Darwin’s Paradox! delivers an equal mix of puzzles, platforming, and frustration, with imprecise controls and counterintuitive situations. Its eye-catching design, sense of humor, and a few brilliant moments save it from the abyss.

Somewhat in line with what happened with Mario Kart World, this new Mario Tennis fails to break away from or expand on what its predecessors did, giving us a little more of the (good) stuff we already knew.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 feels like a rushed and half-hearted sequel. It doesn't measure up, with the worst campaign and the worst gunplay. The multiplayer is fun, but it's not enough to make up for the other shortcomings.

With solid technical aspects but disappointing gunplay, repetitive encounters, and other flaws, all the good stuff ends up falling flat.

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted ends up being a decent remaster that we could ask for a little more new content from.

Double Dragon Revive has all the ingredients to be a great game, but it loses its flavor in the mix. When it tries to update nostalgia, it loses its way.

Pokémon Legends Z-A has a good ideas and executes them well. Beyond that, it fails to replicate the achievements of previous games or expand on its premise significantly.

Little Nightmares III aims to expand the series’ experience with a co-op mode but, while not a bad game, it fails to capture the same charm and unsettling atmosphere that defined its previous installments.

Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle was forgotten back in the day. The generic characters kept it from standing out among other heavyweights of the era, and in this 2025 version, even with a few extras, it still feels the same.

Neyyah is a nostalgic game. A love letter to a forgotten genre that never reached its destination.

Despite its shortcomings, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree manages to stand out among roguelike games thanks to its visuals, combat, and progression.

Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers stands out as one of the most acclaimed titles in the series. Its 2025 version maintains that strength, but feels a little short in terms of new features.

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is more spectacular than effective. It does what's enough to make it better than many others in the racing genre.

A brutal and unique atmosphere that is diluted by repetitive combat and an irregular pace.

Super Robot Wars stands out for its large repertoire of characters. Its entire narrative and gameplay is an excuse for iconic mechas and pilots to shine with interactions that fans can enjoy.

Lacking in content and monotonous at times, FBC: Firebreak does just enough to get by and hides behind the promise that it will be better in the future.

Shadow Labyrinth is a metroidvania based on an alternate Pac-Man universe that evokes mixed feelings with its striking aesthetic and ideas, but with a frustrating pace and shallow combat.

A remaster that's great on visuals and and functionality but leaves us wanting extras and multiplayer modes. The games themselves are still great, although perhaps a little repetitive for today's standards.

Wildgate is a space extraction shooter that combines PvP combat, PvE, management, and combat between spaceships. Exploration, crew coordination, and combat chaos are some of the central elements of a game that delivers a good experience.

The Precinct is a proposal that pays tribute to the police TV shows and movies of the 80s, with a somewhat repetitive experience, a city with a very well achieved mood and chases at full speed.

Rewarding for fans but not very accessible for new players, SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered presents an interesting set of ideas, but its uneven execution prevents it from reaching its full potential.

With good ideas but a less than convincing execution, Star Overdrive is an experience with both positive and negative points for those looking to enjoy an open world like that reminds to Breath of the Wild.

Synergy is an interesting proposal that stands out thanks to its expedition system and a very nice visuals.

With a new installment after 26 years, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a great game for veterans of the genre, but newcomers will find it a tough wall to climb with little content tailored to them.

Atomfall offers a deep narrative experience in which exploration predominates. The combat system leaves much to be desired, as does enemy AI, but it is so immersive that everything else can take a back seat.

Elroy and the Aliens is highly recommended for all fans of the genre who are looking for a fun science fiction story with lots of color, humor, charismatic characters and without so much complexity when it comes to solving puzzles.

Freedom Wars is still a good game in 2025, and there is much to discover in the secrets of the Panopticon for those who did not play it at the time. For those who did, maybe it's time to explore other worlds.

With the best of the classics in the genre and without losing sight of the present, MainFrames delivers a challenging platformer that fulfills its mission.

A return that offers just enough, and necessary only for those who enjoyed this game back in Game Boy Advance. Not so recommended for new users.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II correctly develops this new chapter of the series, introducing new concepts and further exploring the characters that will accompany us until the end of the adventure.

NoseBound is a rustic adventure game, with several rough edges, that tells a genuine story. A simple case that gets complicated. Short and fun.

Microtopia puts us in control of an ant colony in a management and automation game that does not reinvent the genre, but does its job to be an enjoyable installment for new and old players alike.

While a fun game like the others in the franchise, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii doesn't do much to justify its existence in a series where plot and character development are among the main draws. It's a good pirate adventure, but I can't say for sure it is a good Yakuza game.

It's been a long time since I played Orcs Must Die!, but this franchise and this studio are always at the forefront of trying to apply new ideas to the genre and take it a little further, which is always appreciated.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a great experience, mostly because the base work is very good and could be considered without any doubt a modern classic in what is the Nintendo catalog.

