It is not the longest game you have played, it's bit predictable but nevertheless it will entertain you. As a cure for unreasoning optimism Primordia works perfectly. [Jan 2013]

Styx is trying to cope with AAA games, yet it fails in almost all respects. With the modest cost, the game was much more interesting. [Issue#273]

City of Heroes evolved into a new kind. Comic-book fans who overcome the chaotic preamble will be rewarded by public quest lines, strong PVP potential and truly exotic adventures. [Nov 2009]

Six new missions and several multiplayer maps – that’s all the extras Soviet Assault contains compared to the previous WiC. We call this add-on not a regular datadisk. [Apr 2009]

Takes its lessons from the old school classics like Monkey Island but won't take a stand alongside them due to weak production values and a story that sinks over time. [Nov 2013]

Before We Leave represents an unusual and very charming approach to the city-builder genre. The game is a pleasure to both watch and play, with some minor interface issues here and there. [Issue#303]

Those who are looking for visual enjoyment in games will be absolutely enchanted by the originality bordering on the grotesque. Expect, in short, everything. Strange theatre. Odd characters reminiscent of circus performers. Or just a saddled, overgrown chicken! Just enter the world of Mr. Coo's shards and walk with him down paths and off-roads full of surprises and mysteries. The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo definitely deserves your attention. [Issue#331]

The only criticism I can make of the game is that the difficulty is quite high, and if you don't think about your actions, you'll soon be mopping floors instead of driving a space station. [Issue#324]

A perfect clash of Dear Esther and Amnesia, focused on straining your nerves while easing - perhaps a tad too much - on the interaction and gameplay. [Issue#234]

An attempt to escape from the Communist prison in Black the Fall has a plenty of strong moments and great environment design. It´s a pity, there is only a short campaign and many technical issues. [Issue#277]

Packed with humour, laughs and pop culture references sprinkled on top with some RPG elements. The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk is a very specific game for a very specific audience, but it can easily surprise even the most generic players.

Brainy platformer in a retro style aspires for the title of a two-dimensional Portal. Its hardcore puzzles are fresh and bring lots of fun. [Sept 2012]

Successful racing game is designed for the true racing enthusiasts. Devs managed to correct the mistakes from last year but there is still lot to improve. [Issue#203]

A pleasant horror mix of hidden-object game and point and click adventure game that can charm with the visual style, but also with clever logic puzzles and ostensible moral choices. [Issue#252]

It took seven years to create this remarkable game. The story and characters are written so well it would have been better if Gray Matter was made into a novel or movie rather than a videogame. [Dec 2010]

Don't be discouraged by the slow and dumb beginning of the game – you'll be rewarded by many hours of fun. Strong story and cooperative multiplayer are more than worth your attention. [Issue#207]

Racing game pretends to have a lot of features and extras at first glance. Fact is, this just has some boring races and dusty graphics. [Mar 2011]

Too much deadwood for a simple puzzle-game. Absolutely useless story, some puzzles can be solved only by trial and error. In search for realism developers somehow forgot that the game should be fun in the first place. [Sept 2008]

Splendid compilation of minigames offers lots of fun especially in multiplayer mode. Anyone will enjoy the arcade version of otherwise boring winter sport disciplines. [Nov 2009]

Great story driven music game at first glance reveals the fact that the new Guitar Hero is actually boring and a so-many-times-seen piece with an odd music list and unbalanced playability. [Issue#197]

At the present time this game looks obsolete and uses game mechanics which won't take anyone's breath away. [March 2012]

A perfect board game does not mean a perfect video game. Controls and game system are pretty bad, no-brain AI makes things even worse. Only hope to improve playability are future updates and patches. [Aug 2009]

This is pure anarchy. The city is full of freaks and the player is the freakiest of them all. If you like absolute freedom you will love this game. And don’t forget to check their website for the game producer Tera Patrick. [Issue#174, Jan 2009]

12 minutes is a point’n’click thriller playing with a time loop theme with a great premise and introductory setting, but with a lack of interactivity and an unfortunate story. After the enthusiasm from the beginning of the game, when you will enjoy the offered possibilities of the game sandbox, frustration and disappointment will come. Even dabing with brilliant actors is not helping the game. It seems to be recorded in a hurry and without the possibility for the actors to get used to the character.

