Outbound is exactly what it promises. A good mix of discovery, crafting, and building, and it provides plenty of relaxation.

Outbound is exactly what it promises. A good mix of discovery, crafting, and building, and it provides plenty of relaxation.

Saros shines in precisely the areas where Returnal already excelled. Unfortunately, however, its gameplay suffers from the same issues as the original. Regarding the story, though, the criticism has been addressed; following the narrative is now far less disruptive, as it no longer interrupts the gameplay flow of individual runs.

A half-baked and unfinished attempt at a game, which has been thrown onto the market here for €20. There is nothing left here of the legacy of the former Gothic studio.

An impressive art style that the underlying gameplay doesn't quite live up to. Nevertheless, Replaced brings some intriguing ideas to the table.

Tomodachi Life 2 stays true to its unique formula while meaningfully expanding upon it. Greater freedom, new options, and its signature quirky humor combine to create a charming life simulation—one of a very special kind.

Anyone who is into guns, crime fiction, and cheesy puns shouldn't miss Mouse: P.I. for Hire.

Charming, innovative, complex, and finished with a high-gloss polish: Pragmata proves that Japanese action game design is in a class of its own.

Pokémon Champions scores points with a strong combat system and stable online matches. Technically, however, the game exhibits several weaknesses that tarnish the otherwise positive overall impression.

Even if not everything slots together perfectly, Starfield scores points with its dense atmosphere, plenty of action, and excellent design. Thanks to numerous updates, the PS5 version also holds up well.

Bellabel Park expands the magnificent Super Mario Bros. Wonder with fun multiplayer modes and creative single-player challenges. The upgrade truly unlocks its full potential—especially in co-op.

Crimson Desert juggles an insane number of game elements—and some of them inevitably hit the floor. Yet the game is confident enough to keep going regardless, smiling all the while and pretending it’s all just part of the show.

Laysara is a great hidden gem of a city-building game for anyone who enjoys building efficient production facilities and the hunt for the ideal city layout.

What could’ve easily been an inconsistent mess ends up as one of the best modern Resident Evils: Requiem handles both horror and action as well as former, more focused entries, and it knows just when to switch perspectives. Especially those who’ve stuck with the series throughout its multiple identity changes and enjoyed the games for what they were will have a blast with this.

Resident Evil Village for Nintendo Switch 2 is a well-made port, although it's lacking the exclusive mouse feature which we wish they included.

Even though the original game released back in 2017, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard looks and runs very well on Nintendo Switch 2.

Norse: Oath of Blood deserves praise for its nice presentation and solid turn based tactics. The linear campaign, its uninspired building mechanics and a plethora of technical issues however really drag it down. Clearly a game that needed more time in the oven.

Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown let's dreams of Trekkies come true. Thanks to the faithful and loving adaptation of the series fans can overlook the mechanical weaknesses of the game.

The PS5 version of Avowed offers the same experience we had last year, which means: It's fun, approachable and delightfully old fashioned. Just don't expect a deep roleplaying experience with tons of replay value.

The PS5 and Xbox Series versions are quite impressive.

In the end, Disciples: Domination stands in its own way and gives the impression that, although it has taken a step forward in some areas, this is offset by setbacks in others. That doesn't make it a bad game, but it's not enough to make it stand out in any way. It can't compete with a genre giant like Heroes of Might and Magic, especially in terms of complexity. However, those who enjoyed playing its predecessor will get their money's worth here as well. The developers could have dared to take it a little further, though.

Reanimal is the successful reboot of Tarsier Studios and offers strong horror moments with a dense atmosphere and a breathtaking world, both alone and in co-op.

Mario Tennis Fever combines solid tennis gameplay with fresh ideas and plenty of Mario mayhem. Despite minor technical flaws, it's a very successful installment with high long-term appeal.

Déjà-vu: The Game - but it's still fun.

Plenty of content and fun gameplay make RIDE 6 a solid racer, but the career mode falls short of expectations.

RIDE 6 isn’t a bad game, but it also wastes a fair amount of its potential. The career mode in particular feels weaker compared to its predecessor.

