Pragmata, Capcom's new IP, is a fantastic experience in which the lead duo steals the show, standing out against an excellent technical execution and exquisite gameplay.

Crimson Desert isn't a game for everyone. Despite its flaws and complex systems, it's a fascinating game that has a lot to offer—though it does test your patience.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections proves that Capcom is still doing an impressive job with its iconic franchises. With a fun combat system and an outstanding monster-raising system, it’s a game well worth playing.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined captivates with its graphics, beautiful story, and charismatic characters. While maintaining its classic essence, it changes some elements to provide an experience in line with the times.

With its charming, cartoonish style, Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel's title offers us one of the most profound, complex, and ambitious RPG/Roguelike games of this year that has just begun.

Nioh 3 has one of the best combat systems and endless mechanics and customization options that can overwhelm even the most avid fan. The combination of ninja mode and samurai mode is a unique evolution for the franchise.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties builds a gateway for new players with fun and memorable gameplay, though it leaves behind some of the original's identity along the way.

Crisol: Theater of Idols stands out for its design and aesthetics based on Spanish folklore. While it doesn't excel in combat, it has a lot to offer in terms of atmosphere, exploration, narrative, and puzzle solving.

Resident Evil Requiem is everything we hoped for and more, positioning itself as a strong contender for the best in the entire franchise.

Full of content, polished and well-made adventure game. A video game that won't make it to the top of the charts, but will remain in our memories.

With aspects to fix and ideas that didn't quite work out, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, and a worthy successor to a historic franchise.

Death Howl takes deck building and tactical combat and adds soulslike mechanics, offering a solid, coherent, and atmospheric experience that stays with us long after we've played our last card.

With a few, albeit minor, fluctuations in its frame rate, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is a technical showcase that demonstrates the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Octopath Traveler 0 blends a stronger story with revamped combat that utilizes a team of eight characters. It combines a rewritten gacha plot with an original story arc, resulting in an intense, varied, and well-crafted experience.

117: Pax Romana is a solid city builder that offers all the tools needed to build the Rome we imagine, raising the bar for one of the best sagas in the genre.

ARC Raiders is one of the big surprises of the year, popularizing and taking the extraction shooter genre to another level. With a captivating universe and superb gameplay, it stands out for its present and excites for its future.

Football Manager 26 offers a familiar experience with an extensive database and management options, along with changes to the graphics engine, UI, and gameplay, which are sure to mark the beginning of a new era for Sports Interactive.

Battlefield 6 marks the triumphant return of the series with a solid campaign, spectacular multiplayer, and the leadership of Vince Zampella, who brings back the game's tactical and cooperative essence.

The Ivalice Chronicles is a masterful remaster that modernizes one of the best Final Fantasy games. With tools that enhance the experience and a story enriched by moving voice performances.

The Dark Dragon God met his match with Yakumo, the brand-new protagonist of Ninja Gaiden 4. This installment restores the iconic series's relevance with a game packed with action, gore, and spectacular battles.

The new game from Chilean developers Dual Effect builds on everything that made the first installment so successful. With impeccable overall design and all the healthy vices of the genre, Tormented Souls 2 manages to sneak its way into the ranks of the best horror games of the year.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is highly recommended for fans of the series and JRPGs alike. Despite several issues that still need fixing, it offers a heartfelt story, classic and solid combat, and a captivating digivolution system.

Hades II is everything a sequel should be and more, delivering an incredibly engaging roguelite experience driven by fantastic gameplay and a rich, slow-burning narrative.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 makes for a great package to enjoy two outstanding masterpieces of gaming.

An adventure that perfectly balances absurdity and irreverence, yet beneath it all, holds tight to a story about the love between a grandmother and her grandson — with a delicious meal as the bond that brings them together. Straight to the heart.

Ghost of Yōtei is an unforgettable open-world action-adventure game that captivates players with its visuals, universe, narrative, straightforward combat system, and captivating protagonist.

With an excellent, deep storyline and a perfect atmosphere, Silent Hill f is a great comeback, managing to overcome even its weakest points to deliver a consistently tense experience.

Hornet is a worthy successor to Hollow Knight in this sequel that surpasses the original work. The Kingdom of Pharloom is beautiful, with varied settings and exquisite maps that guarantee challenging and fun progression.

Despite some controversial decisions in terms of monetization, EA Sports FC 26 is by far the best soccer game we could have hoped for.

Dying Light The Beast doesn't reinvent the series, but it does revive it with blood, tension, and an unforgettable hero.

The Rogue Prince of Persia stands out for its character's agility and combat. With fast-paced and balanced progression, the game is a great option for those who want to get into the roguelite genre.

