God of War: Ragnarok is an unforgettable title. I will remember every epic moment, and also every emotional sentence. Because the new adventure of Kratos and Atreus is not just another sequel in the videogame world; it is a work that has a clear idea of what it wants to tell, it gets it right in the way it does it and it will also move you as few games have done.

Hades is a hellish road full of painful moments, full of satisfaction. That is to say, you will die and die a lot, but you will also learn, grow with Zagreo and overcome the expectations of the terrible Hades. Everything in this game is designed with exquisite taste, but you have to fulfill an indispensable requirement: that you enjoy roguelike tropes. That is to say, randomness, combat repetition, exacerbated difficulty and constant growth of your protagonist. If all this appeals to you, BEWARE, you're going to spend hundreds of hours glued to the controller with this little work of art.

This game is every new-gen console's dream: an essential exclusive. Demon's Souls is a wonderful presentation for PlayStation 5, given that it honors a two generations in the past cult jewel and powers it with the new hardware possibilities.

Forza Horizon 5 is a formidable game, with a spectacular graphics and an overwhelming amount of content. But above all, it is a fun title that dignifies the fun in video games with no greater pretension than that, to have the best time possible.

Crusader Kings III has an abysmal barrier to entry, but it's worth if for everyone willing to overcome it. It comes with improvements in navigation and graphics to make it as simple as possible and offers an extremely complex simulation due to its depth. Some options are missed that take us a little deeper and brings the game to the next level, but it lives up to expectations. And with a saga of such depth as this one, that's saying a lot.

A franchise that made history almost a decade ago, and a collection that everyone that enjoy great games must play. BioWare has made an excellent remaster that manages to retain the original esence of each game, while improving them. Maybe the first game shows its age, but the series deserves that you pay that toll.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the perfect game to start with this franchise if you haven't started already. Transforming a pure action game into a classic JRPG is not an easy task, but the team responsible for this seventh installment has achieved it smoothly marking the beginning of a new era of Yakuza games.

An outstanding adventure that is completely unique and offers the widest variety of activities for a two player coop game ever made. And above that tells a story that matters and is linked to the gameplay itself in a marvelous way. The only letdown of It Takes Two is not having someone to play it, cos' is an extraordinary experience.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the games of the year. There are moments that will make you laugh, get involved with what's happening... And also cry. The combat adds layers in a tremendously effective way throughout the many hours of gameplay, while the exploration and pacing of the title never fail to take totally effective turns. Perhaps it could have risked a little more in a couple of moments, which would make it rise to the Olympus of J-RPGs, but it is still one of the best titles of this genre in recent years.

Nintendo has nailed it this time, with an excellent remaster for 3D World and a great add one called Bowser's Fury that teases us about the future of Mario games... We even wish it were longer.

Psychonauts 2 is huge news for Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine, fans of the series and gamers in general. It's a title that overflows with charisma and deals with some very complicated issues in a brilliant way. Perhaps we could have asked for more from a gameplay or combat point of view, but it's impossible not to have a smile on your face when you reach the credits.

InterMISSION, the episode starring Yuffie, is worth it if you are fan of Final Fantasy franchise and you want to know the new narrative ties it will have with future installments; but it is true that Square Enix could taking it out for free or for half the price, considering that it can be completed in just 5 hours.

LoL: Wild Rift is a great game, despite being a mobile game. Mimics with dexterity what made LoL so big, and even allows itself to fly at a different height with things like the events, the character presentation or the customization options.

Disco Elysium is pure role. If you did not play it in its day, you should give it the opportunity, since it is one of the most in-depth and immersive RPGs of recent years thanks to its narrative development and its mixture of concepts and ideas.

The best Tetris game ever, with plenty of multiplayer modes and a ton of hours of playtime. It may be something that we have seen a lot of times before, but it's still awesome and extremely entertaining.

Ratchet and Clank Rift Appart is the first great demonstration of what the next generation consoles can do. Their changes in dimensions and how they are integrated into the game are jaw-dropping and uniquely integrated into the gameplay. Pure lombax muscle for PS5.

