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.

Every second spent on the game testifies to the enormous skill of the developers and the love they have for the PlayStation universe. A highly enjoyable adventure from start to finish.

Hades II builds upon the already near perfect first Hades in all the possible ways, making its big brother feel like a draft. Supergiant caught lightning in a bottle and carved it into a perfect bolt worthy of the King of Olympus.

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.

Elden Ring is the apex of the Soulsborne formula, but if you thought this instance will be easier to play and to beat, you’ll have to put your foolish ambitions to rest. The adventure in the Land-Between open world is a work of art and definitely unforgettable.

The expectations were huge, but Kratos' shoulders are wide and even though the automatized actions are regrettable and offering more freedom to the player would benefit the game overall. Its story, its combat and its realization are outstanding. Santa Monica Studios manage to deliver a work of art, yet again.

Capcom has succeeded in delivering the Resident Evil 4 version that all fans have been dreaming of. This remake is both an impressive technical achievement, an intelligent reinvention of its own gameplay, and a reinterpretation of a storyline that improves in maturity, even if the game is sometimes a little bit too faithful to the original work.

With its breathtaking staging, effective rewriting and exhilarating gameplay, Rebirth suffers from a repetitive, uninspired open world - and that's its only flaw.

2D Mario at its best, a pleasant and almost perfectly designed platform experience, full of ideas and tricks. All that's missing is a little difficulty to reach greater heights.

From its content to the incredible beauty of its representation of Mexico, Forza Horizon 5 offers an experience true to its roots. This 5th installment is already the best racing game you can find.

A skillful blend of gameplay and compelling storytelling make for an adventure/puzzle game that's not to be missed.

A resounding success that rivals the quality of Street Fighter 2, this canonical sixth installment is a triumph!

Shadow of the ErdTree is an outstanding expansion that completes with brio a major game of this generation and the full experience makes it one of the best video games ever made.

Metaphor: ReFantazio breaks the rules of Persona to deliver a smart reinterpretation of a genre that propelled Atlus to the top. The universe of Metaphor serves as the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable story, a game with finely-tuned mechanics, and an experience that establishes it as a new benchmark for the genre.

A sumptuous, spellbinding work of art that never forgets its status as a game, offering rich and exhilarating gameplay.

Live as many lives as it takes to be happy in I Was a Teenage Exocolonist. The addition of a little roguelike side to this narrative and progressive Sci-Fi life simulator gives it all its charm and makes it addictive.

A co-operative marvel, Split Fiction is a creative explosion that takes us on a journey through incredible imaginary worlds and constantly renews its gameplay mechanics. A must-have to share with your best gaming partner.

Team Cherry confirms their mastery over the metroidvania genre, their raw artistic talent and their somewhat sadistic tendencies too in this sequel that's as enchanting and generous as it is demanding.

Vision, authentic gameplay, a lot of heart and a lot of fun - it's an unqualified success: the Switch 2 has an excellent argument in its favour.

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

An excellent conclusion to 10 years of world-building, which promises a bright future if the level can be maintained.

Dave the Diver is an extremely generous game that hooks you with all its gifts you can't refuse.

Grab your brush and enjoy one of the best, colorful and original indie experience of the year. Chicory is an excellent game that will put you in an excellent mood, while fighting its darker themes.

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.

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.

Alan Wake 2 is a triumph of gameplay, atmosphere, writing, and technology. Remedy ticks all the boxes to make the new adventures of the tormented artist (in every sense of the term) an undisputed classic, a new benchmark in survival horror, and one of the very best games in an already exceptional year.

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.

Josef Fares and his team at Hazelight Studios stayed faithful to their vision of a collaborative and sharing gaming experience and It Takes Two is a Tour de Force on this particular aspect. The constant renewal of gameplay is mindblowing and makes for an enriching and playful experience that no one should miss.

Bowser's Fury is a BowerStein creature, hybrid, short and chunky, more like a pot-pourri a bit under the usual creative standard from Nintendo. Still, it supports a mutiplayer classic from the Wii U era.

Cyberpunk 2077 was able to listen to critics and went to see a ripper doc to come out in a 2.0 version that is repaired, augmented, enhanced and completed with a brilliant Phantom Liberty expansion driven by an outstanding Idris Elba who does justice to Night City and its legends.

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.

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.

Death Stranding 2 isn't a bad game. It's a beautiful game. But it disappoints precisely where the first one was astonishing: by levelling out the difficulty, rendering the journey anodyne, watering down what made the original game a tough, unforgettable experience. Here, Kojima seems to have given in to the temptation of comfort and past criticism, delivering a game that is more accessible but less meaningful. Far from extending his vision, On the Beach seems to mark his running out of steam.

