The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a gem among indie games and one of the best narrative driven games I've played. There wasn't one boring moment in the entire story and I got emotional several times from start to finish. Deconstructeam was simply excellent in everything it tried to with this game.

More than a simple homage to 90s RPGs, Sea of Stars is a game that shines on its own using a well known formula, creating its own identity. The spectacular art direction, level design rich in details and charismatic characters make a perfect match with a combat system that is simple yet rich in options. Sea of Stars is, in essence, a turn-based RPG as brilliant as the classics.

With an excellent political plot that brings impactful reflections into dialogue with contemporary reality, a cunning villain, magnificent soundtrack, Homeric combat and captivating characters, Metaphor has established itself as one of the masterpieces of the fantasy JRPG and one of the candidates for the 2024 Game of the Year (GOTY) award, as well as bringing back memories of Final Fantasy 9 and other emblematic titles in the genre.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is everything the long time fans of the franchise were yearning for but didn't get for a long time. The story will be relived and retold, but now there's uncertainty about the fate of each character. Every expectation was met with surprise and reward in a game that is not perfect, but is a true masterpiece of a genre that became popular exactly because of the long running Square Enix franchise.

God of War Ragnarok is beautiful, rich, exciting, and even bigger and better than the 2018 adventure, which shows that passion and quality work has gone into its creators. I had many doubts about whether a sequel to something that reinvented the wheel of the god of war would be able to surpass its predecessor and admit, with great pleasure, that I was wrong. This is a must-do adventure for action-adventure fans, and probably Kratos' best adventure in a video game. It's a work of art, a retelling of the hero's journey and a game that delivers on everything it promised and more, and serves as an excellent conclusion to the Norse arc of Kratos and Atreus.

Bigger, better, and more challenging than its predecessor in virtually every way, Hades 2 is a true lesson in how to make a sequel. With some of the best combat ever created for action games, Supergiant Games' new work impresses with great dialogue full of sarcasm, originality in its representation of Greek mythology, an excellent soundtrack, and beautiful art direction. The roguelike retains the essence of the first game in the franchise, but adds a number of elements that make the gameplay more strategic and challenging. In a 2025 marked by great titles from independent studios, Hades 2 emerges as another strong contender for Game of the Year.

Final Fantasy XVI is a game from the franchise worthy of a new generation of consoles, and its combination of classic and modern brings everything we love with what we didn't know we needed. It's strong, tense, exciting, revealing, it's a mix of feelings, places and stories. Clive's (anti-)hero journey, the people he encounters along the way, the weight of decisions, all culminate in a tale that moves and excites. And all that combined with a diverse and fun combat, and the beauty of the whole that this game is makes this a necessary title for any fan of the franchise or a good action RPG.

More dynamic and intense, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach dodges the judgments of tediousness that the first game received. The gameplay plays on the safe side with high doses of Metal Gear for more action and fun. As for the narrative, the plot is sublime with its criticism of large corporations, social networks and AIs, but it is also extremely emotional when talking about family, friendship, love and depression.

Tekken 8 is a game that arrived to establish a new quality standard for fighting games, just like Street Fighter 6 did before. With spectacular, agile and fluid gameplay, a good story mode and excellent online component, the newest game from Bandai Namco is a technical achievement that fixes almost all the problems the franchise had without losing its essence. If Tekken 3 is stil the biggest and most important 3D fighting game of all time, Tekken 8 is the best and most complete 3D fighting game ever made, and it should keep this title for many years.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's new game brings back the best of the Yakuza franchise and pirate games. Humorous, unusual, with frantic combat and full of extra content, the crazy experience of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii shows that the game doesn't know the words “limits” and “boredom” and provides an extremely entertaining journey for new and old fans alike.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance marks the triumphant return of the classic franchise, revitalized by the talent of LizardCube. The game delivers beautiful scenery and intense combat that blends the essence of Shinobi 3 with Metroidvania elements. Even with a simple story, its solid execution, responsive controls, and balanced challenges make Art of Vengeance not only a great revival, but a modern classic of the 2D action genre.

Tears of the Kingdom is a sequel that knows how to present new things and adds more lore to the incredible universe of Zelda. Islands with a sense of freedom, exciting game, and twists from start to finish will make you play for countless hours in this game and its immensity.

