Xenoblade Chronicles X could have been a huge success if Monolith had put forth the same effort for the writing and the pace of their game that they did for the creation of the planet Mira.

Despite the departure of Activision but thanks to Square Enix's help, United Front Games found enough inspiration to propose a great alternative to the Grand Theft Auto series, with Sleeping Dogs. With its good representation of Hong-Kong, a variety of missions, and great fighting sequences that could bring Bruce Lee back from the dead, Sleeping Dogs can proudly appear among the best GTA-like games developed to date.

With a wait of almost three years, Tales of Graces F could have been a great disappointment. But the wait is now over, and despite the first few hours lacking of energy, the title proves that Namco Bandai Games masters its subject. Like Tales of Vesperia, Tales of Graces F hides at first a great potential that finally reveals itself gradually during the adventure. A pleasant surprise that only suffers from old-fashioned graphics.

One year after it's 30th birthday, Megaman has finally a true sequel which shows a nice balance between tradition and modernity with a hard challenge that will delight the seasoned player and now gameplay mechanics to help the newcomer. Megaman 11 is recommended to every player who's not afraid of Game Overs.

We will be honest with you : by launching Far Cry 6, we came with a negative opinion. It's true that since the Primal episode, the series has declined over the years, with a New Dawn spin-off completely missing its pumps. But it seems that Omar Bouali and his team at Ubisoft Toronto did not want to be responsible for the downfall of the saga. Result : Far Cry 6 surprises and amazes on many aspects; starting with its story, much more interesting than any that we have lived since the beginning of the series.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a bundle that brings together the best of Nintendo's 3D platformers, and as such, is quite impressive, but the port feels a bit lazy, with few-to-no improvements, and a premium price tag that can be quite a turn-off.

Incredibly addictive to children, Skylanders Imaginators is a good heir to the IP with loads of content, good humor and a very strong tendency to make them collect all those toys.

Setting traps to kill thousands and thousands of Orcs has always been a dream for you. Then here is what you were looking for ! Renewing the Tower Defense gameplay, Orcs Must Die is full of good and fun ideas. Despite its lack of ambition regarding the absence of a multiplayer mode and a story not so interesting to follow, players will surely spend some good times thinking about the different and effcient ways they can use to kill Orcs with style!

Like any title starring the famous plumber, Mario Tennis Open gathers all the impressive bases set by Nintendo. The absence of an RPG mode that fans were waiting for, will be difficult for Big N to explain, as much as the online features that only propose classic meetings to enjoy with friends. However, these minor problems are not enough to forget how good the gameplay is compared to the Gamecube version of the IP, Mario Tennis Open offering strictly the best. A newcomer Nintendo can easily rely on.

It Takes Two is a true couple therapy in which the two players (mandatory coop) will have to work together to overcome a large variety of challenges and activities. The overall feel of the game is very refreshing, but some minor flaws are still there (like poorly balanced minigames).

Haters can have fun criticizing Nintendo for hours, but the Kyoto firm shows a remarkable knowledge with Pikmin 3. If the graphics, no matter how cute they are, can't hide the technological gap already existing between the Wii U on one hand and the PS4 and Xbox One in the other, the game has nothing to learn in terms of level design or gameplay. Very clever when it's about dividing Pikmins in 3 separate groups, the game shows that the concept is still worthy. We regret, nonetheless, that the GamePad hasn't been able to present itself as absolutely necessary, making Pikmin 3 an evolution rather than a revolution.

To be honest, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is an updated version of the previous episode. But let's be fair, it's a huge update: from 70 to 221 tracks, a new way to play the game only with stick and buttons, Versus and online modes, and a Medley Quests which makes the progression better and more structured. Too bad we have to pay full price for it, even more with the DLC's incoming.

Resogun is the little big surprise of the PlayStation 4 line-up. Offered with the PS Plus subscription, Housemarque's game is a perfect mix of Geometry Wars and Choplifter. Visually nice and attractive, it offers a harsh challenge though. Skill highly recommended. You'll be addicted.

As fun, solid and diversified as a Far Cry can be, but not as exotic or surprising as the other episodes of the saga, Far Cry 5 enhances the standard Ubisoft recipe but does not really create a revolutionary experience for the players. A great game, but not a turning point for the franchise.

