Bounty of Blood is a short but successful DLC. Adds some interesting mechanics and timidly tries to innovate a game system that, however, really begins to feel the weight of repetitiveness.

F.E.A.R. 2 is the bad way to develop an horror game and at the same time a good action shooter focused on fast fights. What it really lacks sadly, is a soul.

The Sims Medieval is a variation on the classic and successful bid. The heroes and the missions are many, the idea well-used, and there is the very high level of customization we are used to experiencing. Something new that the fans will not take long to love.

Tera features a truely great combat system but it actually hides cumbersome mechanics and repetitive quest grinding with poor endgame contents and a shallow PvP system. Next updates should provide a decent amount of content but in the meanwhile TERA is just a mediocre MMO with sexy ladies and cool gear.

A brilliant game, strengthened by an amazing art direction and great design that makes progression natural. It's definitely not perfect, some of its design solutions aren't as elegant and perfectly integrated as others, and its narrative falls flat most of the time, but in the end it's another great demonstration of Heart Machine's talent.

Repulze is just the first part of the real game, but the result is good and promising; if developers will successfully expand the content, it could become one of the best racing game in the App Store.

LISA is a great JRPG, with a strong narrative and an antic sense of humor.

Quotation forthcoming.

Immortals Fenyx Rising is one of the best surprises of this year. After Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Ubisoft Quebec brings back greek mithology to start a new fresh and funny IP, full of puzzles, combat and hilarious storytelling.

Tales of Graces F is a good porting of one of the best entries in the long lasting franchise. It is nowhere innovative and story and characters are quite cliché to be honest, but the stellar combat system and the excellent pacing absolutely make up for it.

No matter how many years have passed, Klonoa is still a great platformer, and here on Wii it boosts a nice visual upgrade: however, Bandai Namco did nothing to improve the length of the game, which can be easily completed in five hours or so.

Chronicles of Mystara is a great collection: Iron Galaxy added a lot of options, online multiplayer and HD visuals to the original games. Unfortunately the endless lives goes against the games' soul; at least in this field, they should have altered the original.

Furi is an extremely well directed game that mixes twin stick shooter and hack'n'slash mechanics. A frantic sequence of challenging boss fights accompanied by an excellent soundtrack.

Saga Frontier Remastered is back in HD and with lots of new content: it's time to relive the legend.

Something was lost in translation and The World Ends with You: Final Remix fails to bring the same amount of uniqueness and innovation to the Nintendo Switch. The game itself is fortunately the same as before: edgy and colorful, meaningful and surprising.

The first book of As Dusk Falls is compelling, fast and breathtaking, while the second loses all the pace that the story had built up to that point. A great wasted opportunity, for an interactive drama with a lot of good ideas.

Attack of the Friday Monsters! is a charming story in a lovely setting. Gameplay is just there for the sake of it and the sooner you realize this the better you will like this little storytelling gem.

Peggle 2 lacks courage but it's an extremely funny, colored and satisfying puzzle game. There are some missing parts, like multiplayer leaderboards, but future DLCs should fill the holes.

Shattered Planet is an interesting action RPG roguelike game with a survival feel, full of contents to be explored.

Sniper Elite 5 probably stands as the best episode of the Rebellion series, but five years after the previous chapter we expected more substantial improvements compared to a couple of ziplines, climbing vines, active reload and some upgradable skills. The core gameplay still works, but suffers from the same old problems when it comes to short-ranged fights and the movements and interactions of the characters feel really cumbersome.

Maybe GNOG is a little too expensive for its content, but you still have to try it with or without PlayStation VR.

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.

FHP is a really well-crafted game. It may be lacking in the AI and camera departements, but poker fans with a Gold Xbox Live account will love it for many months to come.

With a huge roster of characters and a long campaign, Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate is easily one of the best Musou out there, but it's also terribly repetitive, dull and graphically poor.

What a pity that Yesterday has such a rough plot and shallow characters, because it's instead one of the most intriguing and mysterious adventures on the App Store.

Humorous and silly, yet deep and logical in its themes and puzzles, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 remains one of the best adventure games of the new wave that has led the comeback of this genre in the latest years.

Monster Hunter Stories HD is a decent remaster with some nice additions as far as presentation is concerned. Stories 2 is still a better game all around but if you have already played that and liked the concept, this remaster might be a good way to go back riding instead of hunting.

Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 might look like a soulless clone of the Pokémon franchise but it actually develops its own identity very fast. Although it's missing all the fun and charming features which make the Pokémon worlds such enjoyable in the first place, the addictive and depth monster-making system makes up for the lackluster plot and characters.

