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.