Ashen shamelessly imitates the great saga of "Souls", but at the same time is able to show itself as a title with a strong personality and, above all, very fun and addictive. One of the "hidden" gems of the year.

Shadow of War acts as a perfect expansion for everything that Shadow of Mordor rocked. Flawless combat, stealth as a friendly friend and the awesome re-imagining of Middle Earth will just appeal to everyone who enjoyed the first game. The conflict has grown, the gameplay is still there, and that´s good news indeed.

It is a pleasure to find a new sandbox oriented MMO in the market. While the beginnings are tough and confusing, the game rewards our patience with lots of combat and non-combat activities, a fascinating world to explore and fantastic graphics.

Tempest Rising is an excellent real-time strategy game, inheriting the best traditions of '90s RTSs. It offers two highly entertaining, varied campaigns with well-designed missions, and two distinct factions. Its gameplay is deep and full of possibilities. A triumph that evokes the best sensations Command and Conquer offered in the mid-'90s.

My Friend Pedro excels at one thing: being a jaw-dropping action game that rewards creativity and thinking fast. Its world and story may fall a little bit short, but the beauty of its gameplay take the front seat in this experience and never disappoints.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is a great 3D Fighting Game. Namco's game presents a really dream match with over 50 characters, new tag system combo and great variety of game modes.

It has everything the original had, plus more content to expend 100 hour leveling, taking political decisions or creating characters. More stories, elements from other Disgaea titles and a vivid and crispy visual aspect thanks to Vita's wonderful screen, A Promise Revisited is a must have for fans of the Strategy JRPG, and for all those fans of the first version that want to tale those Prinnies everywhere.

Superb beginning for the new series from Telltale. Fables tastefully mixes elements of noir films with supernatural elements to make an intriguing story with great rhythm and fantastic characters. We only wish the studio ironed out some bugs.

After fighting our way through the newborn America, Ubisoft takes us back to the past to relive the Golden Age of Pirates with the most polished Assassin's Creed experience ever made. The core mechanics look better than ever, although they are going to need freshening in the next iteration. A true pirate's life, the whole Caribbean is ours to enjoy what we do best in the series.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is a great 3D Fighting Game. Namco's game presents a really dream match with over 50 characters, a new tag system combo and great variety of game modes with some new additions in this Wii U version.

Imagine in the glorious old times of NES that we'd have the chance of playing with a game that mix the jumping style of Ducktales, the cities from Zelda II, the map and secrets in the levels of Mario Bros. 3 and 8 enemies like in Mega Man, the magic weapons of Ninja Gaiden and Castlevania, and all the epic from the Sword & Sorcery Genre.

This 'end of all things' couldn't be just simple, or happier or just bigger. It had to be just like Deponia deserved: A more surreal, acid, bizarre, actioner final chapter that pushes the humour to its limits sometimes. Rufus isn't changed at all, but we don't want to see he changes. We want to be again with this egomaniac selfish antihero and his particular crusade. The ending the surreal universe that Daedalic has made deserves, its hard to just say 'see ya!' to Goodbye Deponia, because we're really gonna miss these guys a lot. That's what happened when things are very well done.

As good as Assassin's Creed Odyssey, but a bit continuist. Great mixture between new RPG mechanics and some classic elements.

Blasting combat gameplay that merges very well with the single player concept without loosing the sense of being part of a team. Humor and drama draws an engaging story very focused on The Guardians of the Galaxy.

Reigns and Game of Thrones are made for each other. The HBO and George RR Martin series have a delightful closure in this strategic card game.

The Wolf Among Us recovers the great level of its first entry and brings us a superb episode: interesting, with some nice interactions and some really great moments. A high point of the series.

Virginia is a great game for film lovers. The David Lynch universe is really well made.

Metro Exodus is the best game in the series and one of the best shooters you'll be able to play this year. We have never seen such an atmosphere. They are so many and so different... Just overwhelming. A last an epic ride with Metro's soul, even in the new spaces. It only fails in the AI and in certain aspects of the open world, which is empty and simple.

Gorogoa is a unique and amazing puzzle-game that deserves an opportunity, for the bravery of it's creator and because we need games like this in the industry to make it going forward.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a fantastic adventure that prioritizes a top level combat.