This is what we need with a game so called 'remake'. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater does everything that made the original 2 games outstanding, and improves them in every single way, making this offer even more than that it once was. You can start with the new graphics, the improved soundtrack or its excellent gameplay. Perfect for those who played the original games, but also great for a new audience.

Horizon Forbidden West is the perfect evolution of the saga. It doesn't add many pieces to its gear, but the ones it does add are so subtle that they enhance the experience considerably. Guerrilla has built a world in which it is a pleasure to get lost thanks to its infinite possibilities. A universe that has its own personality and that comes for an Aloy that is even more courageous and dedicated to become a complete inspiration.

Deathloop is one of the best works from Arkane Studios. An adventure that relies on trial and error, level repetition and pure emergent exploration to discover all the secrets of the loop and the story of Colt and Julianna. A PS5 must-have (right now) that proves Arkane always knows what it's doing.

Metroid Dread is one of the games of the year. The waiting time after Fusion was worth it, and this sequel lives up to it. The title has great pacing, cool design, and plenty of mechanics that modernize Samus. This game serves to highlight two things: Samus Returns, and MercurySteam.

Monster Hunter Rise has surprised us in many ways. After Monster Hunter World the bar was very high, but Capcom has once again surpassed itself by adding a much more dynamic combat system, more monsters and gigantic maps full of exploration. One of the Switch games of the year.

Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut refines the formula of the original thanks to its technical improvements and taking advantage of the functions of PS5. The new DLC expands its story and, while it is not to go crazy, it is a good excuse to return to gallop through this samurai adventure that has already made a dent in the hearts of PlayStation players.

Nioh Collection is a very good opportunity to start in the saga and take advantage of its technical improvements; and also to continue the adventure thanks to the possibility of importing your games. It's true that we will not take our hands to the head for its technical issues, but framerate and 4K resolution helps to offer a better experience.

Two essential games that you can relive with Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves; or experience them for the first time if you missed them back in the day. Its graphical improvements focus mainly on refresh rate performance, providing an optimal experience. Any excuse is good to put on the explorer's suit and jump into impossible jumps or to solve puzzles in mysterious catacombs.

Gran Turismo 7 is a love letter to the world of motor racing that will reach both lovers of speed, as well as those who simply want to have a few races. A section with a care and insane detail and sensations at the controls that make us feel the speed of going at 300km / h from the living room of our house. Polyphony Digital has given his work a practical development and adaptable to all audiences.

Tales of Arise is the return of a mythical saga that has not always been able to convince players, but that has taken its five-year break calmly enough to give us what will be one of the most outstanding JRPG titles of the year and a more than solid game for those who want to discover the saga. A title that hooks you with its plot, fulfills its combat and makes you fall in love with the relationships between characters.

Halo Infinite is not a revolution in video games, but neither does it seek to. Its mission is to be a game of the highest level and update the Master Chief to bring it back to the forefront of relevance, and that is achieved with a cocktail of excellent gameplay, sensitivity to new trends in the industry and a huge affection for everything built by the saga to this day.

Ender Lilies is a wonderful experience and an essential if you like this type of proposal. A superb level design packed with memorable moments is finally here after a long period of Early Access, and it hasn't disappointed.

Returnal may have made people think "this game is not for everybody", but after playing it, this quote definitely does not make much sense. Returnal is fresh, addictive and maybe can end up being a game that can break barriers for the roguelike genre.

Cyberpunk 2077 has set the bar very high and yet we believe it will be a memorable experience for many of the players waiting for it. However, it may have come close to meeting even the highest of expectations. In any case, we are facing a formidable game that has had us playing even when we had already finished it in order to look for the many endings, to keep leveling or even to simply get to know the characters better.

Inscryption is a game that seeks to advance the medium, challenge the player and make him participate in something huge. This would be enough to consider it a great title, but on top of that it is brilliantly designed and the characters and story will not be easily forgotten

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is a very good game. The combat, its customization and progression options, as well as the situations it puts you in to fight, shine brightly. The music and artwork are also up to par with what is expected in a sequel. What is not convincing is the exploration and puzzles that are overly hackneyed.

