The Precinct is a great sandbox with good ideas, a solid world structure, and a light but functional simulation of a police officer's life. Its campaign can feel repetitive after a while, but nothing that saving the city in varied ways can't fix. However, don't expect a GTA.

MotoGP 25 succeeds in making the series more accessible with well-balanced Arcade and Pro modes, refined physics, and improved career management. The sense of speed is excellent, but visuals remain limited and the online mode is nearly deserted. A safe step forward for veterans and the best entry point for newcomers—though the high price is hard to justify without an active multiplayer base.

Post Trauma is a fixed-camera survival horror game that blends classic design principles with modern execution. Drawing clear inspiration from Silent Hill and early Resident Evil titles, it emphasizes puzzle-solving, environmental storytelling, and psychological tension over action. The atmospheric level design, effective sound engineering, and detailed world-building elevate the experience, while its linear structure ensures narrative cohesion. Although it suffers from occasional visual glitches and a rudimentary combat system, Post Trauma stands out as a polished indie project that thoughtfully preserves and evolves the core tenets of the genre.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves marks SNK’s strong return to its classic franchise, blending modern mechanics like the REV System with legacy features such as S.P.G. The game offers deep yet accessible combat, varied single-player modes, and stylish visuals. While UI navigation and online matchmaking need refinement, strong rollback netcode and gameplay depth make this a worthy revival.

The Midnight Walk is a dark fantasy narrative adventure that blends emotional storytelling with handcrafted visuals and immersive mechanics. Playable on both PS5 and PS VR2, it features creative puzzles, a unique sound-based navigation system, and a chapter-based structure that keeps progression engaging. The standout companion Potboy adds charm and utility, while the spatial audio and DualSense integration elevate immersion. Lack of localization may limit accessibility for some, but this is one of 2025’s most distinct and heartfelt indie experiences.

At the same time that DOOM: The Dark Ages brings the series back to its roots, it also keeps innovating as the third part of the modern era of the franchise. It doesn't take a lot of risks, but adds a new combat dynamic with the shield, makes the story more impactful and delivers exactly what you'd expect of a DOOM experience. Even though it's a little bit slower and not so vertical as the last entries.

Fun and far more than just the basics, Sunderfolk reinvents the wheel of tabletop RPGs with an experience worthy of grand fantasy adventures. Its smartphone integration is revolutionary and seamless, while the in-game content promises to captivate players for dozens of hours.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 surprises with its hybrid combat system that blends turn-based strategy and real-time action, impressive artistic visuals, and an original narrative with bold choices. The atmosphere is rich and melancholic, and the soundtrack enhances the most intense moments. It's a striking experience, full of personality.

Mesmerizing and immersive to the point of breathtaking, Bionic Bay is one of the most visually stunning indie games ever made. Challenging in just the right measure and with broad appeal for speedrunners, it has all the elements to go viral among hardcore players while remaining unforgettable for casual gamers.

MLB The Show 25 celebrates the franchise’s 20th anniversary with key additions like a first-person camera, roguelike Diamond Quest mode, and ShowTech™ for enhanced realism. Featuring rising stars and a powerful Storylines: The Negro Leagues mode, it blends freshness with depth. While the price may deter casuals, it’s a complete and immersive package for baseball fans.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a faithful, fun, and surprisingly effective adventure. Machine Games succeeds by focusing on exploration, cinematic storytelling, and accessible puzzles rather than intense gunplay. The game impresses with iconic locations and an immersive soundtrack. Combat leans into stealth and melee, staying true to Indy’s scholarly nature. While pacing can slow down and puzzles feel overly simple, the experience remains authentic, offering around 20 hours of main story and up to 35 hours of total content. A journey that honors the legacy of the iconic hero and stands out in the genre.

The First Berserker: Khazan delivers a brutal and versatile combat experience, blending the best elements of the soulslike genre into a fast-paced and intuitive gameplay. While the story lacks originality, the game compensates with its challenging encounters and extensive campaign, offering over 50 hours of engaging content.

