Shogun Showdown is a turn-based strategy roguelite that will definitely require all your concentration to overcome its biggest challenges. The large number of weapons and abilities, in addition to a great setting inspired by Japanese culture, allow the game to hold your attention for many hours.

Although it doesn't bring many innovative advances to the genre, Yars Rising is a competent metroidvania. The title is permeated by a good narrative, firm and growing mechanics, a beautiful 2.5D visual, a good sound composition between music, voices and effects, as well as a good dose of nostalgia.

Elsie is an interesting homage to the classic action-platform games from the 90s. However, the lack of balance in some of its mechanics and challenges to keep the player motivated after completing the campaign make it just another roguelite in a market already full of options.

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is the collection that fans have been waiting for years. In addition to bringing back Marvel vs. Capcom 2, we also have long-forgotten titles like X-Men vs. Street Fighter. It's a must-have title for any fighting game enthusiast.

A successful showcase in displaying how there are great stories in unusual games, Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch has the ability to emotionally resonate in a way that very few games even try with its target audience.

Without any major changes other than a slight visual and physics update, Madden NFL 25 is still a great sports game. Even without direct competition, it delivers a complete experience for fans, and only for them.

Tiebreak: The Official Game of the ATP and WTA is, in essence, an acceptable game that appropriates old mechanics with some interesting twists. But everything else, such as a simplistic career mode, a broken online system, serious technical problems and a terrible AI prevent the game, even with a respectable license, from being minimally enjoyable.

Astro Bot is an excellent platform game. It's fun, accessible, varied and full of collectibles. The references to the franchises and games that have been part of the history of PlayStation consoles are amazing, especially the stages themed around specific series. The only downside is that it's relatively short, and it may seem easy for 3D platform games veterans.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is as brutal and bloodthirsty as its predecessor. It has solid mechanics, even if they are uninventive and quite repetitive, and it's full of clichés. However, it's a typical action game that works thanks to its simplicity and because it gets straight to the point: massacre some aliens without asking too many questions.

Bringing together three of the best metroidvanias of the past, with plenty of extras and some quality of life features, Castlevania Dominus Collection fulfills its role of preservation, of elegant presentation for a new audience and, of course, of fun.

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is an exceptional narrative experience, driven by some of the best cases in the entire franchise and a group of very charismatic characters with excellent chemistry between them. It is a must-have title for fans of the series and deserves to be in the library of every Adventure game fan.

The Casting of Frank Stone is an excellent addition to the Dead by Daylight universe, offering an engaging and tightly tied narrative, full of references for fans of the original game. The focus on story and decisions creates an immersive and cinematic experience, with well-crafted psychological horror elements. However, the easy puzzles and skill tests can be disappointing for players looking for a greater challenge. The connection to the original universe and the possibility of replaying different scenes adds value to the game, but it stands out more for its nostalgic appeal to fans than for its innovation in gameplay mechanics.

Despite a solid and fun gameplay, Concord falls short in several other aspects, including its competitive modes and the lack of charisma of its characters. It's an average experience that can be fun in short doses and rewarding to the player who invests time on it, but it doesn't do enough to keep you hooked.

Black Myth: Wukong uses a great literary work to create one of the best settings inspired by Chinese culture. Although there are still technical issues in the PlayStation 5 version, those who can overcome them will be faced with a game full of combat options and great boss fights. For fans of action RPGs, Black Myth: Wukong is a must-play.

Monster Jam Showdown is, without a doubt, a robust product full of great qualities in transposing this universe to the world of games. However, the lack of diversity in content and especially its identity crisis between realistic elements and pure banter prevent it from being as fun as it could be, inflicting a shameful self-sabotage.

Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn is a good remake that reinvents the original game beautifully, without losing the spirit of the 8 and 16-bit futuristic ninja games. However, this also means that the stiff controls and the difficulty level may be an obstacle for some gamers, making it more appealing for those who like to replay the levels to learn, gradually mastering the game until they can finish its six stages.

Kyle Thompson gets it right once again, making Crypt Custodian his best metroidvania yet and an easy recommendation. In this top-down world, we have a sprawling interconnected map, exciting boss fights, over 100 collectibles to find, and a simple but captivating story. On top of that, Pluto's adventure in the afterlife is an example to be followed in terms of quality of life features that value the player's experience.

