Life is Strange: Reunion takes a bold step by bringing Max and Chloe back together in a story that fully embraces the series’ legacy while delivering an emotionally grounded conclusion to their journey. With a more engaging narrative than its predecessor and a central relationship that carries the experience, the game hits where it matters most, even while struggling with technical issues and uneven side arcs. It’s not flawless, but it’s exactly the kind of return longtime fans were hoping for.

A faithful remake that preserves the essence of a horror classic, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly delivers a haunting atmosphere, strong psychological tension, and improved visuals and audio. However, its slow pacing, repetitive combat, and dated mechanics may not appeal to all players, especially those seeking a more dynamic experience.

A masterfully crafted roguelite, Hades II builds on its predecessor with refined combat, a compelling new protagonist, and an addictive gameplay loop that constantly rewards progression. While its narrative occasionally feels familiar, the game excels in pacing, variety, and presentation, standing out as one of the strongest entries in the genre.

A vast and immersive space adventure, Starfield offers strong exploration, solid gunplay, and a compelling sense of discovery on PS5, enhanced by meaningful improvements and added content. However, it is held back by repetitive side missions, limited enemy AI, and RPG systems that lack deeper refinement, preventing it from reaching its full potential.

An ambitious and content-rich open-world adventure, Crimson Desert stands out for its freedom, deep exploration, and dozens of hours of gameplay, but suffers from a weak narrative, underdeveloped characters, and inconsistencies in some mechanics and technical aspects.

Pragmata blends third-person shooting with a real-time hacking system that runs alongside combat, creating a solid and engaging gameplay loop. Enemy variety and boss fights stand out, while visuals are strong in Quality mode but less consistent in Performance. The story has an interesting premise but suffers from rushed pacing. In the end, the gameplay is the clear highlight.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando delivers a solid cooperative shooter, featuring consistent gunplay, class-based progression and an engaging skill tree that encourages different strategies between runs. Its open mission structure creates meaningful risk-reward decisions, while defense segments against large hordes keep the combat intense. Despite repetitive mission design, limited enemy variety and technically simple visuals, the game compensates with a steady pace, a strong soundtrack by John Carpenter and a cooperative experience that shines when played with friends.

Resident Evil Requiem stands out for its precise balance between survival horror and action, blending tension and combat with remarkable cohesion. Backed by a compelling narrative that dives deep into Umbrella’s origins, the game expands the franchise’s legacy with confidence. Grace delivers a strong and memorable debut, while Leon returns sharper than ever, reaffirming his place as one of the series’ most iconic heroes.

Avowed is an RPG adventure that, surprisingly, manages to appeal to different types of players. It works for those who value charismatic characters and meaningful interactions, for those looking for intense combat filled with magic and build variety, and also for anyone who enjoys spending hours immersed in a richly crafted world. Precisely because it tries to embrace so much, it can feel somewhat superficial in certain aspects. Even so, it delivers a solid, engaging, and fun journey, carrying the level of quality you would expect from an experienced studio like Obsidian.

Reanimal goes far beyond being just an inspiration from The Little Nightmares. Developed by Tarsier Studios, the project shows a clear sense of identity and the confidence to explore new ideas. Instead of simply repeating mechanics that worked in the past, the studio expands its formula by introducing combat and building a brand new universe with its own tone and personality. The result is an experience that respects its roots while carving out a distinct path, with enough strength and originality to stand on its own and potentially grow into a franchise just as memorable as the one that inspired it.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is, above all, a celebration of what the series does best. The package strikes a smart balance between nostalgia and modernization, revisiting a key chapter in Kazuma Kiryu’s journey while expanding the universe with an original story that adds depth to one of the franchise’s most compelling antagonists. It’s not a revolutionary game, but it is a very welcome refinement of a formula that still works.

Nioh 3 proves that sequels can still bring fresh ideas to an established franchise. By introducing more open regions and meaningful side activities, the new soulslike retains the strengths of its predecessors while addressing their shortcomings. The result is a well-crafted narrative, unforgettable boss battles, and a wealth of content, all supported by a progression system that feels inviting to both newcomers and longtime fans.

A.I.L.A is the new project from Pulsatrix Studios, creators of Fobia: St. Dinfna Hotel, and marks a creative leap for the Brazilian studio. Blending psychological horror, sci-fi, and interactive storytelling, the game puts players in the role of Samuel, a beta tester trapped in simulations created by an AI. The experiences range from supernatural adventures to medieval settings, all while maintaining narrative cohesion. Highlights include the immersive sound design, well-crafted puzzles, and challenging boss battles.

With solid gameplay, intense combat, and strategic risk-reward decisions, ARC Raiders delivers an engaging experience whether playing solo or in a squad. While the narrative is shallow and the item management system needs refinement, the world-building, art direction, and soundtrack greatly enhance immersion. Each match offers high tension and memorable moments, making ARC Raiders one of the standout multiplayer titles of the year.

