If Mass Effect: Andromeda had been released a few years ago, it might have been appreciated for what it really is: a fun (if unoriginal) little space opera that offers lots of hours of gameplay. In the post-Witcher 3 era, however, all "Open-World RPG" games have to reach certain standards in order to fully earn our appreciation. In this regard, looking at Andromeda reveals shallow and juvenile writing, unreached potential and funky animations... and all this took 5 years and 40 million dollars to create.

Scott Whiskers in: the Search of Mr. Fumbleclaw is not the adventure that will change your life, nor will it thrill you, but it is perfectly capable of making you have a few pleasant "adventurous hours", especially when the last few months have been in relative short supply.

An overly ambitious effort that has it's moments, but ultimately falls short of it's advertised potential.

Kunai is quite entertaining with its frantic action and acrobatics and while it doesn't do anything blatantly wrong, in terms of fascinating discoveries and memorable set pieces it has little to offer.

Smoke and Sacrifice is a remarkable Action-Adventure with beautiful aesthetics and cohesive crafting and itemization, blemished with backtracking and repetitive fetch quests. But, in all honesty, the most glaring flaw that becomes apparent about halfway through the story, in an otherwise enjoyable game, is the lack of really memorable, immersive moments, whether pertaining to enemy encounters, topography, or incentive to keep exploring.

If you are eager to play Black Flag 1.5, then Assassin's Creed: Rogue will completely satisfy your needs. Otherwise, just wait for the next installment of the series.

I Am Setsuna is a likeable JRPG, which can be compared to the tribute acts. They can seamlessly play the classic compositions of the band they love, but they are never as good as the originals.

In contrast to the sunny Tuscan countryside, Martha Is Dead is a melancholic drama with few bright aspects, but it adheres to the norms of interactive storytelling games more that we would like. Although it makes some small steps forward compared to the developers' previous game, they are not enough to make it stand toe to toe with the top representatives of the genre.

An unabashed love letter to the cult "little" point and click adventures of the 90s, executed with panache. Guaranteed to bring a smile to the lips of veteran adventure gamers but it will be hard pressed to impress the younger generation of players.

Those who start out unsuspecting, relying on RPG captions and promises of "isometric Dungeon Master" will be disappointed, and that's clearly a problem. Still, Dungeons of Dreadrock is a perfectly honest puzzle game, at a very low price.

One of the most "difficult" and indigestible adventure games I have ever come in contact with. Due to its appearance I was prepared for a totally different experience, however, it proved that it hid very heavy contents inside, trying to cope with numerous extremely important issues of human sexuality in just a few hours time. That’s its major problem that eventually marks its biggest weakness.

Tsioque is recommended to someone who wants to play a nice, dark, smart, but not perfect, point 'n' click adventure, while its short duration and the eccentric finale are undoubtedly shortcomings that need to be seriously considered.

Gorgeous visuals, an evocative soundtrack and a dreamy, magical realist vibe are hindered by poorly designed puzzles that hinge more on mad trial and error rather than actual observation. A unique experience that falls short of greatness.

The difference between a seminal and successful game and a game that ended up in no man's land between genres, is player attraction and retention. By marrying MOBA with FPS, Battleborn attempts to tap on both audiences yet it runs the danger to prove itself too much of a shooter for the MOBA diehards and too much of a MOBA for the FPS crowd.

A honest and well crafted foray into the terrors and shadows of Norse folklore. Antagonist’s debut may not dazzle with it’s execution but, much like the first album of a promising band, places them firmly on the gaming map.

Mare Nostrvm offers a great combination of the WEGO system and of the chaotic feeling that naval battles offer. A great number of Historical Naval Battles are available to be resolved in the historical or the alternative way. The game though is hampered down by the spartan visuals and a barebones UI.

Verdun is a game for all those WWI aficionados out there, or for fans of historic FPS that for whatever reason are not covered by Red Orchestra 2. For the rest, there are better options available.

Unfortunately, DoW3 aims high and shoots low. Although its single-player campaign is sufficient enough, at its multiplayer aspect the game looks like an awkward cross-genre hybrid which tries to combine too many elements and fails to find a distinct identity of its own. Many simplifications away from Relic’s previous titles (eg. cover system) only make matters worse. A good enough game, which does not live up to the expectations of its name or its predecessors’ past.

