Simple, engaging and fun, RUSH delivers a great, long lasting puzzle experience.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a great shooter, one of the best CoD around, but it also represents a huge missed opportunity to become the best Modern Warfare ever made due to some narrative inconsistencies and an ordinary multiplayer.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a hardcore platformer made with love, but with some flaws. It isn't perfect, but it worth the price.

It's cheap and it offers good fun with some interesting gameplay mechanics, all without being littered with IAPs. Sure, it's not going to last forever and the graphics are kind of weak, but Storm Casters is undoubtedly a good game.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps and Beans 2 is a worthy sequel to its predecessor, with many interesting new features.

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is, overall, a well-crafted game. The main issues lie in its portable nature, which does not suit the Switch well: the fragmented rhythm due to missions, the local multiplayer requiring more than one console, the graphical inferiority compared to Luigi's Mansion 3.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind feels more like a DLC than a MMORPG. The main campaign isn't very long and the new features such as the Warden or Battlegrounds don't really add that much to the game itself. Fans of The Elder Scrolls III will probably feel nostalgic when running around there where everything started but then everything will become The Elder Scrolls Online again.

Project Zero 2: Wii Edition is a competent and respectful remake of one of the best survival horror ever made. Of course the mechanics feel really dated today, but the great setting and terrifying atmosphere are still intact. It's a shame that the controls aren't really optimized on the wiimote capabilities.

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is the Castlevania clone that the Castlevanias’ fans have waited for so long…

An enticing mix between regulated and micro-managing gameplay, all garnished with tasty fish sauce.

Thanks to the introduction of some very good role playing mechanic, Dragon Quest Heroes looks like a more depth and engaging game compared to the last musous developed by Omega Force.

Stellaris: Console Edition is a good porting of one of the best strategy game from Paradox. Using a game controller to play with it is not like using the mouse and the keyboard, but the game is vast and incredibly deep, immensely detailed and highly enjoyable.

Humankind is a Civilization for those who want to try something different in the 4X genre, without giving up a certain vision.

Inazuma Eleven Go: Chrono Stones is absolutely over the top even for the series crazy standards, but the formula is wearing out its welcome.

Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear is a good expansion pack, with more content than what we expected.

Even if RAAM's shadows doesn't add any really new element to the famous Gears of War mechanics, it's such a well crafted DLC, worth of every fan time and attention.

Seabass and Konami finally made big changes inside the PES formula, with many improvements in every aspect and a great atmosphere surrounding their production. It's a pity that the game is still limited by some automatisms that prevent it from being a real revolution, but this year we can surely look forward for the future iteration of the saga.

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is a great but pricey remaster of three dungeon crawlers that redefined the genre thanks to mapping mechanics from the pen and paper era and a solid combat and build crafting system.

Men of War: Assault Squad offers a rich and varied multiplayer component, as well as various improvements in terms of graphics and artificial intelligence. A must buy for fans of the series.

Kerbal Space Program is simply the best and most realistic space travel simulation available.

Stellaris: Nemesis is a great addition to this space opera.

Shattered Heaven is a card-based role-playing game with a relevant narrative component that is interesting throughout the adventure, with even the possibility of making certain choices to change events. Also, do not be fooled by the "roguelike" categorization because it is only a tiny sliver of the experience. In terms of gameplay, battles are the focus of the game and the approach is nicely tactical, supported by various unique mechanics of the heroes and even the bosses.

Blasphemous is a strange metroidvania that does not innovate and put all of his power on narration and lore.

Even if it steals many ideas from other platforms, Kami Retro is a pretty fresh game, thanks to its colourful graphics and a catchy chiptune music. Unfortunately it would have deserved much depth and polish, especially with its awful and wrong controls. Anyway, Pawprint Games' last effort is still a fun game, recommended for the old platforms lovers.

It might be a somewhat disappointing porting with its 30 fps cap and everything, however Tales of Symphonia still shines as one of the best jRPG in the long lasting series and Dawn of the New World, mediocre as it is, is a decent enough closure which adds even more hours to an already lengthy adventure.

Synapse is the new industry standard when it comes to virtual reality telekinesis and it's also a very enjoyable first person shooter roguelike.

The Fabulous Fear Machine is a pulp horror strategy game that will let you use fear itself as a weapon to conquer the world, but at what price?