Of course the weight of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim does not fall on combat, it is much more focused on having an interesting narrative and very careful gameplay around it. This may be because at first it was a title designed for PS Vita. Its proposal is perfect for a portable console, but for at a desktop console it falls a bit short. However, we cannot deny that its story has played with our minds and has engulfed us to the point of wanting to end it as it may. Especially towards the end of the game, when fronts are already beginning to close and the messes are more directed, leaving us with the most emotional scenes.

Tunic is a pharaonic and well-dressed work that caught our attention because of its resemblance to the Nintendo hero and a beautiful artwork. However, it is much more than a low poly copy of a historical fan of the classic video game epic. It is a well-crafted set with one of the best maps we have had the pleasure of exploring whose mysteries more than pay for some of the desperate moments caused by the combat.

The feelings with Monster Train: First Class are great. It's a deep title, with tons of content and it plays great on Nintendo Switch. Perhaps it can be too demanding for those who are not fans of the roguelite card genre, but the reward if you invest hours in the title is a lot of fun.

Football Manager 22 is a spectacular title for soccer lovers and for fans of the saga. The new features fit perfectly, but it still has everything that has made it a world reference in terms of sports management videogames.

The general feeling with Death Door is being in front of a good game, which ends up getting lost a little when trying to do a little more than what the design intuits during the first hours. That does not detract from the fact that it is a tremendously enjoyable title and very careful in multiple aspects. A solid game that also has a perfect duration for what it proposes.

Pikmin 3 Deluxe offers what it promised but doesn't want to go beyond that. It's a great game, but it leaves the feeling of lost opportunity there for not adding an extra layer of improvements beyond its new multiplayer features.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land may be a slight step down from similar Nintendo Switch games like Super Mario Odyssey itself, but it's one of those offerings that will light up your eyes with how much fun it is. It's less open-ended and more straightforward than modern platformers, but that traditional feel, along with the versatility brought by the charismatic character's transmorphic power, fit the package perfectly.

Hitman's formula dances his last tango in which he puts the finishing touch to the trilogy: and leaving aside the episodic format suits him great. Direct, effective and with multiple possibilities to think like real killers.

Shin Megami Tensei is one of the best RPGs of recent years. His fights exude that traditional aroma, but they have elements that make him unique. And its history, although confusing in its beginnings, when it clicks it no longer lets go. It has all the components to do wonders for fans of the genre.

F1 2021 arrives with the clear premise of being continuist and at the same time introducing improvements among what has worked well during these past deliveries. The inclusion of its story mode under the name of Braking Point gives a real breath of fresh air to a trite season mode that, while entertaining, needed this twist.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a very good game even though it is far from perfect. It is possible that a little more development time would have favored it. It has its defects, especially technical issues, but, as if it were a Hollywood blockbuster, the whole is fun, and it is what really matters.

An outstanding fighting game that manage to simplify its entry barriers without making it easier for experts. You may miss some more characters, but beyond that this is an extraordinary game. Arc System Works has done it once again.

Resident Evil Village is superior to Resident Evil 7 in practically every aspect and this game makes Ethan Winters become one of the most important characters in the saga. Its classic horror atmosphere, its agility in the game and in the inventory and its simple puzzles make it a seamless experience that will delight all those who are fans of Resident Evil. It is the entry of this series that is the most distant from the other titles and for us it is an essential of this 2021.

Splatoon 3 may not have been making as much noise as other titles expected this year for Switch as the new generation Pokémon or Bayonetta 3, but it is certainly a safe value.

A game that manages to retain the magic that made Crash Bandicoot big long ago. Crash Bandicoot 4 brings the past to the present in the best possible way, without being changed along the way. It may not be the GOTY, but it's that kind of game that make you invest more time into it. That's the greatness of Crash. He alone is able to make a good day from a bad day and that counts.

You will remember NieR Replicant in 20 years, probably more than other games that have the perfect rating. An unforgettable adventure with which you will laugh, cry and your heart will break.