Such creativity, inventiveness and irreverence, characteristics that define Josef Fares and Hazelight, make Split Fiction a formidable experience on every level. It's no exaggeration to say that this is the best game of the generation so far. With a touching narrative, captivating characters and a very entertaining gameplay, the game is the culmination of several lessons learned by the developer who mastered the cooperative games and proves that the clamor for It Takes Two is no coincidence.

In a 2025 marked by the excellence of independent games, Absolum arrives to set a new standard of quality for the beat 'em up genre. The game takes the best of the roguelike genre to give a new face to modern beat 'em ups. With extremely varied gameplay and a combat system that encourages a high-risk, high-reward approach to overcoming enemies from common foes to bosses, Absolum presents a progression that requires a strategic approach to each fight, but always offers the player all the tools necessary to overcome these challenges. If beat 'em ups, even in their best recent games, have always been characterized by subtle innovations, Absolum emerges as a true beacon of creativity for the genre.

Hidetaka Miyazaki gets it right once again by masterfully expanding the world of Elden Ring. Some defects such as the repetition of enemies return in this DLC, but they are not enough to overshadow the excellence that surrounds the Realm of Shadows. Unfortunately, some questions regarding the narrative of the Lands Between remain unanswered, but following in Miquella's footsteps is incredible. The boss battles are more exciting than ever and the new map is gigantic, providing many hours of exploration and, of course, many deaths.

More than just an excellent representative of the adventure genre, Blue Prince is proof that a game doesn't need a combat system or require quick reflexes to be challenging from start to finish. The title developed by the Dogubomb studio and published by Raw Fury is on the same level of quality as young classics such as Return of the Obra Dinn and What Remains of Edith Finch, requiring players to pay great attention to detail in order to proceed through a mansion that will take us down different paths each day, requiring constant adaptability. Full of mysteries and with a story that surprises from start to finish, Blue Prince is a brilliant chapter in adventure games and, even with a smaller scope, has everything it takes to be remembered as one of the best releases of 2025.

Elden Ring delivers what it promises: it's a souls-like fantasy action RPG game developed by FromSoftware, with the influence of Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin, that brings a sprawling realm fully immersed in a rich and bloody story and that certainly will have every fan of fantasy and challenge ready to immerse themselves in this universe for hours and hours. Get ready for lots of action, epic battles, adventure, exploration and hardship.

New game from the most impactful franchise in the history of fighting games, Street Fighter 6 accomplishes everything it sets out to do almost perfectly. The game shines for its diverse and accessible gameplay, stands out for its excellent art direction and soundtrack, and offers many possibilities in World Tour mode. The game's story is the only truly weak point of a title that was born as one of the best fighting games in history.

Dispatch is one of those games that is already among the best of the year and puts a smile on your face from the very beginning, even bringing tears to players' eyes — whether from joy or sadness. The writing is brilliant, the choices carry weight, the characters are captivating, and everything in the game just made me look forward to a second season even more. The absence of more interactive moments like in Telltale titles is a little frustrating, but it doesn't weaken the game at all.

Resident Evil 4 Remake has what it takes to be our favorite action game of 2023. While it doesn't have the industry impact that RE 4 did, and it doesn't rewrite how Remakes should be (like RE 2 did), it's an excellent game, which deserves to be appreciated by everyone, whether or not they are lovers of the franchise. The bestiary of creatures, its action-packed story, and its rich, action-packed world make so many improvements over the original that it's well worth a ticket to revisit this darker-than-ever universe.

A strong contender for game of the year, Monster Hunter Wilds marks another great success for Capcom with its most popular franchise. With a grand and impressive world, a huge variety of biomes and fights against breathtaking monsters, the new chapter in the franchise offers some of the best and most varied gameplay of the entire generation of consoles, rewarding players who explore the enormous possibilities that Monster Hunter Wilds has to offer. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran of the series, it will be hard not to be charmed by yet another brilliant piece of work from Capcom.

Silent Hill 2 Remake is a breath of fresh air and a revitalization of a nearly dead video game franchise. Everything that survival horror has to offer is present here in one of the best and most profound narratives in history. The game masterfully recreates the town of Silent Hill while expanding and making familiar locations and moments even scarier, and shows that Bloober Team can, indeed, make incredible horror games.

