Creative, exciting and full of content, Metaphor: ReFantazio is another excellent Atlus project. Now in a new universe, the Persona studio brings back the best mechanics of its most popular franchise to establish the "personalike style" in great fashion.

There are not enough adjectives to classify Vampire Survivors: addictive, satisfying, accessible, simple, creative... The game inspired by 16-bit classics is concrete proof that cutting-edge graphics and mechanics can be disregarded in favor of a consistent and well-produced experience.

he Plucky Squire is a multi-layered adventure. You start off thinking it's a simple game about transitioning from a book to the real world, but soon find yourself in a universe where every well-placed word can alter the course of the story. The success of Pontinho determines the fate of a life.

Accessible to all kinds of audiences, Dave the Diver is easily one of the best indies of recent years. The maritime adventure is strong, straightforward, and highly captivating, including content capable of keeping players engaged for dozens of hours.

One of the great games of 2024, Neva is an unforgettable narrative experience that combines precise combat, clever puzzles, and monochromatic visuals. A journey that will forever remain in the hearts of those who play it.

Gears of War Reloaded is a solid remaster that preserves the brutal and straightforward essence of the 2006 original. The linear campaign remains engaging, with guided storytelling, iconic characters, and heavy, cover-based combat. Visuals have been modernized with 4K resolution, HDR, 3D audio, and full DualSense integration. The multiplayer is fully featured, offering crossplay, cross-progression, and no microtransactions. While the AI shows its age, the pacing, weighty gameplay, and classic "more muscle, less brain" style make this version ideal for both longtime fans and newcomers.

Sonic x Shadow Generations marks the triumphant return of one of the franchise's most beloved games. It combines the classic Sonic campaign with an exciting new storyline for Shadow, offering unforgettable levels, a stunning soundtrack, and, above all, endless fun.

After the awful release of SFV, Capcom finds earns it's redemption with Street Fighter 6. With an amazing World Tour, a lot of practice modes and a complete online package, it delivers exactly what the fans truly wanted for the franchise. Let the new golden age of Street Fighter begin.

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.

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.

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.

Stellar Blade arrives on PC with an exemplary port, outperforming its PS5 counterpart in performance and responsiveness. With high frame rates, precise input timing, and solid optimization, it stands out in a market full of troubled PC launches. Combat is fluid and satisfying, level design encourages exploration, and the game runs smoothly even on non-cutting-edge setups. Minor FPS drops occur in open areas, and the story lacks depth, but overall, this is a highly competent and immersive action title — and a benchmark for future PC ports.

Maestro is a creative, accessible, and immersive VR rhythm game that turns players into orchestra conductors. With excellent hand-tracking, precise haptics, a diverse musical selection (from Beethoven to Star Wars), and striking visuals, it stands out as one of the strongest rhythm titles on PS VR2. While the lack of Brazilian Portuguese localization hinders comprehension of menus and lore content, the gameplay remains intuitive and engaging. Ideal for music lovers and VR enthusiasts, Maestro delivers a joyful and polished conducting experience.

Diablo IV is more than just a good tale. It's an amazing RPG, with plenty of content for those that enjoy this kind of game and the franchise. There are so many possibilities of builds, classes, and skills... That you'll probably want to enter hell and never leave.

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.

The remastered version of The Last of Us Part II for PlayStation 5 boasts significant graphical enhancements and improved performance, featuring a compelling and challenging Roguelike mode and additional content for enthusiasts. It is definitely worth trying, because it stands out as an even better package. It's the ultimate edition of one of the best games ever made for PlayStation.

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.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the ultimate effort from SEGA to make the Yakuza series more of a global success than just a Japanese hit. The name change, the Hawaii setting, the voiceovers in English. All of this shows us that they are working really hard to expand, and what also helps, of course, is that the game is truly wonderful. It brings every RPG mechanic together in a colorful, fun, challenging and engaging package, with plenty to do with both Ichiban and Kiryu - characters that always make an impact whenever they're on screen.

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.

Sea of Stars is undeniably the leading contender to win the title of the best indie game of 2023. Captivating from start to finish, Sabotage Studio's game is a love letter to the classics.

From the guy that became famous for saying f*ck the Oscars, Split Fiction is absolute c̶i̶n̶e̶m̶a̶ videogame. Now a GOTY award-winning director, Josef Fares proves that the gaming industry will be in good hands for how long he’s here. Split Fiction is the ultimate Hazelight experience, with fun and challenging gameplay, a heartwarming story and an homage to the classics that paved the way for gaming being the art that it is today.

After years of uncertainty regarding whether it was worth recommending the game to anyone, the expansion has finally arrived to eliminate all doubts. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has now taken the form it should have had from the beginning, providing an intense and captivating storyline, challenging battles, more profound customization mechanics, and content that can readily offer over 100 hours of exploration.

Impactful, deep, and visually mesmerizing, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is one of the best JRPGs in recent years. Its combat is addictive, and the progression system creates a desire to uncover everything in the extensive maps.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows represents a new era for one of the most well-known and successful franchises in gaming history. Reaching adulthood in 2025, when it will celebrate 18 years since the first game, the series is more mature and complete than ever. As Origins did back in 2017, this could be a great first step towards a new age of Assassin's Creed, who keeps reinventing itself and adapting to what the community needs and wants.

NBA 2K23 is the Michael Jordan of the basketball games. Stunning visuals, improved gameplay and the additions of Eras to the MyNBA mode and the Jordan Challenges make it a must-have for basketball fans. The only issue with NBA 2K23 is an old one: microtransactions. But, if you're a 2K fan, you already know that.

Stellar Blade is an amazing and challenging game, featuring a beautiful soundtrack, action-packed moments, and a good storyline. Of course, it has some minor flaws, but nothing that significantly impacts the overall experience. It's an excellent debut for Shift Up on consoles. Another great option for PlayStation players.

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.

The balance between fun and challenge is the game's main charm, featuring a wide array of enemies, equipment, and accessibility for new gamers. The cooperative gameplay prevents the experience from becoming monotonous, and the variety of characters and abilities keeps repetitiveness at bay. With all its strengths, it’s one of the most enjoyable games of the year.