Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate underlines NetherRealm Studio's current splendour, with charismatic characters and strong gameplay bursting in a pretty much solid packet. A game meticulously designed to last for years

GlaDOS is back in this XBLA game. Last year's greatest puzzle game is back with all of its basic features, but it adds 14 more chambers to extend the gameplay; they are more difficult than the story mode, but both together form an incredible title, an almost compulsory download for those who haven't played the game yet.

Atlus' latest game for PlayStation 2 is with no doubt a masterpiece for this console. It takes the genre far away from what we're used to seeing nowadays. It's not the best JRPG so far, though, but it has all it takes to become an instant classic. If you're willing to enjoy a never-ending game with a immersive story and a lot of characters to deal with, do not hesitate, this is your best choice.

More epic, wonderful and complex than the first chapter, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of the best adventures of the year. Essential.

Although the graphical change is minimal and many extras are anecdotal, the roguelike mode is well worth paying for the update. It’s a real shame that it doesn’t bring online coop.

Mark of the Ninja is a superb take on what a stealth game should be in 2D, offering some lessons to the veterans of the genre. Its visuals and animations reinforce the idea of being a ninja, creating an unmatched spectacle of lights and shadows, while its gameplay offers a growing sense of freedom that rewards imaginative and experimental players. A great triumph for Klei and their best game by far.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is the most complete game of the franchise yet. The main feature we will find in this entry is the huge array of missions we can take, with more variety, and all of them in just one city, Rome; an enormous city. The multiplayer is simple and fun, which makes this series even more interesting.

Super Meat Boy is simply one of the best games of the year, and we are not only talking about downloadable stuff. A brilliant return to the old-school mechanics.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars finally burst onto PSP. The highly acclaimed DS game now offers better aspect than ever, with improved graphics and additional content. Unfortunately, the sound section practically remains identical to the original version. An essential game, ideal companion of GTA: Liberty & Vice City Stories.

Dead Space 2 is a great game thanks to its story, character development and over the top situations. It's quite similar to the original game, but it improves in several key areas that make it, overall, a game as good as the first one. Multiplayer is completely forgettable.

Virtual & timeless beauty. That's what Clover Studios managed to bring the world six years ago. Okami not only has aged well in its core mechanics, it continues to be the masterpiece it was, and proof that a game can touch us like the music or the movies, directly to our hearts and souls. Amaterasu's epic journey is a must-have in this generation of games that look so cloned each other, that makes even more unique this unique tale of freedom, love and justice that will never look so better than now in High Definition.

Civilization V is a fantastic entry in the series, which avoids the trap of getting stagnant thanks to some important novelties on combat system, interface and general design, designed to create a 4X of elegant and clean mechanics.

This game is very much inspired by Super Mario Galaxy, and that's fantastic! Over 100 levels, many challenges, variety and costumes, especially the Tanooki dress. Put the 3D effect to the fullest and enjoy. This game is designed for that. It's the best 3DS exclusive to date.

An alien invasion is coming. We are in charge of XCOM, a military organization that will put end to this extraterrestrial assault. XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers a full package tactical turn-based strategy game, with tons of options for single-player which uses a mind-blowing squad customization system, and interesting modes in multiplayer. Old school meets new age.

Monster Hunter World is huge in each and every aspect of the game. This brand new entry in the series marks a step forward not only in technical terms but also in the mechanics. MH has evolved from a difficult game to get into in a more accessible videogame that prioritizes action and vitality overall.

DOTA has marked the life of millions of persons. Valve and IceFrog has made sure DOTA 2 will be making the same for next decade. An extraordinary formula and a extraordinary work around it.

Guild Wars 2 is the best way to enjoy the MMO genre with a high quality experience without paying monthly fees. This game brings MMO gamers a whole new experience with interesting features in terms of gameplay, combat system, exploration, PvE and beyond. Do not forget to try World versus World, which is an impressive way to improve PvP in the genre. Welcome back to Tyria, welcome to one of the most interesting PC games of the year.

Human Revolution is a superb refinement of the design ideas of Deus Ex. It's not so groundbreaking, but it compensates for it with an excellent taste for identifying the best elements of the Ion Storm classic and improving them, mixing in some great ideas of their own, like the use of the third person camera for infiltration and cover. A great sense of freedom, a compelling story, fantastic visual design and a terrific demonstration of excellence make Eidos Montreal a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

A great idea, a solid block and with wonderful color. This puzzle is cheap and absolutely essential to 3DS owners. Long and with level editor. Another success of Intelligent Systems.

FIFA 13 offers the most realistic football experience in this generation. New offensive movements, impact engine more polished and bigger in terms of licenses and game modes than his predecessor.

Incredibly complex, deep and challenging, Into the Breach is a title that begs to be played and experienced by any individual even slightly into turn-based strategy. An instant classic that won't be easily forgotten.

A brutal and challenging game that admits few shortcuts to success. But for every cry of frustration there is a revealing discovery, and for each walk through the darkness there is an ascent towards mountains bathed by the Sun. The father of Dark Souls and Bloodborne makes us suffer again but, at the same time, provides the kind of experience that allows us to emerge reinforced at the other side.

Chicory achieves exactly what it intends: to absorb you into its universe and dazzle you with its structure. A brush as a magic wand capable of painting, solving puzzles and answering many of the questions it asks you. Excellently localized and with an unforgettable soundtrack, its only problem is the control with the controller, which is not as comfortable as it should; it is more accurate with a mouse on PC. Finji has once again succeeded in turning simplicity into an advantage. Its puzzles are intelligent, there is always a surprise waiting for you in its beautiful story. One of the indie surprises of 2021.

Tekken 8 has not only become a benchmark on next-gen, but on how fighting games must be design for casual and hardcore players.

Grand Theft Auto IV means the matureness for Rockstar, abandoning -though not completely- all its insane humor and arcade action, this chapter of Niko Bellic captures the essence of the american society with black humor, great narrative and the characteristic 'sandbox' gameplay that the franchise has featured all this years. For the PC version all stays the same: only the great technical optimization, the original video-editor and the 32 players online modes are present as news. But, when you leave a masterpiece exactly the same, its a right move.

Shogun 2 is like a melting pot for all the ideas, gameplay and concepts we've seen in the previous games of the Total War series. Its pillars are quite similar to Empire's, but this game has improvements in many areas, and the setting is so charming, that it feels like something unique.

Empire Total War is one of the greatest strategy games ever. A world full of life, with many factions and possibilities, in the chaos of the XVIII century. An excellent game, nearly a masterpiece, that only lacks better visuals to achieve higher goals. Highly recommended to fans of the genre.

Rayman Legends is one of the best plattforms in last years. Awesome level designs, striking visuals and great soundtrack for a must have game. Better on Wii U.