F1 2012 is the best Formula One simulator in the present generation. You can feel the car every time you turn and the new modes are very entertaining and demanding. In F1 2012 you really are a Formula One driver.

Nightmare Frames is one of the best point and click adventure games of recent years, mixing slasher horror with 80´s Hollywood. It´s puzles are clever and logical, and the game manages to trap the player in a nightmare that they won´t forget.

Wei Shen is like Niko Bellic, he moves in a similar game. But this title expands and becomes more serious and mature than Rockstar's game. If you like sandbox ga,es, go ahead and get ready to fight with martial arts and perfect shots, also enjoy driving in Hong Kong.

A triumph of the interactive narrative, good proof that with good writers and a solid direction, letting the player make decisions can make a good story better. An intense game with plenty of tough decisions and consequences that come back to punch you in the stomach.

Star Wars Outlaws fleshes out the definitive scoundrel experience. Combat and stealth might be limited, but on the whole is a very enjoyable game.

Luto is a great horror video game that combines the best of the genre's classics with the chilling details that P.T. used to terrify us all more than ten years ago.

Layton says goodbye with a grand story in a game that feels like a compilation of the best elements of the fantastic Level 5 puzzle saga.

Sparks of Hope is better at all levels compared to the original. A must for strategy fans.

Final Fantasy XII was a great game on the PS2 and The Zodiac Age is a great remaster of that classic. The new mechanics works perfectly, visually it's still an outstanding work and the game deserves to be replayed or rediscovered by a new generation of JRPGs enthusiasts.

Beyond Good & Evil deserved this second chance, as it's one of the best games we've seen in the last few years. There are not many improvements here, but overall is a great experience in a genre that is not as popular as it used to be. Charming characters, great storytelling and gameplay make for an unforgettable game.

Locomalito´s shoot em up is one of the best games the genre has seen over the years. Inspired by the games of yesteryear, improves their legacy in many ways with no need for a revolution. Go for it if you´ve ever enjoyed Gradius, R-Type or Darius.

Delightful. Maybe the best Playstation VR exclusive. Moss is simple and short, yes, too good to be that short, but it's also the most beautiful thing we've seen in VR, and it's not a random walking simulator with an empty story and no mechanics. Actually, it is a pretty good combination of platforms, puzzles and action.

The arrival of Horizon Zero Dawn to PC does not achieve the global quality of what has already been seen with Decima Engine in terms of optimization. However, in ultra quality it offers a different (and great) way to enjoy the work of Guerrilla Games.

Kill with Skill is a perfect slogan for an action game with so many ways of executing enemies. Filled with a great sense of humour, the main campaign is the star in this game. It was designed in a way that we always find new things to do, completing the incredibly large list of skills with a good variety of weapons and situations. You really have to think before you act, planning how you're going to attack in order to get greatest amount points that is possible, taking into account not only the enemies, but the environment. But when you finish the game... you have two options: you're really competitive and want to be the first one in the charts, or you just abandon the game because of its lack of cooperative mode or an interesting multiplayer. Regardless, but you should not miss such a unique campaign.

30th Anniversary Collection is an great tribute to the best fighting franchise in the nineties. Solid netcode, good secrets, extras and gameplay that are still fine.

CyberConnect2 makes the most impressive use of Cel Shading technique to this day to deliver a fantastic experience for Naruto fans. With its excellent animation and fluidity, Ninja Storm captures the spirit of Naruto even better than the animated series, perfect for an easy going game designed by fans for fans. With some type of online combat mode it would be the perfect experience for the entusiasts of Kishimoto's manga.

Wario Ware Do It Yourself is what people have been expecting for a long time. The level editor is so simple that it amazes how different the microgames you can generate with it can be along with the melodies from the great music editor. You even have the option to upload them to the Internet or share it with your friends Nintendo consoles, Wii and DS. Your limit is your imagination.

Platinum Games' last tittle proves the wait was worth it. Directed by Shinji Mikami, it delivers non-stop fast-paced action, breathless battles that boosts the adrenaline to the highest levels.

The new adventure of Adol Christin results in a notable game that keeps many of the features seen in the previous title with new ones that are mixing with an interesting story, a charismatic cast of companions and plenty of side content to do.

