Mr. Crab is a fun, simple platformer, packed with a lot of different levels, cute graphics and great touch controls.

Frozen Synapse 2 is the best possible sequel of a great indie masterpiece, which broadens it dramatically without distorting its formula.

Sable is a dual-soul game that we all really enjoyed overall. Unfortunately it is not perfect and it pays a little for the inability to better implement some game mechanics, which may even work, but which almost clash with the rest of the experience.

Dokuro is a wonderful game if you love the platform genre and you're ready to swear at several very difficult puzzles.

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR hits the right spot and manages to strike an excellent balance between hyper-realistic simulation and arcade golf, with many game modes, both online and offline, and an interesting use of top-notch, up-to-date technology to develop faithful virtual reconstruction of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, keeping a keen eye on ball dynamics. The experience is fun and enjoyable, also due to the numerous options given to players to customize the difficulty level; it’s a shame that swings have not been rendered in a truly precise way, but EA Sports makes it up building a robust, governable game system, capable to adapt to the needs of both absolute beginners and golf pros alike.

Fluide, responsive and full of adrenaline, Ghostrunner will put every player to the test pushing them over their limits. Despite some flaws, it's a very well crafted game.

Endless Ocean 2 is a step forward for the series: this time there is a nice plot and a real ending to achieve, but the game doesn't lose its fundamental relaxing and fascinating nature. While it may be still too slow for some, Endless Ocean 2 will surely appeal to much more gamers this time around.

Kaiju Wars is a strategy game with a strong personality and a traditional but captivating gameplay, with some tower defense elements and a balance that in some cases seems perhaps too ruthless.

The "horror road movie" of Suda and Mikami reveals itself as a shooter with a traditional core beneath a unique atmosphere. Stylish characters and funny churlish dialogues make this a game to remember, even if its gameplay doesn't represents anything memorable.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is a perfect remastered collection, with many interesting extras.

With Resonance, Vince Twelve has demonstrated how it's possible to create a compelling and fresh adventure thanks to the perfect combination of a fashinating story, great puzzles and innovative ideas.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a remake that is very faithful to the original, updating it with modern graphics and also bringing some improvements to the gameplay.

BB 3D is an interesting "first person boxing" game, with reactive controls and good animations; however, it's not really a boxe simulator, but just a fun way to hurt monsters with an iPhone or iPod Touch. If you liked "Punch Out", give it a try.

Tales of Kenzera: Zau adheres perfectly to the promises made by the team, proposing itself as a more contained metroidvania experience than that offered by other members of the genre. Tales of Kenzera: Zau is therefore an excellent debut in video game development for Abubakar Salim and Surgent Studios, and a valuable addition in the rich catalog of EA Originals. We are sure that Salim’s father would have been proud to have inspired - albeit due to incredibly dramatic circumstances - such a well done work.

Escape Goat 2 does not shine for originality, but is fun and works as an indie puzzle platform.

Fast-paced, deep and surprisingly good.

There are some flaws, but Quest of Dungeons is a title that keeps its charm on console thanks to a curious turn-based combat system, which could fascinate even those who prefer action, combining it with the parameters of roguelike and aesthetics typically nostalgic 16-bit era. The beginning is quite unsettling and implementation of procedural levels can lead to unexpected results, but once you got iy is easy to enter into the spirit of dungeon crawler.

Deathtrap Dungeon is a modern reinterpretation of the classic book games. Eddie Marsan succeeds in the task of capturing the player's attention, while the combat system is simple and immediate.

Eldest Souls has an objective: to make us work hard and, finally, leave us with a feeling of satisfaction for the victory. Does it succeed? Yes, but for this reason, it's not a game for everyone.

DC Justice League: Cosmic Chaos is a simple and accessible but repetitive action adventure. Experienced gamers won't find much to like, but for the very young it might be a good choice, assuming they like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman & co. The most interesting part is the local co-op, which makes the game suitable for siblings or a parent who wants to share their passion with younger children. It is not a game we will remember, but it does its job honestly.

