Animal Well brought a new breath to the metroidvania genre with its clever puzzles, endless mysteries, great-looking pixel design and intriguing exploration structure. Animal Well will be in the 2020s what FEZ was in the 2010s.

If we weren't in a year full of good games, I would definitely say "the best game I've played recently" for Ghostrunner 2. It is one of the games that should definitely be mentioned years later when we talk about "what the hell was 2023?".

Just like Chained Echoes, Sea of Stars successfully adapts 90s console RPGs to modern day.

A sequel that makes you forget its narrative shortcomings with its addictive gameplay - yet those very flaws keep it from finding as special a place in your heart as the first one did.

A port of a cult-classic with few issues or concerns, other than delivering low performance considering it's a game from the previous generation.

Bungie has ended a 10-year adventure in an incredible way. I hope they always come up with additional packs at this level instead of saving it at the "last minute".

Take our word for it, this is the best soulsborne clone we have until From Software does better. This is a great game that has done its homework and successfully applied its own touch to the genre without being lazy.

Atlus strikes gold again! With many thought provoking themes and ideas Metaphor just gives the player enough reason to believe that video games are an artform and could shape our future in many ways. Fast paced battles, a masterful score and an otherworldly art direction seals the deal for this epic JRPG adventure to be the most powerful contender for GOTY for sure.

Kojima has once again managed to deliver an emotional and deeply layered story that will have us trekking through mountains and valleys for 90 hours - it simply doesn't get better than this. Our second journey through this world, brought to life by the magic of Decima Engine, promises to be a far more satisfying experience in every aspect, finally realizing its true potential as an unforgettable adventure.

A true masterpiece, Remedy's master work. With its gorgeous atmosphere and cinematographic narrative, immersive script, next-gen graphics and enjoyable gameplay, this is a thriller that comes along once in a decade. Sam Lake first illuminates the "are video games art?" debate with a flashlight and then shatters it with a shotgun.

As the series goes big this time Bayonetta 3 is more personal than ever. It’s creativity and larger than life characters boast a huge amount of fun while it’s scope is mindblowing. I know it’s a dying breed of a game but even in it’s last breath it goes with bang. All action fans and series veterans should play this magnificent gem of a game.

The most magnificent and biggest game of the Yakuza series. You will be stuffed in terms of entertainment and content.

Lost and Found Co may not be a game that tries to reinvent its genre or come up with ideas we’ve never seen before, but by presenting all its features in a package that doesn’t tire or bore the player and is extremely pleasing to the eye, it sends the message: 'Whatever you’re looking for, I’ve got it.' It’s one of the best in its genre.

If a game still provides immense enjoyment 9 years after its release, it is undoubtedly a masterpiece. Shadow Tactics: Blades of Shogun confirms this once again with its performance on the Switch 2.

The game that will immerse an individual W40K lover the most, but also the game that will make an action lover love the W40K universe. Whichever you are, you will have a very good time.

In this remake of the legendary survival horror game, Bloober Team have shown how to make a remake. Deserves a standing ovation.

The idea conveyed by the word Reforged doesn’t go much further than a light polish, but it’s still important in that it reminds us of Guild Wars. While it may not be able to offer more than nostalgia for veteran players, the experience it provides for newcomers is extremely valuable - especially at this price point, with three games included.

Football Manager 2024 seems to have tried to maximize what it can do while saying goodbye to its current game engine. The adaptation of QQL innovations has also been very successful. If you're already an FM addict, I'm sure by the time you read this you've already put the 35th Wonderkid candidate on your shortlist.

A masterpiece - but one that can wear you down (sometimes for no reason at all).

If you loved Ghost of Tsushima, you will love Ghost of Yotei even more. With five distinct weapons, its action has become much more varied and fluid, and with the subtle Japanese elegance that permeates every corner of the game, it is, as a whole, a truly "beautiful" production.

There's no doubt that Dead Space will have the same impact on new players in 2023 as it did when it came out in 2008. This is a textbook example of how much a game could be improved while remaining faithful to the original. Motive has set the bar very high when it came to remakes.

Battlefield 6 has finally recaptured that true “battlefield” spirit that brings the series back to life. With its gameplay, atmosphere, and technical solidity, it delivers the long-awaited Battlefield experience fans have been missing for years. There’s no unnecessary flash, nor any lack of content. In short, this game isn’t just another sequel — it’s a comeback that restores the series’ reputation.

A different and fresh Mario Kart game was exactly what the series needed, and with World, Nintendo has delivered. They didn’t really need to make the AI this ruthless though.

Tiny Bookshop is one of the best indie games of the year. It’s so soothing it makes you feel like cotton. If you’re looking for a relaxing game you can play without rushing, without stress, and in peace (especially if you’re a bookworm) I’d say grab it without hesitation. And if your reading habit has faltered lately, it even helps rekindle it. What more could you ask for?

This simple but effective fun formula, which I don't mind calling "pure Nintendo fun", combines with a bunch of toys you can use and drops you into an extremely cute looking playground.

Lost in Play offers a unique and must-have experience with its heart-warming story, amazing cartoon graphics, hilarious characters and unhindered imagination. I really wish to see a sequel soon.

The War Within heralds a return to that Warcraft vibe we've been craving for many years. It's hard to speak too soon without seeing how the expansion pack does in MMOs, but if they can keep this momentum going, we may be facing one of the best expansions of WoW.

This lighthearted and relatively easy take on the souls-like games is not only a good introduction for non-initiated players, but also a fun experience for the veterans of the genre.