Despite some graphical assets from the past, Darksiders's gameplay structure manages to face nowadays standard with some clever game design and a deep, engaging combat system. Switch adds its portable mode to the deal.

Fancy Pants for iOS is a great platformer, with gorgeous animations and a lot of extra contents. Unfortunately the combat and exploration elements slow down the rhythm, feeling particularly out of place.

New Super Luigi U manages to show some clever ideas in terms of level design, but its quick run based structure and déjà-vu feeling makes it a good - but not astounding - content to play.

With its engaging setting, top-notch graphics and voice acting, Rèpublique is a true marvel to look at: on the gameplay side, however, things simply aren't always that good.

A nice reboot from EA Sports, graphics is more realistic, but the fun remains the same. Gorgeous World Tour campaign and cutting edge online modes.

Ronimo has once again managed to hide under a thin and attractive façade in 2D a complex and well designed strategy game. Not many will exceed the initial impact, and not everyone will get completely hooked on its mechanism, but the mission of the Awesomenauts to bring the MOBA genre on consoles is undoubtedly successful.

3D Dot Game Heroes was clearly inspired by the old Zelda games. It takes the charm of the old school games, while at the same time updating the style and adding a plethora of new elements to keep gameplay fresh, all without losing the classic feel.

Sims 3 Travel Adventure is certainly a successful expansion, but due to the fact that the price is high, it's a title recommended to those who have not played the series before.

Tetrobot and Co. is a great puzzler, with a simple concept, many facets of gameplay, a near-perfect level design and a devilish, never frustrating, difficulty level. A masterpiece in its genre.

Sons of Winter has entangled his characters in such a painful web of conflicts that we can't help but feel the weight of every single beat of action. There are no minor consequences in Sons of Winter and every wrong word could easily be the last one.

The formula is anything but original, and Sky Chasers doesn’t add significant new features: however, the game is pretty, fun and supported by an honest IAP system.

Descenders could be a pleasure to play if it weren't for the inconsistency of the frame-rate and other technical issues.

Souldiers is a solid game, clearly made with care and passion, but this is not always enough. This metroidvania struggles to impress the player in any of its components, whether artistic, narrative, or design. The class differences are nice, but we don't think many will want to replay the entire adventure to see how the unchosen classes change the style.

Summer Arcade 2011 goes on and this time a crazy action platform 2D will blow your mind with its vintage and crazy style.

Season: A Letter to the Future allows players to roam a valley marked by its past and populated by a handful of unforgettable characters. The humanity on the verge of abandoning Tieng Valley is full of dreams and has stories of love and loss to tell. Scavengers Studio manufactures an invite to meditation and a hymn to human bonds and nostalgia that is also a celebration of the capability to become independent and strive forth without fear, on board a bicycle that sets a new standard for the use of DualSense's features.

Quotation forthcoming.

Screamer is a hero racer with combat elements and a strong focus on storytelling that overturns the arcade approach of the 1995 original, in an attempt to build something new and different. Does it succeed? In some respects yes, in others less so: the gameplay makes bold choices that can sometimes feel puzzling, giving the impression of overcomplicating what is ultimately a fairly traditional structure, where drifting and boosting alternate to win races. Meanwhile, the lengthy campaign unfolds as a four-act narrative that works well (also thanks to some impressive animated sequences) until a certain sense of fatigue starts to set in. There’s a noticeable lack of a more substantial surrounding framework, one that would better capitalize on the compelling characters crafted by Milestone and their vehicles. Perhaps something that will be expanded upon in the future?

MotoGP 22 introduces the excellent NINE Season 2009, a narrative-based story mode finally able to characterize the game, and delivers an even more simulative gameplay that requires a certain commitment by the players.

Bravely Default II is a formulaic but well executed JRPG.

Even if you're constantly moving from point A to point B, Crysis 3 makes you feel truly free, the main character behind great events, and that's absolutely not a negligible achievement. In other words, this is the best piece of work from the Crytek guys so far.

Only One is a simple but compelling action game, that delivers a fun, intense combat experience.

Combo Crew is a fast, enjoyable and somehow original tribute to the classic beat 'em-ups of the nineties.

Maybe it's not a game for all the audiences and actually it's not even a complete product, but just this beginning is worth the price of the ticket for this new ride in Swery's world of weirdness.

Denki Blocks isn't just a Tetris clone, but it's an original reinterpretation of the generic puzzle games based on blocks movements. The sensibility of iPhone's touch screen gives to the game a fantastic feedback. However, Denki Blocks has a random difficulty level so many schemes are too easy, other are too difficult.

War Thunder delivers a deep, engaging experience, packed with plenty of missions and planes to unlock.