The main problem with Gotham Knights is not its level of quality. It's that it could have been far superior, comparable to the past titles in the series. The key ingredients for the success of the franchise are here too, but either in a limited or undermined form, by the commercial direction the title has taken towards the looter territories and indeed, the more mundane ones at that.

Desync despite being hard, has its fair share of enjoyment and good moments. If you are a seasoned fps player, honed skills and all, and you are willing to overlook some frustrating implementation of mechanics, it's worth giving it a try.

Magicka 2 is essentially how the original game should have been. While Pieces Interactive's work is commendable, there isn't any truly new or innovative content compared to the original Magicka. Players who have played the first game, should wait for the inevitable DLC content, if they are looking for something new."

Endling: Extinction Is Forever is a survival game with a clear message about the need to protect the environment. However, it never rises above mediocrity in any of its individual elements, but the shocking ending really saves the day.

It's a shame that Cris Tales' design held promise for something grander and although it tries to do something innovative with the combat and the implications of our decisions, the end result leaves the impression of a somewhat lite version of its best influences. Maybe we'll get there on their next game.

Hatred is a decent twin-stick shooter that stands out from the clutter more for its controversial 18+ theme rather than its overall quality.

A nice action/RPG in a cyberpunk background, with a beautiful and unique personality, but with a plot that falls short.

Randal's Monday had the potential to be a really great adventure. The plot is interesting enough and tickles the curiosity of the player to see how the story ends, but the game suffers from many exaggerated puzzles and some tiresome dialogues.

Ultimately, PAYDAY 3 offers a fun combination of stealth and action/shooter gameplay in a way that no other game outside of the series does, and that certainly has merit in its own. But it still needs a lot more content if it's ever to replace its established predecessor at some point, and it needs significant redesign in the key area of progression to avoid alienating its audience.

Resident Evil Resistance has a neat concept which is well executed for the most part. Unfortunately, some technical aspects such as the lack of dedicated servers, cross-play and functional matchmaking detract from an otherwise pleasant experience.

This combination of exploration, mystery, and psychological thriller is what manages to make Get Even a decent proposal, thus overlooking its weaknesses in the action segments, the sometimes slow development of the plot, but also the totally mediocre visuals, which remind us of a production from 2013.

Fallout 4 stands out admirably as a generic (but still fun) Open-World/Sandbox game in a Post-Apocalyptic setting. It's the "Fallout" and "RPG" elements in it that are found quite lacking, with over-simplified Skill and Dialogue systems, shallow quest design, and almost no meaningful choices/consequences whatsoever.

First Contact is mainly aimed at experienced Stellaris players and introduces a few interesting, though perhaps not so crucial and "must-buy" in the grand scheme of things, innovations.

Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League is not a bad game. It is an uneven game, which falls victim to today's market conditions. A lot of talented contributors worked here, and it shows in the result.

The Padre pays homage to genre-defining games like Alone in the Dark and Resident Evil (especially the former) but it reveals a bit too much in the safety of worshipping these games. Putting that aside, it's an enjoyable horror adventure overall. If you've ever wondered what a more "modern" version of the classic 1992 Infogrames title would be like, then the Padre might be right up your alley.

It won’t mesmerize people who did not like its predecessors. It may even not satisfy all those who enjoyed the previous three Deponia games. Essentially it’s a love letter to the sworn followers of the saga, who won’t refuse to participate in yet another adventure of Rufus.

A genuine, modern, descendant of old-times’ rail shooters, Blue Estate successfully combines beautifully designed levels with humor, self-sarcasm and light nudity. At the same time it offers countless hours of engagement to those gamers who enjoy progressing in a game’s leaderboards.

Antigraviator has tight controls, great sense of speed, branching courses and is for the most part enjoyable, but multiplayer issues, little content (especially in gravs and modes), unfair difficulty in a couple of leagues and tedious money farming, keep it from reaching its true potential.

Skull and Bones is visually beautiful, and the frantic pace of its ship-to-ship battles can potentially provide intense PVP and PVE thrills. However, as a result of its turbulent, decade-long development cycle and the game's resulting "identity crisis", its high points end up getting lost in a sea of mediocrity.

