Mario Kart World has bold ideas that don’t quite land—but the execution still delivers fast, chaotic fun. Despite rough edges, it’s a love letter to fans and a strong, if imperfect, start on the Switch 2.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is my game of the year—but it’s not for everyone. Its punishing gameplay and frustrating setbacks demand patience and resilience.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a brutal, tactical throwback that reimagines the series’ roots with modern flair. It’s exhausting but unforgettable—especially in its explosive second half.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 blends surreal art, tactical combat, and rich exploration into one of the most impressive debut RPGs in years. Even genre skeptics will be hooked by its reactive turn-based battles and beautifully crafted world.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows delivers the familiar Ubisoft formula in a stunning Japanese setting but feels mechanically stagnant. The series desperately needs fresh ideas—this is its last chance.

Split Fiction refines co-op gameplay with creative level design and a seamless fusion of genres. Its character-driven story adds depth, making it a must-play for fans of It Takes Two.

Monster Hunter Wilds refines Capcom’s formula with a seamless open world and streamlined mechanics. Hunts feel smoother, veterans will love it, and newcomers get the most accessible entry yet.

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 struggles with poorly explained features and a clunky interface, making for a rough start. However, the classic "just one more turn" appeal remains intact, with innovations like the era transitions standing out as a highlight.

Two Point Museum successfully builds on its predecessors, adapting and expanding familiar mechanics while retaining its signature humor. While the wealth of content may challenge newcomers, the well-structured campaign provides a solid introduction for both beginners and veterans alike.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a deep medieval RPG that demands time, patience, and engagement, offering a rich simulation of 15th-century European life. While bugs exist, the real challenge lies in mastering its complex systems—if you're ready to fully immerse yourself, no other game does it better.

Sniper Elite: Resistance delivers satisfying sniper gameplay with diverse tactical approaches, though the story is negligible and the campaign lacks variety. While the improved X-Ray Killcam impresses, limited movement and technical issues occasionally break immersion.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle perfectly captures the charm of the 1980s Indy films with diverse levels, fun combat, and challenging puzzles. The exaggerated antagonist Voss and the humorous portrayal of Nazi characters add to the entertainment, making it a must for Indy fans and adventure game enthusiasts.

LEGO Horizon Adventures combines action-adventure gameplay with classic LEGO humor, delivering an entertaining experience with impressive visuals. Despite some shortcomings, like limited stealth and no dodge mechanic, the game excels with tactical combat and enjoyable building, especially in co-op mode.

Mario & Luigi – Brothership captures Nintendo's signature charm with vibrant graphics and a feel-good atmosphere. While it doesn’t revolutionize the RPG genre, it delivers a well-paced adventure, blending combat, puzzles, and exploration into an enjoyable experience lasting 35-40 hours.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 avoids the pitfalls of Modern Warfare 3, offering a compelling spy campaign with smooth undercover missions and satisfying gunplay. Despite solid multiplayer and Zombies modes, it still feels - much like its predecessors - like a rehash of 2019’s Modern Warfare reboot.

Metaphor: ReFantazio isn’t a revolutionary RPG but rather an evolution, blending the best of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei with a strong story focus and immersive atmosphere. Despite its somewhat outdated technical foundation, it stands as one of the year’s top JRPGs.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard revives the series nearly a decade after Inquisition. BioWare successfully builds on past storylines, delivering well-developed characters and dynamics that make the world feel alive, even in the player's absence. Visually and technically updated, the game introduces essential innovations while retaining the core essence that fans love.

Super Mario Party Jamboree improves on its predecessor with well-designed party boards and a great character selection, offering plenty of fun with friends. However, additional new play modes quickly lose appeal and feel like fillers.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero delivers top-notch fan service. The fights look fantastic and are a lot of fun. The character selection is huge and includes lots of side characters from the movies. However, the fighting game lacks variety and long-term motivation.

Nintendo takes a bold step by making Zelda the central playable character, introducing fresh mechanics that distinguish the game from previous entries in the series. While the story lacks surprises and the Echo selection menu can be frustrating, the game excels with creative puzzles, engaging combat, and flexibility that caters to both series fans and newcomers.

It's a mixed experience, with moments of enhanced fun thanks to new gameplay features, but also frustrating issues in regards to goalkeeper and tackle behavior. While Rush is a welcome addition, other areas like slow menus, moderate updates to game modes, and weaker tactical options compared to its predecessor fall short. The game shines in terms of visuals and technical performance, running smoothly on PS5, delivering impressive graphics.

Frostpunk 2 is frustrating, complex, merciless, puts your morals to the test and is relentlessly unforgiving. In short: Frostpunk 2 is exactly the game that fans of the predecessor were waiting for.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is simple, brutal and oh, so much fun! Easy-to-use controls and an entertaining combat system make it possible to ignore the lack of innovation. Fans of the Warhammer universe will be happy, newcomers might quickly fall in love.

This is so much more than just a glorified tech demo. Astro Bot proves to be a challenging and at the same time very charming platform adventure that takes you down nostalgia road and keeps you on your toes in between all the wholesome "ooohs" and "aaahs".

A fun and beautiful experience with a certain feel-good factor. Lovingly designed and colourful world. The combat system evolves throughout the game and becomes increasingly more complex and interesting.

My expectations were high: An open world in the well known Galaxy far, far away, in which I could immerse myself in and where exciting stories are hidden around every corner. Star Wars Outlaws is simply not that. Still, what is left is a fairly good game featuring a dense atmosphere, authentic characters and fun gameplay.

The setting and the action-packed fights in particular really hooked me. However, in the final built I miss the feeling that the trailers previously conveyed. The devs definitely have the opportunity to bring their brilliant ideas to full bloom with a little bit of work.

Even after eleven years this hunt for ghosts is still a lot of fun, if a bit stretched unnecessarily. Thanks to the timeless graphic style - now in HD - and the newly designed controls, this represents the best version of the game. Still, the price point is too high for a remaster.