Even though it is one of the most different games in the entire franchise, Silent Hill f remains true to what the series has always stood for and impresses with its soundtrack, story, graphics, and terrifying atmosphere. Hinako is an impressive protagonist and carries the dark and profound themes with great skill.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the best the franchise has seen in terms of visuals, with lots of new items, power-ups, enemies and stages with depth that really transform the player's experience, be they familiar with Mario games or not. The Wonder Flower's unpredictability makes the game always surprising and engaging, forging new paths and rhythms to keep players involved.

Starfield is an RPG that brings the best out of previous Bethesda games with the best sci-fi narrative about space ever created. With elements inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey and Interstellar, a game about space has never been this grand and with such satisfying exploration until now. The team led by Todd Howard can be proud of the fantastic work they've put out.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a true homage to the best games in the adventure genre that were a hit in the 90s, but with a series of technical improvements provided by the new generation of consoles. With a setting rich in detail, an extremely rewarding sense of exploration and a story that maintains excellence from start to finish in the journey of pop culture's most famous archaeologist, the title closes 2024 on a high note and recaptures the spirit of the classic Indy movie trilogy of the 80s. More than just relying on the name of the Indiana Jones franchise, The Great Circle delivers one of the best games of the year and reinforces MachineGames' excellence as a developer.

Alan Wake 2 is a complex, exciting and thrilling journey through the world of horror. The narrative is extremely well constructed and plays with metalanguage in an impressive way. The gameplay enjoys a solid and consolidated base within the survival horror genre that is expanded thanks to the characters' mental locations. Full of horrifying, shocking moments and hair-raising twists, the game presents one of the best plots ever created in games. Unfortunately, bugs overshadow the maximum potential of the title, but Remedy Entertainment's work is a true masterpiece of gaming and is enough to fight for the GOTY (Game of the Year award) of 2023. It took 22 years for a game to finally threaten the position Silent Hill 2 (2001) as the best survival horror in history, and Remedy's game can look to Konami's timeless classic on an equal footing in this dispute.

The Night Springs DLC really shines in its narratives presented in each chapter and raises many questions not only for Alan Wake, but for Control and even Quantum Break, who enter this great spiral that is the multiverse created by Remedy. The three episodes are fun, bring humor, terror and impress with the quality of the plot and gameplay.

Phantom Liberty is an excellent follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077's story. The expansion heavily benefits from coming at the best time the game is having right now thanks to a slew of technical and creative updates it received since launch, boasting new interesting additions to gameplay with the Relic system. Phantom Liberty introduces sensible and well-written characters that heavily impact V, while, at the same time, cement themselves as a few of the best characters on CDPR's game.

You can see Team Cherry's love and dedication in every corner of Silksong, from the level designs to the adorable NPCs, the captivating story, the relentless enemies, and a spine-tingling soundtrack, which makes me feel bad for cursing every generation of developers for dying so many times. But that's the charm and appeal of the game.

Baldur's Gate 3 is an exceptionally well-written game with breathtaking visuals and charming NPCs. The game's combat is creative and allows all sorts of maneuvers that you can think of. Larian Studios's CRPG shows that the genre can be accessible and brings the best out of Dungeons & Dragons: a universe of peculiar beings that unite under a greater good.

The RPG does what it sets out to do and lets few things slip. Infinity Nikki is a more evolved version of what all fans of dress-up games from the 2000s loved. With thought-provoking gameplay, a detailed world to explore and plenty of content, the game is one of the best surprises of the year.

It is true that Pokémon's course was good, but static in a comfort zone and, ironically, without taking a step towards evolution. Pokémon Legends: Arceus appears to be the beginning of this transformation. It's not the classic, strictly linear format being discarded anytime soon, but the possibility of playing more titles like this numbs me with indescribable hope. Arceus gets it right by exploring more than one known area, Sinnoh specifically, and not introducing a new one. Pokémon Legends: Arceus delivered this content in abstinence: daring. Even with mistakes here and there, especially with the overall visual quality of the game, whether in terms of graphics or performance, this is the best game in the franchise for many, many years.

Sifu's combat is impeccable and one of the best gaming experiences I've had since Batman: Arkham City – fluid and visually beautiful to watch, accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack in a work that has nothing to do with any great martial arts film. Another factor that is worth noting in the new Sloclap game is how it doesn't get tiring despite the short story and non-stop beating. There's not a lot of dialogue or construction for a simple narrative, but it works perfectly well: in revenge, all that counts is to take down everything and everyone. And make no mistake: no game over will be in vain, as each run is a learning experience within Sifu, and with the minimal shortcuts and facilitators available, the coveted revenge will be achieved before the age of 70.

