Touring Karts in VR is a nightmare. Hit detection issues, dizzy turning and overall janky performance, make this a much more pleasant experience with the PSVR headset off of your head. Which kills the entire point of this being a VR game, but at least delivers a... Slow-paced, boring and uninventive experience, where only a few points hit the mark, and the rest is just not worth your while. Better luck next time, VR racing games.

A tower defence game that tired, but ultimately failed. It is unfinished and hopefully, we will see a better game with updates in the future.

Amount of work put in this game is incredible. It was hard to imagine that one game with combine classic FPS mechanics with supernatural abilities, but here we are. Bright Memory is a short but sweet experience, more of a demo than a game, but it will probably be compensated with the next planed game.

Search for hidden objects through time, hide them yourself later. It is a short but immensely fun and relaxing game.

A solid contender for the title of the best new age arena style shooter. Weird concept with little balls running around, shooting at eachother, but other than that, solid fun, good weapons, nice mechanics and free to play.

Most appealing aspect of Spinch is its incredible psychedelic platforming. Platformer full of colors and incredible colors with a really interesting style. If you prefer visuals over gameplay, you should not look over Spinch.

Since standard WWE 2K21 is not coming out, we got Battleground, a more arcade-y approach to the WWE universe. Sadly Battlegrounds has basically the same problems as previous iterations. Microtransactions, bugs, dull gameplay throw shadow on a good try to refresh the franchise.

Mysterious trilogy is a great intro to the Atelier world because not only does it get rid of the time limit but also gives you a more personal story and interesting characters to meet. The DX version that’s been ported also comes with a plethora of additional content that is worth exploring and getting the whole pack together.

Reknum Cheri Dreamland is an action platformer with a couple of quality elements that are simply sedated by the rest of the game. Nothing motivates the player in this poor man’s Cuphead wannabe title, so all that is good about it simply serves as a reason to torture yourself some more by playing it. Not all is bad, but seeking quality is hardly worth all the trouble.

The Definitive Edition is an attempt at a quick cash grab while there is still some love for the franchise. The limiting two-player couch co-op, the lower resolution visuals and no new features are not something to fault the Switch console for, but at least you get all of the DLCs.

Grindstone is an awesome arcade puzzler in match-3 style. Its cartoonish visuals with refreshing gameplay are more than enough to make it a must play for every fan of arcade games.

Son of a Witch looks like a cute little game, but it quickly starts to show its true, challenging form. Great game with deep gameplay mechanics, optional multiplayer, and a lot of replay value.

If you are into combining genres that include point and click adventures and card based RPG titles, yet are undeniably in love with dark and strange Slavic folklore, look no further. Black Book is a game you should not miss for the world. In any other scenario, you should at least give it a chance. It surely is not your everyday game.

Guild of Darksteel has a couple of interesting ideas and a strong atmosphere, but it falls short when it comes to combat. Not to mention the promises it seems to silently made to the player and then fails to deliver. Repetitiveness, cryptic systems and mechanics prevent this game from truly shining. Ultimately, Darksteel remains to be a little bit too dark.

As a cooperative horde shooter with friends it’s a great and fun time. If you are a fan and want to enjoy it with friends it’s a good buy. But if you are looking for the horror element of Aliens there is not much and most of it is rather repetitive and gets tedious.

The idea is there, it's decent, but it boils down to random connecting of clues just to get some further insight. Another thing that slows down the enjoyment is the very bland characters and plots.

The effect is actually plain, as under the hood of pretty visuals lies a not so fun to experience gameplay. There are a number of things one can enjoy here, but for the most part it is a journey that will make you treasure your own commute so much more.

Another good retro Resident Evil style horror survivor game that is plagued with a plentitude of issues, bugs, and baffling design choices. Maybe after a few patches and feature modifications, Them and Us may become a truly great game.

Rogue Tower is a great minimalistic game combining roguelike and tower defence mechanics. This game provides you with countless hours of playtime, or at least until you develop the ultimate strategy for defence. Procedural generation helps in this regard, which is why Rogue Tower has a very high replay value.

If you missed the crypto craze in its starting days, Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator lets you relive it in a realistic way. You need to manage your GPU farm and maximize profits, but don't be tempted to sell everything right away. Prices are historically based and you can influence them in later stages.

If you are looking for a short yet fun 3D platform game for your PSVR, its humble library just got a bit bigger with one such title. Lucky’s Tale can be easy and it can be hard, but for the entire length of its short campaign, it never fails to stay charming and fun.

Recursive Ruin is an impressive game with an awesome combination of visuals and puzzle mechanics. It can be divided into two parts - puzzle and story. Story is worth following, but the puzzles give an immense sense of satisfaction when solved.

