The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has turned out to be a very entertaining game where, especially towards the end, you may sometimes need to spend a little longer searching for solutions to quests. With a playtime of just over thirty hours and multiple endings that build on previously achieved endings, it hasn't become an extremely long game. Still, the beautiful visuals, accessible gameplay, and interesting story are absolutely worth giving the game a try.

Dark Pals: The First Floor does not reinvent the genre but is a surprisingly solid first project, with effective atmosphere, creative puzzles, and mascots that do exactly what they are supposed to do.

007 First Light is one of the best Bond games I have ever played. The game is absolutely not perfect, but the foundation is rock solid. Hopefully IO Interactive will get to send this Bond on many more adventures.

Titanium Court is one of the most unique indie games we've played in recent memory. At first glance the game may seem fairly shallow, but looks can be deceiving.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book puts a fresh spin on the somewhat generic platforming of previous entries by centering the gameplay around the interactions between Yoshi and the various creatures you encounter, and it looks absolutely stunning while doing it.

Despite a somewhat incoherent story and a handful of technical shortcomings, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight manages to capture the spirit of Batman through endlessly charming, varied, and genuinely fun gameplay. Traveller's Tales has crafted a loving tribute to the Dark Knight's nearly ninety-year legacy, packed with references, personality, and attention to detail that fans are sure to appreciate.

If you have already played through Revelations in Celceta, there is little reason to start over. It remains a good game, just not necessarily a better version.

The Switch 2 version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is absolutely not the best version, but if you can live with a somewhat inconsistent framerate, there's still plenty of fun to be had here.

Forza Horizon 6 is the dream of every car enthusiast who has been asking for Japan over the past decade. Playground Games not only delivers a stunning, diverse, and massive map, but also innovates brilliantly with the dynamic system of 72 micro-seasons. The intense focus on deeply-rooted JDM car culture, the spectacularly improved engine sounds, and the addictive mountain roads make this an absolute must-play for racing fans.

Adorable Adventures may not be an enormously deep game, but it has become an incredibly charming little adventure that will keep you busy for around four hours. After my time with the game, I think the low purchase price of twenty euros is perhaps a little on the high side, but there is clearly a great deal of love poured into its atmosphere and the way its story is told. And Boris has become one of the most endearing heroes in recent years. So cute that I won't be needing crispy bacon on my burgers for a while. And that really says something.

Outbound had the potential to be one of the biggest hits of the year, but a gameplay loop that hinders more than it invites, a purposeless open world, and endlessly repetitive objectives make this so-called cozy camping sim anything but relaxing.

The best games rarely cater to the broadest possible audience, and Mixtape is proof of that. The limited gameplay and lack of freedom are deliberate choices that won't appeal to everyone, but they're precisely what make the game what it is. Beethoven & Dinosaur tells a four-hour story that is more convincing, more heartfelt, and more memorable than what most games manage to achieve in dozens of hours. Those who surrender to the experience get something back that is hard to describe: the feeling that you yourself are saying goodbye to Rockford, Cassandra, and Slater, as if you lived through that final evening yourself. And just like the best songs on a mixtape, that feeling lingers long after the last note has faded.

With Directive 8020, Supermassive comes out of the gate strong: a compelling story with a solid, diverse cast that makes for a horror adventure that slowly unfolds. The formula of making choices and living with consequences is somewhat undermined by the Rewind feature. Given the claustrophobic and tense nature of this story, the emphasis on stealth gameplay is a very smart decision. By constantly shaking up its gameplay elements, Directive 8020 never grows stale – helped in no small part by the fact that the game can be completed in six to eight hours. If you're a fan of Event Horizon or The Thing, this game is a must-play. All other horror fans will find a capable game, where the developers take their time building towards something truly impressive.

Like Returnal before it, Saros didn't need to be a roguelike at all. That the experience holds up so confidently regardless is a testament to the game's quality, largely because the core gameplay is once again every bit as tight as you'd expect from Housemarque.

A game that completely absorbed me with my own created world and characters, but ultimately also made me realize that I mainly had to make it fun myself.

The music, voiceovers, and bizarre weapons do a great job of masking the shortcomings of Mouse. Mouse P.I. For Hire won't be the game of the year, but in my opinion, it's the most stylish one.

Pragmata is a game you have to experience to understand why it works so well. The story sometimes lacks depth, but the gameplay more than makes up for it. Everything comes together in a rhythm that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Ultimately, Pokémon Champions is an accessible VGC simulator that could have been quite enjoyable, but is held back significantly by pay-to-win elements and technical issues.

Reunion is an entertaining but technically imperfect trip down memory lane that proves the bond between Max and Chloe is still worth its weight in gold, even though the rest of the game is a bit less weighty this time around and the resolution sometimes feels a bit rushed.

Grime II fails to learn enough from its predecessor’s shortcomings, especially its technical ones, but still delivers another stunning Metroidvania packed with thrilling action, challenging platforming puzzles, (art) philosophy, and atmosphere.

With Midnight, World of Warcraft once again delivers a fantastic expansion, featuring a beautiful new version of Silvermoon and the surrounding areas, a highly entertaining story, and new systems that can keep the game going strong for years to come.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park remains a wonderful platformer. Its colorful playfulness bursts off the screen, and the levels remain remarkably inventive. It's a shame this expansion doesn't include more single-player content, but even if the minigames do nothing for you, there's still plenty to enjoy in Bellabel Park. Now it's time to wait for a truly new 2D Mario.

Marathon is a game that is truly unmatched, especially in terms of style and gunplay. Beneath its visual presentation and incredibly strong soundtrack lies a game that is remarkably special, though it will not immediately appeal to everyone because it is so hardcore. For me, it is one of the best first-person shooters ever made. In terms of level design, Marathon is even better than Destiny, and the release of its most recent level, Cryo Archive, only reinforced that even further. It takes a little while to get into at first, but once you push through that initial barrier, you are in for an unforgettable experience.

Crimson Desert is an excellent game with an engaging open world, highly challenging boss fights, and mind-bending puzzles. The game is certainly not perfect, but Pearl Abyss' willingness to listen to feedback gives me hope that Crimson Desert will only continue to improve in the future on what is already a strong foundation.

Tales of Berseria remains what it always was: a strong JRPG with a compelling story and memorable characters. However, this remaster feels less like a true return and more like an expensive 60-fps patch. If you've never played the original, this is still highly recommended. But if you're already familiar with it, you have to wonder if this version has added enough to warrant a fresh start.

Diablo 2: Resurrected is truly back with the Reign of the Warlock expansion, after never really going away.

Pokémon Pokopia has turned out to be an excellent game that, honestly, has given me a lot more enjoyment than Pokémon Legends Z-A and Animal Crossing. It’s one of the better cozy games, and you can easily sink dozens of hours into it. For me, the credits rolled after about thirty-five hours of play, but even after that I still have plenty to do to keep myself entertained.

Resident Evil: Requiem finds the perfect balance between survival horror and explosive action thanks to its two protagonists. The result is an outstanding experience that managed to keep me constantly engaged.