Infinite Wealth is to Like in Dragon what Tears of the Kingdom is to Breath of the Wild: bigger, better, richer and more intense.The magnificent picture is marred by a technique that sometimes falls short of current expectations, by a few repetitions at times, and above all by the publisher's simply outrageous choice of content for the Deluxe Edition.

Requiem is a pivotal work that manages to reconcile two long-standing, contrasting visions of the saga. Tension and Action. It takes the best of what Resident Evil has to offer and elevates it to a level of polish rarely seen. Though the alternating structure between Grace and Leon locks the pace and limits the kind of replay freedom found in some earlier entries. Yet, in the face of such mastery, this compromise feels almost negligible.

Kingdom Come Deliverance II is a rare gem that requires total commitment. Its ultra-realistic approach will appeal to fans of immersive role-playing games but may exhaust players looking for a more accessible experience.

More of Ghost of Tsushima is always welcome. A solid adventure that subtly explore the past of Jin Sakai, and a version that honors the PS5.

If we were to judge Part I only as a remake which isn't bringing anything gameplay or story-wise, the score would be 70. But at the end of the day, the Naughty Dog masterpiece is getting its best version yet so it couldn't be anything else than a perfect 10.

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

Mastery and good ideas lead to excellence for Cocoon.

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.

Not THE astounding next-gen hit you might expect - and the gameplay ain't exempt of minor faults here and there -, Ratchet 1 Clank Rift Apart is nonetheless an excellent game and a must have for every PS5 player.

Being way more immersive and comfortable, Final Fantasy Tactic The Ivalice Chronicles is a no brainer for every fan of the genre and even of Final Fantasy in general.

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.

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.

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.

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 bit fastidious sometimes, often original, Metroid Dread is kinda stuck between two worlds. Handling the game is counter-intuitive, but there's some great new additions and you'll find a well balanced difficulty. The game brings a new slice of mythology that has been expected forever now.

This new opus is a great opportunity for everyone who dreamed of trying out the Monster Hunter licence but never dared to do so. Nonetheless Monster Hunter Rise find itself oversimplified because of its new features for most of the saga’s regulars.

"My first JRPG", with great sagacity and a charm that still stands out, but now weighed down by the years - and by mechanics that seemed easy to correct.

(Re)discovering a production as massive as Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter with a remake of this quality? Bingo!

More of Ghost of Tsushima is always welcome. A solid adventure that subtly explores the past of Jin Sakai, and a version that honors the PS5.

It still feels good to play Nioh again, especially when it is done on its best version ever. The content available on The Nioh Collection is mind blowing. The ability to play the game either in 4K60 or 120hz or even to enjoy PS5 visual upgrades on a regular screen with the PS5 Standard Mode brings a lot of comfort to the players, even though the engine and the level design are somewhat outdated, with aliasing and texture popping everywhere.The lack of loading screens and the use of the Dualsense are also great additions.

More generous than ever, Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance is THE version to be played, the best way to experience this awesome trip.

The ultimate Pikmin experience, not very hard, not very long, but crafted with care and passion for one of Big N's smartest franchises. Well done.

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.

A synthesis of classic GT and GT Sport, but still with the usual license flaws. GT7 remains a beautiful love letter to the motorsport history and a very good "simarcade".

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.

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.

All the craziness and narrative talent we expect from Double Fine but the gameplay is a little too nostalgic. This is a good way to discover the old fashioned way of doing plateforme games, but Psychonauts 2 lacks in rhythm and intuitiveness.

The crow climbs on the shoulders of the greatest classic and takes flight. Death's Door is an adventure action masterpiece on all fronts.

The technical upgrades improving the quality and general feeling of the games are legion, even though the first ME is still suffering from the game design of the era in which it was first released and would definitely have deserved a true remake. Still, the writing quality doesn't age at all and the content at hand is so astonishing that it becomes a true pleasure to get back in the Normandy and discover every secret the Milky Way has to offer.

Will these "hardcore Final Fantasy's" fans be satisfied? Yes. With a gargantuan list of titles, a plethora of collectibles and characters to evolve, this new opus will keep you busy for (many) hours. We regret that some titles are only simple extracts of a longer tune and the season pass way too important to be put aside - therefore increasing the "real" price of the title -. Still we have to admit that the formula is ultra efficient if, and only if, you are a Square Enix fan.

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.

Everything has been improved and refined to make this third installment not only the best in the series, but also a must-have for all fans of J-RPGs and monster capture and management games.

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.

With a classic but captivating story, endearing characters, flawless staging, and genuine replayability, Dispatch easily stands out as one of the must-haves of the year.

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.