It seems like this year’s edition of eFootball needed to take more risks. There is too much invested in licenses and petty makeup and next to nothing to improve the core and the heart of this beloved game. It may be free to play, but it is also free to pass. EFootball fans deserve more than this.

This is an amazing nostalgic collection for any TMNT fan, but also for anyone who wants to experience a bit of gaming ancient history, especially the difficulty.

If I had to put it simply, Valkyrie Elysium is a great classic action RPG. With great art direction, inspiring music and very fluid and agile action, it’s a spicy cocktail for players that enjoy some fast-paced gameplay.

A great and refreshing spin on the FPS genre. Out of Bounds is a puzzle shooter in which you are tasked with creating a game and fixing bugs in a very novel way. The game is pretty short but has excellent replayability potential, which finds a balance.

Santa's Gifts is a Christmas-themed, physics-based puzzle game. With only 15 levels to play, the experience is concise but is still a fun way to spend a few snowy, tea-sipping evenings, especially if you’re in a festive mood.

BROK the InvestiGator is a definite surprise in the point-and-click genre. On top of its surprisingly good story, world design and accessibility options, the addition of beat ‘em up mechanics really takes the cake in the best way possible. A great spin on the classic point-and-click gameplay.

Mato Anomalies is an interesting mix of multiple different JRPG styles and their respective gameplay mechanics, as well as some visual novel elements. Sadly, it falls down to the PS2 era with its lacklustre voice acting and visuals but is still an ambitious and very enjoyable game.

Otherwar is a hidden gem for any fan of Tower Defense or Bullet Hell games. Its unique blend of genres makes it stand out from other games on the market. Its retro graphics are well designed, the gameplay is smooth, and the soundtrack is great. On top of that, it has a lot of replayability, which is always a plus.

Goblin and Coins II is a great nod to old-school platformers. It adds some fresh elements to the well-established formula, giving the already challenging (and sometimes frustrating) gameplay more depth and making it more enjoyable. If you're a fan of games such as Disney's Aladdin or The Lion King, try this one.

Ghostlore is an enjoyable and engaging ARPG that brings a fresh spin on the genre. While it may appear relatively straightforward initially, it offers a refreshing experience by drawing inspiration from Asian mythology. Its skill and glyph systems add a touch of novelty, enabling players to experiment with various builds and making the game’s replay value sky high.

Lifespace Traveler is a game that is hard to praise but easy to recommend. While its most impressive trait is the fact that it was made by a single person, this also stands as its biggest weakness. The lack of polish and size may drive you away from playing it, but you should give it a chance nonetheless. It is a challenging game made with love, which is so very obvious every step of the way.

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten is the first fully-fledged Utawarerumono JRPG title. It follows the standard ‘’JRPG recipe’’ but still has a decent cast of lovable characters, and you can truly feel the developers' passion. If you are a fan of the original series, don’t miss out on this one.

Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express is a great detective game, and the best part is that you don’t have to read the source material to enjoy it. It has some issues though - the choices in the game don’t really matter in the long run, and the setting is very, very bizarre - if you’re a long time Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot fan, you will probably find it to be pretty jarring.

The most attractive feature of eFootball 2024 is its free price tag. The rest of it is a package that seems to get little to no improvements with each new iteration. It’s a solid football simulation, but I wish Konami would put some more effort into the development.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged is a great continuation of the iconic series that adds a story mode, better way to get cars, and more tweaks and fixes. Despite that, it didn’t really bring anything new or revolutionary to the arcade racing genre, making it somewhat underwhelming. The nostalgia factor is still there though.

Super Bomberman R 2 is a decent game that might appeal to some fans or casual players, but it brings almost nothing new to the table. Overall i would say R 2 is a massive downgrade, especially considering the previous game was free to play.

Once again, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio gives us a Gaiden game that’s almost as good as the main series titles. The gameplay is spiced up with a few fun gadgets that turn Kazuma Kiryu into a proper secret agent of the 007 caliber. Even though it’s not a main title, The Man Who Erased His Name still has one of the smallest maps in the series and the game itself is a little too short, but is insanely fun nonetheless.

Last Recollection refines the well established formula with a more fluid, flashy and fun combat system and finally gives us a conclusion to a long running arc, but the lack of visual improvements is so jarring it just can’t be overlooked.

How many spin-offs are we going to get before Persona 6? Jokes aside, Persona 5 Tactica is a great addition to the series, mostly focusing on tactical gameplay, as its name suggests. The only downside is the lack of some core Persona mechanics and features that have been a staple for the series for years.