Despite an appalling technical aspect with camera troubles and a wacky handling, The Last Guardian is a very good story-based puzzle game that makes you feel immersed in the relationship between the boy and Trico.

Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is a nice remake of two great games. Technically (and that's the point of this HD version), there's nothing to complain about, and you will also be able to play some new content from the International editions. But we can't avoid a few disappointments: no Japanese voices and no cross-buy between Vita and PS3.

Ubisoft carries on with the traditional Far Cry recipe that's used this time in a prehistoric setting. The game has its ups and downs and mainly relies on proven features which could prove boring to the players, a bit like an Assassin's Creed game.

Once you are fully immersed into the world of Rez Infinite, you immediately realize the power of VR. Unfortunately, this thrilling experience is too short and the tall price of the game - which is a remaster - could represent an obstacle for some players.

Playing Warhammer Space Marine 2 right after the massive open world of Star Wars Outlaws and the mental load that was Black Myth Wukong is certainly the best thing that happened to us this fall 2024. Not only does the game offer a bloody spectacle where you feel like you're controlling a bulldozer that tears everything in its path, Warhammer Space Marine 2 also offers us a return to basic pleasures that we had terribly missed. And buyers of single-player games should not be mistaken, Warhammer Space Marine 2 is above all a game made for multiplayer, the campaign being only the pretty candy, certainly tasty, but in the coating is more attractive than its content. A fairly basic straight line, with the added bonus of a level design that is not very sophisticated and in which we only shoot the same enemies, the bestiary being extremely poor. Likewise, this structure of "I press a button to either open a door or activate a freight elevator" is also likely to bore you greatly. There is therefore a feeling of repetitiveness that disappears immediately as soon as you move on to PvE and PvP, since the war then takes on a different flavor. For the launch, the content is also a little stingy, but the devs have promised a robust roadmap for at least the first year. And when you see all the love they put into their game, you can only take their word for it.

White Night is a very good surprise as the french game offers an experience that reminds of a good thriller novel. With its black & white graphics and the strong issues of the post 1930 USA, the games earns its own identity. And it does so with high praises.

Control is nice surprise to end the summer. With a good storyline evolving around paranormal things, the game also offers very good gameplay thanks to Jesse's powers.

With Jurassic World Evolution, Frontier delivers a solid game with very good gameplay mechanics which even gives us goosebumps when we follow the footsteps of a new dinosaur. The movie lore is there and the graphics are good. You should definitely give this one a try.

With a very solid gameplay, the ability to play coop with up to 4 players and pretty nice pixel art visuals, Children of Morta is a very good rogue-like that should appeal to every gamer.

As cute as ever, Kirby successfully enters his first real 3D world. Clearly inspired by Mario's latest adventures, the little pink ball is not lacking in personality. Too bad, however, that the areas are less open than expected and prevents the game from really getting closer to a Super Mario Odyssey. Yes, the game calls for a little more exploration, but it's still pretty minor in the end. In fact, the gameplay does not change radically from previous Kirbys, even if it is difficult not to rejoice in certain captivating passages.

As often with light remasters, Mafia II: Definitive Edition offers marginal improvements over the genuine game, making it less attractive for those who already own it. For the others, it's a no brainer: this is the version to go for.

For its first arrival on Nintendo 3DS, Professor Layton's series is fairly shy. Except from an all new engine and a really good 3D effect, the game's core is still the same. Layton walk around in Dorémont or his childhood village to resolve more than 150 riddles with his sidekicks Emmy and Luke in present tilmes, while Randall act in the past. Two interesting storylines which further a great sense of immersion. Effective and straightforward, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is a really nice gaming experience, despite its lack of freshness.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a well-made remaster which offers the unalterated fun from the genuine game but with improved graphics, reduced load times and all the content that got out. A solid product.

Expressing its love for beautiful cars and intuitive driving controls, Forza Horizon offers a new arcade and fun dimension that could not be found in the Forza Motosport series. Playground Games manages to create a pleasant road trip where competition can easily replace our need to travel. With hundreds of cars to unlock, Forza Horizon proposes a well-balanced gameplay, despite some problems regarding the A.I. and the multiplayer modes.