Gameplay is as exciting as riding on a big and long rollercoaster. Each level comes with its own genre, but final impression is corrupted by technical inadequacies. [Aug 2008]

Average shooter by no means belongs to the top of this genre that you can choose for this year. Even the most nostalgic gamers can not hide poor visuals and troublesome game design. [Christmas 2011]

Very long life span is only one of the many pros Ego Draconis has to offer. Fresh dialogues, sense of humor, dragon form and good story together with “diablesque” playability create a first-rate RPG to remember. [Issue#186]

Fair future potential, questionable playability and extremely short life span makes Wonderbook workable but a bit-too-expensive of a “reading“ experience. [Jan 2013]

Magical and atmospheric platformer that will teach you few things and also will touch your soul. Two-player co-op is highly recommended. [Issue#248]

Despite its flaws, this is a solid game to play with your young ones - especially if you've beaten all the Lego games.

Experimental space strategy amuses in the beginning but unfortunately is pretty much confusing and stereotypical when boredom enters the scene early. [Issue#190]

A horror action adventure game with cool duels, an impressive atmosphere with the need to think about the consequences of your actions. Unfortunately, the final experience is not perfect. [Issue#287]

Dirt 5 is a dead end. Its driving model is unnecessarily simple and career is reprehensibly austere and boring. On the other hand, famous series’ weather is absolutely thrilling, which sets the atmospheric standard for all future racing games. [Issue#310]

Watch Dogs: Legion is a fun game, but in the end it doesn't stand out. The possibility of recruiting anyone is ambitious, but many, perhaps even more important elements have fallen victim to it. The game unfortunately falls into the ranks: to play and forget. [Issue#307]

As far as difficulty is concerned, everything here feels quite balanced. It rarely happens that the death of a player is "unfair". All in all, Dread Templar plays well, but aside from throwing katanas, it doesn't show off anything too new. [Issue#325]

The Spiders studio didn´t take players‘ comments on the previous titles seriously, and they repeat the same mistakes. GreedFall offers an interesting world, full of amazing characters and ideas, but lacks in other aspects. [Issue#298]

Code Vein is a successful nod to soulsborne games. It does not reach the highest peaks, but it deserves attention for unconventional setting, huge potential and interesting possibilities when it comes to character development and equipment. It is not perfect, but it is definitely more than just good. [Issue#299]

It seems that winter caught the developers somehow unprepared. A set of new features is mostly a cosmetic add. Although the snowy town looks nice, you probably appreciate the presence of the tram more. [Issue#262]

Right from the start, the game uncompromisingly tries to show the reality of trench warfare. The theme of World War I games is often the feelings of hardships of ordinary soldiers, and it's fitting that even in a game where you have the role of commander-in-chief, this is not forgotten. Chances are, then, that you won't just forget the game either. [Issue#327]

Not a bad game. It still has its solid core, new Pokémon, and what's worked for years continues to work. The open world is a questionable addition in my opinion. [Issue#324]

Shank 2 is an interesting platformer with a unique visual style, but gets tired pretty quickly. Extreme difficulty will probably discourage many gamers. [March 2012]

Hectic coop multiplayer game offers no story but straight–forward nonstop mayhem in stylish locations. Rich and balanced equipment makes the multiplayer clashes all the fun. Chainsaw included! [July 2009]

Good start for all wannabe football managers with nice visuals and plenty of activities. Main flaws for Czech fans can be found in its incomplete database. [Dec 2011]

Maybe the engine is way too old but the game itself brings a great football experience and fun. Nevertheless, all improvements can not hide the fact that a console version is light years ahead. [Oct 2009]

It's possible to make a tower defense game differently but "differently" doesn't necessarily mean "better". This HD version is a proof, despite the qualities of the original game. [Issue#236]

Another portion of puzzles and riddles for those who want to meditate a bit about games. Maybe with a little worse repertoire and characters, but still funny enough and colorful. [Issue#279]

A decently made arena shooter, which is taken by portal elements to a new level. It's definitely enough to be remembered, but it's not enough for the absolute top.