Visions of Mana is an excellent JRPG and the purest definition of a comfortable game. It has a functional and quite fun gameplay, and a simple but thought-provoking story that is very well executed. All of this makes it quite easily one of the best games in the series so far.

Gundam Breaker 4 is an amazing recovery of a franchise that had completely lost its way in its last release. It features immensely fun combat, tons of customization options, a sizable Diorama mode, and a story that will please fans of the series. It's the definitive title for Gunpla fans.

A product of its time, Princess Maker 2 Regeneration should please only the most hungry fans of this Japanese series.

Outlaws is a fantastic adventure worthy of the Star Wars universe. Competent in several areas and shaking up Ubisoft's open-world formula for its games, Kay Vess's adventure is fun and interesting from start to finish, filled with unique details from an incredible universe.

A technical spectacle with a superb setting, Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the perfect version of a game that already had great success. Tension-filled matches deliver a fascinating experience for players interested in Crytek's unique universe.

WitchSpring R is a great game. It is quite light and accessible, without a very striking story but delivers a fun and challenging gameplay loop that will keep the player entertained for dozens of hours.

DOOM + DOOM II is a complete package, offering the definitive experience of both timeless classics. But overall, it's still the same games we've known for over 30 years, with a few extra campaigns.

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure manages to combine the best of a good puzzle game with a captivating and very well-told narrative. With simple concepts, it delivers a show of excellence in everything it sets out to do.

Phantom Spark is a great time trial racing game for those that strives for perfection, using precise controls and well-designed tracks to challenge the most dedicated players. However, with few game modes, uninspired multiplayer and artistic minimalism, it does little for those looking for something other than constant repetition in search of the impossible thousandth.

Although Dustborn has questionable combat and some technical issues, the game has an excellent and engaging plot, a fact that will keep you hooked until the end of the story.

F1 Manager 2024 is an excellent sports manager game, capturing the atmosphere and experience of managing every detail of a Formula 1 team exceptionally well, challenging the players at every race and rewarding them for every success. It is a rich experience that passionate fans of the sport or those curious to learn more must have.

Deathbound brings some interesting ideas for soulslikes. However, design and technical issues prevent it from achieving a more prominent place in a genre such concepts are fundamental to determining what is really good.

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery maintains the series' relaxation and fun. If it were a DLC instead of a standalone game, it would make HTT2 a whole greater than the sum of its parts to build on everything we've seen in Myths & Magic's Architect mode and the community's online creations. As a standalone game, however, it's odd to see the sequence separated into two isolated parts that, even though they are good enough by themselves, they divide forces rather than joining them together.

Earth Defense Force 6 is a sequel that refines the series experience without any big changes. It's a title that will please veterans and new players can give a try to get to know the series.

While not perfect in its entire gameplay execution but excelling superbly in turn-based combat, SteamWorld Heist II is captivating and charismatic in its visuals, soundtrack, and world-building.

With improved visuals and subtle gameplay changes, Cat Quest III maintains the series' strengths and improves on almost everything except the narrative. It's a solo or co-op pirate adventure that's just the right size and also isn't afraid to be cute, silly, and funny, guaranteeing fun for those who like the series and inviting for newcomers.

Thank Goodness You're Here! is a charming game with a fun aesthetic and approach, but the lack of a map and short length may limit the experience for some people. The title has a unique style and elements of humor, and because it is light and unusual, it delivers good times to players looking for entertainment. There are areas, however, that could be improved for a more satisfying and lasting experience.

For those who like to be challenged to get better and better and are obsessed with cyberpunk themes, Eden Genesis is sure to please. Fast-paced, provocative and demanding, it may be too harsh for those expecting just another conventional platform game, but it's very rewarding for those who take it on board.

MARS 2120 has potential to become a good game and succeeds in terms of visuals and the versatile tools, but execution problems and a premature launch prevent it from, in its current state, reaching the average in a genre as prolific as the metroidvania is nowadays.

Closer the Distance is a good narrative game that simulates themes from our daily lives through a heavy emotional component, in addition to a somewhat confusing character management system that can result in the loss of important moments in the story.

EA Sports College Football 25 is an excellent sports game, not only for its American football gameplay, but also because of its collection of excellent single-player modes capable of keeping the player engaged for dozens of hours on end.

The remastering achieves not only the visual aspects but also the quality of life improvements, in addition to making the game accessible for different generations. A great meal for those who want to escape the Jedi vs Sith cliché or just enjoy a good game from the saga.

