Hogwarts Legacy has the same structure you've seen in any other modern open world game, but, at the same time, it fills you with memories from long time ago... When a Flipendo was all you needed to push a block. It may no do anything different or relevant than those games, but it has something they lack: magic.

Village improves almost every aspect we enjoyed in RE 7 Biohazard. It is a great horror story set in Eastern Europe, with a perfect balance between combat, puzzles and exploration. But more is not always better, and sometimes it loses focus on the "survival horror" elements.

Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred fails to match the quality of previous expansions in the series due to its change of approach in terms of story and business model. However, it does offer enough to tempt even the biggest Sanctuary fans.

If you value a long experience in which great satisfactions come little by little, you should consider getting a Wii U for this game.

If you like puzzles and games with "original" mechanics, you should try Viewfinder. Its premise is as unique as fun. Too bad it's a bit short and doesn't reach its full potential until almost the end. Maybe the studio in keeping it for sequel? I hope so!

The Nintendo Switch 2 version is simply spectacular, and it demonstrates once again that, in skilled hands, the new hybrid console can deliver games of a quality comparable to consoles like the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, with the added bonus of portability.

A real pleasure for point and click lovers. It's not only superb on its own merits, but also as an homage to the great classics of the genre.

It may not be the flashiest game for a console launch, but Bravely Default remains a JRPG gem, and being able to play it on a modern system with welcome improvements is reason enough to (re)discover the story of the Warriors of Light.

Bigger, better and refined, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the definitive versions of Sun and Moon. There's some déjà vu feeling with the story, but that doesn't neglect that these games offer tons of content, and that they serve as a great farewell for the series before jumping to the Switch.

Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition is the update of a classic. It wasn't easy, but Forgotten Empires Studio has hit the nail on the head with lots of playable changes and lots of new content. The AI fails sometimes and the new voices won't please anyone, but overall it's a fantastic real-time strategy game.

Ten years after getting the license, Codemasters keeps showing its commitment with Formula 1. Thanks to the small improvements here and there, F1 2019 is one of the most complete Formula 1 games ever made.

It's a great product as a game pack, but even more as a documentary. If you mix evrything, you'll find a real gem for any Mortal Kombat fan. You'll want to say "get over here!!"

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Ape Out breaks its cage with amusing aesthetics and a wonderful and jazzy soundtrack, both of them procedurally generated. In some way, it plays like Hotline Miami, with its own ideas, and a constant feeling of urgency. A game with an overwhelming personality, that even shows up when our ape dies, in a memorable and stylish death recap screen.

It takes the fundamentals of FIFA 15 and solves its failures to offer a great football experience. The audiovisual presentation and the quantity of licenses are brilliant, though the franchise has lost the gap with Pro Evolution Soccer.

FIFA 18 doesn't show a lot of changes to the core gameplay of the series, but it brings a lot of improvements in its various game modes, as well as a better atmosphere to the stadiums and a new chapter in Alex Hunter's journey that has managed to learn from its past mistakes.

Super Mario RPG is the perfect combination of the role of the classic Final Fantasy and the wealth of originality and sense of humor of the Mario games. As a remake it falls somewhat short, but for us, who were not able to play it in its original version, it is quite a gift.

We already loved the original SMT IV, and this second campaign is even more solid. The true essence of Japanese RPG beats strongly in Apocalypse: its turn-based battles are the best we've ever played, the story is mature and captivating, and the soundtrack is amazing.

Super Meat Boy feels at home on Nintendo Switch. It's the very same 2D platformer that made us sweat on 360, PS4, Vita and Wii U, that has jumped to Switch retaining its tight controls and huge amount of levels and secrets. A modern classic that every lover of the platform genre should play.

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for PS4 is the best version of the classic that you will find but the changes from the PS3 last year remaster are not enough to make us buy it again, despite the graphical improvements and the inclusion of the Uematsu original soundtrack.

The mix of bartender simulator, interesting characters and clever writing makes VA-11 HALL-A a little gem, especially if you like games that are not your typical an have a lot to say. It is best savored in a smooth way... Like a whiskey on the rocks in a bar.

14 years after its initial release, Lumines Remastered keeps being an unique puzzle in some ways, from its gameplay simplicity to its wonderful sountrack... The remastered has its own flaws, like the absence of new modes or the long loading times (even when retrying a challenge). Beyond that, as a classic, it's still a very enjoyable puzzle.

Fortnite Battle Royale delivers a perfect balance in gunplay, progression and sandbox elements. No wonder it may be 2018's gaming phenomenon. We even like the way microtransactions allow players to enter new challenges and earn cosmetics for the game, but don´t alter the core mechanics.

Dante loves his new emo look so much that he wants to repeat his adventure and see himself on 1080p and 60fps with DmC Definitive Edition, one of the few remasters that you will actually want to play again on your new console.

PES 2018 offers a fun and accessible game experience. The handling and the behavior of the players is impeccable, but the game modes and the technical aspects of the game have not varied significantly with respect to the previous entrance of the saga.

DOOM: The Dark Ages reimagines the series' approach by offering unique and highly personalized gameplay supported by simple yet engaging additional systems. The Slayer's carnage is as immersive as ever, but the shadow of past installments partially overshadows the final result, which falls short of memorable status.

Blackout is a great addition to the formula, and the game has the best multiplayer in years, with some elements from "hero shooters", but the engine is getting old and we miss the solo campaign.

Few games have managed to be as good as Symphony of the Night; Bloodstained not only manage to be so, but also refines and improves that same old formula for a new generation, becoming the true spiritual successor of the Castlevania series.