With some slower gameplay, EA Sports FC 25 plays very well, giving the right feeling. In addition, new additions are very good, such as Rush, FC IQ, the use of Cranium and various gameplay tweaks. Does that make it the ultimate soccer game? Yes in the sense of for lack of better/competition, no when it comes to the bugs and glitches, as well as the lack of innovation in the game. It's mostly more of the same with no real big steps forward in gameplay, with the tweaks not necessarily all doing what they are supposed to.

Funko Fusion creatively plays with various classic films and licenses, presenting fine music and humor in the process, which makes sure that part is in order. At the same time, many things are out of order. For example, the frame rate is unstable, the game has annoying bugs, it is often unclear what the objective is, and more. While the concept is good, the technical execution is very disappointing.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom follows a different approach than you are used to from the series. Instead of an action/adventure game, you play a puzzle adventure. This generally works out well. The gameplay is fun, with a fairly large world in which there is a lot to do. The puzzles are interesting and sometimes quite challenging in the dungeons. What does not work so well is choosing the Echoes. At a certain point you get so many that choosing takes a lot of time, which interrupts the action for too long. The optional rifts also become a bit monotonous quite quickly. The biggest thorn in the side is the performance, with a frequently changing frame rate and resolution, which makes the game not play well. That affects the experience. If the technical side is or is being addressed, you can add a whole point to the final score.

Playing Quidditch was not possible in Hogwarts Legacy, but we now have a solution for that with Quidditch Champions. An entertaining game in which the roles of Quidditch are well translated to the gameplay, which is especially fun in multiplayer. Definitely worth it for fans, but at the same time we must note that it is somewhat limited in terms of content and it also does not impress too much visually. A fine game, but nowhere really outstanding.

A must play has appeared with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2. This game offers an exciting and engaging campaign, with Operations being a valuable cooperative addition. Then you also have an excellent multiplayer, with everything wrapped up with a nice audiovisual jacket. One drawback is that the performance is not yet optimal and there is some lag online, but when that is fixed there is no reason to pass up this game.

With Astro Bot, Team Asobi puts out a peerless platformer that doesn't really do anything wrong. The gameplay, the music, the graphics, the variety, the fun, the cameos, the adventure, it is a near-perfect execution of a 3D platformer. Did you like Astro's Playroom? Then this is definitely a must-have. One of the most fun games of this year.

The universe that Star Wars Outlaws presents you with is really optimal enjoyment and the addition of syndicates does the gameplay justice. The audio is fantastic and the story and characters are very interesting. But where the game performs really well in those areas, it is mostly more of the same. There are many opportunities for original and unique gameplay possibilities, but instead the game plays very much on safe. Also, interaction with Nix is very limited, and on top of that, the whole upgrade system feels rather uninspiring and even somewhat limiting.

This game presents you with an adventure that is quite entertaining, but it lacks a bit of tension and urgency, which is pretty crazy in a murder case. In addition, it is often too unclear what to do, making it trial and error which takes you out of the immersion. This is due to an illogical structure. Nevertheless, the adventure in itself is otherwise fine thanks to the well-developed characters and excellent voice-acting.

The latest installment in the franchise is more than welcome and scores points mainly on its beautiful and varied world. The combat is also diverse and the soundtrack is incredibly enjoyable. However, the pace of the game is a bit crazy, the dialogues are choppy and the animations are a bit disappointing. Still some flaws, but if you are a fan of the franchise you will nevertheless enjoy it.

The combination of noir with a futuristic setting picks up well in Nobody Wants to Die, which presents you with an interesting story with fun investigations. The voice acting is also strong, making for a solid adventure that does some new things. There is little to criticize about the game per se, although the lack of chapter select is a shame and the textures are sometimes of somewhat low quality.

The latest iteration in the franchise offers more of the same and improvements. For example, you can now create your own team, you get an even better look behind the scenes and the voiced communication is a nice touch. The game is mostly everything you already know, but just a little better and more comprehensive. At the same time, the game still has some audiovisual bugs and the negotiation system could have been better.

This compilation of classic NES games from which excerpts have been grabbed for speedrun challenges provide a nostalgic feeling. Playing the many challenges alone is great fun; even more fun is playing against each other in multiplayer. A more than fine party game that creatively handles the classic NES library.

If you know the series, then you will be able to have fun with this game despite it being separate from the larger storyline. If you are not familiar with it, then you will not understand much of it because the story will be impossible to follow. Although the game has some nice mini-games to offer and is graphically neat, it is somewhat repetitive and too limited. Nice for fans, but not an outlier.

Mysterious things happen on the oil rig you visit in this game, and the result is a captivating adventure characterized by its strong atmosphere, bolstered by good voice-acting and catchy vibe. As a psychological horror game, an excellent title, although the game gives away just a little too many hints with yellow paint. Also, chapter select is missing and that's a shame, but don't let that stop you from playing the game, it's worth it.