Mewgenics does exactly what a roguelite should do: it never gets boring. Every time we think we've seen it all, another class is added. Or a new mechanic, effect, or level. The 13 years of development time were definitely worth it, because so much content in a single game is anything but ordinary. If you're into roguelites, turn-based tactics, or cats, you should definitely check out Mewgenics.

A motivating slaughterfest with systems you can completely immerse yourself in, but don't have to. Fun exploration and varied combat styles enrich the experience, but Nioh 3 also suffers from the same technical, loot, and recycling issues as Team Ninja's previous works.

Dragon Quest 7 is a very well-done remake of a game that is over 25 years old. Most of the problems of the original PS1 game have been solved, but the balance between text and combat is still uneven.

A deeply relaxing city-building game with a beautiful medieval atmosphere but limited complexity – ideal for unwinding.

An atmospheric climbing simulation, but weaknesses in the core mechanics and shortcomings in the story prevent Cairn from reaching its full potential.

A perfect combination of horror, survival, creativity, and 80s flair. An absolute must-play for all fans.

All in all, the Final Fantasy 7 Remake port on the Switch 2 is very well done. Players get the excellent Intergrade version with only a few graphical compromises compared to the PS5 version. These differences are hardly noticeable, especially when playing in handheld mode. In terms of content, Final Fantasy 7 Remake remains exceptional. Fans can look forward to one of the best role-playing game experiences of recent years.

Code Vein has unfortunately shown little to no improvement. Despite the time travel element, the game hasn't kept up with the times; its systems are outdated or poorly implemented. The game world is incredibly empty, and even a cool steampunk motorcycle can't save it. The RPG aspects work well, until the boss fights become far too over-the-top. Technically, the game is a complete disaster. I would rather play Dark Souls 1 or even the first Code Vein again than ever play Code Vein 2 again.

While 2XKO still has some areas that need improvement, including the rather meager roster, the fun gameplay allows the game to already compete with the giants of the genre.

MIO: Memories in Orbit is a challenging Metroidvania with a strong atmosphere, which is likely to appeal especially to fans of the genre.

The Nintendo Switch 2 edition doesn't bring huge changes, but it integrates console-exclusive features and makes the game shine in 4K – and all at a very low price.

Have you ever wanted to be the guy in a zombie movie who holds a scanner up to someone's face and gets to decide their fate? Then you might enjoy a few interesting hours playing Quarantine Zone. However, aside from the scanning mechanic, the game lacks complexity, variety, and challenge.

Code Violet joins the long line of bad Dino Crisis clones and disappoints across the board.

Craftlings smartly reimagines Lemmings as a deep, systems-driven city builder, blending classic Settlers-style production chains with clever automation and logistics. Minor control quirks aside, it’s a thoughtful, nostalgic, and surprisingly long-lasting strategy game driven by a clear single-developer vision.

A stylish, very short retro shooter game that perfectly captures the spirit of the film.

A worthy successor to The Settlers in spirit, which also brings its own ideas to the table.

A successful horror game with atmospheric sound and world design. Unfortunately, the enemy AI and story can't quite keep up.

Octopath Traveler 0 is overall a captivating adventure that impresses with its lovingly crafted world and the story surrounding the events in Orsterra.

Forget about the chatty characters, those are fine. But a lifeless open desert in which you'll spend most of your time driving through green crystal formations? That is something no Metroid fan has asked for, ever. But when Metroid Prime 4 stays close to its roots, it is still a great action-adventure game, with tons of atmosphere, style and exploration, despite the somewhat linear level design.

A great indie adventure with a few minor flaws.

The release of Project Motor Racing isn’t a disappointment, but there’s still plenty of work ahead. The car handling of the Racing Sim makes fun, even though there are also still some issues on technical site. It needs time and polish in the next couple of weeks.

Dispatch marks a triumphant return for episodic adventure games, with tons of charme, wits and style. While we would have hoped for more impactful decisions and a bit more depth in the strategic layer, the amazing cast and likeable characters easily make up for this. Can't wait for Season 2!

Kirby AirRiders delivers vibrant, colorful racing action fun with plenty of charm. The controls take some getting used to, but the variety of modes and the presentation are impressive.

