Megadimension Neptunia VII is the best entry of the series, with a better and darker story. The gameplay introduces a lot of new features, but you can't use them for a large part of the main quest. Graphically, playing the game on PlayStation 4 feels more like an enhanced port of a PlayStation Vita game than a whole new experience.

ABC Murders is a traditional point and click adventure, set in the same narrative context of Agatha Christie’s novel. The plot is faithful to the original story, while the game is linear and pleasing especially for fans of the genre.

Firewatch is not perfect, but it's a really deep and mature story which can take you deep inside your mind. It's writing is fantastic and the environment is jaw-dropping, but maybe it's too short and limited for its price.

Crashland is a fun ride in a strange world full of monster, bizarre people and things you can destroy to obtain better things. It's Don't Starve with lot more fun and less fear of dying of starvation. An action GDR with a love for crafting.

Nom Nom Galaxy is a sandbox experience with both platform and strategic/tower defense features. This particular nature make it pretty unique but also short-lived.

How a simple mechanic can hide a hard challenge: this is the secret of Twofold Inc, a smart puzzle game crafted in a beautiful style.

For competitive players Street Fighter V is just spotless. The fighting is solid and the new mechanics are superb, but you don't have to be a veteran to enjoy playing it. On the single-player side, the game still feels inadequate to guide the newcomers to the online arena, but with several DLC already planned, this lacking element should just be temporary.

This horror experience infuses deep feelings of fear, both through great sound and images. However there should have been bigger interactions and extended puzzle solutions.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth is a nice RPG based on the popular anime/manga Japanese franchise. The gameplay is solid and enjoyable even if is quite traditional, there are lots of mission and 250 Digimon, but still feels like a Vita game running on the PS4.

With a good graphical style and a super classic platform structure, Super Phantom Cat is nothing new but something well-constructed that can appeal to everyone.

The original was already great, an absolute gem in its genre: this remake does what any remake should do if it wants to make sense. It poses a clear goal, in this case to come out of the niche that the saga occupied, and pursues it in an excellent manner, opening to legions of novices yet retaining totally, for those who wish, the full absence of compromises that is a sort of manifesto. Some graphic shortcoming can not prevent Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight to be yet another RPG masterpiece in the lineup of a console that is a boon for fans.

Cobalt has a deep learning curve. Is tough and challenging, thanks to slow motion mechanics, and tons of weapons. We have the story, playable both in single and co-op, but also a large number of funny arcade modes.

LEGO Marvel's Avengers is a step forward gameplay wise but it's also a lazy rehash of well known features, characters and dynamics.

Sandstorm: Pirate Wars is a nice game, with some interesting mechanics and a long campaign.

Arslan: The Warriors of Legend is a decent entry in the musou series, if you keep your expectations down.

If you love the USA and you have appreciated Euro Truck Simulator 2, you can not miss American Truck Simulator, although it is still poor in content.

Circa Infinity is a clever idea, well designed by developer Kenny Sun: however the game might get a little bit frustrating and repetitive on the long run.

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is a quite demanding entry in the long lasting franchise which will appeal fans of any age thanks to its impressive depth, colorful visuals and an entertaining and surprisingly dark story.

The Following is a great addiction to the Dying Light experience, thanks to a compelling new story and some interesting mechanics.

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia is in the middle ground between the first and the second episode. The variety of the gameplay is acceptable but the flawed AI and controls are the same from the previous chapters.

Unravel is a remarkable achievement on the artistic side, with some evocative nordic landscapes and an effective protagonist. But the dualism between his platform and puzzle mechanics are not totally convincing, and the level design is a bit flat.

After the failed ‘Revolution’, Naruto returns to the top with Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. Gorgeous graphics, an enhanced combat system and a really rich Story Mode make this game a must have for any Naruto's fan.

A solid rally game, rich in content and funny, with a good driving model to be enjoyed with a steering wheel and the internal view. Not perfect, but undoubtedly valid.

Shallow as it is content wise, Final Fantasy Explorers is a love letter to Final Fantasy fans with tons of well known items, jobs, spells, monsters and characters.

Tachyon Project is a decent twin stick shooter, with some good ideas but a short campaign.

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.

Even if it's a bit shallow as regards the situations and level design, Venture Kid it's an action platform that provides a good amount of challenge to everyone. A real old fashioned, nostalgia driven videogame for mobile user with an old school attitude.

Kung Fu Panda Showdown of Legendary Legends is a decent clone of Super Smash Bros., but it is poor of offline content and you can't play online because no one is playing that. It could be fun with friends though.

