By completely tampering the Souls formula and disregarding all of its conventions, Lies Of P is a very bad game. Or maybe I just loved this game so much that I'm still immersed in its main theme and I'm completely lying to you!

A real breath of fresh air, The Plucky Squire leaves us wanting to see more original ideas in its short lifetime.

Once again, Nomada Studio proves its mastery of the alchemy between video games and art.

Skydance's Behemoth is the kind of VR success story we'd like to see more of. Skydance Games delivers another polished, addictive production. A major studio in the discipline.

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is a great new entry trying to be accessible. Still, both veterans and newcomers will have to digest quite a number of new gameplay mechanics, but this tactical RPG remains one of the best of its kind.

We waited long for Lost Ark to visit us in the West, but it was worth it. The gameplay of this CRPG-Action hybrid works well, with a lot of freedom and customisation from the gameplay. A complex but accessible F2P that will let you dive in its universe with style.

If you like turn-based games, cats, and Edmund McMillen's sordid universe, don't hesitate to dive into Mewgenics. Even more so if you like to suffer. The crazy roguelite from the author of The Binding of Isaac still needs a few tweaks in terms of progression, but already offers a bottomless pit of content.

There are still a few flaws, but the new Syberia game will reconcile old fans of the saga after a problematic Syberia 3, and charm newcomers, with better controls and its perfect storytelling.

With an even better production than before, and an excellent new duo of announcers, MLB the Show 22 is more realist than ever before - there's no weariness here. Still wishing for a french version though.

Forbidden West is Zero Dawn 1.5, so anyone who enjoyed the first one will love this one. If Zero Dawn hadn't convinced you, there's something to fall in love with now, but know that the recipe is roughly equivalent.

A rich and diversified gameplay is at the heart of Deathloop, the like Arkane is known for, but the studio, or Bethesda is too shy of letting the player explore by himself et ruin the pleasure of exploration. Also, the invasion mechanism is a little too... invasive.

A new gacha game full of charm and high class characters with a fun and dynamic gameplay. But it's the mix of inspirations that makes up the universe that really catches the eye.

F1 Manager 2022 has almost everything needed for a successful first installment. Satisfying gameplay, good immersion and licensed content that knows how to delight the fans of the discipline. The title lays a good foundation, and we are eager to see the developers expand the content for future sequels.

A nice take on the 4X Civ-like kind of strategy from Amplitude, already experienced in the genre. But it feels too safe, to cautious, and it reminds of the first Endless Space, and huge gap crossed by Endless Space 2. We can only wish for Humankind 2 then, but the first game still is a great game for newcomer or Civ veteran looking for some fresh mechanics.

4J Studios' newest release is a well oiled machine. The gameplay loop is really satisfying and the level of polish is outstanding. We are, however, pretty sure, the game would be even better with a deeper story and some matchmaking features.

Hypercharge Unboxed is a simple, effective tower-defense shooter. It's pure fun at a low price, and takes off when played in multi.

Atelier Yumia may not be fully perfect but remains an excellent RPG that tries and succeed to give its formula a new direction.

Deck Nine has big ambitions for Life is Strange and for Max Caufield. This new installment of the series establishes her as a strong, complex character, capable of carrying the franchise to the heights it deserves. Double Exposure is more restrained but also deeper, offering a captivating and moving story about the strength of friendship, the weight of one’s mistakes, and the place everyone must carve out for themselves in the world.

As it is, we would have liked Arrowhead Game Studios to have taken more care of the single-player component... On the other hand, it's a real pleasure to take out waves of enemies in a group, after having defined a plan that goes off without a hitch!

This new version rejuvenates the old Ultimate Cut, which was already intended as a soft remake of the first episode. Without being a revolution, it brings new access to a whole new audience, whether on the studio's original console, or the PlayStation audience.

A unique take on the Metroidvania genre in terms of identity and art and a successful gameplay!

Miasma Chronicles knows how to seduce players by highlighting its strengths while hiding its few gray area (still... they do exist). Miasma Chronicles is a real kick-ass new IP.

