Although it still lacks a final touch of optimisation, The Casting of Franck Stone is surely one of Supermassive's best on paper, thanks to an unusual construction and interweaving that gives it a new dimension.

We need more of "Trine". Its 5th episode is for sure the more attractive, fun and enjoyable one from the license.

Gorgeous and generous, Minecraft Legends will not leave you indifferent, providing us what we except from a video game: having fun!

F1 25 continues its annual evolution with a successful episode in many respects. The question is how Codemasters is going to take its license to the next level.

New World Aeternum offers a similar experience to the usual 'definitive versions': the best, most complete version available, at a reasonable price.

It's all in the title. A true sandbox of gags and violent action fully exploiting VR.

A fascinating Tactical RPG that could have managed its resources to better some key aspects of its universe and its gameplay. We hope for a sequel, or a big DLC.

Without attempting to reinvent the genre, Hunter's Moon: A Sovereign Syndicate Adventure offers a stable and well-constructed experience. A serious and enduring roguelite deck builder that delivers on its promises without getting sidetracked.

The compilation that fans of the MvC licence have been hoping for is finally back, with all the great features introduced by Capcom's previous compilation. No more, no less.

A very good port for a poignant game with tactical gameplay of rare tension in an equally impressive universe.

With World Of Warcraft Dragonflight, Blizzard combines legacy features with several new or refreshed ones to give a second breath to its legendary MMORPG.

The Legend of Heroes Trails Beyond the Horizon is a major milestone in the franchise and the history of Zemuria, but also the culmination of many years of gameplay refinement. A superb conclusion for Calvard.

Fate/Samurai Remnant is a great RPG, but could target a better status with some more tweaks, including doing something about its lack of localization.

You might think that Hell Is Us is just another Soulslike among many, but its blend of classic elements and unique touches gives it tremendous potential. Rogue Factor offers an original and refreshing journey, sometimes shaking up established codes to bring its own vision of a challenging ARPG, and they do it well.

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp combines nostalgia and modernity to deliver a captivating experience for strategy enthusiasts. While the lack of online matchmaking is a notable limitation, this content-rich remake still deserves the attention of both fans and newcomers alike.

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II delivers enough modification and new functions to give a second breath to its license. A solid campaign with a massive multiplayer content waiting for us.

MIO : Memories in Orbit is this year's first surprise. Mesmerizing visuals paired with demanding gameplay and an engaging narrative make it a must try metroidvania for anyone remotely interested in the genre.

More generous than its predecessors, the new Katamari still rolls with it, aided by its silliness and artistic direction. An excellent introduction to the saga.

Stray will easily be remembered thanks to its weirdly captivating world filled to the brim with details and the charming quirkness of its inhabitants, although it does suffer from a relatively short playtime despite clever puzzles.

Unsurprisingly and without disappointment, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a superbly enhanced and accessible collection of the Elric trilogy, now available to anyone who wants to discover this chapter in video game history without the hassles of the past.

While it doesn't offer anything groundbreaking, Forestrike's smart mix of puzzle and action offers a very gratifying experience when you play by its rules.

Worldless is an excellent surprise, whose mastery of the simple is matched only by the finesse of its combat and puzzles. In a year awash with blockbusters, Worldless and its ten hours or so of carefully constructed experience are a breath of fresh air and an extremely promising first project for NoName Studio.

Our favorite sniper comes back with a great and renewed formula. The small fails don't affect the pleasure in game, boosted by its improved features. Alone, or online, Sniper Elite 5 is great experience.

Dying Light The Beast capitalizes on the improvements made over the last two episodes and its numerous DLCs to offer the ultimate version of its game. It's not perfect yet, but The Beast is the most complete and entertaining episode of the franchise to date.

Disgaea 7 Complete is nothing less than the ultimate Disgaea with an XXL formula.

The Second Story R is undoubtedly a great title for all J-RPG fans, young and old alike. It will nevertheless remain a niche game for many other players with the patience to embark on this adventure, which finds its strength in its characters rather than its main story.