Even if it's very challenging and technically great, Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard is ruined by chaotic and inaccurate controls. To be clear, gunfights are amusing and aiming with the gyro is easy and fun. Another problem of the game is the crowded GUI, with a lot of icons that invade the screen, while teammates and enemies suffer of a terrible AI.

Probably too easy and uninteresting for the hardcore gamer, Eufloria HD is an original, charming and relaxing experience. It's not supposed to be hard and challenging, but there is a peaceful joy in playing it during the night, headphones on.

Pokémon Art Academy is a surprisingly well done spin-off which does not merely exploits Pikachu & co. but actually manages to give solid advices and interesting fun facts about drawing and pokémon as well. Kids will love it.

We can rate Green Day: Rockband with a 6 just thinking of fans' love or of those looking for an easy game to begin with the series. But we need to warn those who loved The Beatles episode that its magic and creativity is nowhere to be found in this game.

The Kaito Files delivers a pleasant and engaging adventure, which fans of the SEGA series should certainly play even just for its narrative implications. However, the expansion only uses the Kamurocho map and it's pretty short for the price asked.

Replaced is a title that will inevitably divide opinion. On one hand, it boasts a staggering technical and artistic achievement that pushes pixel art into a new era through original, unprecedented, and extraordinary directorial choices. At the same time, one cannot overlook gameplay that feels unrefined at times, often reduced to the bare essentials in terms of interaction complexity, and further slowed down by clunky controls and combat that lacks the necessary depth. While we wouldn't blame those who choose to weigh these shortcomings heavily, we feel a duty to reward a production whose craftsmanship and aesthetic vision permeate every single frame. It is a visual journey that deserves to be experienced and one that raises the bar for indie quality, provided you are willing to accept its rough edges.

Imperator: Rome is one of the best grand strategy games on the market.

Good, but with some camera and combat flaws, Hob will be enjoyed by those in search of a good Zelda-like.

Rome II expands one of the best Total War in the series: It's not perfect but works and will last forever.

It's hard to define Solatorobo: Red the Hunter as some sort of "big surprise", since we already knew the qualities of CyberConnect2's last effort. The partnership with a range of well-known japanese artists led to something great for the Nintendo DS from a graphics standpoint, and the overall experience is engaging and fun.

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a short but intense experience that happily blends the innovation of The New Order with the tradition of Return of Castle Wolfenstein.

Velocispider is an excellent shooter for everyone, from enthusiasts to novices, thanks to some immediate, simple but yet extremely accurate controls. The game is packed with awesome pixel art graphics and great tunes. What a pity there are only twenty levels! Anyway, don't miss it.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong, a remake of a classic for Game Boy Advance, is a well designed hybrid between a platform and a puzzle game. The multiplayer is a great addition, and the music really stands out. Anyway, it's clearly an handheld game: the levels and the adventure are short, and the level design too schematic. It's twenty years old, after all.

World of Demons is the practical representation of what happens when a talented, skilled dev team creates a stunning mobile experience, easily redefining the way to approach the action genre on smartphones and tablets.

Mortal Shell follows Dark Souls too closely, forgetting to put a good use of its own good features.

Despite the need to grind some levels and the PvP that could not be appreciated by everyone, Aion is a great MMORPG, with a stunning visual and one of the best gameplay to date.

A good arcade game, too bad for excessive repetitiveness.

Learning to play may take too long, but sea-battles are really exciting and the setting is more than catching.

