Anno plus Cities: Skylines results in an identity crisis. [Early Access Review]

In its current state, Core Keeper is no replacement for Terraria or Minecraft. [...] That, however, doesn't make Core Keeper a bad game, quite the opposite. [Early Access review]

Not as groundbreaking as Path of Fire, but a must-have expansion for fans of both the old and the new Guild Wars.

Wonderlands delights with incredible humour, comical characters and much content. However, not all of its innovations are compelling.

Ghostwire: Tokyo intrigues with Japanese mythology and a gorgeous open world, whereas its gameplay is not fully developed.

The add-on brings a lot of new content but is not a mandatory purchase. Update 5.0 is much more important.

Space strategy game with massive and vibrant galaxies, enormously motivating - if you can overcome the high entry hurdle.

The DLC sets the wrong priorities and, despite its interesting story, annoys with overly complicated puzzles.

Amusing shooter with rough humour, fast-paced jump passages and exotic monsters, but lacks scope towards the end.

Wonderful open world with an awesome jet pack, yet outdated technology.

Lost Ark is a good MMO with tons of content, alas unnecessarily complicated and repetitive endgame mechanics.

Grid Legends delights with superb orchestrated, entertaining races, but it leaves a lot of potential untapped in terms of career and team management.

The world of the Elden Ring is full of surprises and hard-fought battles with new, imaginative possibilities, to make every choice meaningful.

More of the traditional Serious Sam gameplay that gets to the point faster than the main game, whereas it still runs poorly.

There's not a whole lot in Warno's Early Access version yet, but what's there is actually fun and prompts genuine anticipation. [Early Access review]

Dying Light 2 combines great gameplay with a surprisingly good story. However, the run-of-the-mill open world impairs the fun in the long term.

A magnificent DLC in the truest sense of the word. For hardcore fans though, it sets the wrong priorities.

Sifu is one of the best martial arts games ever, though getting to the fun part is (somewhat unnecessarily) tedious.

Total War: Warhammer 3 is a brilliant conclusion to the Warhammer trilogy, just missing a little more polish in the campaign.

Boyfriend Dungeon offers a fresh take on dating sims but skimps on scope and storytelling.

Varied road trip with memorable encounters and lots of emotions.

Exciting and fiddly building sim à la Factorio, yet not quite as sober and technical. Emphasis on transporting goods. Caution: addictive!

Easygoing building sim for production chain aficionados, which, however, suffers from campaign flaws and a lack of long-term stimulus.

Well-made homage to the classic Shadow of the Colossus, yet without its emotional depth, but with impressively clever boss fights.

Rainbow Six Extraction offers an atmospheric co-op experience with clever gameplay mechanics that make up for its minor flaws.

Not everything fits together perfectly in Expeditions: Rome. Nevertheless, it is a very good tactical role-playing game.

Also on the PC a fantastic action-adventure that delights with its presentation, fierce combat and grand emotions.

MH Rise refines the combat system with clever innovations that both veterans and newcomers will enjoy - if they can overlook the low-grade graphics and story.

Uninspired, boring endgame expansion that is difficult to recommend even to hardcore fans of the main game.

Ruined King ably transforms the LoL source material into an enjoyable solo role-playing game that, however, comes with a few convenience issues.

The crowning glory of a ten-year saga.

Surviving the Aftermath offers sound building sim gameplay, but it loses a lot of potential due to grind and missing content.

Charming puzzle action-adventure with novel vacuum cleaner alien-slime mechanics. It can be completed on a cozy evening.

Beginner-friendly tavern building sim with a lot going on, yet little depth. Okay for a while, too repetitive in the long run.

The cute horror game in the style of Tim Burton offers a unique combat system. However, balancing issues and a lack of variety impair the fun.

This indie gem guides through an emotional-nostalgic trip of personal history, relaxed and with a few small puzzles.

Strong, extensive rally simulation with outstanding courses.

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

Exo One delights with innovation and an immersive atmosphere - if you let it.

An authentic remake of the classic role-playing game with impressive technology, but it's missing more than two-thirds of the original's content.

The potential of this survival game, with what is probably the most realistic water physics to date, is indeed enormous. [Early Access]

Who would have thought that an Early Access game these days would come onto the market in a more complete state than some of the triple-A blockbusters. Bugs and glitches are negligible and are fixed remarkably prompt. Myth of Empires is an exciting project, which, especially at its full release, could shake up the genre. [Early Access]

Kingdoms and Castles is plain and modest in a good way. However, due to the lack of content, there is a lack of long-term motivation.

Halo: Infinite falters at its open world, yet it delights with sophisticated shooter gameplay and a varied arsenal of weapons.

As demanding as it is gratifying. People with low frustration resistance are better off skipping Aiko's Choice.

Astonishing action journey through a gorgeous universe with daring flight manoeuvres, cool space battles and an intriguing heroine.