Lost Judgment is a great follow up for the first title from Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, who takes everything that made the first game good and makes it better. Yagami and his friends will leave a lasting impression with this emotional story that shows the developer's strong writing and entertaining skills.

A beautiful new contemplative adventure from Okomotive with intuitive gameplay and gorgeous environments.

A great experience and brand new breath for the saga. Tales of Arise doesn't quite shake itself from bad old habits in the second part of the game, but it won't spoil its charm and the very interesting story.

An excellent space RTS like few others. A breathtaking campaign, polished single-player and multiplayer gameplay... With its content additions and future mods, Homeworld 3 could become the worthy heir to the mythical saga and a benchmark for the genre.

An excellent comeback for this iconic game. Amerzone will delight nostalgic fans and seduce new players with a remake that pays tribute to Benoit Sokal, with magnificent graphics and a story that fully immerses us in the adventure.

If you enjoy the visuals, the originality of Lost in Random will probably ensnare you, with its weird but efficient alchemy of cards, narration and dice.

Challenging yet addictive, generous yet confusing, Blazblue Entropy Effect X is an original offering that manages to surprise us and draw us into a sea of possibilities for hours on end. In my opinion, it's the indie surprise of the moment.

Everything isn't perfect and this probably is not Ubisoft's breakout game, but the good far outweighs the bad. There's no doubt that this Assassin's Creed will strongly resonate with a lot of players despite its shortcomings and flaws, and the others should still acknowledge its undeniable qualities.

Hands/eye coordination, concentration, self-control, a great memory... If you lack any of this, don't play Card Shark. It is a great - and beautiful - game, but a stressful one.

Remarkably well-written, exciting, ingenious and gargantuan in content, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is guilty of being a great game.

Retro Studios' refining work propels Metroid Prime Remastered into the not-so-hard-to-reach firmament of the finest games currently available on Switch, which happens to be a Gamecube game.

Terra Nil is a superb management experience while keeping its focus on its ecological message.

Date Everything has an ambitious vision of the genre and succeeds in making it a reality, but beware: it requires a player with just as much ambition to appreciate it to the full.

Motive delivers the best possible version of Dead Space. The USG Ishimura is terrifying, and the way the Forstbite Engine is playing with light and shadows will give you nightmares for weeks. Beyond the technical aspects, improvements to the gameplay are sparse and the experience is about the same as it was 15 years ago. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Romeo is a weird sci-fi story, a sometimes stiff action game, but most importantly, it is memorable adventure and a very surprising videogame.

A solid and immersive trip when we used to play Nobunaga's series.

A very solid proposal that strives at all costs to diversify its mechanics in order to match other standards in the genre.

THE moto simulation title to play, not more, not less.

Atomic Heart can really be frustrating but its futurist soviet union and the art behind are worth the journey.

Borderlands is back with a game that is much closer to its DNA, boosted by modernity and dynamism, but still suffering from a slightly outdated structure.

Silent Hill f is an intense and immersive entry, where precise combat, polished art direction, and a gripping story meet an oppressive atmosphere. Only the puzzles, vague and frustrating at times, disrupt the flow, but the New Game Plus and multiple endings extend the adventure brilliantly.

Going Medieval is already incredibly addictive in its own right, and you’ll always be left wanting more – something that’s sure to continue in the years to come. It’s a strong contender alongside established titles like Dwarf Fortress and RimWorld, offering a less punishing, visually appealing experience that’s quite varied and brimming with architectural possibilities.

While remaining (too?) accessible, Jurassic World Evolution 3 refines its formula to give its fans a little more room to express their imagination.

Not without flaws or a few soft bellies, FINAL FANTASY XVI shows many qualities through its narration, gameplay and replayability, enough to keep coming back to the epic side of the game.

With barely a hint of addition, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake remains a mainly visual reworking of one of the greatest J-RPG classics, with its heaviness and its moments of grace.