Charming SpongeBob SquarePants fun with humor and nostalgia.

A healf-harted remaster of a game which, in this day and age, is hardly worth your money or your time. Die-hard fans of Sacred 2 might still find it enjoyable, even though some bugs remain and the new UI comes with a few drawbacks.

The Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D remake closely resembles the originals in every relevant aspect and offers solutions to familiar problems. It represents the perfect version for revisiting the old classic or for getting into the series for the first time.

A poorly aged adventure full of clichés that even modern graphics cannot revive.

One of the best Anno games, focusing more on evolution than revolution, and a strong contender for strategy game of the year.

A solid, unremarkable co-op shooter that lacks ideas, identity, and variety. Painkiller fans will be disappointed.

Impresses with an emotionally staged story, strong atmosphere and varied combos, but suffers from recurring mission objectives and minor design flaws.

ARC Raiders achieves what many developers have failed to do: creating a mainstream extraction shooter that does justice to the quality you expect from a Triple-A-Shooter.

Initially incredibly overwhelming, but once you're in... still absolutely overwhelming, but also pretty awesome to have so many options.

The Outer Worlds 2 is a fantastic role-playing game. It's a little old-school in some areas, but that's exactly what gives it its charm. Basically, the game offers exactly what fans of the first installment hoped for. More of the wacky world, more refined game systems, and a larger scope. It has been further developed in the right places and supplemented where necessary. Only a few bugs hold it back. But anyone who already enjoyed its predecessor will get their money's worth here too.

The most beautiful, comprehensive, and best game in the series.

Ninja Gaiden 4 is the best action game ever.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A dares to try something new, but its flaws prevent the otherwise good ideas from reaching their full potential.

As a sequel and role-playing game, it's a disappointment, but if you ignore the big name, you get an exciting crime story with good characters and a lot of atmosphere - and that deserves respect.

An almost perfect experience of a very special kind.

While there's undoubtedly some co-op fun, the charm of the original series is lost. With few new ideas in enemy design and puzzles that are far too easy, this installment feels more like a poor copy.

Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile is a successful adaptation of the classic novel from the 1930s. It respects the source material without being an exact copy while also adding some fun twists, such as a time leap into the 70s. Definitely worth a try for fans of detective adventures, at least if one doesn't mind the minor technical issues.

Battlefield is back with All-Time-Favorite game modes, balanced classes, and good maps.

Baby Steps knows what its fans value, but doesn't jump too high. It brings new ideas to the genre, but its mechanics fall short of other titles.

Top sequel that surpasses its predecessor in (almost) every respect.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds impresses above all with its diverse cross-world mechanics. However, some of the races are somewhat overly complex and require some getting used to. Still, it's a fun racer.

In terms of content and gameplay, there's pretty little to criticize about Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2. Both games perform well on the Nintendo Switch, and especially on the Nintendo Switch 2. However, to call them remasters or even remakes would be an exaggeration. They're essentially optimized ports. But is that really so bad if the gameplay is still fun? Well, considering the price, it's a bit. Charging almost €70 for games that are 15 or 18 years old, respectively, and offer hardly any notable innovations, is a bit outrageous. If you already own Super Mario Galaxy through the 3D All-Stars Collection, you don't really need to buy this version again. There's simply too little new to offer. And visually, the 3D All-Stars Galaxy still looks pretty good. For Super Mario Galaxy 2, however, you have no other alternative besides the Wii version. If you're not familiar with either game yet, this bundle is a great way to catch up. Even though the price remains controversial, the decision is ultimately yours.

You have to see this amazing open world! Ghost of Yotei is an absolute PS5 treat and scores with breathtaking sword fights and beautiful landscapes. Only a few technical issues cloud the picture. Sucker Punch has again developed an amazing action adventure.

Silent Hill f impresses with its psychological horror and the sense of unknowing that doesn't disappear even after reaching the first ending. The combat system is just as enjoyable as the horror.

There are only a few new features, but the game still feels good - but if you're not exactly looking for the new Live Career or FUT, you can certainly wait a bit longer before buying.