Every console generation has to begin and end with an outstanding racing game, and this is the one for Xbox One/PS4 and PS5/Xbox Series. DIRT 5 is a fast & furious game with a fun twist on its style and gameplay. May not be as deep as the DIRT Rally Series, but proves to be much more varied than them while playing alone or even playing with you friends locally with a 4 players split screen mode or online.

Stray is an adventure that will dazzle you if you love kittens. Its best virtue is the exploration, which truly makes us feel like real felines. The most action-focused parts are the least inspired. Even so, it's a meowly good game to spend a couple of afternoons playing.

If you're looking for an old-fashioned tactical RPG, Triangle Strategy will quench your thirst and lead you to a plot that will keep you hooked like the best works of medieval literature. Its combat will also dazzle you, although it may take a little longer, until you get the hang of the many options offered by each simple movement in this battle of pixels with which Team Asano wanted to prove that this is their thing. And tactical on top of that.

Arceus is one of the big games of the year. Perhaps not the best or the most polished, but one of the most fun and relevant to the industry, which is no small thing. The philosophical and mechanical change that it can trigger in the saga is one of its letters of introduction, despite the more than improvable technical section.

Lost Judgment is a perfect sequel. Its greatest virtue is a story that leaves us absorbed during the twenty hours that will take you to complete the main content.

Practically 50 hours of gameplay with a large number of trials, pleadings and exploration phases, as well as the possibility of getting to know multiple stories and characters.

There's less "A Plague Tale" than there should be. I trade you every day of the year the premise of 4K and 60 FPS for more adventures like this. It's reprehensible that the game doesn't perform better, and I won't be the one to argue with anyone who refuses to "jump through the hoops", but most titles come with half the thrills, half the character development, and half as much other stuff without us raising our voices about it.

Cult of the Lamb is a game with which you will have a great time, well designed and with a polished gameplay. But perhaps it could have gone further with a couple of tweaks and moving away from a somewhat formulaic development: four zones and a final boss. For better or worse, what you see is what you get.

Three big games that today are as fun as they were a couple of years ago. A travel through memory lane that will remind you about the magic that only Nintendo has while making a long-lasting masterpieces on this medium. We could ask for more extra content, but the fact is that these 3 games are fun as hell today.

Gears 5: Hivebusters is everything we ask of a Gears of War: lots of action, frenzy, a simple story, and a level design perfect for gunfights. It has an adjusted duration, yes, but it is enjoyable until the end.

Fun but shallow game that may improve over the next few months with more new content, but that at its release time isn't enough to keep you playing for long enough.

Little Nightmares II is an excellent continuation that tries to bring a new approach, making our way into a city with a greater variety of settings, and with Mono and Six having to team up to be able to survive in a gloomy and perverse world.

Loop Hero is one of those games that can be described as perfect, with the meaning of achieving just what it wants without flourish. It will hook you, and you'll can't say no to one more loop.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a dream pack made with immense affection, which knows how to please fans of the movie saga, and also how to enter through the eye of the smallest. As the videogames based on these toys have been doing for almost two decades. For all these reasons it is, without a doubt, the best LEGO videogame to date. You will like it even if Star Wars is not your thing.

Live a Live is one of the most influential RPGs in history, but perhaps it has gone more unnoticed than it deserves for what it proposes and brings. Now, thanks to this Nintendo Switch remake we have a golden opportunity to get closer to what it offers. Although it is ideal to keep in perspective that it was written in 1994, as it has certain narrative concepts that can squeak us quite a bit. With its small flaws, it is one of those works that is worth playing, and that serve as an answer to justify video games as an artistic medium.

Ghostrunner is a perfect cyberpunk adventure for those demanding players who want to reach perfection in its gameplay style in the vein of Hotline Miami, but with light touches of Titanfall or Doom Eternal. One More Level's game turns out to be a challenging work that will test your true level as a player. A variety of interesting levels with a lame progression system that does not quite reward as much as it should due to its high difficulty level. But here you do not come to take a walk in the park, but to sweat to eliminate each rival.