The Spirit of the Samurai is a very creative and ambitious game, although with nuances. It is a game that presents an interesting story, but its execution on a playable level leaves something to be desired. The stop motion animation is frankly impressive, but it seems to have been achieved at the cost of a lack of polish in its systems. The title loses important points because of all this, although it also wins because of the courage Digital Mind had to try something different.

Marvel Rivals is not a bad video game, but I think it has much more to offer to the Marvel fan than to the gamer. It takes advantage of all the knowledge of that universe to make a competitive multiplayer experience and in that field it manages to bring the two worlds very close in short, entertaining and dynamic matches.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is an experience that, although it repeats itself a lot at times, is quite fun. It manages to overcome some of the obstacles that made this franchise fail, but it also stumbles at times over the same stones. It's not a bad return for the franchise, but it also falls in the middle of other great RPG experiences even for the same character.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a good video game that I think fans of the saga will enjoy. That said, he still has many things to polish that do not take away from the fact that the things he does well, he does very well. Its universe, its setting and its non-linear narrative are the highlights of a delivery that has a lot to improve from its performance.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is much better than I expected before playing it. It's a fairly polished experience and close to what a fan of the wizarding world would want from this sport. However, in pursuit of making a good gameplay loop, it overcomplicates things that don't make sense and falls short.

Episode Aigis offers more than what Persona 3 Reload gave us. The social balance isn't present in this expansion, but the closure and narrative crumbs are appreciated in its 30 hours of gameplay.

Outlaws is an experience that, based on stealth and the most western adventure of Star Wars, offers a version of this franchise that we have not yet tasted in video games. It's not perfect and has several issues that are already common in this type of Ubisoft game, but it has heart and knows what to offer fans of the saga.

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos es a relaunch that barely qualifies as modern. Although the game itself is entertaining, its wish to stick to the arcade original ends up harming what it has to offer.

The First Descendant offers a good looking, solid and fast experience. The characters are charming and well designed, the bosses are spectacular battles and the progression is robust. The microtransaccions are expensive but optional, and while the missions are repetitive, they are a good base for future updates.

Alice's Adventures Special Pack is a DLC that offers more of the same, but with much bigger, colorful and charming levels. It's an idea pack of content for those who don't want to leave a speck of dust.

Another success in terms of historic preservation, and it's worth nothing that it's still a great game, but there's not much there to talk about Luigi's Mansion 2 again.

Noreya: The Gold Project is a recommended title for anyone who enjoys the genre. Even though it doesn't revolutionize, it offers a very good experience thanks to its puzzles, platforming, and artistic style.

New Star GP is a casual, arcade game that aims for a particular aesthetic and gameplay that is in short supply these days. I'm glad it exists, and I'm touched by the strong love of motorsport it has present. I think it's a fun videogame to play, even with friends, but I think -empirically- it's an idea that is directly intended for those who enjoy the sport.

Launching video games as a service and making them a success is no easy task, and as fun as the exponent is, I find it hard to imagine PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs having a promising future. Its lack of elemental variety and the sheer number of bots in the games are an issue that needs to be addressed quickly if they are to turn things around.

At the end of the day, Sker Ritual offers solid gameplay, with a nice arsenal, enemies with unique powers that add to the difficulty, and a well-balanced mix of waves and objectives. Visually, it has very detailed work. The problem is that what makes it great at the beginning ends up condemning it when thinking about the game in the long term.

If what you're looking for is to play tennis, TopSpin 2K25 is the best way to do it in 2024. If you want something more or to play casually, the presence of microtransactions and the limited variety of professional players (which is not the case for the stadiums!) do not justify the price to pay.

It's an experience that delivers just enough, plays on automatic and doesn't quite do a fine job of making itself a memorable video game. It's not a bad start by any means for a new sub-franchise, but it would be ideal if Nintendo decided to bet heavily on the character regardless of how well this game sells and that we already have a sequel in development. Time will tell how committed the Big N is to this cause.

Sand Land is the latest video game adaptation of one of Akira Toriyama's works, presenting us with a world devoid of water, tyrants, bandits, and numerous secrets. With a simple open world and outdated combat, Sand Land falls short of offering a complete experience to the player.

Last Epoch takes the genre dominated by Diablo IV and Path of Exile by surprise, with a proposal that, thanks to its accessibility and variety in character development, manages to become a more than interesting alternative.

Highwater is an adventure with a heavy focus on its narrative, and a turn-based combat system that presents its battles as puzzles. It is a modest but correct game in its technical aspects and the music is frankly spectacular, but each of its goals runs out of steam halfway.

Reveil is a psychological horror adventure that relies on a mystery that gets solved relatively soon, but manages to keep your interest until the end. Its technical accomplishments create a terrifying atmosphere that, unfortunately, gets broken again and again by some details that were handled without care.