Extremely innovative and supremely charming, this is a perfect example of how game developers can continue to innovate on the metroidvania genre without necessarily looking towards other games as inspiration.

Tribes: Ascend is a highly recommended MMOFPS. It's a frantic game that won't allow us to rest or relax, and will require cunning and skill in equal measure. The chosen business model allows us to progress enough without spending any money, and this will last while HiReZ Studios keeps on betting on balance. If you were a previous lover of Tribes games, you should be already downloading this one, right now.

Muramasa: The Demon Blade's a piece of art, or art by itself. It's a simple beat 'em up that's set on the early Japanese history, mainly focused on the personal story of two wanderers that're trying to earn a living smashing every enemy that's set on their way. It's one of the most interesting games for this console, lacking an in-depth story, but still a very joyful one.

"Somewhere, beyond the sea" is where we begin this new Danganronpa, a great example of Visual Novel used for something else than dating naïve schoolgirls. Ace Attorney meets Battle Royale in this tense game with a slow tempo that establishes its own rules. It is practically the same formula than the first game, but expanded, with new things an a very exotic location. And trials with minigames and shooter elements that can take us hours to solve this very well written and narrated Whodunit.

Disgaea 4 is still Disgaea, but better, improved and with a very welcomed graphical update. Tons of systems and subsystems focused on creating a crazy sandbox where the rules exist to be broken. Add a really good story, charming characters and the, as usual, excellent soundtrack and you have a fantastic entry into the series.

Thrilling. Funny. And visually stunning. No, we are not talking about Uncharted 3, Battlefield 3 or Batman: Arkham City, but about The Book of Unwritten Tales, one of the most beautiful graphic adventures seen in the last years that now finally comes to Europe.

5 years of development have lead to the creation of this beautiful and imaginative platformer which combines pinball mechanics with a metroidvania structure, sprinkled with charming characters, colorful environments and an island that feels alive.

Although understandable being just a remake and not a new entry, Yakuza Kiwami lacks the huge amount of content found in recent instalments of the franchise, but it does a great job updating the plot of the first entry in the franchise to later innovations and improvements, as well as current (although a bit dated) graphics.

One might say that The Banner Saga is somewhat halfway between the classic The Oregon Trail and Kingdom of Dragon Pass, mixed with tactical turn-based combat and a story that covers the epic feats of the Norse gods. A new example of the portentous level which independent developments continue to achieve, each day more and more about overcoming some of the major productions. From its humble mechanical and its simple-but-stunning visual style, we have a solid, exciting and unique title in its genre supported by an interesting plot line that offers us decisiveness. One of the best indies of this early 2014.

GoldenEye is not the remake many were expecting, and it doesn't live up to the original. GoldenEye is its own game, a new entry on James Bond's series, with great plot and gameplay and, even more important, one of the best FPS out there for the Nintendo Wii.

Continuist? without doubt Tropico 4 is more an expansion than a sequel and the new elements are only complementary to the same key mechanics and ideas from Tropico 3. However, it's still a quality game and the much welcomed refinements and light improvements make it a better game. Especially recommended for players with no experience in Tropico, but still a good buy for any maganement fan.

Pokemon Ultrasun and Ultramoon is basically an enhanced version of Sun and Moon. The changes are very welcome but if you have played the previous games, perhaps the new features are not enough.

Take a look at the latest platform games of the DS and, now, expend one minute to see Henry Hatsworth in action. This iconic gentlemen has a hilarious story to tell you, fusing at the same time puzzle and platform genres with an extraordinary ability. Without any doubt, one of the best DS games of the year.

Pokemon Ultrasun and Ultramoon is basically an enhanced version of Sun and Moon. The changes are very welcome but if you have played the previous games, perhaps the new features are not enough.

Signalis is a love letter for the classic survival horror genre and that kind of fear and sci-fi mix that never fails. One of the surprises of this year.

A giant game in all aspects that conveys the sensation of influence on the virtual world. Some failures in control are the most negative point, but ELEX is a new vindication of Piranha Bytes.