ShiftUp has every reason to be proud of its first console game, an excellent action game and a solid proposition in its other aspects.

Curse of the Dead Gods is a great action roguelite title that let you balance risk with precise control and complex gameplay mechanisms. PassTech Games will need to flesh it out a bit in the coming months though.

Still grandiose, still offering a range of possibilities that are still astonishing, TOTK is "still" Zelda. With its rough edges, its moments of grace and its ability to always distract, the experience is just diminished by recalcitrant controls and a lack of identity. The discovery remains, the effectiveness is diminished.

More than just "another Soulslike", Wuchang Fallen Feathers delivers a solid trip in Antic China with several with its own mark on this genre. Just remains few tweaks and here we go.

A pretty, immersive and brilliant puzzle game that will challenge you just enough for you to truly appreciate your own deductive skills and efforts.

Following closely the events from Persona 5, Persona 5 Strikers keeps it charming and stylish while adding a lot of action to a formula that was already perfect. We do lose the social side of Persona 5 though, but combats are intense, technical and quite satisfying.

Like a Dragon: Pirate King in Hawaii delivers a tasty and surprising trip with some new heavy features. Back in Hawaii with a mix of Yakuza and Pirate style for several hours of pure fun. A must have for all LaD fans or for those who wants to discover this universe.

Dynasty Warriors Origins keeps giving the more you ask. Koei and Omega Force flex their mastery of large scales battles, their vision of frantic combat and of the Three Kingdom story before going the extra mile with a perfectly implemented post-game.

With its new licence, Don't Nod is following in the footsteps of Life is Strange, while skilfully managing to distinguish itself from it.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged follows the path created by the first episode, with some news features and adjustments. Pure arcade racing to enjoy.

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

Without any great changes to its formula, WWE 2K23 perfects what was established last year, for a more seamless experience.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is a bold co-op spin-off that turns contemplative exploration into a tactical race against time. A brilliant concept held back by the lack of crossplay and voice chat, both crucial for full team potential.

Aiming to be a pure sim above all, TT Isle of Man 3 may seem too hardcore but knows how to reward the player if you invest yourself enough.

More than just a FMV, we play and live the Centennial Case. Death & Immortality, side by side, in a strong story with heros brings to life by a sold casting.

Vampire The Masquerade Blood Hunt doesn't revolutionize the battle royal style, but brings some fresh new features thanks to a solid level design and nice gameplay options. A good BR game, a bit different from what we are now used to play.

More of the same. But you know, it's a pretty good « same » at heart. Splatoon 3 is packed with little innovations that are enough to justify a new buy. A lot of things are easily forgiven for this truly creative game.

Short but memorable, Reanimal stands out as an atmospheric horror experience that is as disturbing as it is masterful. Tarsier Studios delivers a dark journey with a strong identity, whose simple gameplay serves an adventure that is as unsettling as it is memorable.

Fairy Tail 2 is more than just a sequel. Gust delivers a real breath with a revisited formula much more dynamic and fun, but sad to found back the same defaults than the 2020 game.

Persona 3 is one of the best JRPGs of its time, and Reload is an impeccable remake that makes it easier than ever for a new generation to experience it. The package is not as comprehensive as one would have liked, but it remains the best way to explore the mysteries of the Dark Hour.

A great way to dive into a tale with a rich gameplay, and a story not long enough to get tired of it. Quill's charm does the rest.

An accessible and fun VR shooter, faithful to the Men in Black universe. A dynamic campaign, designed like a roller coaster ride, which provides entertainment without pretending to be anything more.

Deep, rich, with a great replayability, Sneaky Yak offers a fresh experience with a low price and Spellcaster University is definitively fun and a great surprise. Don't miss it.

In a "been there done that" industry, Rollerdrome sounds fresh. It gives the player a new and dynamic experience offered in a beautiful comic envelope.

A revival in style for the Commandos series. The game is meticulous, with open-ended missions where your creativity will be put to the test to achieve your goal. A must-have for fans of the series and new players alike.

