The new Saints Row is a breath of fresh air for a franchise that really needed it. After long years of idleness, it comes back with a banger. Yes, it will be compared to GTA V. Yes, it won't please some people that thought it would/should be straight like the first entry of the series. And, as almost every open-world game, it experiences some technical difficulties. But once you play it, you'll probably enjoy it. Loads of missions, excellent customization options, great level design. Saints Row is fun again, and that's everything we could ask for.

Cult of the Lamb mixes two genres with a lot of creativity and delivers a great experience to the players. It's an amazing combo of survival/strategy and frenzy combat. You gotta explore four kingdoms and defeat the gods to make sure you'll stay alive. The gameplay is fun, the characters are cute and the story gives you chills. It's one of the best indies games of the year.

Madden NFL 23 is about two things: honoring the legacy of coach John Madden and also bringing to the table a revamped gameplay experience with the new FieldSENSE technology. And it’s pretty successful on both of them. The game looks and plays great, but still has some glitches and bugs from the past years and it definitely has to work on loading times, that are really slow. In the end, though, it’s a nice first step in the direction of a more realistic experience in the series.

Digimon Survive is easily the most "Digimon" game in the franchise. With RPG, RTS and visual novel elements, the game appeals to nostalgia, art and references to attract older fans, but fails to innovate and deliver something that justifies its full price. Despite the balance, players may be annoyed by the slow pace, grueling gameplay, and lack of real difficulty.

Two Point Campus is a good choice for those who like management and sim games, but it seems made for a very specific group of people. The courses and random activities are pretty fun, though, and the creativity to develop the game deserves a lot of praise.

Arcadegeddon has thrilling gameplay and a lot of guns, stages and enemies. It’s a blast, although some people may feel that there aren’t a lot of features to keep you attached to the game. It may feel that you're always doing the same stuff and after a few hours.

Hazel Sky is produced by the Brazilian developers from Coffee Addict Studio, and it’s an indie game that shines with nice puzzles and first-class gameplay. It’s pretty fun and addictive, but it could be a little more enticing in the storytelling. In the end, though, it’s still a nice surprise.

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium stands out for its accessibility features and the classic arcade vibes it brings to the table. It can also be said that it's an evolution from the first entry of the series. However, it has many limitations, both on content and performance, and the players may feel bored after a few hours.

Stray is one of the best games of the year so far. Surprisingly fun, it mixes a different and well built gameplay with a catchy storyline and a cute main character that will make you fall in love with it. It’s a great experience for everyone. You should check it out.

Fantastic gameplay, stunning visuals and plenty of game modes to have fun with. F1 22 delivers exactly what we expect. And maybe that’s also a problem. Sometimes it feels like the same game over and over again, every year. F1 22 could’ve brought a New Era to the racing games, as EA Sports said it would, but unfortunately it’s just another entry of the series that is pretty good but doesn’t take it to another level.

Fobia - St Dinfna Hotel is a great survival horror game, that delivers a mysterious story, fun puzzles and an atmosphere that keeps the player's attention. It's the first game of the brazilian studio Pulsatrix Studio and although it has some technical limitations, it's a nice one for those who enjoy horror experiences.

If you're a fan of old-school fighting games, Capcom Fighting Collection will keep you entertained for a long time. The developers did a great job of bringing ten of Capcom's classics to the PS4 and PS5, with beautiful visuals and fun gameplay. Unfortunately, though, it probably won't be very enticing for new players.

An exciting journey through time, Sonic Origins gets it right by including four of the most important games of the Sonic series in one collection for the new generation of consoles. Nostalgia will hit you and it's gonna be a lot of fun for those who love the most famous hedgehog in the world.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is a nod to the old school beat ‘em up games that were such a blast on the 90’s. With an entertaining gameplay, especially with the 6-player coop, the game proves that there’s still room for this kind of fun in the PS5 era. The only bad thing about it is that it ends too fast.

The Quarry feels and plays a lot like Until Dawn, but it's not as scary as its "older (and more famous) brother". Well, it's not scary at all. But it's still a pretty fun game, that will probably make you want to play the whole story a couple of times to see the different scenes and endings.

Sniper Elite 5 is the best one yet. It still has some technical issues, like the messy AI and it can be hard sometimes, but it’s still a lot of fun and probably enough to make both hardcore fans and newcomers happy. It’s a blast.

Despite having beautiful pixel-art visuals, well-crafted maps and challenging mechanics, Souldiers is just another soulslike/Metroidvania that does not bring anything new to the table. It's just a collection of stuff that we've seen before.

Evil Dead: The Game feels like a love letter to the fans. Saber Interactive brings the right amount of nostalgia and a lot of nods to the classic Sam Raimi work. The game design is pretty good and the multiplayer gameplay is a lot of fun. In an era of TV Shows about videogames, this one goes the opposite way and it’s a must buy to everyone that loves Evil Dead.

Coming from Massive Work Studio, Dolmen is a horror soulslike with good storytelling and game design, but also some major flaws on gameplay and visuals. It feels outdated at times and has a lot of technical difficulties, which is sad because the game shows some potential.

It's not only about the nostalgia. The House of the Dead Remake brings new graphics, game modes and optimized physics. Unfortunately, though, it remains it's still in a comfort zone, where there is no boldness or space for new content.

Trek to Yomi is not just a game, but also a cinematic experience that resembles Akira Kurosawa's work. The black and white visuals, the beautiful scenarios, and the soundtrack all contribute to creating a great setting. But the gameplay and the mechanics don't make it justice. And even the story is a little too predictable, which is a huge letdown.

If you were dying to see Nathan Drake in action again, you’re going to get it. UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a blessing. Uncharted 4 and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy look stunning on the PS5, and their gameplay are just as good, reassuring that both games were ahead of their times and aged like fine wine.

Dying Light 2: Stay Human looks more like a DLC to the first game than a whole new one. This does not mean it is a bad game, but it is not one that you should rush to buy. It looks and feels like you are playing the same Dying Light from years ago, and despite the storytelling being solid and entertaining, it is not enough to justify buying it right now.

The King of Fighters XV is far from the perfection, but it has more highs than lows. The roster is huge, the mechanics are better and gameplay is pretty fun. But the visuals are not on the same level as the main games of the generation and the Story Mode is really bad. So, if you just want to fight with your friends and have a good time, go for it. But if you want a deeper experience, this ain't it.

Horizon Forbidden West is exactly what everyone thought it would be: an amazing game. It has an open world with plenty of things to do and places to explore, fights against some really well-developed machines and stunning visuals. The feeling is that the second game of the series improves on what was already great, and it feels rewarding and fun to play. It is another single-player masterpiece from Sony.

If you are a GRID fan and want to have lots of fun with the newest entry of the series, GRID Legends is a nice addition to your library. But if you are looking for a more realistic approach instead of an arcade one, maybe you should probably look elsewhere.

Gran Turismo 7 brings to the tracks every single thing fans always wanted: the GT Mode everyone loves, plenty of customization options, car loads, classic scenarios and one of the best DualSense and 3D Audio experiences the PS5 has to offer. This is the best Gran Turismo experience we have ever seen in a long time.

Elden Ring can be seen as the dawn of a new era on FromSoftware. The game is a really deep experience, with amazing visuals, an unique sense of freedom, and of course, the hard-fought battles that we all love to hate. A well-rounded RPG filled with challenges, many different places to explore and great mechanics. It's GOTY material.