Mafia II follows the steps of the first one, showing that there is more than one way to use sandbox space. Others will argue that the beautifully built Empire Bay is underused as a virtual space, but one must praise the ambition of a studio willing to build such scenario to add character and background to his heavily scripted story. Mafia II's narrative shows the way for other games with similar ambitions.

Slime Rancher oozes personality and style, being a clear labour of love. It comes highly recommended and is sure to please young and old alike.

One of the sleepers of the year.

Quotation forthcoming.

Life as an exoloconist is one the most authentic sci-fi works you can find in videogames.

Sega’s blue hedgehog comes back with his most unlikely incarnation: an RPG. Developed by BioWare, Sonic Chronicles is a good game, with a great pace, an interesting roster of characters, many things to do (especially side quests, BioWare’s favourites), and charming visuals. Sonic is back at his best, and we hope it’s the beginning of a new era for the hedgehog.

F1 2017 is the best delivery of the franchise so far in this generation. Improvements in the career mode and new game modes create a more solid experience.

If you think that 5th Cell was a company with only one great idea (Drawn to Life), you’re wrong. Lock’s Quest is deep, funny, intelligent, complex, and is full of details that make the game awesome and highly recommendable. Its most important feature is the mix of two genres, RPG and strategy, in a way never seen before in a portable game. Also, the game is very funny and has a nice storyline, so don’t doubt: get it.

Tales of Berseria has an interesting and great storyline and main character. Fresh and tactical battle system in real time. However, has some technical issues and it's too easy in standard difficulty.

NES Remix is an instant classic easy to learn but challenging to finish. Great game with some of the best NES games. However, this kind of product needs leaderboards and some classic games like Super Mario Bros 3 or Kid Icarus.

A perfect mix between contemporary art and videogame, now better because of Eye Tracking on PS VR2.

One of the best VR games we played this year. A tribute to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Charlie Kaufman's work. It uses everything in its hands to tell us a story (graphics, sound!!, art department, colours, real actors, dialogue, plenty of secrets in the level), and it does it wonderfully, without making us feel stupid. Oh, and its scary as hell (aka PT).

Shadow Warrior 2 continues the great surprise that was the first one and the comeback of this name, offering pure, unadulterated FPS essence.

A good remake for one of the most important FPS in the last decade, with good Saber3D engine, but not like Halo 3 or Reach. Multiplayer has seven new maps, not enough in comparision with ODST, and online co-op is only for two players, but it's a great experience in general.

Though Mario Kart 7 invents nothing, the game works wonderfully today. 16 new tracks plus 16 remakes, many online matches and an idea that continues to operate successfully. 8 players, 3D effect, fun, and hang gliding.

Left 4 Dead 2 its the best multi co-op game for Xbox 360. More weapons, more enemies, more blood. And better gameplay than the original in this great sequel.

Take the mayhem of Saints Row The Third. Now add some aliens, dubstep weapons, superpowers and rectal probes. What do you get? Just one of the funniest, craziest an entertaining sandbox games we've ever played. Some graphical issues and secondary missions are just that, some. Maybe it doesn't take things seriously in any moment, but if you want to spend a good and funny time (and feel like the real Neo of Matrix Reloaded), just get back with the Saints.

Revengeance is a great hack and slash: Frantic, fun and fast running at 60 fps. It's a good mix of Metal Gear's universe and Platinum Style, but Raiden fails with stealth situations.

Great PC port for Steam. With its beautiful visual style, interesting characters and compelling story, Valkyria Chronicles tries to go beyond the usual Japanese SRPG mechanics, embracing a new system that combines direct and turn based action to great effect. The result is a game with true tactical sense, where different tactics can be successfully used according your play style.

Obsidian's new RPG excels at delivering greats amounts of reactivity and replayability with a great narrative and characters alongside it. The combat system, although solid and entertaining, is a step back from Pillars of Eternity and offers too little variety.

Sonic Origins Plus is the definitive edition of this compilation. It's a pretty nice way of celebrating the 30-ish years of Sonic's history

A Twist of Fate is an ode to classic point'n'click games. An interesting game, with great visuals, that delivers many hours of fun. Highly recommended for hardcore point'n'click gamers, and one of the best works from Pendulo Studios yet.