Kingdom Hearts II.8 HD is the last piece that leads us to Kingdom Hearts III.

Q.U.B.E. 2 is a perfect sequel to the 2011 puzzle adventure. The game delivers a deeper experience both in terms of puzzle solving, narrative and atmosphere.

An episodic story that, through its characters, tells the tale of one of Europe’s symbolic twentieth-century cities: Berlin. It moves back and forth through time while remaining firmly rooted in a single place, an apartment in the very heart of the city. Within its walls, people have witnessed a century of history that the German capital has lived through, marked by a series of key dates which, from 1933 onward, saw it become the stage for wars, cultural revolutions, and events that changed the world. Each of these moments, with its own small gameplay idea, guides us for about four hours on a journey to discover how our presence always leaves a trace behind in the places we inhabit.

Destiny takes Halo's mechanics and injects them into an MMO world which is a little bit short on content, but which is as addictive as a Bungie Pvp can be.

WWE 2K19 brings back the Showcase mode and introduces some interesting new features, delivering a richer experience with a better, less cumbersome gameplay.

A curious mix between Tetris and R-Type, Galacide seems to bring fresh ideas with old ideas, but its catchiness quickly disappears because of a flat repetitiveness.

Quotation forthcoming.

CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars has some really nice graphics and a concept full of potential that unfortunately remains unexpressed.

Disgaea 1 Complete is a somewhat lazy port that adds nothing relevant to the original experience you probably played already when it was released again on PC a couple years ago, except for the revamped sprites and animations that admittely look quite good.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile aims to become the best shooter available on iOS and Android and delivers an already rock-solid setup both in terms of gameplay, game modes and content.

Le Mans Ultimate is an excellent driving simulator, perfect for those who want to experience the excitement and adrenaline rush of the WEC championship. The driving model offers a very high level of realism, with a good degree of difficulty that is nevertheless very satisfying. In terms of content and modes, it may not satisfy those who prefer to play offline alone. For multiplayer lovers, however, there will always be online drivers ready to take to the track and battle it out with you. Le Mans Ultimate is already a very good title, well worth its price on Steam. There is still room for improvement, but we are sure that the development team will continue to work on improving it in the coming years.

The Division Resurgence effectively translates the Ubisoft series experience into a content-rich mobile format with solid gameplay, also thanks to the many customization options available for both players who prefer the immediacy of touch controls and those who want to use a controller.

Lawbreakers is a frenetic and fast-paced shooter. The game deserves a try even if it's dedicated only to skilled players. We hope that the community will grow quickly with Boss key focused on releasing new content as quickly as possible.

We Were Here Forever is a game designed first and foremost for lovers of escape room-style puzzle games. It is completely based on cooperation, in each of its own playful components. This makes it a great game for a couple who are fans of the genre, as long as they are prepared for challenging puzzles. The plot is not central, but the game atmosphere is enjoyable. It needs the right partner and a little patience from time to time, but it is a well-crafted game that we recommend.

LEGO Harry Potter: Anni 5-7 is an especially well crafted game which brilliantly depicts the world of Harry Potter and without any doubt the best entry in the renowned TT Games' franchise, with the usual gameplay enriched by the best features added to the last few games.

Renegade Ops is a short brain free arcade game with some flaws and a repetitive action. It's like a Michael Bay movie.

​BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle hides an intricate combat system behind intuitive and simple controls which allow newcomers to have fun and veterans to find new and creative ways to win.

Demonschool is a peculiar tactical RPG that draws on many different inspirations: Japanese role-playing games, strategy titles, and, finally, the Italian cinema of Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. Even so, the whole thing feels more like a season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In fact, its refusal to take itself too seriously, its school setting, and its humor-filled characters end up creating a narrative that is more amusing and ironic than unsettling. Its crown jewel is undoubtedly the combat system, at times so interesting it almost feels like a puzzle, though unfortunately it gets squeezed dry as an interlude between one dialogue and the next. Despite all its limitations, Demonschool remains an enjoyable debut work, with a rich cast and a very appealing artistic identity.

Mario Tennis Fever, compared to Mario Tennis Aces, feels like a more accessible and engaging game - more “tennis-like” - but also less deep, stripped of the beat-’em-up dynamics that made its predecessor, in some respects, almost too complex for the broader audience Camelot and Nintendo are aiming for.

MotoGP 19 is a solid racer with plenty of options to make the experience more immediate or realistic. The game is richer in content than last year's iteration and comes with an improved AI, but still runs at 30 fps instead of 60.

Quotation forthcoming.

This space version of Gone Home isn't astonishing like the predecessor. The story is compelling but too compressed, and the graphics are sloppy. We'd expected something deeper from Fullbright's second game.