Deadlink gets the idea right and its main highlight is its explosive combat in a well-presented theme, but it suffers from the rapid fatigue common in many roguelites that offer little variety in scenarios and enemies.

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos is a game with many problems when it was originally released in the past, but it is still an important piece of SNK and Capcom history. The re-release features quality of life additions such as online with rollback netcode. In the end, however, it is worth more for the curiosity of those who do not know it or for those who want to remember it.

A few minor slips in level design, instability between aerial and ground movements, and the stiff interface of Frontier Hunter: Erza's Wheel of Fortune do not overshadow this beautiful 2.5D metroidvania sidescroller. The title has an almost forgettable story,but its gameplay shows a combination of speed and skill that is extremely satisfying and fun.

Even though it's not as diverse in terms of gameplay, Nobody Wants to Die delivers a rich plot in a fantastic universe full of potential. The investigative adventure in the retrofuturistic New York stands out for its excellent story and interesting characters.

Asphalt Legends Unite is likely to be underrated due to its mobile heritage and free-to-play monetization format. But those who give it a chance will find a visually polished game with mechanics that shine in their straightforward simplicity, as well as an old-school style that has been lacking in the mainstream market.

Fate Seeker II is a game that takes you to the wuxia universe with a good premise, but ends up being overshadowed by performance issues, narrative pacing and boring exploration. Despite being a single-player title, the game follows a structure similar of a MMORPG and with mechanics that, despite being interesting, tend to tire or even frustrate the player.

Aware of its disdain for narrative, Bloodhound is everything that fans of a good boomer shooter could hope for, but it doesn't go much further than that. With some constraints and controversial design choices, the game feels like it hasn't reached its peak, which doesn't override the solidity of its extremely objective mechanics.

After over two decades, we get part of Tsukihime's story with the remake Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon-. From start to finish, an engaging story, that's also interesting, sad, tragic and very, very beautiful.

Good combat is what stands out most in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn by A44 Games. Even though the universe is interesting to learn more about and has a decent exploration system, there are specific problems that prevent the game from standing out even more.

Darkest Dungeon II is quite different from the first and everyone should be aware of this. It's a game that brings great new ideas, although followed by a very frustrating "artificial limitation". The affinity system, the brutal and complex combat system, in addition to the better development of the narrative are positive aspects that justify the investment in this universe. However, it's a shame that you have to spend a lot of time unlocking new features to see its full potential.

Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is stunning, atmospheric, fun and challenging. Although not much original, it's a great metroidvania which uses the right inspirations to paint a Japanese fable of such contemplative beauty and rewarding agility like few others before it could achieve.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! may seem like a product dedicated to fans of the famous demon hunter franchise, but it ends up being a poorly balanced copy of other games in the genre, without much to offer other than lukewarm fun for lazy afternoons with the family.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a compilation of good ideas, elevated by the excellent setting, delivering a very fun title for fans of Japanese mythology and a clear love letter from the devs to it.

Calm and aesthetically pleasing, SCHiM has good ideas for using shadows in 3D platforms, but doesn't make efficient use of them enough to stand out as it could.

Dawntrail is a great expansion with a story with ups and downs, but that sets the stage well for what could become the new Final Fantasy XIV saga. Furthermore, the improvements brought by the graphical update and the new combat mechanics prove that there is still a lot of potential to be explored in the future of the MMORPG.

Curiouser and curiouser, cried Alice, upon seeing this universe of fantasy so perfectly represented in PowerWash Simulator. The environments and context behind these five additional jobs portray the insanity of Lewis Carroll's classic novels, offering a handful of extra hours for PowerWash Simulator fans to distract themselves.

Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports takes the franchise into a new genre, taking advantage of the solid aesthetics inherited from other productions, and relying on mechanics that are simple to learn and easy to engage with. Light and fun, it's an interesting recommendation for families with big and small children.

The Land Beneath Us takes inspiration from great games to deliver an engaging and fun experience, with a nice narrative and addictive gameplay.

Capes is a good turn-based strategy game that has some interesting ideas, but its unbalanced combat and lack of charismatic characters prevent its story from achieving everything it could be.

Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Collection features an excellent game (Rocket Knight Adventures) with two other games that are not as good. The extra features are good additions, but the price charged for the package at its launch is very high.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak is a more somber and interesting take on one of the best JRPG franchises of all time. The gameplay additions enrich the experience, but what really makes it so remarkable is the excellent cast and narrative that lives up to the series' reputation.

NeoSprint is honest and, at the same time, quite complete for what you'd expect from a reimagining of a classic Atari property. Without reinventing the wheel or proposing anything really new, it's fun, light-hearted and totally wrapped up in the nostalgia of less complicated times.

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is not only the definitive version of Jade's adventure, but a model for remastering games from that time with relevant improvements and extras that celebrate the historical legacy of those works. Some slow aspects have not aged well and remind us of how old this game is, but the charismatic adventure and the good use of the compact yet rather open world still deserve this well-kept return.

Frogun Encore features versatile hookshot mechanics and local co-op mode for two people to have fun together. However, the brevity of the campaign and parallax-induced falls to death can hamper the experience. Those who will benefit most will be speedrun enthusiasts, willing to perfect the paths and find shortcuts in stages that seem to have been made with this audience in mind.

Ahead of its predecessor, barely, The Quintessential Quintuplets - Five Memories Spent With You doesn't stumble with a repetitive gameplay, but misses the mark with scenarios where characters do the same thing over and over again, and with the localization, that left entire scenes in Japanese in the final product.

When I point that Road to Elysium is more of the same as The Talos Principle 2, I mean it as a huge compliment. We have more beautiful scenery, more philosophical dialogues from captivating characters and, above all, dozens of new creative puzzles that give great satisfaction to solve and prove the versatility of the original mechanics. Even without a big new mystery to uncover in the story, the quantity and quality of the new content make the DLC a sure recommendation for anyone who enjoyed the base game.

#BLUD offers an immersive experience with a captivating narrative. The cartoonish art provides a pleasant look that reminds you of watching a cartoon. The fluid gameplay and exploration elements are reminiscent of classic games, but with a pleasing modernity. The effective soundtrack in moments of suspense adds to the immersion. However, right now, the game is hampered by significant technical problems, such as crashes and loss of progress, which are expected to be fixed in future updates. In short, #BLUD is fun and immersive, but it needs technical improvements to reach its full potential.

Tour de France 2024 continues to evolve everything that previous versions have introduced, and it's well known that investing in the race management system is what makes it different from other sports simulators. Unfortunately, this is exactly what takes the fun out of the game for anyone who isn't a die-hard fan of the sport in the real world.

Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution is a disappointing spin-off and I cannot recommend it to even to die hard fans of the series. The gameplay simply isn't polished and, thus, makes it hard for players to have a good time with the title.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware's biggest and most ambitious expansion yet. However, it could have been flawless if it weren't for the over-recycling of enemies. Still, the challenging boss fights and great sense of exploration with the addition of new map layouts make Shadow of the Erdtree an excellent conclusion to the Elden Ring journey.

MEGATON MUSASHI W: WIRED is an ordinary game in most of its aspects, be it aesthetic, narrative, or gameplay mechanics, but the combination of all this with highly addictive loot and customization systems makes it a surprisingly fun experience.

Octopath Traveler completes the franchise on the PlayStation platforms, delivering a distinct and nostalgic experience to 90s JRPG lovers.

Delivering metroidvania exploration, bullet hell intensity, JRPG aesthetics and narrative, as well as a lot of flexibility in its options, TEVI stands out among its peers with a strong execution in every detail. The long dialogues can disrupt the pace of gameplay and the level design may be relatively simplistic, but this does not diminish the value of the work as a whole, which I recommended for anyone who likes those genres.

Still Wakes The Deep doesn't use any traditional gameplay system and manages to sustain itself solely on the power of good writing and doses of tension at the right times.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is clear evolution of the systems of the previous game, delivering an even better story and more fun combat. It's an excellent game for fans of the franchise.

Monster Hunter Stories is a fun and light-hearted RPG that explores a new side of the series, with engaging gameplay and a nice story that makes it a must-play for fans of the series.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance delivers an exceptional package. It can easily be considered one of the best RPGs of this generation.

Ready, Steady, Ship! is a good entry into the puzzle and couch co-op genres. For those who enjoy a good challenge and have the patience to deal with the somewhat clunky controls and a little frustration, the game can offer a rewarding and fun experience at the end of its long stages.