The best Sonic so far for Nintendo's Wii, and probably also the best Sonic that we've played on this so-called 'next-gen'. Totally awesome.

Horizon Chase Turbo is an homage (totally worthy of praise) to classic games like Top Gear and Outrun, with frantic and very good control. The soundtrack is a minor wonder.

Ubisoft has made a remarkable title that deserves the attention of each of every Nintendo Switch owner thus far. This game is not only a great surprise, but also one of the best games of the console. Deep in its game mechanics and affordable to everybody.

Towerfall has frantic, addictive and fun gameplay with an incredible local multiplayer. A game that loves the pixel and sprites age.

Fallout 3 gets new content and Broken Steel set a new quality level on the downloadable content for this game. Expanding the level cap up to 30 and adding a nice set of new items, enemies and weapons is only one of the features of this expansion. Also, it really makes you feel the way the original did and let you play with your characters forever so it's worth buying if you expend a lot of time developing your avatar.

This sequel brings back Ryza and her friends in a new adventure which stands out by aspects like the combat system and new alchemy features along with an interesting story.

Fable III is a polished take of everything that has worked in the series, adding extra values with some really good ideas around the interface and visual presentation. But the core idea and mechanics remain too close to those of Fable II, and the larger concepts that should have taken the series to greater heights fall a bit short in the end.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series presents a very promising beginning in its first chapter: "Tangled in the Melancholy". The spirit of the saga's comics is very present and Telltale promises to make us enjoy this new adventure by joining Star Lord and the squad in their adventures in the galaxy, everything seasoned with an incredible soundtrack and a story that will surprise us.

Hogwarts Legacy is the best game set in the Harry Potter universe.

Arguably the best expansion Nintendo has ever made. The Splatoon universe receives the single player campaign it deserves; furthermore, its 80 levels are so difficult to complete and satisfying. If you own Splatoon 2, you should take a look at this DLC.

The classic has returned and is clearly the best way to enjoy Link’s Awakening. The mixture between the classic values ​​of the saga and the novelties defined in the playable and aesthetic, make this new iteration a video game with an unparalleled charm: and best of all, it is extremely fun.

A dark-fantasy narrative adventure which holds a perfect equilibrium between story and puzzles. With an astonishing art direction, it's only con is the lack of variation in its puzzles.

Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time keeps the fresh gameplay and the sense of humor from the first game and offers new funny situations to its tower defense formula; and all that just for free.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a remarkable continuation, fun and realistic.

Kathy Rain is one of the best modern point and click adventure games. It has a memorable lead character, a twisted plot that hooks the player, and cool detective mechanics. We hope to see Kathy Rain 2 soon.

Although it hasn't reviewed the bugs or added important things, Assassin's Creed III is still a great sandbox adventure, with lots to do and a powerful story. One of the best Wii U titles for Christmas.

This is not Grim Fandango, not Full Throttle, not Monkey Island. This is Double Fine at its best, with a Point & Click adventure that mixes the magic from those SCUMM masterpieces of the genre and the unique visuals of Tim Schafer's imagination and studio. Maybe it's short and the decision to break the game into two Acts is not the best for the game due to its low difficulty, but Broken Age is what it is: A journey that evokes that magic we thought was lost.

This game takes what it needs to become one of the greatest RPGs of the Dual Screen, with a superb story that pushes everything what we've seen so far beyond the limits. Its not the perfect Dragon Quest though,with too many combats and a weak monster system that still have to prove its real value. We'll be looking forward to DQVI.

A beautiful narrative-driven puzzle game which pays tribute to friendship in childhood and the importance of shared memories.

Following lessons by masters Altair and Ezio, Connor brings key new features to the Assassin's Creed series. Naval battles and leafy wilderness areas full of animals and tall trees fit nicely with the well-built historical setting of this American Revolutionary War. Expansive and spectacular, only marred by inexcusable bugs, reduced draw distances, a slow-paced beginning and several AI flaws.

For those who want more content and new missions, Awakening will offer much more than desired. Everything has been treated as if it were a new title with an epic story where our choices do matter, with spectacular combats and terrifying enemies, deep and complex characters with brilliant dialogues. It's a rebirth for the franchise, which invites us to get involved into the exciting world of Dragon Age again. And this is just the beginning.