Age of Mythology: Retold is a definitive edition that successfully revitalizes the classic strategy game by blending various mythologies into a cohesive narrative. Players follow the hero Arkantos in a campaign featuring 33 diverse missions, engaging with Greek, Egyptian, and Norse deities. While the game introduces new content and supports multiplayer modes, some graphical shortcomings and control adaptations for consoles could be improved. Overall, it offers a nostalgic and enjoyable experience for fans and newcomers alike.

Bleach Rebirth of Souls offers fans a chance to relive epic moments from the anime but fails to deliver a satisfying experience. Repetitive combat, technical issues, character imbalance, and a limited online mode hinder the enjoyment. Despite nostalgia, it doesn't match up to other titles in the genre.

Blue Prince is a puzzle game that stands out for its organic progression, enjoyable gameplay, and unique concept, delivering a highly addictive and challenging experience. The sense of discovery is remarkable, with endless mansion layout possibilities, a wealth of items, and alternative paths that keep players engaged.

Skydance's Behemoth stands out for its intense combat and immersive exploration. The well-structured narrative and effective use of PlayStation VR2 features provide an engaging experience. However, some players may find the learning curve challenging and the battles physically demanding.

Warriors: Abyss blends musou action with roguelike elements, featuring fast-paced battles and over 100 playable characters. The fluid combat and engaging progression stand out, but repetition and a lack of variety in environments may limit the experience in the long run.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII brings innovative changes to the franchise, with civilizations evolving through three eras and leaders no longer tied to a single nation. Victory conditions have been reworked, removing the religious victory. Despite graphical improvements and strategic flexibility, the game may feel less deep than its predecessor and has minor issues on PS5.

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.

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.

Impressive and gigantic, Monster Hunter Wilds is the perfect culmination of feedback from World and Rise. The vast amount of content feels almost small compared to the narrative focus, cinematic approach, epic battles, and a scale so grand it makes previous games seem nearly insignificant. A must-play for veterans and the best possible entry point for anyone looking to dive into the series.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is another step in the right direction for RGG and SEGA on their quest to make the former yakuza saga a global hit. After a couple of great games and pretty nice TV show, the new entry of the franchise is bold enough to make a few changes to become even more fun and enjoyable, with a great pirate setting, awesome naval combats a huge comeback for the fan-favorite Goro Majima.

Hardcore and even more beautiful, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is the definitive version of the best game in the franchise. Cutting-edge graphics combine with ultra-violent gameplay while ensuring considerable improvements over the original Ninja Gaiden 2. Ideal for newcomers and veterans of the franchise, the title highlights Ryu Hayabusa's promising future in video games.

With incredible scenery, smooth gameplay, and a good campaign length, Arken Age is one of the best VR games ever made. Complete for action fans, it goes beyond its proposal by improving the physics-based combat system as we know it.

Immersive and expansive, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offers the ultimate medieval gaming experience. With over 100 hours of content, it boasts a vast array of activities, engaging quests, and a deep progression system reminiscent of The Witcher 3 Its richly detailed world is teeming with opportunities at every turn, making it a truly remarkable achievement in the genre.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers a strategic and immersive evolution of the musou genre. The introduction of “Large Forces” in battles and “Assault” mechanics keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, preventing it from falling into monotony. The option to customize the protagonist and experiment with a wide array of weapons further enhances the experience, adding variety and depth. However, its impact on progression remains limited unless players invest time in fully exploring the available options.

Fairy Tail 2 is a good game. The JRPG meets expectations by being fun, charismatic, and delivering a product that fans will enjoy. On the other hand, don’t expect the title to blow your mind with excitement. It has technical issues and fails to engage an audience unfamiliar with Hiro Mashima's work.

The thing remastered is another great shot from nightdive studios. Shooting mechanics stop being dated and become smoother, while technical effects shine in a deep horror atmosphere. But don't wait too long: linearity can impact those looking for more variety, while AI flaws make some encounters frustrating.