Subverting the franchise's standard narrative, Echoes of Wisdom sets the titular princess out to save the kingdom - and Link - from the forces of evil. Even without wielding a sword and shield at all times, Zelda uses the greatest weapon she possesses: wisdom, and there's nothing more “Zelda” than that.

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge is a title that lives up to the arcade classics, brings crazy and fun co-op for up to 6 people, countless Easter eggs and lots of fun, worthy of any Ninja Turtles fan.

Mullet MadJack is a crazy, frenetic mix of different genres and media: there's the 80s action hero, there's the art of classic anime, cyberpunk aesthetics, roguelike elements and, of course, FPS. In all this, there's still time for good humor and an incredible gameplay that brings it all together in an excellent game. It's challenging, thought-provoking and a great job by Hammer95.

Pikmin 4 will please players from all ages, whether they're longtime fans or not. With few hours of main story, anyone can get lost in the huge levels and in the cuteness of its characters. But even allowing a lot of freedom, the game may leave players feeling stuck on repetitive missions.

A GameCube classic, the remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door manages to be even more fun and colorful than the original. While remaining faithful to the 2004 title, the remake adds improvements that will help you in battles and throughout your journey, such as the Companion Ring. However, the game lacks localization for PT-BR and the absence of a fast travel system.

In addition to being a city manager with breathtaking visuals, The Wandering Village offers an immersive experience with a narrative that arouses curiosity, a super interesting morality system, and an enchanting soundtrack.

ROUTINE is a unique space horror game with strong references to classic survival horror titles and 1980s science fiction cinema. With its sublime puzzles and well-paced gameplay, the game keeps you hooked from start to finish with an intriguing narrative skillfully woven together through documents, videos, diaries, and even the character’s hallucinations.

The basic modes have been improved and Breaking Point and F1 The Movie show that Formula 1 is possibly the sport that makes the most of different types of media. Whether you're a casual or hardcore fan, playing alone or with others, F1 25 is sure to please fans of the world's biggest racing series.

Even in a genre as saturated as the Soulslike, nothing compares to the Nioh series, and Nioh 3 stands out as the best in the trilogy. The transition to an open world isn’t perfect, but the rewarding exploration, stunning landscapes, and thrilling optional boss battles more than make up for any minor issues. Add to that top-notch combat, an extremely customizable character creation system, a lengthy campaign with a deep New Game+ mode where the loot system really shines, and an auto-equip feature that’s a true godsend, and you have yet another Team Ninja hit that sits at the top of the Soulslike genre.

Dusk Falls brings a branching narrative that takes full advantage of the style of animations in comic book form, which gives us the opportunity to fill the empty space with our imagination - and this works in such a way that it makes the experience even more impressive, with its many multiple choices combined with the emotional intensity of its expressive voice cast. A masterpiece of the genre.

Sonic X Shadow Generations is the best version of one of the best games in the franchise, with the addition of a great Shadow campaign. All this makes it the definitive Sonic game so far.

With its touching narrative, creative battle system and striking art direction, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shows that there is still room for innovation in turn-based RPGs, especially when you mix real-time action. Refining every element of the genre with care, Sandfall Studio's game delivers an engaging and mature experience that deserves attention.

Spider-Man 2 puts Miles and Peter in their biggest adventures so far, with the best Venom adaptation that has ever been made. The gameplay eventually becomes repetitive, but the charm and charisma of the main characters holds the quality together just as much the Spiders sling across New York.

Assassin's Creed Shadows takes players to feudal Japan on an intense journey of revenge and honor. With Naoe and Yasuke, the gameplay balances stealth and brutal combat in a world rich in historical detail. Despite a few technical stumbles, the game delivers an immersive and engaging experience, reaffirming the franchise's legacy.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown manages to deliver a balanced experience and to always bring something interesting to do, being a metroidvania game full of rhythm, almost flawless. The story is captivating and the flow of the campaign is very organic. The gameplay is perfectly smooth and refined. 2024 begins with a bang.

Astro Bot is an incredible and fun adventure that celebrates the history of PlayStation and video games in a nostalgic way, capable of embracing the inner child of those who lived through past generations of Sony consoles. The levels are beautiful, the power-ups add a special layer of gameplay and the boss battles are creative, but the villains are not very memorable, which leaves the title below the best of Donkey Kong, Mario and Crash Bandicoot games.