Excellent DLC that finally makes the long-neglected Soviet Union in Hearts of Iron 4 exciting to play.

I've been playing Gordian Quest way longer than necessary. [Early Access Review]

Exciting construction and management sim with great gameplay flow. It does require a lot of imagination and thought. Caution: addictive!

Skyrim is still magnificent, but a collection of moderately executed additional content does not justify the new price for an old game.

Consistent further development of the timeless concept. Better than ever before thanks to seasons, production chains and the detailed vehicle fleet.

Battlefield 2042 contains a great multiplayer shooter sandbox that is buried under half-baked game design, bugs and performance issues.

Even if the charm of the originals reveals itself every now and then - these masterpieces deserve a better remake.

In Chapter One we don't puzzle as intensely as in Crimes and Punishment, but we sink into Holmes' world more seamlessly than ever.

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

This solo work demonstrates that a linear shooter campaign can be as entertaining as the largest open-world.

Consistent continuation of the main game for better and for worse. Excellent characters and morbid humour, although it takes a lot of patience.

FM 2022 remains undisputedly the best choice for PC soccer management, but we are missing some groundbreaking innovations.

A masterful open-world racer in an unforgettable setting - would have benefited from a little more courage to innovate.

Fun building sim with numerous improvements over its predecessor. The dinosaurs are still the main attraction.

Sports spectacle in a massive world: Despite numerous minor flaws, Riders Republic is a playground complete with excitement.

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

Gripping VR space adventure with excellent immersion and good graphics.

The game is currently still noticeably lacking in content, this Early Access release is more reminiscent of a larger demo.

Life as a caravan leader is tough and demands a lot of time. Vagrus masterfully tells a story, but it suffers from technical issues.

The Riftbreaker combines the base-building, action-RPG and survival genres. That can't work? Oh, it can, and this is the proof.

Guardians of the Galaxy is a solid single-player game with a strong story, the combat however is in desperate need of more fine-tuning.

Age of Empires 4 brings classic real-time strategy back in top form, but misses the chance for a rousing campaign.

Pure arcade racing fun that properly captures the charm of the Hot Wheels brand. Track editor shortcomings and an expensive Day-One DLC are however bothersome.

The atmospheric shooter never rises above its station as a fascinating proof of concept.

Visually impressive dieselpunk Metroidvania with stimulating combat, challenging bosses and a varied level design.

An enjoyable co-op shooter that doesn't know what it wants to be - other than taking your money.

It's the worst-rated game on Steam for a reason, soccer fans are left heartbroken.

Posh PvP carnage featuring a for the genre exceptional combat system. Plot, PvE and endgame are however more limited.

Far Cry 6 is an entertaining open-world shooter with an exceptional variety of weapons, albeit it gets carried away by an excess of features.

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

Train Life merges two genres that enthrall rail-fans.

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 gorgeous remaster of an unmatched masterpiece, but in terms of gameplay additions, it offers only the bare necessities.

Medieval Dynasty is a motivating medieval city builder from the first person perspective, in which players have many things to do. The world, however, just doesn't feel alive.

The stylish exploration adventure full of beautiful areas manages to delight even without combat. However, the gaming experience is currently impaired by bugs.

A disappointing sequel that sacrifices stealth mechanics in favour of tedious co-op missions.

Stunning action adventure that delights with a challenging combat system and a breathtaking game world.

Charming and colourful pixel action-adventure with a lot of heart, solid combat and puzzle dungeons, yet apparent deficiencies in the narrative pace.

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

Deathloop overdoes it now and then but remains a fun shooter with inventive time loop mechanics.

Wrath of the Righteous is a true RPG epic, which, despite a silly quirk, surpasses its predecessor.

On the whole, it mimics the originals so well that when I played it I felt like I was looking at an early, unfinished Cyberpunk GTA. [Early Access Review]

Anno 1800: The High Life is aimed exclusively at Anno experts, but it provides them with a continuous exciting final phase.

Consistent improvement of the series, in which you can sink dozens of hours with the right mindset.

Even for the low price, Farmer's Life is at this point only worthwhile if you are interested in the setting. [Early Access review]

Multi-layered role-playing game for exploration and stealth enthusiasts and also everyone who doesn't care about exciting combat.

Dice Legacy can only partially convert its innovative concepts into an entertaining gaming experience.

An extraordinary narrative adventure game that will stay in your memory for a long time, but it would have benefited from more interactivity.

A traditional, but also very good JRPG that at first unnecessarily conceals its strengths and only shows what it can do after around 15 hours.

Solid old-school survival horror with an exceptional atmosphere. Suffers from balance issues and a rather mediocre conclusion.

Classic GTA gameplay in a medieval setting, coarse humour with countless pop culture references and a horrible save system.

Naraka: Bladepoint combines Battle Royale with tactically demanding close combat duels, but it is only worthwhile for patient players.