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.

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.

Deck Nine Games perfectly takes over from Dondnod, keeping the narrative formula intact and upgrading the licence technically. Important choices will be made, with a true reflection on mourning and the meaning of the word Home. A great game.

Its humor, sensitivity, and finesse almost make you forget how challenging it is at the end, but Rhythm Doctor is indeed a rhythm game that uses and questions rhythmic grammar. This makes it an original, often cozy experience, somewhere between VA11 HALL-A and Sayonara Wild Hearts—anyone can give it a try, with varying degrees of success. The last sweet treat of the year truly is heartwarming.

Darkest Dungeon 2 manages to refine its initial formula, without deteriorating its morbid and addictive essence.

Mafia returns more beautiful, more cinematic, and more linear than ever, but still suffers from bugs and a structure that loses some of its flavor as the game progresses.

No revolution, but a new, modern, and solid vintage for even more fun with friends, family, or online.

Pacific Drive is a single-player survival game with a gripping atmosphere, ideal for fans of titles like Subnautica. We wouldn't have minded a little more storytelling at the end, so if any DLC comes along, we'll take it!

An essential two-parter, Mario Galaxy shines with its creativity and dazzling artistic direction. Together, both games make for a particularly generous bundle, offering insight into the franchise’s future: a level-design masterclass set in space. Fun, iconic, and accompanied by an unforgettable score from the very start, this is a true classic worth rediscovering — though it’s a shame Nintendo has been a bit greedy about it.

Cyber Shadow probably won’t shine as much as Shovel Knight, lacking as it is of a little bit of genius and suffering from some control shortfalls, but it’s still an excellent retro platerformer that’ll teach you the pleasure of pain.

Although it could benefit from tutorials more in line with the new standards, Tekken 8 is yet a new staple in the fighting game genre with visually stunning fights and a demanding but exhilarating gameplay.

Wales Interactive offers a new efficient FMV with solid replayability. A must have of its genre.

Particularly well-informed and rigorous in its delirium, Promise Mascot Agency shines in its art direction and excellent translation.

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

With MotoGP25, Milestone delivers THE moto simulation game so far.

An epic, magnificent and exhilarating title that will only show its full potential when played with friends online.

With huge single-player and multiplayer content, three factions and nearly a dozen maps at launch, this Men of War far surpasses anything the series has ever offered.

Remnant 2 has all the cards to deliver a good hardcore shooter and its freedom is surely one of its strengths. The only thing missing is the final touch of optimization.

Far from being weakened by the loss of the FIFA name and licence, EA drops one of the best football sim in years.

Total pleasure for a solid and clean arrival of Sackboy on PC.

Even if some features may deserve a better treatment, Aliens Dark Descent deliver us an enjoyable real time strategy trip in Alien's world.

A new step but not a revolution for the LEGO Games formula. The Skywalker Saga is certainly at the top of licensed video games by LEGO, and brings new ideas that are here to stay.

Old-timey fun, Demon Tides fills a long-awaited spot: an adventure/platforming game who understand its genre and zeitgeist. An hidden gem.

Inspired by classics of the genre, Lost Eidolons delivers a massive experience with its own homemade features. I recommend this insane T-RPG without a doubt.

Wrath of the Righteous offers an epic campaign that'll make you feel important right from the beginning and that will keep throwing outrageous enemies and events at you. This second Pathfinder doesn't evolve much though, and still misses some mechanism that would set it apart. The tactical Heroes stuff doesn't do the job.

Some technical shortcomings and a few content we would have liked to see but that Blizzard fails to provide. Nonetheless Diablo II was, is, and always will be a classic gaming experience and this new version certainly is the right tribute to the game, should you revisit or discover it.

It was a daring gamble for Saber Interactive to revisit the Mudrunner soul by opening up and reflecting on its formula sufficiently to appeal to license veterans and neophytes alike, and Expedition: A Mudrunner Games succeeds with flying colors.