Mario Party Jamboree is the most fun and complete game in the franchise, combining nostalgia and evolution with mastery. In this game, you'll find adventure, fun and plenty of competition. However, the lack of chat in online mode can hinder gameplay, as can the many fun motion control games, which can be a problem for those using the Switch Lite. In short, it's the game every Mario fan needs to have, and it will keep you glued to the screen.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is more than just a nostalgic trip down memory lane—it's a JRPG that knows exactly what it wants to be: grand, addictive, and exciting. With a story that blends mystery and epic, a brilliant digivolution system, and a vibrant Digiworld, it not only honors the franchise's legacy, but establishes itself as one of the best games of the year. An irresistible invitation for veterans and a magical gateway for those who have never experienced the universe of digital monsters.

Hellblade 2 is an immersive experience complete with impeccable audio design. Although it won't be to every gamer's taste, it definitely offers a deep narrative and unique gameplay that will captivate those looking for something more immersive and psychologically intense.

Persona 3 Reload is a masterclass in remakes and it makes you feel like you're playing it for the first time. It substitutes the original, offering a complete RPG experience. You're not missing out on anything.

Without saying a word, Neva takes the player on an adventure full of emotions. With breathtaking visuals and excellent audio work, the game tells a story about love and coming of age in such a beautiful way that it's hard to hold back tears. Although everything revolves around putting an end to the evil that plagues that world, the combat is very simple, but just the right amount of challenging to present the player with a certain level of difficulty. As for the game's progression, after a slightly slower start, the game picks up a good pace that doesn't let the player lose interest or get bored.

Star Ocean: Second Story R comes as a remake that tries to revitalize the player's love for the franchise, bringing an art style that mixes new and old elements without losing its charm. Even if basic, the story has the usual beats of classic JRPGs and can keep you entertained with its characters of varying personalities. The combat is fast and visually appealing, but can be too easy and not too rewarding. The extra content can net you a few more hours of gameplay making the remake worth for the replay factor and the new novelties of UI and mechanics.

Mario Kart World shines with a colorful and vibrant connected universe that finally gives a new air to the Grand Prix through simple changes to traditional mechanics that were previously not so frenetic, but it does little to explore the large open world that could make it the great game changer of the saga.

Horizon Forbidden West deepens the existing mechanics and expands them, without major innovations, but enough to satisfy us. The narrative, whether on a small scale, with regional conflicts between tribes, or on a large scale, with connections between the distant past and the cursed present, makes us want to play incessantly, until we finish and discover everything. The mysteries and revelations about the story on a large scale are even the high point of the game. This is a measured step towards the future of the series, but a sure step that retains much of what worked in Zero Dawn (and occasionally some of the original game's problems), without being too daring and delivering less than expected.

When Polyphony Digital revealed that Gran Turismo 7 would be a great tribute to the franchise's 25 years, they weren't kidding. Even more than that, the game is a great ode to automobiles and presents a genuine desire to make every player become passionate about motorsport, providing a neat material for that. However, it's all about expectation. The game takes a long time to gear up to the truly challenging moments within the races, so if you don't want to deepen your knowledge about cars or contemplate the beauty of the automotive universe, Gran Turismo's historic glamor is likely to prove a burden.

Dune: Awakening takes advantage of the franchise's great momentum to create an immersive experience in the Arrakis desert, mixing MMO and survival elements in a good balance. Despite some technical flaws and combat that will need to be reworked by developer Funcom, it's a solid and fun base for a game that has everything it takes to become a benchmark in the genre.

With great fights and an extremely refined pawn system, Dragon's Dogma is a great game, but it would be even better if it had a more varied world in terms of exploration and setting, less draggy progression and better-written plot and characters. The game maintains much of the basis of its predecessor and improves on it in almost every aspect, but it doesn't quite reach the level of the best action RPGs released over the last 10 years, such as Elden Ring, The Witcher 3, Bloodborne and Dragon Age Inquisition.

Ghostwire: Tokyo really surprises by delivering a perfect balance of horror and action. It Exceeds initial expectations, and makes you feel more fear than expected thanks to the great transversal work of the Tango Gameworks team. With a nice gameplay, although not much in-depth, you'll find yourself in the midst of an incomprehensible chaos that will make you fall in love with it when unraveling it. Finally, the title will give you the best thing in a work of horror: not feeling momentary fear from an animal survival instinct, but a constant fear that makes you restless when you close your eyes before going to sleep.

