V Rising is a captivating vampire fantasy with atmospheric survival mechanics, despite the sometimes tedious hunt for resources.

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

Strong DLC package that brings back memories of Empire: Total War and puts Warhammer 3 back on track.

The Machine Age puts Stellaris back on track and takes the machines to a whole new level. An all-round successful DLC.

Homeworld 3 impresses with groundbreaking space battles but disappoints with a trivial campaign.

Family-friendly, short urban adventure of a charming cat with simple puzzles and lots of fun feline activities.

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

Winds of Change brings a lot of changes for large and small nations, but lacks remarkable new mechanics.

The most beautiful nightmare of the year, which masks a mediocre game concept with stunning graphics and unparalleled sound design.

Songs of Conquest revives the spirit of Heroes of Might an Magic 3 and strikes a really good figure.

Ghost of Tsushima not only impresses as a beautifully staged samurai open world, but also as an outstanding PC port.

The SoLA expansion brings more of the same. However, there is still a lot of untapped potential.

Fun anime adventure with vehicle battles, that is sadly far too simple and could have used a bit more variety.

Worthy DLC finale to a successful remaster.

Top Spin 2K25 offers challenging gameplay for tennis fans, but struggles with technical weaknesses and pushy microtransactions.

Stellar Blade likes to exaggerate at times, but is essentially a sophisticated action game with stylish battles and a touching story.

Atmospheric Metroidvania experience with enjoyable runtime and dynamic gameplay.

A sympathetic declaration of love to JRPGs of days gone by with the same strengths and problems as back then.

An unusual idea with an intriguing setting, but immature mechanics.

Great, relaxing sandbox game with no serious weaknesses that is just as complex as it needs to be. Now also with multiplayer.

Decent tactical battles, which however quickly become boring, have no greater connection and fail due to camera and AI problems.

The actually good concept is mercilessly drowned in a flood of poor game design choices and flawed programming.

Even better than its role model: In spite of seemingly modest graphics, Sons of Valhalla offers (almost) maximum fun.

Uninspired button-mashing that is saved neither by humor nor story.

With its artistic and creative approach, Bulwark offers a genuine experience, which may however quickly become boring for some types of players.

Millennia starts like Civ, but offers good mechanics such as alternative eras and construction sim elements. Weak AI and graphics.

Stolen Realm may not impress with its graphics and staging, but it does with its entertaining battles and a diverse roguelike mode.

Forbidden West takes a lot of good decisions and is even better than its predecessor - with the exception being the story.