Marvel's Deadpool VR is exactly the virtual-reality videogame dedicated to the Merc with a Mouth that we expected. Varied, fun in both dialogue and gameplay, and pleasing to see and hear. It's a work that convinces, yet at the same time doesn’t innovate in any way and will therefore mainly appeal to the many fans of the character from the House of Ideas. While we can say we’re satisfied with the final experience, we also feel compelled to express our disappointment at once again seeing so little courage in a medium like VR—a medium that should thrive on the “wow” effect. On that sense of wonder visible on the faces of those who try a VR headset for the first time, yet which unfortunately seems a bit neglected here. Sometimes it would be better to strive to create a less polished but more surprising title, rather than an excellent product with a more classic feel. In any case, Marvel's Deadpool VR is a work we feel confident recommending to superhero-comic fans and to anyone who has ever dreamed of wearing the red suit of the Merc with a Mouth.

It's a fresh and competent puzzle game, but its steep difficulty curve requires an uncommon amount of patience: if you think you have what it takes, it's definitely a good pick.

Grimvalor is a great metroidvania action RPG, packed with a great atmosphere and an intriguing level design, but also a terrific combat system and many different enemies and bosses to fight with.

Pharaoh: A New Era is a good remake. Indeed, an excellent remake, very faithful to the original title, so those who appreciated it then and wanted to replay it in a more modern guise should not hesitate to buy it. Of course, more could have been done in terms of additions and changes, but we imagine that if successful, something new will come. Meanwhile, enthusiasts and those who are looking for a long and engaging city builder have been satisfied.

Call of Juarez takes us straight to the middle of the O.K. Corral with its straightforward arcade gameplay. Unfortunately a dull AI almost ruins the breathtaking firefights, making the game much too similar to a shooting gallery.

A repetitive sequence of identical star battles, usually frustrating and without a strategic method. A fanciful diversion for the Star Trek fan but not the simulation you are looking for.

Nexus is not the ending we all were hoping for. It's just a more of the same way less inspired than its predecessors. Still enjoyable for the hardcore fans of the franchise.

Ubisoft have done a great job with For Honor. This version runs smoothly with the most common graphic cards, offering a really fine experience to all the players.

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is a solid FPS, with nice graphics and an excellent online mode. It is a pity that not much has been done for the single player campaign, since the eleven available missions are too short and repetitive.

Dariusburst SP is an excellent shooter, packed with three different game modes, alternate routes and endings, great graphics and music. What a pity the touch controls don't let you cover the entire screen with a single slide.

Beautiful Desolation is a beautiful point and click adventure full of interesting situations and themes to be experienced.

A really deep and interesting new addition to the Transport Fever series.

The Fall is one of the best science fiction games around. This first episode talks about artificial intelligence and difficult choices. Its mix of action and puzzle solving moves the intriguing narrative, which is sustained by beautiful writing and unique atmosphere.

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The strange premise of Aegis Defenders is kept up on its feet by its consistent gameplay mechanics and beautiful aesthetics. Some flaws come from balance and repetition, but this is definitely a strange idea put in practice in a good way.

The episode starts with the narrative on hold. But when it reaches its middle point it gets on track and we can enjoy a long investigation all action and puzzles. Something happens, at last.

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle is built on a good foundation as a simple yet fun and addictive puzzle game. The idea is basic and strong as the fifteen puzzle, but presented with the strange mixture of horror and cutesy.

Mutazione has a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere and talks about nature and spirituality. Nevertheles is very limited in terms of gameplay and interaction.

Grim Guardians: Demon Purge is the spiritual sequel to Bloodstained and Castlevania, an interesting but not without flaws action platformer.

Not just a simple remake of the classic, Contra Rebirth is a genuine, all-new injection of classic arcade action. More committed to the hardcore and nostalgic audience, it's nonetheless a great and classy production by Konami.

L.A. Noire still delivers a solid, compelling experience, improving the original graphics in many ways.​

With Desperate Escape, Capcom wanted to provide extreme action to Resident Evil 5 fans and they mostly succeeded in every respect. It's a bit too simply structured for its own good and storytelling is really too simple compared to main game and other DLC's in the series, but it's still a competent and fun effort.