Hogwarts Legacy is an extremely fun adventure, despite having some graphic and narrative difficulties. In the vast open world, which makes it possible to explore popular locations and live like a typical Hogwarts student, you will face interesting challenges in the path of unraveling the main mystery of the game. Even though it's an exciting adventure, even a muggle like me manages, at a certain point, to miss a greater magic to deliver everything that the fans expected.

Black Myth: Wukong has everything it takes to be one of the titles in contention for Game of the Year 2024, despite its technical shortcomings. The well-told story features interesting characters, but it's not brilliant, which leaves room for the excellent combat to steal the limelight with great boss battles and a spectacular variety of enemies. The game is an admirable invitation for players to learn more about China's rich mythology.

It is the best soulslike not made by FromSoftware. Lies of P does not innovate, but it is extremely competent and executes what it sets out to do with excellence, which shows that to be an excellent game it is not always necessary to reinvent the wheel. Lies of P often sounds like a beautiful and solid homage to FromSoftware games, especially Bloodborne, and features very well-executed gameplay with its own originality. The game has a great story told in a direct way, which overcomes the major flaw of other games of the genre.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is a great RPG that represents the franchise well, presenting a dark and terrible world in a way that is accessible to newcomers and welcoming to veterans. However, its large size can make the experience a little dull and repetitive.

After a 13-year hiatus, Ninja Gaiden 4 marks the franchise's grand return to 3D hack and slash. With agile, versatile combat that gives the new protagonist Yakumo a multitude of offensive tools, the game shines with its combo systems, good variety of weapons, and extremely responsive commands, as well as offering a good range of defensive options for moments of chaos and boss fights. Although it suffers from linear missions and repetitive enemies, the partnership between Team Ninja and PlatinumGames delivers the game that the franchise deserved and did not receive in Ninja Gaiden 3, with gameplay as sharp as a katana blade.

In a completely different way from what we're used to, Tales of Kenzera: Zau tackles the ups and downs of the grieving process through an exciting, colorful and charismatic adventure. With a fun combat system that becomes increasingly challenging throughout the campaign, the game meets expectations with rich world-building and satisfying exploration.

Stray Gods is the narrative-driven game you needed and didn't know. With a captivating story, striking characters and a haunting mystery, the musical RPG dazzles the player easily and lets you decide the path to follow.

Blasphemous 2 isn't blasphemous at all in being an excellent soulslike and metroidvania. The game delivers a solid campaign, excellent stages, bosses that will give you a hard time and top-notch challenging combat encounters. While the difficulty may prove frustrating to some, the game is well balanced and strong candidate to indie game of the year.

Avowed delivers a solid and accessible action RPG, with a vibrant world and dynamic combat, but without the depth or complexity that many expected. Its predictable narrative works, and exploration is rewarding, although repetition and the lack of impact of choices limit immersion. If you're looking for a successor to Pillars of Eternity, you may be disappointed, but for those who want a fun adventure without excessive complications, it could be a good choice.

EA took great care and brought a farewell worthy of the last FIFA. FIFA 23 brings a lot of interesting new features, cameos - like the members of Ted Lasso -, gameplay improvements that really add to the game, not to mention it's actually much better looking than the previous games. The really first FIFA of the new generation of consoles will also be the last, and while it brings some of the frustrations already known to fans, it will be a good gateway to the next generation of EA football games.

The game removes some of the mechanics that made it even more terrifying, but it still stays true to the original and serves as an excellent introduction for a new generation of players.

Two Point Museum has enough content and quality to keep you immersed for hours and make your museum the best museum of all - in almost every possible category. You will have work to do on your journey, but the game manages to balance the amount of management with fun and even small moments of humor. It doesn't slow down or get boring because you get too good at what you're supposed to be doing. On the contrary, you can spend hours playing without losing any of the fun. With a few tweaks and content that may arrive in the future, Two Point Museum could become a masterpiece of its kind. For now, it's already a great piece of work and will make you spend much more than just a night at the museum.

Crimson Desert offers a well-rounded experience, even if it has a few stumbles along the way. Its campaign leaves something to be desired, but the game more than makes up for it with a vibrant, detail-rich world. Its excellent combat, combined with stunning visuals and a powerful soundtrack, makes the battles fun and epic, but it was in its open world that I found the game’s greatest appeal and standout feature.