Life is Strange: True Colors is not a perfect game and it is difficult to compare it with its predecessors, since each one is special and has a totally different approach. It can be classified as the most mature of the saga, although it has some problems when it comes to dealing with the psychological factor surrounding the protagonist.

Fuser is here to stay as a true DJ experience in the form of a fun videogame. Sometimes it may be too deep for being really fun, but it's a deep experience that due to its nature may fall too flat with only 100 tracks (you are using no less than 4 on each mix).

Genshin Impact is a well above average RPG to which we will dedicate many hours, but that gets lost in a monetization system typical of the gacha genre that sometimes demands too much from us. However, the free to play experience is wonderful offering us a beautiful and colorful world that can boast an absurdly good character design and a story capable of keeping us hooked.

An improved technical aspect, new features that make it easier to play, new contents and hours of fun are the main points to take into account to get a game that will please both fans of the saga and those who want to get started.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will delight fans of the original Nintendo 3DS game. Its dynamic combat system and exploration, and of course the adventure so focused on narrative that it proposes, is a perfect alternative for those who are not too much fan of the usual Monster Hunter games. However, the worst of MH Stories 2 is that the game doesn't strive to try to evolve and change his genre a bit.

Ruined King is a bit far from the expectations created with it, but right where we should have put it after knowing Airship Syndicate's previous work. It's a solid RPG, with deep combat, and interesting systems.

Sifu is that game that you will hate at times, but that you will want to play again after resting for a few hours. An assured return capable of challenging you with justice and without it that you will not be able to avoid until after infinite repetitions you are able to defeat once and for all.

If you like musou, Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes is one of the best options you're going to find on the market. If you're here because you like the tactical side of Nintendo's saga, you'll find similarities, but in the long run you may be put off by the particularity of this genre, which is designed for very special palates. As always, its elaborate narrative is its main attraction, as it offers an alternative but very interesting story that makes us want to know more about both the cast members and the many political intricacies of this medieval fantasy, which still bears many similarities to our society today.

Without too much fanfare, The Last Campfire is a proposal that fulfills its purposes, through a game that develops a profound narrative and with the aim of reaching the heart of those who are at the other side of the screen. Neither its puzzles are a challenge nor its gameplay is the most elaborate in the world, but if we take this as a kind of "short film video game" it provides very good moments. An evocative title that is not common and only appears from time to time and that helps to provide a differential touch winch is so necessary in the games industry.

Shady Part of Me is a puzzle title with an impressive and introspective aesthetic that tries to renounce everything that does not contribute to the story that it wants to teach us. Still, it sometimes gets lost in his own gameplay and leaves too many loopholes trying to be more mysterious than needed.

A game that doesn't do anything new but still manages to perfects the original formula of this Swedish studio. An intense horror game that fans of the genre should not miss.

Card Shark is the indie surprise of the year, or at least one of them. And we won't be thinking our heads off if it ends up being highly regarded among the GOTYs. A very fresh proposal, in which we are constantly learning new mechanics; and not just based on cheating with a French deck of cards, although that is its main premise. If its proposal is attractive, the icing on the cake is a very interesting plot, full of twists, conflicts of interest and, of course, constant deception and betrayal.

Marvel's: Guardians of the Galaxy is a fantastic game. He knows what his greatest virtues are and he performs them without showing off. Square Enix has found a path that it can and must explore, using the most popular and interactive medium, to shape its comic book universe wherever it can.

Neo The World Winds With You is an atypical and special game. If you loved the first installment, this sequel will live up to it. Although it loses the surprise factor that the original had, it improves its formula and squeezes it with the jump to 3D and a more intense and dynamic combat. But beyond its RPG development, in which it does not particularly stand out, its greatest virtue is once again an intriguing story full of plot twists that keeps us puzzled from beginning to end.

King of Fighters XV is a continuist work, but that does not mean that it is irremediably good in almost all its sections. The mechanics, controls and ease of execution of combos make the game a delight of its genre, coming to have a difficulty curve quite affordable for players who want to get into this wonderful community such as fighting.

Diablo 2: Resurrected is a game that goes far beyond the nostalgia of the fans. A solid title that reminds us of what Blizzard has meant to video games and makes us understand why we need it to come back someday. Whether or not you enjoyed it twenty years ago, it is truly a must-have.