Hell is Us is a unique game that offers a rich audiovisual experience as a means of telling a dark, murky story that is closely tied to reality.

Mafia: The Old Country marks a return to its roots for a series that used to be lost, with an incredible setting, several new gameplay features, and a story that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Dune: Awakening offers an extremely solid survival experience that, while it takes time to show its best features, manages to position itself as one of the best In the genre.

Rematch is a multiplayer-focused soccer game that stands out for its physics, animations, and dynamic matches.

A game that marks a turning point for the franchise, leaving room for considerable growth in the future.

A release that will delight both Atlus fans and those looking for a long JRPG with a complex narrative and dynamic combat. A piece that shines once again with its own light.

Earthion offers a shoot 'em up experience with everything it takes to become an instant classic of the genre and a fantastic soundtrack worthy of Yuzo Koshiro's legacy.

The quintessential ninja makes his triumphant return to his roots with The Game Kitchen as developer, offering a spectacular audiovisual experience and polished, action-packed 2D gameplay. One of the best in the genre.

Songs of Silence is an experience that offers an accessible entry point into the 4X strategy genre with a fun and dynamic approach, featuring top-notch visuals and sound.

Primal Planet is a pixel art metroidvania with survival mechanics, free exploration, RPG-style progression, and an emotional story without dialogue, starring a caveman and his dinosaur companion.

I wouldn't pigeonhole it into a single genre or define it in any particular way. I think it's more accurate to say that Donkey Kong Bananza has a life of its own and, as the second Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, it's an experience that everyone who buys the console should enjoy. The bar is set high for everything Nintendo releases from now on.

The sequel to Hideo Kojima's divisive delivery simulator trades the impenetrability of the first game for a more accessible story, vastly improved combat and a sense of freedom that ensures the experience is replayable.

The Alters combines great survival with resource management, exploration and a narrative section with decisions to make. A unique game where our crew will be made up of alternative versions of the protagonist.

Elden Ring Nightreign is a cooperative roguelike that dares to experiment with the souls genre, resulting in an engaging game that stands out in the boss fights and in its roster of characters.

With a new annual edition of the renowned F1, the Codemasters team puts the focus where it needs to be to improve the experience and maintain quality, while inviting new players with user-friendly content.

Despelote tells the story of an eight-year-old boy from Quito, while Ecuador is close to achieving its first World Cup qualification. The magic of the game lies in how it manages to portray unique moments of everyday life.

The conclusion of the title of Don't Nod lives up to expectations and brings a touching and gripping story to its conclusion.

Tempest Rising is a solid RTS that builds its experience on the foundations of Command & Conquer, but offering a solid proposal with much more than nostalgia.

Doom: The Dark Ages is fun, brutal and a great twist on classic gameplay. The shield and new weapons are great additions, but the dragon and giant robot are an unnecessary and poorly resolved distraction.

The sum of all the elements that make up the game create a captivating game in every sense. The title not only plays very well but also has a story to tell and memorable characters that we won't soon forget. Throughout the experience, there are fun moments, dramatic moments, mind-blowing combats, and, above all, a game full of heart. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 meets and exceeds every one of my expectations, making it one of my favorite games not only of the year, but in recent memory.

With no more work than a slight update for the Nintendo Switch, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition keeps the style of the original work and truly delivers its best version.

South of Midnight shines in terms of its narrative and visual style, but it has a very repetitive structure and little depth in its gameplay elements.

With a simple premise that iterates on roguelike and puzzle solving, Blue Prince offers a unique and satisfying experience where every step and every door brings us a little closer to unraveling a fascinating mystery.

Visually incredible, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is still the great game it was at the time. It suffers from not having updated some things that do feel obsolete, because otherwise, it would be impeccable.

Split Fiction is a title that shines for its gameplay and creativity, which takes all the elements of It Takes Two and elevates them to another level, making it a must play with a loved one.

Two Point Museum is presented as a fun and accessible proposal, with an extremely familiar gameplay loop and some novelties up its sleeve that make Two Point Studios' work a devourer of free time.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1 is captivating and exciting, with great chemistry between its protagonists. If the future conclusion of the story lives up to this first part, everything points to it being a spectacular story.

Assassin's Creed Shadows offers a gripping story with charismatic characters, an exquisitely beautiful world and a great stealth system. It's not perfect, but it is undoubtedly one of the best installments of the series.

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is the best way to experience the lesser-known story of Lara Croft, in a remastered by Aspyr that hits much more than it misses.

I could give many more examples of how Monster Hunter Wilds rewards our time and willingness to play with its various elements and options while also making sure not to scare away new players. But the reality is that it's much easier to simply recommend Monster Hunter Wilds to everyone. It’s truly an incredible game, and there’s no better time to jump into the franchise.

