Hades 2 is, somehow, even better than its predecessor. The impeccable art style and soundtrack are already a given when you take Supergiant's track record into account, but the increase in scope is as bold as successful. The ending to the campaign can disappoint some players, but not in a way that obfuscates the rest of the game.

Saros finds a perfect balance amidst its chaos. The same game that makes your heart race will also take advantage of the slow-paced segments to tell a surprisingly deep and sensible story.

As a faithful remake of a classic PS2 action game, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is proof that Metal Gear Solid 3 can, indeed, survive one of popular culture's most relentless challenges: the test of time.

Pokémon Pokopia succeeds by shifting the focus from battles to belonging. Instead of chasing badges, the player helps rebuild and coexist within a living ecosystem, creating a more intimate and emotional connection to the Pokémon world. It’s a reinvention that honors the franchise’s roots while proving it can still evolve in meaningful ways.

2025 was already an incredible year for video game fans, and Dispatch manages to close out this great year for games with an extremely sensitive, well-constructed story, showcasing the power of narrative-focused adventures and how they can be as potent an art form as a AAA title or, in the case of Dispatch, a series or film production.

Games are not always about beating bosses and levels. Skating is not always about landing your tricks. Skate Story teaches you that and much more.

With gorgeous graphics, solid performance, and an enjoyable story to follow, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a treat for fans of the franchise. Many mysteries enrich the series' lore, and fun never stops being the priority during gameplay. Despite having many repetitive moments, the new Monster Hunter is a feast for the eyes, once again showing a lot of love for its world.

South of Midnight hits the bullseye when we’re talking about the art aspects of the game: the stop-motion graphics are awesome, the OST is nothing short of amazing, and both help bring the Cajun culture to life. Still, combat feels more like an obligation than something that was really thought out, and seems disconnected from the rest of the game.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has something common to all great games: the ability to make us forget the world around us, even if it's for just a few minutes, to fully absorb its ideas, and deliver a cathartic conclusion.

Doom: The Dark Ages proves that there’s still space to reinvent the franchise, even after ten years since its reboot. Don’t be fooled by the allegedly slower gameplay: this symphony of destruction still plays in the same rhythm as Eternal and Doom (2016), but with lower notes.

Mario Tennis Fever knows exactly what it wants to be. Without trying to reinvent the series, the game leans on creative mechanics, chaotic matches, and a strong focus on multiplayer to deliver a solid and enjoyable experience. The Fever Rackets give the game its identity, the varied roster supports a healthy competitive scene and, even with a somewhat uninspired story mode, the overall package stands as a confident and easy-to-recommend return for the series.

Despite being a great game, Mario Kart World is not a mandatory title for the Nintendo Switch 2. It may reach that level, given the structure for new content, tracks and characters, but right now, it’s not there yet.

Through an unusual mix of roguelike and battle royale, Elden Ring: Nightreign will make you love soulslike games in a different way.

This Remake should not be viewed as a replacement for the original game. Instead, it is a new vision for the third chapter of Kazuma Kiryu's journey. It serves as an opportunity to revisit a beloved story with a new approach, not as the definitive version of Yakuza 3.

Undeniably better than its predecessor, Death Stranding 2 polishes core mechanics and solves the combat issues of the first game. Still, it still tries to be way more accessible: it’s easier to traverse, and easier to understand what is happening with the story, diminishing the impact of finally reaching your destination and making the next plot-twist way too easy to predict.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 delivers exactly what it was supposed to. After years of uncertainty and fumbles around the franchise, the series found its footing with THPS 1+2. With this new chapter, it shows that there’s still a lot to learn from the past, and a lot to be excited for in the present.

With a few hiccups, Donkey Kong Bananza succeeds in bringing back the character to the spotlight. The game’s ambition charges its price with technical difficulties, but still checks all the boxes and shows that there’s still space to subvert the most essential genre in gaming – and it makes all sense that this new approach comes from Nintendo.

A beautiful and stunning journey about a lighthouse and a seabird full of fun puzzles and an atmospheric adventure that can relax any player who might need a little break from other titles.

Pokémon Champions is what I've always dreamed of getting my hands on. An official way to play competitive Pokémon that eliminates all the unnecessary hassle that used to exist.

Aether & Iron is great in executing its premise, even with technical flaws or limitations. Challenging combat, a rich plot and a lot of great ideas come together in an excellent narrative RPG.

Z-A marks a new beginning. A Pokémon game that isn't scared to be different, and delivers the joy of playing something entirely new. If Legends: Arceus was the experiment, Z-A is the final result. And, honestly, it's the Pokémon game for which I've been waiting for years.

The Outer Worlds 2 delivers exactly what players want: good combat, a compelling story, fun quests, and an RPG system that truly makes you feel like it's worth investing your time in. And that's something few Western RPG companies can achieve in their players these days. And with The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian lets us dream of a bright future for the studio, as long as Microsoft lets them keep working this way.

Without leaning towards one genre or the other, Absolum shines with its perfect balance between fast combat coming from Beat Em’ Up games, and the complexity and difficulty from the roguelite genre. With an amazing artwork and a solid story, the game it’s a culmination of years of work from Dotemu, and it pays off with their first original IP.

Poor technical aspects in ChromaGun 2 are as undeniable as the creativity in all the scenarios and puzzles. Yes, there are a lot of loading screens, but visuals, level design and the immaculate Portal-esque vibes make up for them.

Resident Evil Requiem is, in many ways, the definitive Resident Evil game. Building upon what the franchise achieved in the past 10 years, Capcom strikes an excellent balance of action and horror. Though it leans a little too heavily on fanservice here and there, Requiem more than accomplishes its mission as a celebration of all things Resident Evil.

The Posthumous Investigation is a formidable title that doesn't hide its inspirations, yet manages to find its own voice to the point of stamping its name in the history of Brazilian video games.

A fun, fast-paced and brutal tag-team fighting game that seemingly straddles the line between casuals and veterans with near perfection.

Great performances all around in a game that doesn't try to be perfect. Dead Take is about the imperfections in art, acting and the movie industry, so it's fitting that there's a few hiccups here and there. Things may not make sense and you’ll probably have a lot of questions when the credits start rolling, but the vibes are immaculate, and that's what matters.