Just Dance 2026 stays true to the series’ strengths: quick fun, a lively pop playlist, and improved motion-tracking that finally removes the need to hold your phone. The base tracklist is strong and varied, making it great for parties. Its weaknesses are familiar: little innovation, choreography aimed mostly at casual players, and the continued reliance on a subscription for more songs. Even so, it remains a joyful, accessible party game that delivers exactly the kind of easygoing fun fans expect.

Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland delivers an emotional and creative adventure driven by a heartfelt story about purpose, language, and grief. Its charming pixel art, engaging soundtrack, and surprisingly strong voice acting create a memorable atmosphere from start to finish. The downside lies in its very simple gameplay loop, focused mainly on walking, collecting words, and completing basic interactions, leaving a sense that deeper puzzles or mechanics could have enriched the experience. Even so, it remains a touching, humorous, and unique journey that stands out more for its heart than for the complexity of its systems.

Ninja Gaiden 4 doubles down on uncensored gore and a difficulty curve that punishes without pushing players away. Its campaign picks up where the previous entries left off, bringing back familiar faces while introducing new ones. PlatinumGames delivers a visceral hack-and-slash experience that works both for newcomers and for veterans who already understand the franchise’s punishing pace.

Absolum blends roguelike and beat’em up with charm and style. Addictive gameplay, layered combat, and gorgeous hand-drawn visuals shine, despite minor input and hitbox issues. With a standout soundtrack and local/online multiplayer, it's one of 2025’s indie highlights and hard to put down.

Borderlands 4 modernizes its formula with seamless zones, tight gunplay, and great co-op features. Sidequests and characters shine, but technical issues, UI annoyances, and a forgettable main villain hold it back. It’s fun, loud, and promising—just not the full evolution yet.

Dying Light: The Beast brings back the series' roots with a brutal, more focused adventure led by Kyle Crane. Parkour remains sharp, melee combat is weighty and satisfying, and the open world offers tense moments, especially at night. While the progression system feels recycled and some fights get repetitive, the experience is technically solid. A strong return for fans, though its price may be a barrier.

Battlefield 6 marks a triumphant return for the franchise, reviving large-scale destruction, tight teamplay, and intense firefights. The campaign serves as a cinematic tutorial but lacks emotional weight. Multiplayer is where the game shines, featuring well-designed maps, a balanced class system, and top-tier gunplay. With strong performance, impressive visuals, and a promising live-service roadmap, Battlefield 6 stands as the best entry in the series since BF4.

NBA 2K26 is the best entry in the franchise in years, delivering more realistic gameplay, well-structured modes, and a broadcast-level presentation. The new motion engine rewards skill and court awareness, while MyCareer, MyTeam, and MyNBA offer depth and variety. Its biggest flaw remains the aggressive monetization, with heavy reliance on Virtual Currency for progression. Still, for those seeking a technical and immersive basketball experience, there’s a lot to enjoy.

NHL 26 delivers the most refined hockey experience in the series to date, featuring technical gameplay, engaging modes, and top-tier presentation. The new ICE-Q 2.0 engine enhances realism across the board, while Be a Pro offers an immersive narrative journey and Ultimate Team introduces new strategic layers. It’s not the most accessible title at first, but it rewards dedication. Combining authenticity, depth, and intensity, NHL 26 stands out as one of the most complete sports simulations of the season.

Madden NFL 26 is the most solid entry in the franchise in years, delivering a TV-style presentation, more authentic gameplay, and a Franchise Mode that finally feels meaningful. The new QB DNA system and season-long player wear and tear add realism, while blocking and defense mechanics show clear improvements. However, old issues remain: sluggish menus, persistent bugs, inconsistent AI, and aggressive monetization in Ultimate Team. Lack of localization and unstable servers continue to hurt the experience, especially for Brazilian players.

Ghost of Yotei is a visually stunning game, with exciting and addictive gameplay, varied and challenging missions — improving on basically everything that was already pretty good in Ghost of Tsushima. To be perfect, though, I wish that Atsu was ruthless until the end of her journey instead of looking for some kind of redemption.

Silent Hill f… And this “f” stands for f... with your mind. An experience capable of generating anguish, tension, fear, disgust, contempt, sadness, disbelief. Emotion. Emotions. That mix of feelings that anyone who has ever played a chapter of this iconic videogame franchise knows pretty well. Silent Hill is back in a different way, but honoring the roots of what made it so memorable for so many people. Great story, great gameplay, great all-around game.

EA Sports FC 26 has everything it takes to enter the franchise’s “Hall of Fame” alongside classics like FIFA 14 and FIFA 17. The game delivers two incredible experiences for its respective audiences: authentic offline play and competitive online action, featuring the best gameplay since the series changed its name. It’s still not perfect — and probably never will be — but it feels like a championship-winning goal for a team that needed to deliver a response to its fans.

Sonic Crossworlds strikes a fine balance between fun and challenge, allowing each player to adjust the level of competitiveness according to their style, whether it’s racing casually or fighting for every corner in pursuit of victory. While it could offer more impactful rewards and a greater variety of car customization options, the game stands out as a vibrant kart arcade with colorful visuals, an engaging soundtrack, and races full of excitement.