Is this conversion of Modern Warfare worth the wait? Frankly, no. Wii owners were expecting a more polished game, though the well-known technical limitations of the Nintendo console, while this one comes with mediocre graphics and unresponsive controls.

A sequel usually tends to be bigger and better: however, Pocket Trains doesn't follow this rule, ending in having less depth and much more focus on IAPs if compared to the overall better Pocket Planes released last year.

Mafia: Definitive Edition is an excellent remake that significantly enhances the narrative of the original game, giving an unprecedented depth to the characters and modernizing the gameplay just enough to make it enjoyable and engaging.

Miasmata is a great experience for survival gamers, where you will fight more against the island than monsters.

Weird West's fascinating universe isn't enough to cover its many flaws. While the sheer chaos of certain situations is fun, the game has clear balancing and structural problems, aggravated by bad AI and other technical problems. A pity, because the potential for an indie pearl was definitely there, and it remains a positive experience even with all its fallacies.

If you really love video games, play The Beginner's Guide.

Aside from a few issues with the core gameplay, Pokkén Tournament is an enjoyable yet charming fighting game for fans and enthusiasts alike. Limited by a somewhat uninspired roster and very blurry visuals, it's a solid base to evolve from.

A classical game ported with love and a lot of good ideas. Heartily recommended to shoot'em up fans.

Monster Wars is a dark clone of Legendary Wars, so it's funny and full of strategic and RPG elements. However, it's not a real sequel, but something like a parallel project without really original content.

Syder Arcade is a beautiful shoot'em up inspired by some classic Amiga 500 titles, like Project X and Uridium 2.

Volgarr The Viking is a very difficult but enjoyable platform game. You have to try it if you have loved Rastan Saga or another platform arcade game from the eighties/nineties.

Extremely beautiful to see, the game has a lot of problems in terms of gameplay and a freemium mechanism that's too pervasive.

Resident Evil: Revelations 2 - episode 2 gives few emotions in narrative terms, but at least improves the overall system in terms of gameplay. Also, there are still opportunities for further enhancements.

It's a nice remake of a beloved browser game which offers simple and good old-school platforming action with just the right challenge.

Werewolves Within shows us that virtual reality games shouldn't necessarily bring people to new worlds or in extreme conditions. They can also bring us around a campfire, just talking with other players and enjoying all the fun that this game can offer!

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero an impressive 2D platformer, with an immersive soundtrack, very nice cel-shaded graphics and a solid gameplay. The game makes consistent us of backtracking and that doesn't always feel good, but we really appreciated its "old school" approach.

The Elder Scrolls: Summerset might try to scratch that The Elder Scrolls itch we are all getting lately. It tells a good story, it offers new contents for new and returning players, it unlocks a new line of interesting spells and abilities.

Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy does a great job on PC, delivering three completely remade games with a classic feel and great visuals, up to 4K and 60 frames per second.

The new Oregon Trail by Gameloft shows finally a real improvement and some rethinking about the design itself of a classic that persist from the early 70s.

Party Animals is probably the most entertaining and funny cooperative brawler out there at the moment, making it easy to forget even its most fierce competitor, Gang Beasts. Yet, little details like a high input lag and a totally useless game camera provided to each player downmies the true scope that this little game could have accomplished.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II came across as one of the weaker entries in the saga, due to a less-than-stellar narrative that stumbles awkwardly before finding its footing. Fortunately, the memorable cast and a noticeably improved combat system compared to the previous installment support a lengthy adventure in which Nihon Falcom may have tried to cram in a bit too much. For this reason, it's hard to recommend to casual players with little interest in The Legend of Heroes, who might struggle to appreciate even its charming yet undeniably outdated technical aspects. Fans of the series, on the other hand, can rest easy: despite its weaknesses, it still remains a must-buy.