Quotation forthcoming.

Kodama delivers a great game once again: a good cast of characters, a unique combat system and a strange atmosphere make for a solid entry in the Too Kyo production list.

Anomaly 2 is the perfect sequel for a great game, since it brings a series of new features, units, enemies and modes. Those who enjoyed the first episode will not be disappointed, definitely.

Asphalt Xtreme delivers a solid arcade racing experience, with a rich career and a fun multiplayer mode.

If you are in search of a good RTS with a lot of single player contents, try Ancestors Legacy.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a solid entry for the Hungarian team. It doesn't add much, nor does it innovate, but the game has all the credentials to draw you in, amuse you, and at times enchant you thanks to its artistic compartment, mixing with great detail bits of gameplay on the whole work. It will probably be a title that will be devoured by some skilled players, others will find it unbalanced, still others will read its flow in advance, but the narrative, sound, technical and play system on offer works more than the sum of its individual parts.

Observer System Redux represents a solid and visible improvement over the original: therefore, a worthwhile upgrade.

MotorStorm: Apocalypse has to deal with some contingency situations (the earthquake in Japan and the consequent delayed release) that inevitably created problems, especially in terms of online content. The single player campaign, however, is long enough thanks to the three different "chapters", thirteen vehicle classes and more than thirty races placed in nine different locations. The on-screen disaster is convincing both in terms of visuals (except for the color palette, too bright) and gameplay, with scenarios that change dynamically between a lap and the other.

Its gameplay is too linear and basic but from the plot to the art design is a marvelous project.

The Long Dark: Wintermute is a great survival, but the campaign does not convince.

Such a great game is now portable. Despite some technical limitations, this port is a great entry to Switch library, but portability really is the best aspect.

Fun, entertaining, with a good sport-rpg mix, Dodgeball Academia makes a step in the right direction, giving developer Pocket Trap a good game to be proud of.

The journey is everything and our car is the absolute protagonist in Pacific Drive. The idea turned out to be very good, but the gameplay deserves more variety than collecting materials.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World lends itself to different interpretations: if you're a novice gamer, forget this title since it's way too hard and frustrating for actual standards; but if you're thirty years old or more, you'll enjoy Scott's battle though its failures (the lack of an online multiplayer mode) and weaknesses.

Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster brings back from the past two competent JRPGs which had a limited run and were going to be forgotten for good.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister is the perfect game for the classic CRPG lovers.

Tails of Iron 2 Whiskers of Winter is practically a version 2 of the first game. It takes the bulk of its mechanics and structure, offers a game world that is beautiful to look at, and expands it slightly with a magic system and a management side. The two major new features, however, are not particularly impactful, for better or worse. If you liked the first chapter and want something very similar, you will be satisfied; if, on the other hand, you wanted an evolution or expansion, it seems you will have to wait for a third chapter.

Thomas Was Alone certainly is an interesting experiment: the simple geometric visual is full of nice touches and it's not a cheap programmer art. But most of all, the game succeeds in humanizing squares and rectangles with its great storytelling and voice-off.

Quantum Break is a good exclusive for Xbox One. Probably won't be remembered for any innovation or marvelous feature but it's fun and can entertain the player from the start to finish.

World of Final Fantasy arrives on Steam with a somewhat lazy porting: you can't really customize your visual experience but you can turn some ridiculous cheats on and off. That being said, World of Final Fantasy plays well and it's fun and engaging now as it was on PlayStation 4.

World of Final Fantasy may look like Pokémon but it's much more Final Fantasy at its core. It's colorful and cheerful with an interesting battle system which is more interesting than it initially appears. The story makes almost no sense but the fun characters and twists keep it compelling.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II takes the original formula and build a sequel fun and rich in contents, even if technically imperfect and a bit poor of new core gameplay mechanics.

Hero Emblems delivers a solid, compelling mix of jRPG and match-3 puzzles, with a premium price and no IAPs.

Street Fighter V: Champion Edition delivers the definitive experience for Capcom's beat'em up with 40 characters, 32 stages and over 200 costumes.

Solo Leveling: ARISE is a very good action RPG, packed with spectacular graphics and a solid gameplay but also short and repetitive missions.

A gorgeous HD edition of the classic Arcade, with special modes and online multiplayer... And Sky High! Sega fans will not be disappointed.