Enigma of Fear, although directly related to the expanded universe of the RPG Paranormal Order, stands on its own with eye-catching artwork, creative investigation mechanics and an engaging story augmented by evidence carefully placed in mysterious rooms. However, it fails when it tries to transport curiosity to certain action and/or adventure elements that end up hindering the fluidity of the gameplay because they don't work at the pace they should.

With simple but fun and intuitive gameplay, Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland is a pixel art RPG that delivers on its promises, with several exciting moments that make us reflect and many places to explore. In addition to being a touching tribute, the title shows that Brazilian indie games deserve more and more recognition within the industry.

Splatoon 3's single-player campaign captivated me with the freedom of choice, which allows me to explore as much of its game as I want, and I can't remember a moment where I didn't want to. Even with the (unfortunate) issue of the same familiar enemies, the stage design, the smart objectives and bosses, full of personality, and the art that made me admire different aspects of the game and the choices of its creative team, keep things fresh, enough to always want to get back in the game.

After a hiatus of almost 26 years, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves has successfully brought back one of the most iconic fighting game franchises of the 90s. With excellent gameplay and a great blend of tradition and modernity, the direct sequel to Garou is still an extremely familiar game for fans of the 1999 classic, but with a host of new features capable of attracting a new audience.

Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a reminder as to why Kazuma Kiryu will always be the biggest name in the franchise. The return to action adventure provides the best combat the series has seen and the story shows a Kiryu that regardless of the trials and tribulations he's been through, remains true to his ideals. The game is obligatory to any fan, even if it doesn't bring many innovations and a gameplay structure that is more of the same.

Despite a few stumbles, Mario & Luigi: Brothership manages to deliver a comeback worthy of the franchise. The game strikes a balance between fun and challenge, and it's a great duo job to control Mario and Luigi at the right time to progress through obstacles and face enemies in an exciting combat system.

The old school style of Skald: Against the Black Priory is a tribute to classic RPGs. The game's narrative shines through and its retro design will trigger nostalgia. However, this lovecraftian darkness adventure may not be for everyone and I wonder to what extent it is just a look into the past while failing to deliver something special for players.

The Casting of Frank Stone expands the Dead by Daylight universe, but leaves more questions than answers. With a “safe narrative” and solid gameplay, the horror and narrative game manages to be a valuable addition for fans of the work or the genre.

Stellar Blade delivers a great narrative that, despite not being deep or emotional, is quite competent and drives a rich gameplay. The main highlight goes to the combat, which is fun and challenging in the perfect dose, offering the player terrifying confrontations, especially in boss battles, which are a beast of their own combined with the music and all the set pieces that make them up. The game's only flaw is the sexualization of EVE, who doesn't need it to be an incredible and strong protagonist.

The most ambitious game in the franchise's history, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth has the charisma of its characters and the mix of drama and comedy in the most bizarre situations as its biggest strengths. The turn based combat is an evolution from Yakuza: Like A Dragon, but it still isn't close to the best action adventure games of the series. The open world is full of activities, but some of them aren't inspired and just bloat the game at some points. Infinite Wealth is not the best of the franchise, but will definitely leave veterans emotional.

Revenge is always personal, and Ghost of Yotei knows this all too well. You play as a woman who seeks to defeat all the criminals who ruined her life. This straightforward narrative hides secrets that are revealed in addictive gameplay set in one of the most beautiful and diverse maps of this generation. Atsu has an impactful, powerful journey that has everything it takes to earn her place as the legend of Ezo that Sucker Punch has created.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape brings one of the best Destiny experiences in years, if not the best. The new package of additional content brings a well-crafted campaign, both in terms of story and gameplay, a fun sub-class with a lot of potential for versatility, an interesting new world with fun activities that don't get too tiring, even after countless repetitions, and a fantastic and challenging endgame that closes everything The Final Shape has brought with a flourish. Even with a new season format that leaves something to be desired, the latest expansion has been an excellent addition to the game, and is practically a mandatory experience for lovers of this universe created by Bungie.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is a true love letter to the early years of the franchise, but it does not really bring anything new or revolutionary to the gameplay and story. You're gonna get the same mechanics - albeit without the RPG elements and as refined as you can imagine - and a charismatic protagonist that leaves its mark in the hall of best assassins.