Although the story helps a lot to improve the third episode, playability this series is still walking the same path. Same mistakes, same rating as the previous part. [Issue#204]

Enjoyabe platformer game comes with an extremely interesting level of design and a perfect musical score. [Jan 2012]

Technically flawless shooter is a catch for your eyes but in no time you realize there are the same enemies and the same environments all the time… Boring it is. [Sept 2009]

Classic “retro” playability comes with new PSP adventures of Jak and Daxter. We’ve seen them in better fig but still it is a good choice for your handheld. [Issue#187]

Veteran players will be pleased, the others not so much. Xulima’s tribute to the old times means mostly the extreme difficulty and uncompromising approach in every detail. [Issue#249]

Connect stones to harm your opponent – sounds familiar? There are many better games with similar concepts so try this one only if you've played them all... [Issue#187]

Popular game of poker mixed up with memorable games-related characters could look stupid at first sight, but it works surprisingly well, even if you are a newbie to high stake games. [Issue#199]

Crucial question to enjoying this game is "Do you like dogs?". If your answer is yes then you will love this all-dog pirate adventure with a kind of "nostalgic" playability. [July 2010]

Finally, there is a reason why to leave trouble-free Europe and try how they make politics in Asia. Japan campaign is the best Europa Universalis III can offer at the moment. [Issue#200]

This adventure dazzles with its scope and for a few hours, and it'll keep you thoroughly interested and entertained. [Issue#246]

The highly entertaining gunplay is unfortunately undermined by a weak story, annoying puzzles and unnecessarily restricted gameplay. But fans of the genre will probably enjoy it anyway. [Issue#282]

Nice combination of tower defense strategy with action elements has only minor issues connected to mouse control and camera glitches. [July 2012]

A lovely survival city builder heavily inspired by Banished, as well as other major games in the genre such as Foundation or Anno series. While it succeeded in connecting all the elements skillfully, it also failed to deliver its own ideas and narratives, resulting in occasional boredom and repetitive gameplay after a while.

An adventure in which lute is played and songs are sung just can’t let you down. Bard's Tale has a lot of flaws, but it finds a way to the player's heart. However, the game is pretty far from its original trilogy. [Issue#290]

It's getting harder and harder to find revolutionary elements without expanding the NHL itself. But despite these challenges, this year's edition of virtual hockey has something going for it and offers surprisingly great gameplay. [Issue#323]

It's nice to switch off and enjoy the joy of movement, spoiled by a few poorly placed checkpoints. It's nice to slaughter hordes of demons in generic arenas with a small arsenal of weapons. It's nice to occasionally save a world that you yourself have thrown into terrible trouble. We all have a little Lo Wang in us. [Issue#318]

Not a bad game. It still has its solid core, new Pokémon, and what's worked for years continues to work. The open world is a questionable addition in my opinion. [Issue#324]

Sweet and adorable platformer focused primarily on kids suffering from inaccurate controls that ruin the whole adventure. Too much frustration comes from this console conversion. [Issue#191]

At the beginning of the game you’ll feel like you've already played this game... then it will let you go for a while only to return with reinforcements (and lots of bugs). However, Days Gone has a couple of pleasant moments, that can't be denied. [Issue#295]

This catchy and addictive game brings the true art of pain right to your home. You will never get bored of all the crashes, explosions, injuries and other small joys of life. [July 2009]

Tribes of Midgard is definitely an interesting addition to cooperative multiplayer titles with imaginative mechanics across game genres such as: survival, roguelike, rpg and more. Unfortunately, instead of choosing the best from each genre, it constantly balances among all at the same time, and it doesn't always work out. However, for a cooperating bunch of friends, it's a title you shouldn´t definitely miss.