With the latest "Game with Gold", gaming reaches a new level of dramatic-pixel-action-fun. #IDARB makes us happy with some vintage but forever fresh gameplay.

Yakuza Kiwami is still a very good game and it is clear that the debut of the SEGA series on Nintendo Switch is great news, especially with the next model of the console on the horizon. On a narrative and artistic level, Kazuma Kiryu's story doesn't feel the weight of its years and remains remarkably engaging, also with so many activities and mini-games to support it.

Azure Striker Gunvolt is a unique take to the Mega Man genre which we have been missing for years. Some stages and concepts are kinda questionable, but the core gameplay is fun and exciting and we can't wait to see where Inti Creates will take it.

Hell is Us is a video game unlike most others: it is bold in addressing current and brutal themes such as the war ravaging the Middle East, showing the atrocities of conflict without compromise, and in giving players both the honor and the burden of keeping track of their own progress in the story, completely removing from the equation any markers or indicators that might point out the path or highlight elements of interest. At times, perhaps, it overestimates the player’s attention span, perceptiveness (and memory!), forcing connections that aren’t always immediate, but it’s flattering that it dares to try, and that it succeeds most of the time. It’s a pity, then, that the combat system clashes with the rest of the game: it feels uninspired, simplistic, and never tries to reinvent itself to provide the same kind of mental stimulation that the rest of the experience strives for. Not everything holds together as it should in this title, but we are certain that some of its elements will stay with us for a long time.

The PC version of The King of Fighters XIII is the best on the market, due its flawless netcode and the inclusion of the DLC's contents in the base pack.

Tales of Berseria was one of the most innovative titles in the series, if only for its cynical narrative that challenged the player's perspective with far from trivial themes and twists. But already in 2016, Bandai Namco's game suffered from technical limitations that a remaster can only partially address. That being said, we obviously recommend Tales of Berseria Remastered to fans of action-packed JRPGs who have never played it or who feel bereft of the series, awaiting better times.

Chris Taylor and his Supreme Commander are back with the same structure of the first episode and a bunch of new features related to the single player campaign, now with a strong narrative component, and more easy to pick up mechanics. The result is a must buy for the strategy audience.

Burnout CRASH! is a good conversion, but with the same problems of the PS3/Xbox 360 versions. The concept is interesting, but the gameplay is unfortunately really disappointing.

Back 4 Blood is the spiritual sequel to Left 4 Dead and as such it won't disappoint those who have long been waiting for an inspired, solid and fun zombie-based cooperative experience.

It was about time, but finally the final release of World of Tanks is on Xbox Live. The slow and tactical gameplay feels very good on the gamepad.

Yakuza 3 for PS4 still delivers a great story, with solid characters and many interesting situations, but the game didn't age too well despite the remastered graphics.

An interesting adventure, well built but a bit slow and with some design issues.

Arms is delightful, even if it's not perfect. The single-player experience doesn't have much to offer and the multiplayer modes lack of some basic features you would expect from a competitive game. But Arms' first punch is a really strong one. It has irresistible characters and a very solid, fun and deep gameplay that make the game a true heir to Punch Out.

Blade Chimera is a fresh metroidvania with excellent pixel art and a great level design.

Angry Birds Star Wars II is a fun, immediate take to the Rovio series, with a good number of levels and characters, but the original concept is getting old and this episode does nothing about it.

Before Your Eyes is a moving experience, even though its core mechanic doesn't reach its full potential.

Darksiders Genesis is a low budget, low priced full fledged title with a lenghty campaign and some impressive setpieces, tons of collectibles and a surprisingly deep combat system.

Glorkian Warrior is a good arcade shooter that really stands out thanks to the hilarious humor and the vibrant art direction.

This is a good relaunch for the Wizards of the Coast’s card game. Now we have to wait and see what kind of support it’ll have.

11-11 Memories Retold is an interesting experimental work, there’s some emotional feeelings related to the First World War and conveyed by an original visual representation. Nevertheless, some gaps make the game experience less appreciable than it could have been.

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara reiterates the immortal charm of the original titles, presenting a collection that will certainly be appreciated by those who want to relive nostalgic or simply the pinnacle of fighting arcade of the nineties.