Capcom brings with Kunitsu-Gami a game that excels in atmosphere, which comes from the beautifully detailed environments, which plays well with the gameplay elements. At the same time, the boss fights versus the regular fights are quite disappointing, and graphically it can be a bit rough here and there. Nevertheless, the overall package is entertaining and has enough to offer to keep you entertained for quite some time.

The game suffers from a boring story, uninspired voice acting, a forced grind, a mediocre presentation and, above all, lots of bugs and glitches. All ingredients that do not make a good game and that is a shame, because the atmosphere and setting are quite interesting. The management aspect is also fascinating. Indeed, the basis for a good tactical game is definitely there, but the many negative elements get in the way of its potential.

The revamped career mode provides more depth and a detailed run through a season, which is a valuable refresh. It's also cool that the Driver Rating has more influence. We should also point out that the revamped handling system is a step forward, but it still needs some tinkering. Furthermore, visually it is a step forward in terms of models, although it is odd that Tsunoda is suddenly a whole lot bigger. Finally, the AI is a bit inconsistent, but basically F1 24 is a more than excellent racer.

Sker Ritual copies the Zombies concept of Call of Duty and throws its own sauce over it. This results in a pretty fun title that excels mainly in its level design and gameplay with friends. Still, it has a lot of shortcomings. For example, the story is nothing, at times it is unfair and technically rough. Also, the game is rather ugly, which is a shame. Not a must have, but if you're in for a Zombie-esque adventure, you'll be fine here.

The Top Spin franchise is back and what the game does well is presenting you nice tennis gameplay. Indeed, you play a delightful game of tennis in this game, which you learn through excellent tutorials. The career mode is also a pleasure to play through, but so much for the good news. Less good news is that visually it looks questionable, especially the tennis players and outside of career mode the game is not that engaging. Online you can also get started, of course, but there, as always with 2K Sports games, you have the VC ruining the fun.

Like previous games in the franchise, this one is also incredibly relaxing to play and even educational here and there. Still, we can't get around the fact that it is not too engaging, which is due to the long load times and because there is fairly little to do and unlock. It's all not that special and on top of that, audio-visually it can be a bit shaky.

The SAND LAND manga sees its translation into a game with this title that comes out just fine. This is thanks to the fun combat, the cool characters and the hefty amount of content. Fans can therefore completely lose themselves in this. At the same time, we should note that side missions can be monotonous and you have to deal with invisible walls. Also, some conversations are repeated quite often, which can get on your nerves.

MotoGP 24 is the best game in the franchise to date. This is due to the new transfer market, the refinement of gameplay thanks to the adaptive difficulty and stewards, although they often make curious decisions as well. In addition, the game lacks real innovation in its various modes. In terms of gameplay, it is top notch, but the rest is all rather basic. Newcomer? Then this is your motor racing game. Do you have the previous installment? Stick with that.

Sea of Thieves on the PlayStation 5 is a game that absolutely holds its own. Playing especially a crew is incredibly fun and there is plenty to do and explore. You also get plenty of customization options and the combat is very cool, although it does feel a bit stiff. Too bad is the graphical pop-in and the somewhat repetitive structure of missions, but if you look past that, a wonderful adventure awaits you.

This new adventure of Senua is somewhat less bleak than the previous game, as she has her demons under control and knows how best to deal with them. That said, her mental state is still problematic and she runs into intense situations in this new adventure in Iceland. The game's structure is the same as the previous installment, so you know exactly what to expect. In that regard the game is an almost perfect execution on all levels: engaging story, beautiful graphics, a strong soundtrack, outstanding voice-acting, and a compelling presentation.

This remake of the originally Nintendo GameCube game is a must play if you don't have or haven't played the original game. The charm of the story and visual style will have you enjoying it, the soundtrack is on point and the story is engaging. However, it is noticeable that some animations have disappeared and in addition, it is a bit weird to play the game at a lower fps count compared to the original one. A missed opportunity. But don't let that stop you from considering getting this game.

A South Park game is always welcome, and Ubisoft has shown how to do it. THQ Nordic, on the other hand, is showing how not to do it. The levels are rather simplistic, the combat is stiff, it gets repetitive very quickly and the game has difficulty spikes. On top of that, South Park in 3D feels strange and the game just isn't that engaging. Still, to end on a positive note, the AI is okay and the original voices are used. However, that is not enough to justify a purchase.

Surviving in a post-apocalyptic world where zombies are the rulers? We've seen it before, but Welcome to ParadiZe gives it a fun twist by allowing you to control zombies.This makes you play both a management game and a top-down shooter/combat game, which makes for an original angle.One drawback, however, is that the gameplay becomes repetitive rather quickly and it looks a bit dated graphically. Too bad, because the concept is a lot of fun.

Shift Up's console debut can be called successful. Although you notice that it is the developer's first major console production; for example, dialogues are forced, the game has many minor frustrations and awkwardnesses, the overall package minus these issues stands like a house. The lore is captivating, the gameplay dishes up a spectacle, there are plenty of secrets to discover and the combat is solid. As icing on the cake, you get a wonderful variety of (outstanding designed) enemies and a delightful soundtrack.