Age of Empires IV is a brand new, wide open door to the licence. The game adds new layers of epicness, but it strike somewhere between the hardcore fan who might not find everything he likes and the more casual gamer that maybe won't be attracted by its clacissim. It's a great game, just make sure it's for you.

A very strong tactical RPG from NeoCore, rich and enticing. King Arthur Knight’s Tale is a convincing trip in Avalon that's very close to something even greater.

A staging that’s too absent and a career mode that feels austere, but precise gameplay and a wealth of content that could keep players engaged in the long run.

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.

Achilles Survivor delivers a new vision of Bullet Hell with its original building feature. A solid game at a low price, that's what we like.

A cooperative game that is simple and powerful, fun and generous, all at a low price: a combo that has everything to meet success.

Some of the new features don't add much, and even slightly alter the formula of the first opus. But don't be fooled, the game is still very enjoyable overall.

World Of Warcraft: The War Within is the first brick in Blizzard's MMORPG revival. You can sense the Californian studio's intentions and feel the first effects in-game, but the storytelling is clearly not up to scratch. The game is gradually moving away from pure multiplayer, and is increasingly devoting itself to single-player content, which will appeal to those who prefer to play on their own or in a casual setting, without putting pressure on hardcore gamers.

Eternal Strands is an ambitious and satisfying first game for Yellow Brick Games. Its sandbox is teeming with interactions and calls for experimentation, its world is a pleasure to explore, and you get attached to its universe and characters despite their somewhat uneven writing.

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.

The newly created universe of The Valiant is rich with a seemly minimalist but really solid gameplay on mission. A rocking action-strategy production which deserves that you look after it.

Addictive, fun, and rich in variables, BALL x PIT will appeal to players who are always looking for more depth in their games, even if it means repeating the same adventure many times over.

The Thaumaturge is a breath of fresh air in the world of RPGs: its universe is quite new, and steeped in a culture we're not used to see in video games. Its imperfections are masked by its originality and effective art direction.

We're 110% behind Tower Five's proposition with Empire of the Ants, which offers an original, exotic voyage off the beaten track, delivering a charismatic production. It's a big yes.

While young and not perfected, New World is Amazon's first hit, a MMORPG with some classic aspects to it while others are refreshing. Its action gameplay, craft and endearing world building make for a pleasant journey, especially with no subscription. The rest will depend on Amazon capacity to entertain its community in the month to come.

The magic works over time, thanks to the regular additions and new features and the rich, comprehensive gameplay: while Towa is fairly classic in its construction, it is in its form that it stands out from its competitors. And what about the unexpected cooperation aspect?

A dense and rich return to the franchise that only the most daring will be able to master.

Beautiful, new, returning, but also more questionable choices that will make this annual episode a very good vintage, unfortunately marred by a formula that is increasingly similar to that of its basketball cousin.

The long-awaited return of what was a revolutionary RPG in its day, but a more classic one today.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is an excellent remaster, that retains the faulty parts of a PSP game.

This last iteration of Hitman is a little bit stingy when it comes to offering anything really new, but the recipe, cultivated for years, is here at its best. Every murder sandbox conceived by IO Interactive is polished, optimized, and more beautiful than ever.

We could criticise Two Point Museum for not trying to innovate, but that's precisely the principle behind the studio's proposition: a game that's accessible to all, fun, quirky and terribly addictive.

A masterpiece to be done at least once in a life time thanks to a rocking universe, a magic soundtrack and a dynamic gameplay.

Although there are still a few areas that could use some tweaking —particularly in terms of ergonomics— Crimson Desert manages to live up to the hype. It’s not perfect, but the authenticity of its world, the richness of its content, and its engaging gameplay make it a standout title for the start of 2026. Pearl Abyss has a diamond that’s still a bit rough around the edges, but with a little polish, it’ll be nothing short of divine.

Ultros is a whole. Each part of this whole, from visuals to music, and obviously gameplay echoes the others and offers a very unique proposition in a more and more crowded genre. Although it might get too experimental for some, Ultros will to leave a lasting impressions on most players.