NBA 2K25 delivers a top-tier basketball experience with noticeable improvements and quality-of-life updates, though it's slightly hampered by the lack of a scenario mode, gameplay issues, pervasive microtransactions, and the requirement to stay online.

Blue Reflection: Second Light takes the basis of the first game and creates a JRPG with a more interesting and tactically varied combat system and team management. Unfortunately, the low difficulty level limits the game's potential.

Anyone who has felt attracted to this game will hardly be disappointed, those who continue to think that these narrative adventures are not real games, can safely go further because Genesis Noir is not here to make you change your mind.

Unravel Two cannot rely on the originality of the first episode and gives up on some aspects that could have made the challenge a little more consistent, but in any case it does a great job as a sequel.

It is undoubtedly a game better suited for mobile devices, but Hitman GO: Definitive Edition is an original and well crafted experience nonetheless.

Kirby's Adventure Wii is already way too easy when played alone and challenge becomes virtually non-existant when someone else joins Kirby in his quest. Probably designed as a family game for kids, this new platform fails to deliver anything special or worth of notice other than enjoyable but overall lacking visuals.

Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World is the porting that 3DS owners were waiting for: it has all the features of Wii U version and new funny additions.

A simple and elegant game; a fascinating experience.

The Void is pretty unique: the gameplay is hard to describe with a mix of complex mechanics, the first person view and an innovative storytelling. It's not for everyone but still worth a try!

This DLC is a must buy for those who loved RDR. IT has guns, horses and poker in it... what could you want more?

While the iPad version of Master of Alchemy came as an awesome "physical" puzzle game, on iPhone and iPod Touch it has to deal with some practical limitations (screen size) that make the gameplay less immediate but certainly not less fascinating.

Ski Safari successfully applies some changes to the endless runners genre, delivering a fun and immediate gameplay that will keep you entertained for hours.

With 65 tracks, a powerful editor, a promising online multiplayer and an affordable price, TrackMania 2: Stadium puts on the table several good reasons to buy.

Despite a few bugs and sound glitches, Mega Man Legacy Collection is an outstanding compilation of some of the best platform games in history.

Uncharted: Fortune Hunter is a convincing adaptation of the series to the mobile devices, with puzzle mechanics that feel just right on the touch screen.

​It's just a collection of mini-games, but Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever has a soul between the split/second samples of gameplay, and it's quite exhilarating.​

Outlast: Bundle of Terror it's the opportunity to try one of the most scary titles of the last years, with good performance on Nintendo Switch.

Brew Town is a pretty solid simulation based on an interesting idea, but it can struggle to remain interesting after a few hours.

FORM delivers a charming puzzle experience, with great atmosphere and sound, but it's way too short.

Aeon Drive is a speed test, not a canonical 2D platform.

Still Wakes the Deep is a conundrum: a narrative adventure with a penchant for passive survival horror, but one that proves incapable of expressing the values one would expect from The Chinese Room a full eleven years after Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. It feels like a Scottish-style reworking of Dead Space, and the gameplay is merely a set of gimmicks put there to tell the story, but with little desire and even less courage.

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a fun game, but not enough to overlook both its game design flaws and the fact that it has no real reason to exist. Its poorly written dialogue, non-existent story, and characters with endlessly repeated lines often put a spoke in the wheels of the otherwise fun gameplay based on bugs, robots, and other giant enemies to kill. The experience, however, is in no way different from that of the previous chapter and seems designed only for die-hard fans of Earth Defense Force since it adds very little beyond a few new enemies and the characters from the sixth chapter. Those who do not know or appreciate the series, then, are surrounded by video games that offer the same type of entertainment at a low level of difficulty but with much greater longevity and depth. Only the most devoted fans of the series will know how to have fun in the company of this game because it is designed almost exclusively for them.

The Smurfs return with a highly polished and fun 3D platformer, suitable for adults and children.

With CloverPit, Panik Arcade has followed the contemporary trend of offering titles with a simple concept at a very affordable price (it costs €9.99, without discounts) — much like Vampire Survivors or the often-mentioned Balatro. It’s a striking game in its own way, precisely because of its limitations, and an excellent one to showcase on Twitch or YouTube — which, these days, is always a plus for ensuring strong sales.Its blend of mechanics based on both luck and skill, along with the satisfying sense of progress from match to match, does the rest — making it the kind of addictive pastime you’re always happy to come back to for one more game.