XCOM on iOS plays good and looks decent enough to be keep most of his quality intact; but at 17,99€ it could be recommended really only to the ones who can't play it elsewhere or are totally addicted to the touch screen.

Forza Motorsport 4 may be an evolution from its third installment, but Turn 10 managed to make almost everything better from its previous efforts. It could be more challenging and rain is still missing, but all in all this is one of the finest racing games ever.

Crusader Kings 3 is a smart sequel to one of the best grand strategy game ever made.

Split Fiction continues Hazelight Studios's tradition of making high-quality, fully cooperative video games. The merits are many: there is certainly a beautiful message of meeting between the two protagonists, but the fun comes above all from an always fast pace, from the ability to alternate mechanics, visual solutions, ideas and quotes with extreme taste. It probably doesn't succeed in the ambitious attempt to do better than its predecessor, It Takes Two, due to some not so perfect rhythms and, in general, a less strong aesthetic, but it still flies close to the sun, and is another step towards the perfect cooperative experience. Furthermore, it is impossible not to take your hat off to the Friend's Pass, made even more universal in this new iteration.

Street Fighter IV is the beat'em'up we've been anticipating for ages. It's the perfect synthesis of innovation and classicism, of deep mechanics and easy play. Fun and challenging, the game has stunning visuals, but to enjoy this masterpiece an arcade stick is absolutely recommended.

Perhaps it doesn't add anything new to the gameplay of the previous chapters, but Gears of Wars 3 is simply the perfect conclusion of an epic saga.

EDGE Extended is a great new episode in Mobigame's puzzle platform series, improving the original with tons of new levels, better graphics and a couple of little surprises in terms of gameplay and puzzle design.

Gorogoa is a stunning work of art and an unique videogame that shouldn't be missed.

Probably this is the best Resident Evil remake in every aspect, technical component too.

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.

It's really difficult to describe in a few words what Dragon Age: Origins means for the RPG genre. It's role-playing at its roots, with an incredible story arc, deep gameplay and an atmosphere no other game can deliver. You'll hope the game will last forever. There are really few problems in the gameplay but we can say without any doubt that Origins is the RPG of the year and, perhaps, of the last few years.

A brave and absolutely brilliant take on RPGs, that despite its many inspirations manages to stay brilliantly unique. One of the most exceptional surprises if the year, and a must play for anybody who loves this complex genre or good writing.

A wonderful new take on the classic formula of the series that manages to deliver a familiar but at the same time fresh experience.

The job done by Sam Barlow is very fascinating and extremely well done but it didn't fully convince us from a plot perspective and for a gameplay too light.

Nier: Automata GOTY is the last and best way to play and live one of the most important games over the last ten years.

Finally, From Software manages to create a game on its own and not a lazy port. Dark Souls II is exactly the best way to play the masterpiece console gamers experienced a few weeks ago.

Resident Evil 2 is an excellent remake, faithful to the original game but with a modern twist in terms of graphics and gameplay.

If Super Mario Odyssey were a music album, it would be a top-tier Art Pop record. Donkey Kong Bananza, on the other hand, leans more towards baroque Progressive Rock. The game starts off slowly, but it's a continuous crescendo leading to a masterful finale, with unique, deep, and often brilliant mechanics. It's one of the best 3D platformers ever made - deeply respectful of the character's past, yet entirely forward-looking.

Spelunky 2 is an outstanding sequel. It doesn't reinvent the formula but its small innovations are more than enough to give this sequel its own life.

A game crafted by a team that has built a strong and proactive relationship with its userbase. This connection, among other things, has helped Satisfactory become the amazing game it is today. Now almost bug-free, with stunning graphics and a complete storyline, Coffee Stain’s game lives up to the early access hype and managed to go beyond all expectations.

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This is the concept of a sequel everyone should adopt. "Bigger better" means nothing if amazing players are not the top priority. With Dark Souls II, From Software managed to do one simple thing: bring back the next-gen crown on PS3 and X360.

After 5 years, Flower is still a fantastic experience even on PlayStation 4 and PSVita.

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelite that we cannot but recommend to lovers of the genre. Dense with content and challenges to complete, it has a dynamic gameplay, more strategic than you might think for a game also based on luck, and an aesthetically pleasing, if somewhat repetitive. Occasionally bad luck gets the better of you and you have to accept that, but it will make you want to play one more game.

The Room Three is another great entry for a series that keeps moving forward in a convincing way.

Another year, another masterpiece. Visual Concepts have improved everything from 2K11 and today NBA 2K12 is the best basketball game ever. The game have top NBA stars performing like their real life counterparts based on distinct character types, a great gameplay with a strong AI and playing the games is very fun.

New Horizons is the crown jewel in the beloved Animal Crossing franchise: Nintendo managed to surpass every expectation by refining the gameplay with a plethora of features which improve visuals, quality of life and customization.

Bug Heroes 2 comes with lots of different characters to unlock, three rich single player modes, online multiplayer and some very nice graphics and controls.