Hi-Fi Rush is a nice surprise from Tango Gameworks. The originality of the combat system, halfway in the world of rhythm games, is a gimmick that gives the game its strength but also its biggest weakness, making it repetitive. With ten hours to finish the game, it's not a torture either.

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.

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

It has it all: it's beautiful, captivating, exhilarating, addictive, and fun. The only flaw in this title could be its lifespan, or the fact that the challenge isn't quite enough for the most determined players. But aren't we always wanting more?

Rigor, accuracy and dexterity. ACVIFOR hits very hard. This kind of exigence in gameplay from From Software will bring newcomers to the mecha genre without a doubt.

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.

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.

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.

Diablo is back, enough said. The formula modernizes itself and succumbs to the allure of forced multiplayer live service, but the core remains intact. The game offers a campaign as sinister as it is captivating, built on extremely solid foundations that welcome new players, while providing veterans with plenty to sink their teeth into for months and years to come.

Yes, Sunbreak is indeed the Iceborn of Monster Hunter Rise. Capcom strikes again a great blow with this DLC as substantial as qualitative. Once again, it is practically a new game that is presented here and players who will embark on the full adventure with this DLC will have a lot to do. If we understand that Rise has seen its development greatly slowed down by the health situation, since well caught up by the content offered in the meantime, Sunbreak does not suffer from this shortcoming. The game is rich in content, in a relatively varied proposal and in a challenge, admittedly slow for the most annoyed of us, but which will eventually show its face towards the End-Game. Moreover, Sunbreak has a care brought in its form as probably never before, the cinematics are beautiful, the new armors are almost all hit, the characters are all endearing and what to say about this epic OST! We'll criticize the appearance of the new bestiary, drowned in the overdose of the previous monsters.

Bloober Team's remake of Silent Hill 2 manages to modernize the masterpiece while staying true to its psychological and oppressive legacy. A timeless work of art, carefully revisited.

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

Nioh 3 is the culmination of Team Ninja's three previous souls-like games, pushing each aspect a little further. While not entirely perfect, it is steadily approaching perfection. It is one of the must-have souls-like games for any fan of the genre.

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.

In a nutshell: deep combat, impressive acrobatics, traps and puzzles, complex bosses, interesting characters, temporal powers and a carefully thought-out presentation.

A pure narrative wonder that will make you want to be discovered and rediscovered over the years.

Bizarre and badly paced, Bayonetta 3 let us capture the DNA and outline of a fun game with great replayability, but weighed down by a slightly too messy energy.

Heretic + Hexen gives you the chance to (re)discover some legendary FPS games in better conditions, with a little extra to boot, and all at an optimal price: less than 15 euros.

You can’t really knock a game for being iterative when it both builds on and refines the brilliance of the original. Ghost of Yōtei makes returning to Sucker Punch’s Japan a thrill, delivering a memorable ride. Atsu’s journey may start from a familiar revenge tale, but it constantly finds ways to surprise. Brutal, visceral, and impossible to ignore, it’s one of the PlayStation 5’s standout experiences. A must-play for fans, though some may feel a little déjà vu creeping in.

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.

With Arc Raiders, Embark Studios delivers a manifesto of what a modern extraction shooter can be: intense, immersive, and exceptionally elegant. Everything about it exudes mastery, from the world design to the precision of the gameplay. You come back to it again and again, not to check off objectives, but to experience that unique tension. One of the most accomplished games of its kind, and undoubtedly one of the big names of the year.

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.

An incredible abundance of mechanisms and factions to play and replay with in this new installment of the saga. Total War: Warhammer III welcomes veterans and new players alike with a beautiful new engine and their choice of weapons. Here we go again, for hundreds of hours more.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an adventure that naturally resonates with a nostalgic generation of 1980s adventure film fans, but also invites a whole new generation of archaeologists with its inventive gameplay that highlights the wonder of discovery.

Joe Musashi makes a thunderous return to our screens thanks to perfectly calibrated gameplay and a devilishly effective art direction.

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

A sequel more in line with a Remake tarnished by a format outdated by today's standards.

Not the 80 euros system seller Sony wants it to be, but Returnal is still a great roguelite shooter, original and inventive.

Small but strong, this is how we define Humanity, a game that delivers a complete and addictive gameplay - including many surprises -.

Cairn is a challenging and immersive game, far more than a simple climbing title. Its realistic gameplay puts the player to the test while remaining fair. The carefully crafted art direction, appealing cell-shading, and immersive soundtrack enhance the experience, while the survival elements and the management of stamina, weather, and time add a strategic and authentic layer. A demanding challenge for the most seasoned players, yet made accessible thanks to the assistance options.