your own business and see it thrive and flourish.

A fast-paced mix of turn-based tactics and action elements. Partly confusing combat areas with cool events. Little tactical depth.

Tours and Tournaments and its patch bring the map and your vassals to life more than ever. But the balance is not keeping pace.

Solid application with a lot of potential. Delightful pastime for simulation fans.

If the Chinese developers listen to their fans and throw their weird combat power system overboard, nothing stands in the way of success. [Early Access Review]

Disappointing Star Trek adventure that badly needs additional polish and bug fixes to be at least mediocre.

Management simulation with steam engine nostalgia and a motivating passenger and goods system. More comprehensive and accessible than the first part.

Well-made but somewhat dry space sandbox for future rocket engineers.

A monotonous, frustrating adventure game that wouldn't be fun even without the severe bugs and performance problems.

System Shock is a very faithful remake that sacrifices a lot of potential for modernization for its nostalgia.

Fun arcade racer for young and old Lego fans that absolutely didn't need a cash shop or any season passes.

Link's new open-world adventure is a masterpiece that will enchant fans both new and old.

Darkest Dungeon 2 does its own demanding rogue-lite thing. You can love it or hate it just as much as its predecessor.

A shooter that hasn't been thought through to the end and that doesn't mesh its gameplay mechanics enough. Unsuitable for soloists, but still reasonably entertaining in co-op.

A wonderful sequel with a gripping Star Wars story, excellent combat and fatal performance.

The Forza Horizon DLC Rally Adventure delivers entertaining drifting action and excellent tracks but is only a short-lived delight.

The turn-based campaigns and real-time battles are well intertwined - but it feels tough and cynical due to the lack of terrain gains.

Grimgrad does far too little with its promising ideas and remains a pale imitation of classic building sims.

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

A mechanically solid, but also strangely artificial-looking DLC that mainly boosts your in-game bank account.

Its focus on the most played nations in Europa Universalis 4 makes sense and is fun. However, the balance suffers.

The amazing open world of Shadow of Doubt deserves a better game. [Early Access Review]

Burning Shores has a beautiful map and some fun new features. However, the DLC suffers from a goofy villain.

Honkai: Star Rail is a Free2Play game that technically doesn't have to hide from AAA competitors and can offer you hours of enjoyment for free.

Dead Island 2 knows what it wants and does it just right. The zombie slasher is good solo, but even better in co-op.

Funny, fast-paced action in a slick Minecraft overworld, with more combat than building.

A terrific DLC that is among the best that Warhammer and Total War have ever seen.

Innovative shooter mix of base building and dungeon crawler, where creativity is punished of all things.

Everspace 2 is a fun looter/shooter RPG with an engaging yet down-to-earth story that will keep you entertained for days.

Quotation forthcoming.

Barotrauma is an exciting, cooperative resource management game that is also captivating in Singleplayer thanks to its deep atmosphere.

If you expect a new Payday here, you will inevitably be disappointed. Crime Boss: Rockay City has many interesting features and good ideas, but only half-heartedly pursues most of them.

The elaborate remaster ensures that The Last of Us loses almost none of its original magic even ten years later.

Lousy open-world roguelite with a sterile, lifeless game world, weak combat and ridiculously little content.

In Terra Nil you spend time demolishing your buildings - for the sake of nature.

The Spanish indie development team Abylight Barcelona has turned a dark setting into a surprisingly relaxed, funny construction sim. [Early Access Review]

Phantom Brigade strikes me as a title with a very cool core mechanic around which the game has sadly been forgotten.

X-Plane 12 catches up to Flight Simulator 2020, but it still presents itself more as a serious application than a relaxing game.

Colony Ship is a tactical RPG with a surprisingly interesting sci-fi story. [Early Access Review]

Very good port: the best city-building sim for consoles! The controller control needs some practice but works nicely.

An absolutely fantastic remake of a classic that is a must-have for horror fans.

Another well-done Souls-like from the Nioh devs, whose setting and silly story you either like or better ignore.

Only NASA has more realistic space simulations. [Early Access Review]

New Alliances demolishes everything the series has previously built.