One of the best PS VR 1 games comes back as one of the PS VR 2 must have.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII Remake is a powerful update of a classic production, not more, not less. Sadly, mastering English is necessary to understand all its complex features.

Boltgun perfectly aims at its nostalgic target and hit with a good game that fit well within the W40K universe.

Puzzle Bobble EveryBubble! serves its purpose as a banging return to Puzzle Bobble, with its great amount of levels and its well paced challenge.

All in all, a solid expansion that renews the experience with a new class and a new zone that are total successes. Discovering Nahuntu with the sacresprit is a delight.

The strengths of No More Heroes 3 that are its crazy universe and its pleasurable fights manage to eclipse its faults, especially technical ones. One can only note the good will and the immense work of Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture to refine the recipe of their cult series. Never has the production of a No More Heroes been so neat, the fights so technical and the rhythm so well mastered. The copy is not without some erasures, however. We think of the open world so little alive and some bosses who deserved better treatment. Anyway, No More Heroes 3 is a very good title that will delight fans and perhaps allow others to take a first step into the garden of madness.

Doom: the Dark ages shakes up the franchise with bold visuals and a brutal arsenal, even if it falls short of the relentless pace set by its predecessors

A more organic, more fluid episode, with extraordinary staging, but whose accessibility outweighs its challenge, to the detriment of the license's veterans.

The effect no longer hits the mark as much as at the time of Journey, nevertheless its spiritual sequel captivates us and transports us on a journey sometimes déjà vu, but always sumptuous.

A Plague Tale: Requiem is a sequel perfecting all aspects of Asobo Studio's proposal for a spectacular and memorable experience.

With its dynamic campaign, its graphics and its atmosphere worthy of the best war movies, Company of Heroes 3 and its modding tools available from the outset has all the assets to become a reference.

Late, but high standard nonetheless: the hidden episode of the venerable courtroom saga finally arrives, perfectly translated and with all the usual extras. It's not Russian literature, but hey, it's good Ace Attorney!

The story depicted in Kena is forgettable. But the journey to get there is absolutely not. Ember Labs gift us an artistic vision and an OST that are both splendid! The structure of the game is quiet classic and sometimes feels like routine but the fighting mechanics are incredible and the pleasure is undeniably there.

Through its rhythm and its brutality, The Callisto Protocol manages to put player in constant tension and discomfort, offering a memorable experience.

Although there are still a few shortcomings, Rise Of the Ronin takes us on a delightful historical journey, with enjoyable gameplay and generous, well-crafted content. We validate this rewriting of Bakumatsu.

Although relatively similar to its predecessor, Octopath Travelers 2 is still an excellent game that goes even further. Even if you haven't done the first one, you can be sure to be immersed in these new story.

RIDE has always aimed to be and remain the benchmark for motorcycle simulation, and this year once again, it has achieved its goal, surpassing itself in order to retain its crown. RIDE 6 is more than just an evolution of its formula, and that's a good thing.

Tactics Ogre : Reborn comes back in a version between remaster and remake. We could have hoped for more, but the title remains one of the best T-RPG still today.

Innovative, thoughtful and terribly addictive, Unicorn Overlord shines for the freedom it gives players, its ever-pleasing art and its top-notch cast, all of which is slightly tarnished by a rather conventional story.

The pricing policy is a little of a problem, and the console version suffers from a few (admittedly minor) slowdowns, but this does little to alter our overall impression of Planet Zoo. This console version finally enables a larger number of us to enjoy this gem of a game.

Even though it's not far from a skin for Battle Chasers, Ruined King certainly is a good RPG, with a great story and brilliant ost. Definitively a nice way to learn more about Runeterra and the extended universe of Riot's success, League of Legends.

Short but intense, Super Mario RPG Remake is a new entry point for players wishing to discover the world of the famous plumber in a way other than a platform game. This new version features a number of welcome improvements to modernize what was already a revolution in the JRPG world.