Although it doesn't offer a campaign on the same level as Doom: Eternal, Doom: The Dark Ages is yet another success for iD Software since the reboot launched in 2016. Boosted by very welcome additions to the franchise, such as combat with mechs and the possibility of flying and fighting while controlling a dragon, the new chapter in the series is a must-have title for fans of FPS and action games in general. With a huge variety of weapons that completely change the combat, enemies with very different mechanics and maps with lots of secrets to explore, Doom: The Dark Ages is fun from start to finish. However, the gamble of diving too deeply into an uninteresting story with one-dimensional characters shows an exaggerated focus on an aspect that has never been the franchise's strong point. Even so, The Dark Ages seems to be the embryo of a new phase of Doom and stands out as one of the best FPSs of the new generation.

Pokémon: Pokopia revitalizes the franchise by combining the creativity of Minecraft with the charm of Animal Crossing in a deep narrative. Despite suffering from long loading times on the Switch 2 and a slow, real-time-based pace, the freedom to rebuild cities and manage habitats is extremely rewarding. It's an innovative and necessary addition that, even with technical flaws, delivers an exciting and authentic experience.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero honors the legacy of Budokai Tenkaichi and is a legitimate successor to the PlayStation game trilogy, in both a good and bad way. With a plethora of characters and transformations, agile gameplay and extravagant combos, the game sometimes falters with its camera system during fights and recounts the events of the anime in a somewhat rushed manner. Even so, the possibility of creating different outcomes for the most striking moments in Akira Toriyama's work adds a welcome touch of novelty to a game that, although far from perfect, impresses with its beautiful visuals and entertains with combats that seem straight out of the anime and a huge amount of content to be unlocked.

In the end, the simplicity in the modernization of some elements of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater left me frustrated, but even so, I loved revisiting one of my favorite games of all time with graphics and gameplay remodeled for today. Everything new in this remake makes it great, but what makes it incredible and a masterpiece is not the work of Virtuos, but rather Kojima Productions, which created a timeless game in 2004.

Creatively different, Pokémon Legends: Z-A sets a new standard for the series by combining the identity of the anime with decades of expectations. The intimate concept of Lumiose, while still highlighting Game Freak's repetitive problems, brings more life to the world in which humans and Pokémon share the disappointments and joys of metropolitan life disrupted by incessant innovative battles.

South of Midnight is one of the hits that Xbox Game Studios has been crying out for. With a simple but captivating narrative, the game presents good characters and moves you with clear and profound messages. Despite the somewhat repetitive combat, the game is fun in its simplicity and finds its brilliance in a restrained and great folkloric world, governed by beautiful songs and led by the excellent protagonist Hazel.

The King of Fighters XV may not be the best fighting game of the current generation of consoles, and it may not have the best graphics or visual style ever seen in the fighting game market, but it is certainly a fun game that will give fans enough reason to kill the nostalgia of the good arcade times. Its classic and new characters do the trick to bring lively and fierce disputes above all, especially with online modes that work and will make the battles pay for many hours.

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is the fantastic fantasy version of Borderlands, and as the spinoff progresses, it closely remembers previous successes, which at times felt a little unoriginal. Thankfully, with excellent writing, hilarious performances from an all-star cast, and ridiculous combat shines and make this tabletop-inspired blast festival absolutely worth it.

The game may not be at its best right away, but once Triangle Strategy really begins, it is surprisingly successful at telling a story based on real-world ideas like competition for resources and noble ambitions, and these human stories succeed and overcome even a rather uncomfortable main character. The game allows for meaningful choices while also including a voting system for party members that can override your wishes – based on self-established hindsight – in fascinating ways. Underlying it all is combat, which is simple, well-designed, and suitably challenging in all the right ways, Triangle Strategy may be silent in its grandeur, but it's still great.

It started out as a collection of the looser story ideas that seemed to go nowhere, but slowly but surely Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin pulled it all together and managed to keep it level - although you want to make sure you scour it for collectibles. If you want the full effect of your revelations, a solid and immersive action combat system can be tweaked to be as challenging as it is rewarding. Along with versatile character customization that lets you mix and match dozens of interchangeable jobs, your character fights as you see fit and gives you the ability to experiment and find a winning combination in one or three player co-op. There's significant room for improvement in the tools it offers to manage the avalanche of gear that drops on every mission, but the nods to Final Fantasy history sprinkled throughout its levels are enough to deflect attention from this sort of thing.