Highwater takes us on a new adventure across a flooded post-apocalyptic Earth, presented in a distinctive style Demagog Studio is known for. With its unique approach to turn-based combat, road trip-esque vibe, amazing visuals, soundtrack and immersive atmosphere, Highwater is living proof that video games are an art form.

Let Bions be Bygones is one of the most immersive and fun cyberpunk adventures I have ever played. It absolutely flourishes with its vibrant and gorgeously crafted dystopian world. It gives so much choice to the player, and even with some small pacing issues and weird bugs here and there, it is a must-play for all adventure enthusiasts who love a good story, dialogue, and choice-driven experiences.

Sand Land is by far the best open world game in a long time. Not only because it’s the perfect open world game in and of itself, but because it's genuinely fun and filled with great characters and stories. A great homage to the late Akira Toriyama.

Super Dungeon Muncher is a cute little roguelike puzzler that will test your reflexes (and your frustrations) in a really creative way. Even though it is a bit lacking in additional modes, it will provide you with a lot of fun.

X4: Timelines is probably the weakest expansion of X4 to date. While offering an excellent experience for new players trying to learn the ropes of the complex space sim, providing separate campaigns with interesting isolated missions, it doesn’t have much content to justify its price for returning players and veterans alike.

Factorio: Space Age might be an expansion for one of the best games of all time, but it looks more like a fully fledged sequel worth hundreds of hours of your time. It captivates you, making you explore multiple planets, increasing the complexity and creativity possibilities almost tenfold, while maintaining the high level of quality and satisfaction with each factory built. A masterpiece.

Hironobu Sakaguchi is back with a game that feels as close to Final Fantasy as it gets. While it introduces fresh gameplay mechanics that set it apart from other JRPGs, be aware that the combat might prove challenging even for the most seasoned veterans of the genre.

As a co-op game, Ravenswatch offers a fantastic opportunity for you and your friends to spend hours grinding and fighting formidable bosses. As a solo experience, however, it can feel like an almost insurmountable challenge or devolve into a monotonous slog.

UFL is a welcome addition to the football gaming world, especially as it introduces some much-needed competition to the EA FC-dominated market. While it’s not yet on the same level as its competitors, it offers some great gameplay ideas and even outshines FC in several areas. I hope that it will evolve into a more simulation-focused experience in the future.

Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil is a short yet enjoyable survival horror game inspired by Slavic mythology. It starts off as atmospheric and immersive but is ultimately undermined by poor audio design and overall jankiness.

Slice & Dice is a roguelike gem that brilliantly combines strategy and RNG that’s actually fair! With a huge variety of heroes, items, game modes and other content, every run feels fresh and challenging. The retro pixel art style is charming, and the well-balanced difficulty keeps you coming back for more.

Yumia marks a bold new chapter for the Atelier series—not just with its true open-world design, but through a noticeable shift toward classic JRPG mechanics and a step back from the series’ traditional alchemy-focused systems. It also takes a more serious and darker narrative turn, setting it apart from the lighthearted and whimsical tone of previous entries.

The Bazaar is an interesting and very addictive blend of auto-battler and deck-building mechanics, wrapped in a unique PvE/PvP hybrid format. With hundreds of unique cards and a satisfying progression system, each match feels like a fresh challenge. After a rocky early access phase, the game has turned into a true gem and one of the most compelling strategy experiences of the year.

Spellcaster University makes a smooth transition to PS5 with improved performance, but its core remains a laid-back, slightly clunky management sim that feels more at home on PC.

If you have younger family members, Shopenkraft’s Magic Goods is a fantastic choice as an introduction to the world of VR. But even if you’re not in that age group — let’s be honest, we all enjoy escaping reality every now and then into a magical world. And what better place to do that than in the role of a shopkeeper in an enchanted store full of potions, secret ingredients, and extraordinary customers?

Skopje ’83 blends comic-book style visuals with FPS roguelite survival, offering plenty of weapons and a wide-open approach to exploration. While its atmosphere and Balkan-inspired world stand out, unclear progression and a myriad of questionable game design choices hold it back.

Forgotlings is a strong prequel to the already excellent and charming Forgotton Anne. While it occasionally stumbles due to a few technical issues, these do little to overshadow its core strengths. Once those problems are addressed, it stands as a fine and ambitious fairy-tale adventure that places its story, visuals, and music at the forefront rather than relying on complex or demanding gameplay systems.

If you’re a fan of classic old-school point-and-click adventures, and especially if you enjoy Lovecraftian lore, stories, and settings, this is a game you should absolutely pick up this year. It isn’t perfect and lacks many of the quality-of-life features modern games tend to offer, but it more than makes up for it with atmosphere and charm, delivering a memorable and delightfully spooky ride.