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.

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.