An interesting experiment that lets you play as a monster.

Gundam Breaker is a huge step up for a franchise which was apparently doomed to oblivion: still an arcade game at heart with a repetitive stage selection and a paper thin anime plot, it features a crazy amount of customization options for a solid combat system which will make fans of Gunpla happy.

From a technical standpoint, however, Invincible VS fails to particularly distinguish itself. The 3D character models lack detail—a shortcoming that is especially evident in Story Mode, where the transition between animated cutscenes and gameplay segments highlights the disparity in quality. The animations, too, are not always up to par; some attacks appear unpolished and lack fluidity. Finally, the special effects do not exactly dazzle with their spectacle; while generally pleasing overall, they remain inferior to those found in many other titles within the genre—a sentiment that ultimately applies to the entire graphics package.

Singularity takes lots of ideas from other shooters, mixing them in a way that does not really invent anything new but offers hours of entertainment and a compelling gameplay.

Tchia's adventure works at its finest in its exploratory phases: running up the islands inside the body of a deer, a bird or a gecko offers widely different points of view. Being able to alternate perspectives and abilities is Tchia's strongest selling point, with Awaceb that has demonstrated undivided attention and deep love towards New Caledonia. It's a shame that exploratory and combat phases were poorly balanced during some moments of the main campaign, with the concentration of mandatory battles against Maano in a chapter in particular. We believe that this doesn't affect Tchia's high quality overall, thanks to an adventure able to warm the players' hearts with a perfect ending for its story and an unforgettable setting.

We were pleasantly surprised by Robocop: Rogue City. Given Teyon's past, the risk of a dubious quality spin-off was just around the corner, yet the Polish team showed remarkable ability to evolve, pulling an extremely respectful title of the first movies out of the hat and capable of entertaining. Ok, we are far from the quality levels of the genre's peaks, and there is a lot to work on the technical department, yet the fact that there is finally a title on the market capable of capturing the satirical spirit of Verhoeven's film is undoubtedly great news, especially for those who appreciate its underlying message.

MotoGP 20 is Milestone's series best episode in years, with a 60 fps mode, many improvements to the experience, a better AI, a very nice career mode and a really deep, customizable gameplay.

The Sailor's Dream is not on par with the previous Simogo productions: instead, it's a game that combines beautiful graphics with questionable storytelling and due to the high price it will be probably enjoyed only by those who like this genre of games.

Trials of Mana is a colorful remake which is too faithful at times: Square Enix updated the combat system and dungeon design but the narrative was left in the early 90s.

The new Strider isn't maybe the best example of a balanced metroidvania style, but ultimately represents a good actualization of a classic that could have been too old for modern standards.

A good bunch of graphics and audio improvements for a conversion that uses the Wii U GamePad perfectly.

With over 30 songs and a long story mode as per usual visual novel style, Persona 4 Dancing All Night is a good, even if somewhat chaotic, rhythm spin-off.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is a passionate tribute to the origins of the Ubisoft series, and those who missed those mechanics, atmosphere, and architecture will certainly not be disappointed with the game. Unfortunately, it's clear that something didn't in the delicate balance of stealth phases and combat: Basim can rely on an excessive number of abilities and gadgets that lowers the challenge progressively instead of increasing it, and as a result even the hand-to-hand fights are not the bogeyman we had hoped for.

Q.U.B.E. Director's Cut comes with a brand new story and the same, extremely solid puzzle mechanics we appreciated the first time.

Spec Ops: The Line is an original take on the shooter's standard. Even with some flaws and derivative solutions in terms of gameplay, its original story and setting make it one of the most interesting TPS of this year.

Frontier improves its theme park simulator to make it one of the most fun around.

An attempt to mix anime elements in a football game, just like the famous Japanese anime Captain Tsubasa; however the experiment could not be claimed as a success, due to the hybrid gameplay mode and the imprecise control system.

Samurai Shodown delivers an intense, compelling gameplay and offers some really nice characters, but in terms of content the game is a bit poor and the netcode is not smooth as we expected.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War comes to PC with superior graphic detail and advanced effects, but also a solid ray tracing implementation and very smooth performances thanks to DLSS 2.0 resampling.

Heroes of Newerth is a multiplayer RTS based on the classic DotA scenario for Warcraft 3, so it comes with a classic gameplay, a great number of characters and hundreds of items that you have to know and try in order to win a match. It can be a very though experience for all newcomers, as they need to play several matches only to know how to use some heroes.

Dishonored: Definitive Edition is a lazy port of a great game.

Inbento is a nice, little and clever puzzle game that could easily steal some hours of your life if you like puzzles and cats.

Quotation forthcoming.