Dynamic real-time battles with many useful improvements and a turn-based Italian campaign à la Total War Light.

A solid sci-fi shooter with glossy visuals but a subpar storyline and a lack of gameplay sophistication.

Very atmospheric trip to ancient Japan, where graphical flaws are compensated with vast content and plenty of gameplay.

Well-made Monster Hunter clone that delights with fresh ideas, but suffers from technical issues.

Intense but challenging action spectacle that rewards you with unforgettable experiences if you're willing to fight your way through.

A devoted remake of a classic that is almost as enchanting as the original.

At best, a mediocre action shooter that is reminiscent of games from the turn of the millennium, mainly due to its outdated technology.

The ultimate all-in-one Age package finally arrives on consoles, with intuitive and clever controls. Kudos!

A consistent evolution of Rehydrated with an extra ton of fan service, but without challenging gameplay.

A grandiose licensed game that makes up for minor flaws with creative game mechanics.

Spellforce also delivers in its new genre and offers sophisticated and challenging 4X turn-based strategy.

Ambitious sci-fi investigation for clues about expatriates on Mars, which technically doesn't meet its own standards.

Rocking beat'em up with excellent flow, likeable characters and fantastic humour. A good time is guaranteed.

Neat action-adventure with role-playing elements, which surprises with many fresh ideas, while ultimately implementing them inconsistently.

A modern remake of a classic that delights fans and newcomers alike with impressive graphics and first-class sound design.

Norco offers an incredibly atmospheric story - without gameplay surprises.

Mediocre shooter sustained by its incredible, gritty humour - but only if you're open to it.

A successful addon, with which WoW works on its foundation and responds to fan requests.

Citizen Sleeper is a cyberpunk gem that tells an extraordinary, profound story and makes you think.

An artistic game that elegantly plays with the possibilities of the narrative genre and captivates with its storytelling.

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

Tunic is a wonderful Dark Souls alternative that fails to strike a fair balance.

Creepy mortician horror with believable corpse preservation and procedural demon terror. However, both quickly become monotonous.

Neon White has perfected its simple and unique shooter concept. It won't win any awards for its story.

3D remake of the 1994 classic with 14 races and tons of troop types and spells. Few comfort functions, needs a lot of patience.

Old World gets better with every patch and DLC. The new religion addon is no exception. Worth it!

Aquatico shines with an exciting setting but offers too little in the long run to compete with the big names in the genre.

It's a good thing that Surviving the Abyss is just getting started in Early Access, as community feedback and new content will hopefully lead to a more rounded and better game over time. [Early Access]

One Piece Odyssey is a mediocre JRPG with slow progression. The charming adaptation still makes fans happy.

If life as a supermarket manager were as boring and terrifying as it is here, then we would have a problem - because nobody would do the job.

Knights of Honor 2 inherits a lot from its predecessor, both its strengths and shortcomings. But as Total War light it is convincing.

Need for Speed finally finds its way back on track and is especially worthwhile for solo racers who enjoy a well thought-out campaign.

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.

Roadwarden skillfully transports text-based role-playing into the modern age.

Duty Eternal enhances the main game with excellent innovations and invites you to another playthrough.

A truly masterful fantasy simulation.

Valuable remaster with technically excellent combat and a story that is still worth experiencing. Though, there's not much to do besides thrashing.

Darktide is an outstanding shooter and one of the best Warhammer 40k games, but it struggles with technical and progression issues.

Gorgeous sci-fi shocker for genre fans, but it suffers from some massive design and technology shortcomings.

Brute, thrilling turn-based battles with superheroes, action cards and tactical maneuvers. Too much chatter between missions.

You should keep Cosmoteer on your radar or you'll miss out on the next space hit. [Early Access review]

Brilliant modern military shooter with a strong campaign and excellent gunplay, but in many respects a foundation for subsequent updates.

Basically, I recommend the game to anyone who enjoys this kind of life sim.

As a 3D Sonic a step in the right direction. The open world has a lot to offer but gets lost in redundancy.