This is not a game for all, but if you like well structured dialogues, slow rhythm and contemplative moments, Oxenfree has a good story to tell you, and you really should listen.

Simple and still incomplete but funny and full of potential.

Waiting more than one year for a single episode is unacceptable, and in the case of République - Episode 4: God’s Acre things are even worse because it’s clearly the weakest effort of the series so far.

Hardware: Rivals doesn’t have the right mood for an action driving shooter. Lack of variety, poor server structure and complete absence of single player modes ends up compromising the whole experience.

Smurfs Epic Run is a decent running game with stunning visuals and lots of missions.

Firaxis has managed to improve an already great formula. XCOM 2 is the perfect sequel.

Super Ubie Island is a good old school platformer. The handmade arts are good, the game is fun and its secrets are really hard to uncover. But the rewards are a little disappointing and you could come across some glitches too.

While the concept of the game is really interesting, the final result is a product that does not capture the player the way Papers, Please did.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is visually stunning and pretty solid in its gameplay mechanics: a great sequel for the Crystal Dynamics reboot.

Poetic, deeply ingenious and artistically inspired, The Witness shows all the passion and talent of the brilliant game designer Jonathan Blow, able to make a “simple” puzzle-adventure into an engaging and exciting experience.

Darkest Dungeon's sanity system is worth the entire experience. Try it, but don't expect a good story or a traditional RPG.

The console version of The Banner Saga is exactly the same as the one arrived on PC two years ago. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will be surely glad to have the chance to play this game.

Pocket Mortys is a well done clone, packed with funny lines and characters, but also pretty repetitive and simplistic in its mechanics.

Even though it’s set on the surface of a planet, Homeworld: Desert of Kharak brings you all the fun, the strategy and the sense of dimensions of the Homeworld saga. One of the best strategy games of the year, flawled only by minor bugs.

If you’re a fan of this saga, this is the best collection of Resident Evil available on the market.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a traditional JRPG, in the best meaning of the word "traditional". It is complex, deep and varied, and sports surprisingly realistic and mature storyline and setting. Although a little slow, if you can adapt to its flowing you'll love this game and its unforgettable cast of characters.

This could be a real innovation in the runner games but in the end is just another title in the genre with marvelous visuals and audio.

Sora is another great shooter made by Orange Juice, held back by some technical deficiencies.

The game created by Daniel Mullins is one of the most alienating experiences ever made. Dark tones, black humour and meta-references are supported by interesting hacking puzzles that needs inductive reasoning. Really surprising.

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Simplistic by design, Zheros is a genuine tribute to the old school tradition of the beat'em up. Some flaws in balance, gameplay and variety mines its success on the long run.

This War of Mine: The Little Ones adds further complexity and drama to an already ruthless survival game.

Much more than your average sniper game, LONEWOLF requires shooting and thinking, all wrapped up in a very peculiar graphic style.

Punch Club combines strategic, management and RPG elements, all surrounded by a nice 8bit style.

Pro Basketball Manager 2016 does a good job improving some key aspects but still lacks in personality and intensity.

With the remake of Amplitude Harmonix shows his passion and expertise for rhythm games, with a perfect blend of gameplay and music. Unfortunately, the difficulty level is not well balanced and some songs are too chaotic.

Tharsis is an harsh and unforgiving game which can make you feel miserable and alone, just like an astronaut on a derelict spaceship. The dice mechanics are nice, but sometimes it's too random to be engaging.

Age of Wushu Dynasty is a solid attempt at the mobile MMO genre.

Wrapped in a beautiful package of nice graphics and a bit of background to stage the battles, BattleHand is a solid card game plagued by it quite greedy micro-transaction system.

A colorful, fun and artistically-inspired arcade title, developed on the basic dynamics of the classic Pang.

Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster is a nice enhanced edition of a good episode of the Capcom series, with some interesting cooperative mechanics.

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is the same good action RPG seen on consoles, with extra value granted by the good port.

Rust Bucket is a well-designed mix between roguelike, puzzle game and turn-based RPG with a nice cartoonish presentation, although with little variation and some flaws in pace.

What's under your blanket !? is... What's under your blanket !? is... crap, and nothing more.

Chaos Reborn is the next masterpiece signed by Gollop, one great turn strategy game to play alone or online.

Despite the steep price and the change in visuals which won't appeal everybody, Final Fantasy VI is a great JRPG and still one of the best ever made. Too bad this release is flawed by annoying bugs, counterintuitive options and poor coding.