V Rising is easily one of the best survival and creation titles on the market, largely due to the great use of its world and setting, simplified design and excellent quality overall.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape is the promised and deserved conclusion to a saga that began so many years ago. It combines a very well-structured (albeit predictable) narrative, wonderful setting and the usual excellent gameplay with some important additions. It's the best the franchise has to offer.

Improving on what was already great, the PlayStation 5 version of Nuclear Blaze uses 120 fps and adaptive triggers as good additions to enhance the experience, amplify the feeling of immersion, and highlight exemplary aesthetic and gameplay work.

Unfortunately, The Quintessential Quintuplets - Memories of a Quintessential Summer doesn't fit any bill. It's not an engaging visual novel, it's not an interesting additional content to the series, and it's not even a fun game to play.

Ghost of Tsushima arrives on PCs with good graphic quality, performance and an experience that is almost excellent. If it weren't for some small technical issues, this would be the most solid port Nixxes has ever delivered.

Phantom Fury satisfactorily fulfills its promise. With fluid gameplay, constant action and a plot that serves as the basis for continuous progression, the game overcomes dubious level design to deliver one of the best current boomer shooters.

Horizon Chase 2 delivers more of the same in a very fun way, even more so when we share the screen with more people. Packed with electronic musical tracks, the frenetic races have ups in the relationship between control and speed and the beautiful stylized representation of real locations, but also downs in the number of tracks and cars in its modest World Tour.

With several general design problems, questionable changes, a lack of technical polish and not much creativity, Mobid: The Lords of Ire is a weak experience and difficult to recommend.

If specific revisions and the exchange of some modes and features for others are not enough to overcome the feeling of a mere protocol update, EA Sports F1 24 is definitely as good as its predecessor, refining visuals and mechanics to become even more updated, accessible and accurate.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game uses an already established formula from a different source material. It's a simple game that could be interesting for those who like asymmetrical multiplayer, but there are numerous problems with balance and variety that greatly affect the game itself.

Eternal Threads is a game that shines in its narrative and the way it approaches the butterfly effect, offering a rich experience for those who enjoy deep stories and exploring the nuances of human decisions. However, players looking for action or more dynamic challenges may find the game's pace monotonous.

Crown Wars: The Black Prince is a fun Strategy RPG with good base-building elements and an interesting combat system that, together with the creative use of its setting, does more than enough to keep the player engaged.

Rocket Rumble is based on a promising system that combines racing and combat, with great references and a different theme. However, it stumbles over an uninspired art style, an unbalanced interface and, above all, a lack of content to renew interest.

System Shock is a great immersive sim, even many years after its original release. This faithful remake is the best way to play it on modern platforms. It now remains to be seen how long we should wait for its sequel.

Quick and to the point, Musashi vs Cthulhu doesn't provide any contextualization to justify the meeting of these two worlds. But it makes up for its lack of narrative with addictive, sharp and very precise gameplay in search of that extra point in the world rankings or the personal satisfaction of reaching a little bit further.

Pool Party uses its apparent innocence as a crutch for its poor ideas and, above all, for the lack of care in its implementation. It's even possible to have fun for a few moments, but only when players allow themselves to suspend their critical sense in favor of an uncompromising family mess.

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is a great narrative game with very interesting themes and an engaging story, driven by both its creative themes and captivating characters that bring the Neo-San Francisco universe to life again.

PAC-MAN, the classic, is impeccable. Adding multiplayer concepts through the lens of Battle Royale is a great idea. However, PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs proves that not even this mix has a guarantee of success if care is not taken with the content offered. Without a life of its own, the tribute is a good memory, but it doesn't go much further than that.

Sea of Thieves is a nice addition to the PlayStation's catalog of multiplayer games around the world. The game itself will benefit from an increase in the player base and more interest in Rare's multiplayer game. Despite never delving into any aspect of what it proposes and being an unpleasant single-player experience, the magic of cooperation and the freedom to enjoy the game without much commitment are the great attractions in a new world of piracy.

Culturally relevant and provocative in its gameplay, Mystic Pillars is one of those games that, while drawing on great references, finds its element of interest in its simplicity. It may not be exciting enough for certain players, but those interested in a good puzzle will certainly have a lot of fun.

The adventures of the hermit crab Kril mark an important episode not only for Aggro Crab, but for the soulslike genre as a whole - even if it suffers from some stumbles along the way.