A lovely adventure for the whole family that would benefit from more finely tuned gameplay and twice the current length. Kids will love it, though - and their parents might as well. [Issue#236]

The Switch port is kind of bittersweet for me. The game itself is as great as it was years ago. But if I'm doing the remaster, couldn't it have been done better? [Issue#332]

Tile-based movement dungeon crawler does not hide its inspiration in Legend of Grimrock. Although its size competes with Grimrock, gameplay is way flatter and decisions are just for show. [Issue#260]

“Metroidvania” for younger players attracts especially with its visual style, but has nothing else to offer to veteran players. [Issue#272]

Fair turn-based strategy is more hardcore then in seems at first sight. Fans of the series Heroes of Might and Magic will recognize many similarities. [May 2009]

A perfect blend of the old and the new, which shows that archaic gameplay can still be lots of fun. [Issue #239]

A well done MMO that can lure players not familiar with the genre. But if you've played MMOs before, this one doesn't offer anything new, nor anything exciting.

A building strategy that does not overflow with complexity, but is very relaxing when you play it. Less content does not matter, soon there will be more. [Issue#277]

Surprisingly, Future Soldier is not afraid to slow down the pace and gives its players a moment to think. Top-notch multiplayer adds extra value. [July 2012]

Farpoint did not come out exactly as expected. The new Aim controller may show some potential for the future, but it was not successful in fixing errors of a weaker content. Moreover, the campaign is too short. [Issue#277]

It's a fact that the black and white treatment helps the game a lot. In the end, it's a nice little one-shot that works more as an atmospheric experience than a game. Especially if you're into samurai and old movies. [Issue#320]

While the racing is good, the game itself is sterile and lacks surprises. The high expectations weren't met. [Issue#246]

Attractive combination of first person shooter with real time strategy delivers balanced action and tactical parts and offers a good alternative to other shooters. [Dec 2011]

Fast paced turn-based strategy with lots of options on the one hand, weak diplomacy and absence of any multiplayer on the other. [July 2012]

Highly addictive historical strategy game offers hours and hours of fun thanks to its polished combat system, PRG elements and uncommon concept. [Dec 2010]

Overall mediocre game is saved by tons of humour and open-world like missions. Destroy All Humans! works perfectly as a nostalgic reminder while it proves that videogames have made a huge leaps and old school mechanics are just boring. [Issue#305]

You must forgive this whole game so many things, but its strong moments will pay you back. The answers to the burning questions from the past, unfortunately, don´t belong among them. [Issue#266]

Above-average idea is brought down by flawed technical state and below-average combination of a few design ideas. The result can catch you with its with visuals, but its flaws could push you into a psychotic outburst. [Issue #269]

Contradictory RTS with so-so basic mechanisms fails to bring any added value and bugs kill any fun this game could offer. The result is boredom mixed with anger. [Issue#256]

A nice turn-based strategy with RPG elements, what scores particularly with the medieval territory and administration of your army. Thanks to this you will forgive it the technical issues and some design mistakes. [Issue#255]

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has proven to all players, that it doesn´t need Hollywood faces in the story to attract players, because it’s completely fine with its online entertainment. Call of Duty is definitely going to stay with us for a couple more weeks. [Issue#290]

Reprobed is a game built primarily on its humor. However, it often misses the mark because of its simplicity and directness, even plainness. [Issue#321]

The untapped potential of time travel mechanics and technical ailments cast an unflattering shadow on beautifully crafted pixel art and imaginative level design. Even so, YesterMorrow is still a solid platformer. [Issue#308]

One of the most captivating fantasy worlds you can find in RPG genre. If you can get over a little bit slower opening you’ll be rewarded by hours of adventures. Surprisingly good sense of humor for a German game! [Oct 2008]

An inaccessible and difficult-to-use card game that hides a genius core underneath the questionable design decisions. It reveals the its unexpected depths and can keep the attention of only the most patient players. [Issue#287]

Standard karaoke title with benevolent rating of the performance brings lot of fun for everyone. We can imagine a much much better playlist. [Issue#173]

If you’re a fan of the Battle Isle series, you’ll love this solid, turn-based, story-infused strategy game. They’re still hard to come by. [Issue#237]

Pile of corpses, dismay, madness and one family curse returns in style. You can find Black Mirror 2 a little tedious at the beginning but overall you'll enjoy its gripping story. The original still stands undefeated though. [Feb 2010]

Brown shirts march through the streets! Fight them in a managerial strategy with an impressive atmosphere but shallow mechanics. [Issue#302]

In all ways, unfinished transport tycoon, which was released for some reason –instead of being left in Early Access mode for a few more months. [Issue #269]