The studio that brought us unforgettable stories returns with another installment set in its original world, now more accessible to players who never ventured into Eora in Pillars of Eternity. With a well-written cast of characters and minimal technical and design flaws, Avowed is a joy to experience in every aspect of gameplay, shaping up to be one of the best releases of 2025.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II may not be for everyone, but those who decide to try it out will find that fortune favors the bold. Warhorse Studios presents a world with a high degree of freedom, a sublime story, and an experience that will stay with you for a long time.

Day and night is the best way to define my experience with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC, compared to that of PlayStation 5. The version that Square Enix achieved for computers far exceeds that of consoles graphically and technically. It gives us a very wide range of options to modify our experience, and understands perfectly how to adapt it.

Dreamcore generates the feeling of tension and loneliness of liminal spaces while shining for its level design and atmosphere. A must for fans of the genre that sets the bar high for the arrival of new levels.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a very good video game, recommended for all those interested in the genre and who are eager to annihilate thousands of enemies with devastating moves. Both for new and old players of the franchise, the title is positioned as a more than outstanding proposal.

Blade Chimera is Team Ladybug's first original metroidvania. This means that it is not based on any franchise, but its story and characters were made from scratch by the development team. And, as expected for those of us who have played their previous titles, the result is a resounding success. Not only is it a fun game, but each of its components work in harmony to create a polished and balanced experience.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered manages to bring back two of the most important and most beloved games in the history of gaming, reviving the idea that the franchise, perhaps, can continue. Despite the fact that the gameplay is notorious for the passage of time, and that they present some minor technical flaws, this package more than fulfills its purpose of bringing these titles to the hands of new players, and at the same time leaves old fans happy.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a constant blur in my brain. What I see, and what I hear, is not felt in my hands, which return to the late '80s and embark on a pixel art adventure, but now more HD than ever. This is not bad, on the contrary, it is a dichotomy that no other remake or remastering has made me feel until now.

The proposal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 closes everywhere and, in general, does everything well. It's a game that looks and sounds fantastic, runs great, and is very well optimized. It may seem like it's playing it safe, but in reality there is a strong commitment to returning to the roots of the saga that has paid off.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is one of the best RPGs I've played in years, and can be compared head to head with the best exponents of the genre. Every design decision demonstrates Bioware's commitment to the legendary franchise and evidences their intention to return to the saga's origins.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - Radical Reptiles is the latest jewel in the crown of the king of modern beat 'em ups. On its own, two extra characters may not seem like much, but this is a low-priced DLC that aims to perfect an already fantastic experience. Add to this the great remix mode, packed with top artists, and there's no doubt that Tribute Games and Dotemu's game has a privileged place as a referent in its genre.

During the early days of Dragon Ball Z, many characters refer to Gohan as a fighter with great hidden potential, that if he could channel it the right way, he would be even more powerful than Goku. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is like Gohan: a great game that offers a lot and does a lot of things right, but if it had more development time or a better perspective, it could easily rank as the best Dragon Ball title.

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is an expansion that improves the original experience. On Xbox Series it offers a smooth experience, with no server outages or bugs and makes Blizzard's classic feel as engaging as it did on day one. The new map is huge, the Spiritualist perhaps one of the most fun classes to play and the endgame content the first substantial improvement to gameplay since its original release.

The most important thing in this type of work is what it conveys. Neva achieves this correctly and clearly, despite occasionally feeling a bit photocopied. It has an identity of its own that at times is diluted in the format so attached to its predecessor. It's a solid experience about growing up and the changing dynamics of motherhood, where we can understand it both as children and as parents.

Metaphor has nothing to envy and establishes itself as a new IP with personality and clear ideas. It executes them throughout the game perfectly, even if the ending becomes a bit tedious due to the overwhelming amount of options regarding how we can spend our time in the game. The narrative is one of the game's strongest aspects, even outside of its genre, and the characters, with only a few exceptions, are all extremely detailed and well-developed.

Bloober Team found the balance between innovation and respect for the original work. What made Silent Hill 2 an unforgettable title is still there. However, horror is a gimmicky genre, of emotions and impacts, and repetition is its greatest enemy. Because if the scares are repeated, they are no longer scary, but frustrating. Silent Hill 2 Remake has the same pacing flaws as The Evil Within or Silent Hill: Downpour: it's a satisfying game that sees us reach the credits with a good taste in our mouths, but when we recap, the overall experience deflates more than once.

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a high-quality package featuring some of the most important games in the industry, indispensable for fans and excellent for new generations.

Although it doesn't innovate the genre, Halls of Torment establishes its own identity, with a wide variety of characters, different settings, and great replayability as its strongest points.

