The return of an RPG legend where survival comes first before learning how to truly live. Its demanding nature remains its biggest obstacle to reaching a wider audience, but those willing to embrace that philosophy will discover an experience that still retains a unique identity to this day.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a story that looks to the past in order to better exist in the present. Captivating and elegant, but at times a little too restrained to leave a lasting impression.

Yet once again, ZA/UM Nouvelle Version delivers a genuinely staggering adventure, where the depths of a soul seeking redemption intertwine with the Invisible Hand, expanding empires, and spies fighting to survive amid it all. Making a brilliant game is one thing; avoiding the sophomore slump and doing it twice in a row is something else entirely.

Luna Abyss presents a surprising blend, driven by a unique formula and a strong identity. It is an imperfect success, but one whose qualities manage to charm and make a good part of its flaws easy to overlook.

The fact that I enjoyed Mina The Hollower as much as I did despite its few playability shortcomings and the fact that I'm not necessarily familiar with its inspirations it proudly wears on its sleeve makes it clear that it's not only a remarkable love letter to a genre, but also a formidable entry point.

James Bond is back, in his best, most polished, and most immersive form yet—and all without relying on an existing movie, instead rewriting his history and origins. The visual experience is mind-blowing, the game is technically top-notch, and the gameplay is so addictive that you’ll go back for more without a second thought.

LEGO Batman: The Dark Knight Legacy is a safe bet—perhaps even too safe. It checks all the expected boxes without ever taking any risks. Worse still, it tries to have it both ways without ever fully satisfying players on either front. Fans will undoubtedly find something to enjoy, thanks in particular to the richness of the universe and the numerous references. But those hoping for a more significant evolution of the formula may be left wanting. This new installment of LEGO Batman thus fulfills its purpose with diligence. Accessible, generous, and faithful to the spirit of the franchise, it offers a pleasant and familiar adventure—for better or for worse... Another brick in a solid edifice, but one that could certainly use a bit of a refresh.

Five years later, it's more of the same, but this one openly embraces its core argument - the map and the playlist are its strong points, fortunately. Kakkoi.

Directive 8020 kicks off this new season of The Dark Pictures Anthology in style with a well-executed sci-fi horror journey, featuring revamped gameplay that pulls the player out of the role of spectator and turns them into a full-fledged participant. Can we talk about a Supermassive 2.0 formula? In any case, Directive 8020 is clearly heading in that direction.

The Spell Brigade is a solid bullet hell, built on a classic foundation, enhanced with a few original mechanics that bring a welcome twist to the genre. Cooperative play is undoubtedly one of its greatest strengths, offering an unusual yet successful take on the bullet hell experience in multiplayer.

Kiln is an original concept, simple and effective, that hits the target, though its few weaknesses add some shadows when it comes to the final conclusion. It feels fresh and fun, but lacks the depth needed to sustain interest over time.

Invincible VS is a competent tag fighter with interesting systems that deepens the basics of the genre, but its approach to content in a modern fighting game is perhaps a bit to old school.

Cozy, somber and cerebral, a respectful mini-adventure from the tremendous Norwegian series.

A solid first half carried by convincing performances, appealing environments and an excellent soundtrack won't save Aphelion from its unsatisfying resolutions and simplistic gameplay for everyone.

Mouse: P.I. For Hire might not be the most subtle detective in the game, but he certainly has style, and sometimes that’s all it takes to make a difference.

A fascinating yet frustrating experience, driven by outstanding art direction and solid gameplay, but held back by its lack of challenge and distant storytelling early on.

Drop Duchy isn’t a flashy game, but it’s devilishly clever. It’s a title built on a strong concept, executed to perfection, that manages to captivate players with its rich systems, all while drawing on classic mechanics—some of which even trace their roots back to the very history of video games. Addictive without being flashy, challenging without being frustrating, it stands out as an excellent surprise for puzzle and strategy enthusiasts—now available to everyone.

Tides of Tomorrow delivers an innovative concept, breaking away from the usual conventions with its asynchronous gameplay mechanic, which works remarkably well. Another striking and cohesive experience added to DigixArt’s catalog.

The storytelling is the standout feature of this melancholic adventure game, which is sure to utterly destroy you emotionally.

At times innovative and, above all, immersive, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss offers a solid experience for a mystery game, but it sorely lacks the horror element that’s supposed to send shivers down your spine.

Last Flag is built on a simple and effective concept, getting straight to the point: immediate fun, without any detours. While the first moments in-game feel magical, Last Flag will still need strong assets to keep its player base hooked, which will require additions to be implemented quickly and on a regular basis.

A captivating universe and lore for those willing to read its codex and accept an imperfect gameplay.

An original and engaging gameplay concept built around a strong dual-character idea, but quickly dragged down by repetition, lack of challenge, and a weak narrative that prevents Pragmata from truly taking off.

The franchise's return to the 3D platformer genre is marred by perspective issues and technical shortcomings.

Darwin's Paradox is a delightful surprise. Original, clever, and polished, it confidently carves out a niche in the competitive platformer genre by offering a physics-based approach and making perfect use of its main character, a cephalopod with endless possibilities. While it doesn’t revolutionize the genre, it stands out as a memorable experience, driven by a strong identity and fun, inspired gameplay, despite a few tedious back-and-forths and an ending that falls short of the rest of the adventure. We can’t wait for the sequel—whether it’s in the form of DLC or a bigger, more expansive adventure.

An expansion in the continuity of The War Within, offering dense, well-crafted content along with several major additions, including a new race, and above all: housing.

Memorable for its excellent game feel and striking artistic direction, Marathon is a punitive, extreme and exponentially addictive extraction shooter.

Screamer is as captivating as it is frustrating. Driven by a stunning art direction and thrilling gameplay, it truly shines when it lets players express their skills freely. However, questionable balancing choices too often hold it back, preventing it from reaching the heights it clearly aims for.