Dying Light: The Beast isn't exactly brimming with innovation. Rather, it delivers a whole series of small improvements and expansions appropriate to the story. What ultimately sets this zombie adventure apart from Dying Light 2, however, is its straightforwardness and significantly stronger focus on the series' core strengths. Fast-paced parkour, brutal action, and, last but not least, the game world, both beautiful and dynamic, characterize the experience. While The Beast is a bit unwieldy and fiddly, overall the "little" Dying Light is convincing. Both newcomers and seasoned players will feel at home in The Beast. We definitely recommend it.

Atmospheric story expansion set in Rome, which only tells a short subplot and offers little new apart from a few puzzles.

Ultimately, Borderlands 4 gets the crucial things right that you would expect from a Borderlands game. It's a loot shooter, and the looting and shooting works so well that we don't want to stop playing. Shooting tons of weapons at tons of enemies and collecting tons of loot has always been the DNA of Borderlands. It's a fun loop that still hasn't gotten old after 16 years and has once again been perfectly implemented in Borderlands 4.

It's not perfect, but it doesn't need to be. The small development team from Australia has done a great job and, after its mega-sales success, has absolutely no reason to worry about its future. And no matter how much we cursed while playing, we know for sure that we'll be sitting in front of the PC again tonight and immersing ourselves in the world of Pharloom once again.

Everybody's Golf is a nice pastime for the next train ride, while the television is on, or to avoid conversations at family gatherings.

Cronos: The New Dawn captivates with its atmospheric atmosphere, deliberate use of light and darkness, and terrifying enemy designs. However, the intense action significantly diminishes the horror experience.

Hell is Us impresses with its symbolism, its dark world, and its free exploration, but it still has a lot of room for improvement in terms of optimization and enemy design.

A solid and (hopefully) definitive remake of an action classic that can't hide its age.

Helldivers can also show off all its strengths on the Xbox - that's how it should be.

Cute, fun, and now even smoother: Kirby has made the jump to the Switch 2 very well.

A loving remake of an absolute classic, tailor-made for everyone who loved it back in the day. For newcomers, this means they'll have to get used to many quirks, but the nostalgia trip is rewarding for both parties: It contains moments that have made gaming history.

A nostalgic remake of the popular original, but one that deserved more detail in some places.

An enchanting adventure that lacks nothing except a little more playtime.

With its charming pixelated look and a great sound design, Discounty is a welcome change from the many farming sims.

Many reissues, such as the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection, come with fun extras. For example, behind-the-scenes videos, making-of anecdotes, a collection of artwork, or a cool glossary with background information. None of these can be found in Dawn of War: Definitive Edition.

Drag x Drive isn't a bad game—quite the opposite: The creative mouse controls are a bold move that lends virtual wheelchair basketball a unique feel. Especially in the first few hours, the mix of precision, tactics, and physical activity is captivating. But this very unique selling point becomes a hindrance in the long run.

Great graphics, but the gameplay behind it still has room for improvement.

Hellblade 2 is also very impressive on the PS5, especially with the new performance mode.

Mafia: The Old Country successfully builds on the winning formula of the first two installments in the series. It places its gripping narrative and fantastic characters at the center of an adventure that is exciting from start to finish. With a successful mix of stealth, brutal action, and quiet moments, time flew by for us. We can therefore highly recommend a trip to 1900s Sicily and the beginnings of the honorable family to every Mafia fan.

Tales of the Shire feels like an unfinished beta version. It lacks detail, depth, and, above all, sound. A lot of wasted potential.

Adventures can be so cool: The Drifter is an exciting pulp thriller with a great atmosphere.

Ragebound's main appeal lies in its interesting and challenging boss battles. Beyond that, however, the game makes little effort to offer us anything new.

Birdigo is a well-designed, entertaining mix of Wordle and roguelike games such as Balatro and Slay the Spire. While not mechanically extensive, it's engaging to play and comes with a charming birds' migration theme.

Classic Mario Party with interesting twists and fun new modes. Jamboree TV on the Switch 2 brings even more entertaining new features, though the base game doesn't benefit from the higher resolution.