Master Chief is back for its fans, with some great new gameplay and a solid multiplayer. They will also enjoy the "good old times" aspects of the story, probably more than newcomers will. They also might be frustrated that the ambitious narration kinda falls short, ending when it should really start.

More than a simple homage to the 8 & 16 bits era, Tunic knows how to keep things fresh for a while, with its charming and mysterious universe, and its inventive puzzles.

The adventures of Phoenix Wright's ancestor never gets old ! Finally in occident, you'll find all the charms of the saga with these two games ! Except you really need to speak english. If you're not fluent, with no french version, forget about that nice score here, It'll be no more than an incomprehensible visual novel to you.

One Piece Odyssey is a real success on several points, providing a real pleasure to live again reworked key moments from One Piece, with an addictive turn based JRPG.

Nothing much new for this 2021 edition of MotoGP, but the simulation builds a bit on the pretty good MotoGP 2020 and keeps up the good work.

Metal Head takes the mechanics of time, skill and priority management very seriously, and delivers a rich, immersive and gripping narrative experience, with a gallery of engaging characters.

Visions of Mana proves that developers can deliver adventures that are both interesting and fresh. The studio's dynamic, colourful experience marks a strong comeback for the series.

Roots of Yggdrasil offers a recipe that breaks with the usual moulds, producing a surprising but totally seductive mix.

As addictive as it is offbeat, Cult Of the Lamb is a title to be savored without restraint, but its ending will leave you craving for more.

Clearly aimed at players who are still attracted to this genre, Lumines Arise enhances its formula in every way. We could have hoped for a few more backgrounds and slightly more intuitive controls.

Inspired from Siege, the new Rainbow Six roots its strength in a mastered gameplay and a strong day one content. A potential hit if Ubisoft deserves Extraction the same follow up and update process than Siege.

Granblue Fantasy Versus : Rising is a expertly crafted cocktail of accessibility and depth which will no doubt cater to both long time Granblue Fans and fighting game enthusiasts alike thanks to a wide variety of game modes and a much more enjoyable online experience.

Thanks to a dynamic and an absorbing gameplay, huddled with completely mastered artistics, Vengeful Guardian Moonrider is an outstanding tribute the good days of video game and starts this year of gaming with verve.

An epic adventure with an effective gameplay as usual, also very accessible, but the story's conclusion will probably frustrate many players.

Monkey Island doesn't age: it's always a winning combination of writing, humor and puzzles. This return is a success, full of intelligent respect for the whole license.

If you want to try a interactive FMV Battle Royale, Bloodshore does it perfectly with a touch of originality and a great replayability.

Ys X Nordics is a pure and basic YS, with enough improvement to take us on a "one more" wonderful trip with Adol Christin.

Nintendo World Championships NES Edition is a wonderful introduction to speedrunning, rewarding, fun and non-frustrating. It’s also a great way to discover or rediscover some NES classics.

The new coop gameplay in Little Nightmares 2 is really welcomed but still feels inaccurate and frustrating at times. Yet, the general atmosphere is masterful and Mono and Six’s journey on a gloomy and terrifying world feels brilliantly scary.

A game with obvious intelligence, Ghost Trick is a small object that deserves its worship, now open to all. You have to be allergic to narrative experiences to avoid this title, which does things simply, with a small scope, but with care and a clear desire.

Tailor a survival experience to enjoy the charms of a story that sometimes drags on for too long (but then again, nobody's forcing you to build five different bases...).

Dead Island 2 manages to stand out in a saturated zombie game scene by approaching the genre from an angle of pure and unadulterated fun, and succeeds at doing so. The arsenal is effective, the game world is a perpetual playground, and the zombies are as much an obstacle as they are a way to blow off steam. The recipe is effective enough to overlook the game's limitations and have a great time swimming in gore.

A fascinating title, but one that needs a final polish to achieve excellence.

While keeping a classic mainline, High Isle infuses enough new features to keep players in game. A 2022 chapter moving away from pure fantasy for an attractive story with success.