Cut the Rope: Magic brings some interesting elements to the series, delivering the best episode so far.

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India improves almost everything from the first chapter, expanding the gameplay and making the experience more compelling.

A good Master knows when to ignore the dice for the sake of the game. Cardinal Pixel does not.

Traffic Rider is definitely a fun ride: it has good graphics, solid gameplay and tight controls, all with a convincing free-to-play formula that allows you to play even without spending a cent.

Geometry Dash Meltdown delivers a simple but really challenging endless experience, packet with nice graphics and sounds.

Power Hover is a fine game that is only put down by the high price and the short length of the adventure, but otherwise is a good product.

While Natsume, after the feud, is trying to instill new life into the Harvest Moon franchise, Marvelous brings the traditional vision of the saga. It may have a new name, but Story of Seasons is the real Harvest Moon that we all know, somebody loves and somebody despises.

Clean and simple, A Good Snowman is Hard to Build is a beautiful puzzle game with addictive mechanics and cute graphics.

A piece of gaming history with some interesting changes in the gameplay, but basically thought for the nostalgic.

AirAttack 2 is a must buy for every shoot'em up fan with a smartphone in his pocket.

The PC porting of Final Fantasy XIII's last installment is the best of the trilogy, but it still isn't enough to raise the game from its intrinsic mediocrity.

The fourth episode digs deeper into the characters, revealing their conflicts and secrets through a more mature storytelling. Looking back at the season knowing what we know now, we could recommend it to a wider audience.

We never thought we’d say something as such, but Katy Perry Pop is so boring and full of IAPs, it almost makes Kim Kardashian: Hollywood look like a good game.

Sakura Santa is a Christmas boobs showcase, perfect for the holy night. If you hope for a good visual novel, look something else.

Terraria arrives on the 3DS as the great sandbox game we all know. Unfortunately there are some compromises in this version, such as the lack of any online feature: it is still a great game, but probably this 3DS edition is among the least appealing ones.

Gods of Rome comes with some awesome graphics, lots of nice characters and a long campaign, but it's very limited and repetitive in terms of gameplay.

Rocketbirds Hardboiled is an excellent and really fun platform shooter, with good level design, mind hacking mechanics, explosive soundtrack and a bunch of great weapons.

Minecraft Wii U Edition is perfectly playable without Tv on GamePad.

Though a little repetitive in location, enemy and structure, Into the Dim is a well-crafted, little RPG dungeon crawler with a beautiful nostalgic aura.

Trails In The Sky SC is one of the most adored JRPG, thanks to his incredibly deep story. The western conversion comes a little to late to give justice to this masterpiece: the weight of years is felt on the graphics.

CaRRage is a fun and challenging racing game which is only let down by slippery controls and a consistent pay-to-win feeling.

A music festival sim game is an original idea, but BigFest has just too many problems to be worth your time and money.

Yakuza 5 comes to the west after three long years, but it still delivers a solid, deep experience, full of Japanese atmosphere and folklore.

The Sims 4: Get Together confirm itself as another excellent expansion pack for the beloved brand, with suggestive location, new social interactions and new gameplay dynamic dedicated to clubs affiliation.

Dragon Quest Heroes is a good mix between musou and RPG, representing a new compelling direction for Omega Force titles and the genre itself. The PC version is technically better those on consoles, but still suffers for general lack of graphic settings.

Built and shaped on user feedback, DiRT Rally is one of the best racing games dedicated to this fascinating motorsport.

Starpoint Gemini 2 on Xbox One is not a flawless porting but manages to maintain all its core. It's an uncommon kind of game on console, and thus it's somehow precious, but requires commitment to be satisfactory.

It's limited as every clicker game is, but Groove Planet rhythm game mechanics make it a more enjoyable than all its competitors.

Dungeon Time is a simple, funny action game, with a nice online co-op and lots of different enemies to kill.

Nuclear Throne is a frantic and challenging action game. If you love the rogue-like games get this without hesitation.

The League of Explorers cards bring all new archetype decks for Hearthstone and is very fun to play.

The fall of the Dungeon Guardians is a nice indie retrogaming experience. The spirit of the old dungeon crawler genre is perfectly reproduced, but also the lack of visuals and some clunky mechanics.

Badland 2 doesn't stand too far from the original, but with improved mechanics and fantastic visuals and sound this is one of the best examples of mobile gaming done right.

Gravity Rush Remastered is an excellent porting of an already terrific game. It's beautiful, it runs smoother, it is easier to play and loads much quicker. It's a must have.