Alone In The Dark aims to reimagine the classic 1992 game but falls short in creating an atmosphere worthy of a pioneering franchise in the survival horror genre. Despite being accompanied by good music and decent performances, it is a title with significant shortcomings in its overall pace, moderately acceptable puzzles, and a poor combat system. It seeks to evoke the purest Lovecraftian essence but fails to execute this idea with the expected success, which is disappointing for such a beloved series that fails to release games up to par.

Pacific Drive stands out for its driving mechanics, setting, looting, and progression, but it's challenging for me to recommend due to the setbacks it inflicts on the player experience and some issues with its interface. Nonetheless, the accessibility options are well-implemented, allowing for a customized experience in Ironwood Studios' debut title, which, above all, is highly original.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League fails to reach anywhere near the level of greatness of the incredible Batman: Arkham, but it retains vestiges of its essence and is much more entertaining than I anticipated. The story is worth every second invested, and being a relatively short title, I would recommend it to any fan of the superhero genre in general.

The work of Creative Business Unit 3 is once again reflected in a short experience that leaves us wanting to see much more of what's to come next year. Echoes of the Fallen is more of Final Fantasy XVI, with its hits and misses. Let's hope that Naoki Yoshida and his team will display more of the possibilities that this world has to offer in its next release.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is recommended for all those who want an escape from the typical Pokémon formula, or an accurate spin-off of Dragon Quest. It doesn't matter if you're entertained by or drawn to this world. Of course, if this is the case, you will enjoy this adventure much more, but those who are looking for an RPG of this kind will not be disappointed.

Cookie Cutter is an interesting metroidvania, but with some contrasts. On the one hand we have Cherry, with her vulgar and violent personality, a remarkable artistic section and a varied group of charismatic NPCs. But on the other hand, Subcult Joint's work can't escape the typical tropes of the genre. It is a game that, at the end of the day, is built on the guidelines of a genre that borders on over-exploitation. Even so, it is still a very fun video game that stands out for several reasons. In other words, it is not a perfect or revolutionary title, but it is one that is worth giving a chance.

Trinity Fusion fulfills its primary function, which is to entertain and challenge. Its strong point is its agile and entertaining combat system, which invites us to dodge at the last moment and combine the temporary improvements that we have acquired. It is designed with the idea that there is always a way to dodge damage and that, potentially, we could go through the entire game without being touched. That guarantees interesting bosses with logical attack patterns, which we can learn to dodge and windows to counterattack.

It's not a frustrating game, nor is it a bad proposal, but it does fall halfway down the road by failing to stand out. The open world that invites us to go through the playlists, before unlocking fast travel, is aesthetically appealing, but it feels like a ghost town where nothing happens and our gameplay loop lacks basic fun. The playlists are a great aspect, but not all of them are interesting to explore, leaving aside the strong offering of vehicles with anecdotal experiences that aren't all that worthwhile. On the plus side, it continues to appeal to arcade adrenaline. While it wants to copy something that was previously successful, it doesn't end up being a meaningless copy.

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a compelling game but the sum of the small elements feel limited. The little variety of enemies and weapons makes the game lose surprise quickly as well as an almost null exploration and puzzles that don't feel organic with the gameplay. However, the story is interesting and the game is fun, managing to keep us entertained throughout its seven hour length.

Immortals of Aveum is a fun magical FPS that takes place in a colorful and spectacular world made in Unreal Engine 5. It has a frenetic and agile combat system, a modest replayability component and a fresh proposal. However, its predictable story, flat characters and the irregular aesthetic presentation end up being a difficult burden to drag. When it shows its best side it is pure fun, but when the action slows down and the dialogues, the exploration of generic areas and the constant updating in the forge begin, it can become repetitive and even tedious.

Fort Solis offers a well-executed and enjoyable experience with impressive production values. While opinions on its storyline and resolutions may vary, the game encourages individual interpretation and leaves room for personal conclusions.

Atlas Fallen is a proposal with little flavour because of its good ideas for combat, but overshadowed by the lack of variety of enemies and a simple narrative that fails to engage.

Mr. Run and Jump is a colorful and demanding platformer that, when it shows its best side, manages to charm with well-designed levels and complicated jumps. However, the ruthless difficulty curve and imprecise controls can end up discouraging less skilled players.

Advance Wars 1+2: ReBoot Camp is a great game for newcomers to the turn-based strategy genre. Bringing this IP back means revaluating a hidden gem, but the additions aren't enough to make this new version a definitive edition of such classic games.

Curse of the Sea Rats is a fun metroidvania designed for adults and children alike. It is colorful, sounds and plays very well, and offers a varied proposal. However, the bugs and the general lack of polish end up tarnishing the experience.