EA Sports FC 25 remains the king of football games, standing out with the implementation of AI for the first time, greater depth in tactical management, and the new Rush Mode.

With Frostpunk 2, 11 bit studios once again tests our resolve with a city builder where failure is part of the experience, and weaving a political web involving multiple factions is just as crucial as surviving the apocalypse.

The Plucky Squire is a game that shines with its impeccable art direction, gracefully blending different styles that celebrate the world of video games with each new mechanic. While it has some issues with pacing and a length that can make it feel repetitive, it continues to impress with its creativity on every page of the book.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster makes Keiji Inafune's work shine on its own, updating key aspects of the gameplay experience and enhancing the technical side while strictly preserving the original essence.

Continuous and perfectionist, all at the same time. Astro Bot is one of the best 3D platformers of recent years. Hopefully there will be a lot more of this franchise in development.

Conscript is a survival horror that celebrates the classics, paying respect to their mechanics and with a truly terrifying context. The combat system is a bit rough, but the rest of the game compensates and in a matter of hours it becomes an exciting experience.

Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is a good metroidvania with a healthy dose of interesting characters and dialogue. When it comes to combat and exploration it's fun, and while bosses can be a bit easy, it's never boring. Short and ideal to get started in the genre.

Black Myth: Wukong is a fun and challenging hack and slash action game that focuses on dodges, combos, heavy hits, and a large variety of bosses. The title meets the high expectations we had, although the level design left me with a slightly bittersweet taste.

Zenless Zone Zero is style and is substance, a game with hypnotic action not only because of its visual accomplishments, but also because of how addictive is its gameplay. If HoYoverse properly supports it in the future, then this will be the studio's third victory.

The Final Shape provides a fantastic conclusion to a nearly ten-year narrative. It does so with emotion but without neglecting the spectacular battles with imposing bosses and an exquisite level of action. It is packed with content and serves as the starting point for an intriguing new story arc.

Robobeat offers an experience that, while not escaping the boundaries set by the roguelite genre, fully immerses us in its proposal thanks to rhythm-based gameplay, accompanied by a brutal soundtrack.

Shadow of the Erdtree is a great DLC that works really well as an epilogue to our story in Elden Ring. The RPG elements get lost since it's thought of as an endgame expansion but it still has everything that makes a great Fromsoftware experience. You will surely enjoy your time with this DLC.

Another Crab's Treasure isn't the messiah of souls, but it doesn't pretend to challenge From Software's work either, but it does take the basic elements that the studio knew how to create and bring them to its comfort zone to generate a unique, narrative experience, with a lot of humour and which is an excellent entry point for new users to this genre. Those who are already familiar with these experiences will feel at home and will not find it hard to get into this underwater world that, by dint of great moments and a package of good ideas, undoubtedly generates more smiles than anxiety.

Hellblade II: Senua's Saga" far surpasses its predecessor, offering a technically impressive experience with touches of action and puzzle-solving, where all its elements come together around an emotional work that neither lacks nor exceeds a single second.

I genuinely believe that V Rising has a complete product for almost any type of player. The only reason you shouldn't give it a chance is if you absolutely don't like survival games. The only thing I would like it to have a bit more of is variety in the boss movements (especially in the first half of the game) and more variety in the music, but at least one of those complaints is addressed by the Brutal mode in this version 1.0.

While I think Eiyuden Chronicle has some room for improvement and that more development time would have been even better for it, I appreciate the many original ideas that the experience offers for a genre that is overpopulated, especially in its 2D/2.5D version. However, the foundations for something much bigger are already in place. We'll see if there will be enough gas to keep supporting this project or if it will remain encapsulated as a one hit wonder. My vote for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, then, for all that it represents, with its mix of legacy and timeliness.

If I think of Final Fantasy XVI today as a package to play from start to finish, I think of an unparalleled expedition with a lot to tell, with its two expansions, about a world slowly approaching ruin. Perhaps, being a slave to the excitement and mystery of Japanese plot twists made me wait longer than I should have. Perhaps, the "terrible and lost" Leviathan was nothing more than a hope for the players, one that Clive knew from the start would not change his actions and that, in the end, he would have to say goodbye to his fans.

All of this makes Stellar Blade a complete and highly enjoyable experience for hack and slash enthusiasts. As a fan of Nier Automata, Stellar Blade's world, story, and soundtrack captivated me and left me eager for a sequel or, at the very least, to keep an eye out for the next release from SHIFT UP studio.

Pepper Grinder is a challenging, fresh and innovative platform game. Armed with a drill and the sole desire to recover the loot of a pirate shipwreck, we will enjoy an experience that stands out for its good mechanics, excellent level design, beautiful pixel art and a great soundtrack.