Scarlet Nexus is a nice beginning for a new franchise that offers an interesting new universe and some unique details, but still has room to improve. In the bright side you'll have some excellent combat mechanics, but lurking in the dark is a pretty static narrative and a world that claims to be explored... While you just can go following a straight line throught it.

A good port of an excellent game that works perfectly despite requiring a Nintendo Switch Online subscription and isn't missing anything that the mobile or PC version doesn't already have.

As fun as it was 10 years ago. Scott Pilgrim is a true tribute to the genre of beat 'em up games and it is especially recommended to be enjoyed cooperatively with friends or family. We miss some new features beyond the 2 DLC that are included, but it's still fun. Hopefully this re-launch will be the beginning of more games based on the license.

One of the most anticipated spin-offs by Pokémon fans is here. Help Professor Mirror on an adventure to photograph Pokémon and discover the secret that surrounds the lumini orbs.

F1 2022 is a return in style to the motor sport that we fell in love with more than 10 years ago with an outstanding technical and playable section. While it is true that if you are not a fan of Formula 1 you can get lost a little, those who most enjoy this discipline have everything to spend hours and hours inside the car, with a career mode that engages from the beginning and some Grand Prix that are the same from start to finish.

A marvel for the entourage of fans of Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangello and Donatello. 13 games in a single pack, and among some of them are some of the best beat'em up in history. If you feel like having a retro afternoon with the smell of pizza, there is no better option.

Simple but yet fun platformer that doesn't want to do nothing new, but manages to entertain if it's played with friends. Easy and uncomplicated proposal that could have been much better with a bit more ambition. Just imagine a LittleBigPlanet game without its creativity side, add 3D levels, furry graphics and some excellent musical levels. That's what this game is.

Road 96 is an experience that you will remember in a few years if you let yourself be absorbed by its world. His first few bars may be confusing, but as the minutes go by and the puzzles begin to fit together, you determine what he wants to tell and how straightforward his message is. All this outlined with a cast of charismatic characters written in a fantastic way.

Alan Wake Remastered is a great game with capital letters and a perfect opportunity to enjoy it if it once escaped you. A horror adventure that moves the strings of psychological power like no one else, exploring the fears that we have in our heads.

A great entry point for the new generation of consoles with an excellent technical side, and a good gameplay proposal lingering between a modern point'n click adventure an survival horror.

Conceived as an expansion of the original Subnautica comes its new installment in which to explore an icy location, plagued with new dangers, aquatic environments and for the first time on foot.

Overwatch 2 is one of the best shooters of the year for obvious reasons. Its gameplay, competitiveness, extensive lore and huge fan base have made this second installment one of the biggest games of the next decade for Blizzard.

Mafia: Definitive Edition is the perfect game for those who loved the original work of Illusion Softworks back in 2002. A travel back to Lost Heaven that should be mandatory to meet Tommy, Paulie, Don Salieri and many others from a current and much fresher perspective. With more polished gameplay, a spectacular city perfectly set in those thirties and an identical plot, but with slight modifications that make the script grow in quality. The graphics element is just spectacular.

Lost in Random has very good ideas and a development that combines its gothic atmosphere with a combat system inspired by the best role-playing games. But, when you repeat the same process continuously, the sensations are more bitter.

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is the perfection of the Borderlands formula and a spin-off that surpasses the saga that inspired it without adding as much as we would like. Its only intention is to be fun regardless of the consequences and it succeeds. A recipe that already amazed us in the past and that is renewed just enough to remain attractive.

A great musou game that also comes with an excellent story that completes what we knew from Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The only comebacks of this game are some technical issues and the things that come with this game's genre, and even with that is a great game.

Although it has room for improvement, the truth is that it is a pleasant surprise after last year's title. 2K pays tribute to the NBA and recovers the value of the great moments that defined its rise to the Olympus of video games.

Rogue Heroes is a little pleasant surprise. It's love for the games it references and the addictive game loop makes the game so enjoyable.