Mojang's new proposal brings tons of innovation, not only for Minecraft but also for the genre, but it doesn't go deep in practically any aspect.

In Beyond Contact, players need to be resilient in order to get into and become familiar with the game. It's not ideal: an adventure game should be engaging from the start. But if you are a fan of this genre, the range of possibilities it offers is worth the patience.

Scars Above is a good, fairly classic action-adventure game with fun gameplay and an interesting story. It takes design ideas from Returnal and, with that, offers its own unique approach. a short game that marks a good debut for this indie studio.

For every success, Wild Hearts makes several mistakes. There's a great concept behind all this, but the design problems, the poor balance and the technical errors make this title fall far short of what it was meant to be.

Bayonetta Origins is great in terms of ideas, but it gets lost during the execution. A sequel may improve all the aspects that didn't quite work in this first game.

The latest title from the popular hedgehog tries to mark a new trend for the franchise, but none of its highlights end up coming together.

Although what Madden NFL 23 has to offer is very generous in terms of content, EA still doesn't manage to give this series the 'TV feeling' that games like F1 or NBA 2K have. Similarly, there are improvements in collisions and graphic updates, but the game was released with bugs of all kinds that affected players on all platforms, which keeps this new release from reaching the glory as Madden did in its time.

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series has levels that are pretty linear, bosses that don't even take five minutes to be defeated and a generic formula, without innovation in the genre and deprived of heart.

With Wonder Boy Collection, Westone and ININ Games prove to have a good idea that fails in its execution.

I was hoping for As Dusk Falls to share a place with the best and most respected Netflix and HBO productions, but that would be setting the bar too high. I find it more accurate to position it as those simpler and pure popcorn series, ideal to spend a few hours of a gray Sunday afternoon. An ideal entertainment for when we only need something temporary and fun.

The charm of its main character and a great world building elevate an experience that would otherwise be somewhat of a letdown. The narrative is really engaging and the artistic direction is top notch, but there's not much else to do in terms of mechanics and exploration. At the same time, if you love cats, this is could end up being a pretty special adventure (and it has a dedicated button to meow, of course).

Matchpoint - Tennis Championships is an odd game. It's the best tennis game in recent years, but it's really discouraging to see how much it lacks a final polishing.

The Quarry has everything that fans of horror and the studio enjoy, but nothing more. Modes for group decision making or just enjoying it as a movie add replay value, but at the end of the day it highlights how it's time for Supermassive Games to start innovating more in their storytelling.

The story is extremely engaging: therefore, as an interactive movie, it's a good one. As a video game, there are thousands of them that have applied gameplay elements to great stories in a better way.

Kao's return after so many years is definitely a caress to the hearts of all those fans who enjoyed it during their childhood. It is also an invitation for all of those who were busy with Mario, Donkey Kong, Crash and Spyro to get to know and appreciate it.

Ikai is a small game that works better in terms of ideas than in execution. It brings a good J-horror setting and puzzles that make you think, although the narrative is not up to par and it doesn't bring anything new to the genre.

In The House of the Dead Remake, the experience of the classic original is still there, with some changes in different aspects that help to keep it updated and enjoyable for today's times.

Chinatown Detective Agency feels incomplete, rushed and lacking in essence. A failed successor to Carmen Sandiego that which looks like a very adult game, but ends up being as simple as a story for kids with access to Google Play.

Shadow Warrior 3 is a huge disappointment and a wasted opportunity to elevate the series and take it out of the niche it's been in for a long time; in fact, it's a considerable step back from Shadow Warrior 2. Lo Wang is constantly irritating and prevents us from enjoying those moderately well-executed moments.

These two new remakes will likely be remembered as the weakest, especially considering that they are stuck in the middle of Sword & Shield, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus which is only due out in a few months.

These two new remakes will likely be remembered as the weakest, especially considering that they are stuck in the middle of Sword & Shield, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus which is only due out in a few months.

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is clearly a game from another generation. There is a lot here that the series still does well, particularly when it comes to setting and story. However, years don't come alone, and the quality of this remastered, along with the game's control problems of controls, really make the experience less interesting.

Riders Republic is a step forward in Ubisoft's sporting open worlds, but we're still far from the best that this sport subgenre can really offer.

Far Cry 6 calls for an urgent change in the series. I'm not sure how much time Far Cry can continue down this path. Patience has already run out: the current approach is tiresome and the next game in the series needs to be a radical change in the way of making an open world, first-person shooter.

Cris Tales stumbles more than we would like it to. It's a shame because, with some adjustments, the game might have been a true classic.

F1 2021 is not the great evolution or the step forward that we expected. The reasons are in plain sight and neither the context nor what happens depends on Codemasters.

Sonic Colors Ultimate is the best way to enjoy the 2010 classic and remains one of the best modern Sonic games.