Pokémon Legends Arceus should have been the next new step for the franchise but it turned out to be a disappointing experience.

Katana Zero is a fast-paced action game which shines thanks to its smooth, brilliant and clever gameplay, while surprisingly good writing gives an unexpected depth to the game. It’s a brand new take on the classic genre mechanics, made even cooler thanks to a lovely art style and a powerful soundtrack.

Mortal Kombat 1 leans on a robust story (with solid foundations, but with a less than impeccable development) and a couple of other single player modes capable of entertaining for several hours – and even more, if NetherRealm Studios is able to properly exploit the seasonal system. The addition of kameo fighters and the focus on aerial combos leaves more room for the player's creativity compared to the previous chapter, with the assists of the secondary fighters breaking up and altering the rhythm of the matches in a positive way.

Cairn is a brave, tactile, and often mesmerizing climbing experience that tries to capture the raw friction of mountaineering. However, its brilliant "independent limb" system is frequently undermined by invasive survival mechanics that break the immersion and a frustrating camera that struggles in tight spaces. It’s a game of high peaks and deep valleys: when it works, it’s a visceral triumph; when it doesn’t, it’s a fight against the interface rather than the mountain.

A stylish, distinctive, and intriguing action-adventure platformer. It's not challenging, long, or mechanically deep, but it oozes magic from every 2D or 3D pore.

You can't go wrong with Broforce: it's a blast of fun, a beautiful and addictive shoot'em up. Its a total package, wonderful to watch - with its gorgeous pixel-art style - and wonderful to play. A must. Period.

A simple, but quite hard 2D game, deep as the cave the player has to explore. Spelunky is not for every one, and can be frustrating at times, but has a lot to give and rewards the player for his efforts.

A unique take on the tactical turn-based strategy genre, with peculiar RPG traits. The game is fun, well-designed and compelling thanks to its mechanics and a solid narrative. It's a bit too repetitive to become a masterpiece, but it's definitely a game worth checking out by anyone remotely interested in the genre.

Grounded is a complete, well-finished and multifaceted project, capable of satisfying a wide audience both for its setting and for its mechanics. Perhaps the two-year preview had a "cooling" effect on the interest of the public, but they did very well to the final result. Net of some frustrating elements, such as a difficulty level that looks upwards if it can, and the lack of a couple of mechanics useful for those who want to enjoy the game with maximum ease - fast travel for example - Grounded it is a product that if it had been released today, without first knowing anything about it, would certainly be the center of a lot of attention. If solo is a solid game, challenging but potentially difficult to digest in its entirety, in cooperative the experience shows its best side and is able to offer many hours.

A great game with a couple of fatal flaws, mainly in the AI department.

A great action game that boasts a nice challenge while avoiding the pitfalls of touch control.

Crown of the Sunken King is optional. It doesn't evolve Dark Souls 2, it doesn't add Trophies/Achievements, you can still enjoy Dark Souls 2 without Crown of the Sunken King. But in the DLC you'll find the best level design of the whole game.

Sleek and stylish as usual, Rhythm Paradise Megamix is still a blast to play, even if a little more predictable than in the past. Unlocking everything is a chore.

A short but engaging roguelite. Its mechanics are both immediate and layered, and it closes the adventures of Queen Alexandra very well after Lost in Random.

Infernax is in the right place between Ghost 'n Goblins and Castlevania, but it also has its own uniqueness that allows it to stand out. While playing, time flows by without you even noticing.

Iconoclasts is yet another proof of how independent software is taking up an increasingly important part of the gaming market. Made with an almost palpable devotion, Sandberg's game manages to stand out for its unexpectedly mature narrative and superb level design. A few too cryptic puzzles and the massive amount of text could frighten users looking for a "pure" metroidvania. This doesn't affect the personality of Iconoclasts, which reveals itself to be a truly, great game.

A good porting of a fun and traditional game, great for who loves the Nintendo Switch philosophy.

With a massive music catalogue, Curtain Call is something like a dream come true for real Final Fantasy lovers. But if you played the original game, Curtain Call is little more than a deluxe edition.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey follows Origin's steps in the process of trasforming the series in a big and rich open world ARPG.

Retro Studios confirms its great taste for platform gaming with a game that's a joy to play and a real challenge for every hardcore gamer. It's a pity that Tropical Freeze cannot retain the same freshness of Donkey Kong Country Returns.

Forza Motorsport delivers one of the best simcade experiences ever made on the track, with a glorious driving model, a great dynamic weather system, and a lovely and ever-expanding pack of tracks and cars. On the other hand, the career mode is shallow and the great UX is partially nullified by a very dull sense of progression. Still great fun, lots of content, and great multiplayer potential, but it's not the ultimate Forza experience we were hoping for.

One of the best shooters of the last generation is back on Xbox One with a new, energetic 60 fps multiplayer mode. Despite his age, Gears of War is still fun and engaging, and this Ultimate Edition is the best way to enjoy it.

A game with two distinct natures that don’t always interact well, wrapped in a pace that’s a bit too slow. Fortunately, the interesting use of deck‑building makes Death Howl a solid title for fans of the genre.

A wonderful remaster of two masterpieces. This remastered collection of Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert is a love letter to the classics that you need to play whether you are a veteran or a new gamer that wants to try a rejuvenated classic.

Helldivers 2 is an enjoyable third-person shooter, especially in good company. It is. It is often challenging to play but equally rewarding in terms of gameplay.

Adol's new adventure shines thanks to an impressive combat system that delivers fun and joy, and a fast-paced game system that amuses until the end of the main story.

Duck Game is crazier than Daffy Duck, uses all the Acme features and yells like Donald Duck. It's a clever mess, an insane shoot'em up, recommended for its multiplayer features. With the right friends, you'll have a lot of fun.

Hard, stylish and high in replayability. Too bad for the occasional slowdowns in an otherwise excellent shooter.