Dear me, I was… is a very short narrative experience, affordably priced, where player interaction is stripped down to the bare minimum, just light touches that move the story forward. And yet, the storytelling is outstanding, despite not using a single word. It’s the images that speak instead, the extraordinary art of Taisuke Kanasaki, returning to illustrate a video game after a long time. His mastery of the rotoscope technique reaches new heights here, gifting the characters with moments of exceptional visual intensity. It’s certainly not a game for everyone, and not the kind of comeback fans of Another Code or Hotel Dusk might have expected. But it is a bittersweet portrait, capable of stirring emotion with great subtlety. It’s worth the price of admission for the hour of beauty it offers alone.

In the ever-growing landscape of modern beat 'em ups, Scott Pilgrim EX undoubtedly manages to carve out a prominent spot for itself, thanks to a structure that cleverly blends classic genre mechanics with various RPG elements. While it isn't the first side-scrolling brawler to take this path, and certain aspects still need polishing—specifically a perhaps excessive number of random encounters and a rather pronounced grinding component—the overall result is more than solid. Indeed, we are presented with an excellent combat system that is deeper than it first appears, supported by seven playable characters, all of whom are well-differentiated in their style and approach to combat. This is further bolstered by a good variety of enemies and well-crafted boss battles that succeed in keeping the challenge level high. For fans of the graphic novel (or the animated series), the witty dialogue and numerous Easter eggs provide significant added value. The collaboration with the original creator is reflected in the care given to the atmosphere, while the art and sound design convincingly capture the work's identity, showcasing the development team's passion and attention to detail.

Quotation forthcoming.

Twisted Metal is the latest entry in the brutal car combat series of David Jaffe and Eat Sleep Play. It is a fun game that aims to make his fans happy, but due to some problems especially in online service, the game cannot earn a higher score.

Derivative but not too much, aimed to children but also to many grown-ups, we can finally understand why Yo-Kai Watch has unleashed, in Japan, a craze second only to that of Pokémon itself.

Windjammers is the same fun game released 23 years ago on Neo-Geo, with the exception of the new online mode formula. Once again gives it’s best if played with other gamers, but the price is a little too high compared with the actual available contents.

Super Mario Party is an exceptional, fun and long-lived party game: it's impossible to resist in the company of friends and family on Nintendo Switch.

Paper Jam Bros truly is a gem. Lengthy, rewarding, full of surprises, it manages to capture both spirits, the Mario & Luigi and the Paper ones. Don't miss this game.

Divinity: Dragon Commander is an atypical but all in all interesting mix of different genres.

Quotation forthcoming.

Sushi Striker is a fun and inventive puzzle game bogged down by some iffy controls and a very repetitive structure.

World of Tanks on Xbox One is simply a technical upgrade of the 360 version and retains its strengths and weaknesses, but in a nicer way. It's still free, and can be played in multiplayer cross-platform.

Jelly defense could be considered a classic Tower Defense, although there are a few original elements. Fans of the genre should check it out.

Evil Dead: The Game is a very interesting asymmetrical multiplayer game, extremely faithful to the atmospheres and suggestions of the horror saga created by Sam Raimi, as well as capable of delivering a relatively fresh cooperative and competitive gameplay. Played with friends the title is fun and exciting, but the formula couldn't hold up very long due to the limited and confusing combat system, as well as some technical issues on PC.

Impressive when it comes to sheer content, rich in new enemies, items, and even sporting a new amazing weapon, Dragon of the North is a definite must have for Nioh fans. Still, the partly exploitable combat system makes the pvp chaotic at its best, unplayable at its worst, and the difficulty unbalanced for those players who invested a lot of hours in making William a true killing machine.

On the court NBA 2K22 is one of the best basketball simulations to date. Off the court the game has lots of limits: living in The City isn't fun, and this hub looks like a Playoff commercial.

PixelJunk SideScroller delivers and intense, exciting shoot'em-up experience. It's so stylish in everything it does and it's definitely a game fans of the genre can't miss.