Eliminating armies of bugs and robots with a ton of weapons and gear definitely sounds tempting, but it will be a quickly mastered routine that won't keep people glued to the screen for a very long time. Helldivers 2 is a game that still lacks that crucial "ideal" aspect of fun that is stifled by an extremely hard grind for beginners and an unrealistically high difficulty if you're playing alone or with random players.

Octopath Traveler 0 is a huge and highly enjoyable return to the classic JRPG formula, featuring excellent turn-based combat and a smartly refined mobile DNA. That said, it doesn’t bring anything fundamentally new to the table - just another 100 hours of pure HD-2D JRPG indulgence, which genre fans certainly won’t mind.

EA FC 25 plays it safe with solid football, avoiding too much risk or complexity, which makes sense from a business perspective. However, many players are starting to lose patience with the lack of innovation in sports games year after year. The new FC isn’t a complete copy-paste of its predecessor and does bring improvements with certain new features. It’s definitely the best football game on the market right now and one of the top sports games overall, but there’s certainly room for improvement.

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty is the latest Team Ninja game and it is a good counterpart to Nioh games even if its more Sekiro than Dark Souls. Brutal combat and good level design are there but some caveats are going to be thorn in the eye for the veterans of the genre.

THPS 3 + 4 Remake is a nostalgic and technically impressive return to the legendary skateboarding games, managing to retain the spirit of the originals despite a few compromises. While THPS 4 feels slightly stripped down due to its reworked format, the overall package remains rich, fun, and true to the series. For longtime fans - it was worth the wait.

Although the Sonic Origins Collection is aimed at those who are nostalgic for early days of Blue Blur, we believe that new players will also enjoy these improved versions of the beloved 2D games that graced a beautiful period of the 90s. Game Gear games are just cherry on the top!

Romeo is a Deadman is chaotic, unpredictable, pure creative madness that won’t appeal to everyone, but those willing to embrace it will find one of the most original gaming experiences of the year, despite its technical flaws.

Lords of the Fallen may not be a game that will reinvent the wheel, but it is definitely a great Soulslike title that any fan of the genre will appreciate. Aside from minor flaws related to poor mapping and other easily fixable blemishes, this game still gets a high rating and our warm recommendation.

Legends Z-A is finally a successfully realized modern Pokémon game that works the way it should - focused, stable, and very fun - but it still needs a bit more to achieve the true “mega evolution” of this legendary franchise.

The same endearing adventure from 2020 worthy of mention, and even more so of playing, is now on PC.

GRID Legends is a hell of a fun arcade ride with a serious pedigree that continues the evolution started in the reboot from 2019. However, the FMV story mode is something we could easily do without.

LEGO Horizon Adventures offers a fresh take with a visually impressive world built from LEGO bricks and a fun parody of the Horizon story, though it leaves you wishing for more meaningful content and a stronger connection to the original games.

In video games, there are two kinds of sequels: those that play it safe, and those that go completely off the rails. High on Life 2 firmly belongs to the latter. As the follow-up to one of the strangest FPS titles in recent years, it feels like a deliberately chaotic shooter that makes you wonder what kind of substances were in play during the writing process.

Although it doesn’t reinvent the formula, The Beast delivers bloodier horror, a more dangerous atmosphere, and enough new elements to justify its existence as a standalone game.

When the legendary authors of the classic arcade games completely ignore reality for the sake of crazy, over the top entertainment, we get something really extraordinary.

An excellently crafted action roguelike that directly aims to entertain fans of Dead Cells and Hades with a wide spectrum of new challenges. A vast selection of combat options, platforming sections that require a lot of attention, and an excellent movement system elevate this title above most of its competitors.

When we take a deeper look at Unicorn Overlord, as a new product of Vanillaware, the aspect of kinda generic and predictable mediocre story is drastically saved by incredibly interesting action and tactics which can be considered as one of best in JRPG genre.

To be honest, the FF pixel remaster collection will not appeal to everyone, but fans of old-school JRPGs will eagerly welcome this nostalgic trip down memory lane while enjoying titles that defined the genre as well as the Final Fantasy franchise, which continues to win the hearts of many gamers around the world.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion might not reach the full magic of Capcom's classics, but it delivers enough nostalgia combined with a solid dose of modern ideas to easily stand as Dotemu’s best release yet. If you love old-school 2D side-scrolling beat ’em ups and cosmic Marvel chaos, this game was made just for you.

If you’re tired of the usual mascot kart racers and want something a bit different, Kirby Air Riders offers a fresh take - a racing game unlike anything else out there, aside from its decades-old predecessor. Its fast, chaotic races are a lot of fun, but the unusual control scheme might take some getting used to and could be a sticking point for some players.

This year FIFA brings bigger updates that many expected long before. However, as it is the final game in the series, there is still the feeling that something is missing, although without a doubt FIFA 23 is the best EA Sport's release in the last few years.

WWE 2K26 continues to maintain its streak of quality, and with its largest roster yet alongside meaningful additions to existing modes, it will undoubtedly keep players glued to their screens until the next installment. With that in mind, we’ll be expecting more fundamental changes and innovations next time around — and perhaps fewer elements like this year’s Ringside Pass system.

The new-old Kirby feels right at home on the Switch, with beautiful graphics, lots of new content that feels like it's always been there, and of course the traditional lighthearted and fun Kirby experience that we love.

Actraiser Renaissance remains true to the cult original with plenty of novelties that do not disturb the essence of this strange title from the very beginning of a completely crazy story called Quintet studio.

Atomfall feels like a constant struggle for survival, where any mistake can cost you dearly. If you are a fan of STALKER and Metro 2033, this game will be a real treat for you.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 brings many good novelties to the tried and tested formula of the original, but still represents a title only for the most patient fans of dinosaurs and managerial simulations. If those even exist.

With small technical problems, Riders Republic has a story that shouldn't exist. If you ignore the ''overbloating'' of some of its elements as it happens in every Ubisoft title, it is still a great game.

Football Manager is definitely showing signs of improvement and it is obvious that the development team is paying attention to the suggestions from the fans. No major objections here, and I hope that the sequel will be an even better game, because this franchise really has immense potential.