Trepang2 could have been a gem in the FPS genre, as it has an enviable combat mechanic, but the rest of the structure is mediocre. However, the foundations it lays are solid, so a potential sequel is capable of being a milestone for the genre, as was the case with its inspirator.

A nice run 'n' gun shooter that offers some well-placed action sequences and 4 player local co-op gameplay. If the campaign was larger and online play was supported, then surely the game would be an offer that you couldn't refuse.

A short, easy and very pleasant adventure game, that will not make you get stuck anywhere during its 3-hour length. If you are OK with that, do not hesitate to give 5 euros in order to make it yours.

A pleasant, witty, easy and very short game. That's what this "puzzleventure" from Daedalic Entertainment is. It will give you a very nice time playing it, but will end fairly quickly.

Saint Kotar is an adventure that is more aimed at horror stories fans, rather than those looking for a point 'n' click adventure that will challenge their brain cells. If you can get past the "clumsy" first few hours, the game ends on a positive note and will satisfy fans of the genre for the seven or so hours it lasts.

Despite the successful attempt at reimaging a classic, Commandos 2: HD has been delivered with a considerable number of bugs and performance issues. We also find the decision to remove all references to Nazism and Nationalist symbols an insult to the game's heritage and the WWII victims' memory. Quite honestly what does the game justice is its timeless gameplay.

State of Decay, besides its flaws, is among the few good efforts of conveying a zombie apocalypse to the PC.With its interesting character progression and base building mechanics, along with the generous content of the DLC's, it is a good bang for the buck for the people who are fond of slaughtering decaying humanoids.

Marvel's Avengers is an uneven package. A good single-player campaign, held back by a lacklustre live service multiplayer segment.

Rauniot honestly tries to deliver a grim tale of post-apocalyptic horror, but only partially succeeds, with a series of missteps preventing it from really standing out.

I truly believe “Duke Grabowski: Mighty Swashbucker!” has the potential of becoming the best adventure game that Tiller, Mocsy and Grant have delivered so far, as long as they fix the -mainly technical- flaws this first part brought out.

Soulstice is a decent hack 'n' slash game that is not ashamed of its influences, but at the same time it attempts to deviate from them by implementing its own version of the familiar battle system. It does not have the same finesse as DMC, for example, but fans of the genre will appreciate it a little more.

Suffering from technical problems, its familiar musical notes and gameplay are not enough to hold his audience for long.

An enchanting fairy tale, which nevertheless "suffers" from its clumsy controls and controversial approach to the action part of the game.

Mountains of Madness is an adventure that clearly aims at two specific target groups: the fans of H.P. Lovecraft and the unrepentant fans of traditional point 'n' click adventures. It may not be able to satisfy either of them to the fullest, but it is an honest endeavor and the almost six hours it lasts will not be considered as wasted.

If you have no prior experience with the franchise, Far Cry 6 is a game that can definitely be fun to play. If you're one of the series' devotees, you'll spot stagnation and repetitiveness in its mechanics from a mile away, to the point where finishing it at 100% is a real feat. Therefore, if you know what it's all about and haven't had your fill yet, then Far Cry 6 is for you. If you think you'll cry out "enough" if you see one more fortress, then leave it alone.

It’s more than obvious that “Silence” is some kind of experiment from Daedalic Entertainment. It will most likely disappoint fans of traditional point ‘n’ click adventure games, but at the same time it may prove attractive to a wider, more casual and mainstream audience, like fans of Telltale Games’ creations.

Decay: The Mare is a pure horror game. Even if it does not quite succeed as an adventure game, its great atmosphere and music is more than enough reason to give it a chance.

Now that all episodes have been completed, we can say that Bear with Me is a decent point 'n' click adventure worth taking a look at, even though it will not change your life or push your brain cells to its limits.

Ultimately LEGO 2K Drive is an arcade kart racing game with a solid core, but it trips itself up with design choices that try to increase the so-called engagement time, in the hope that the player will always nab something from the emporium. It's not bad, but it's certainly not as fun as the games it draws inspiration from.

Excellent aesthetics cyberpunk point 'n' click adventure, with a nice story and beautiful characters, which leaves a bittersweet taste in the end.

A poor remaster of a particularly good game, the Definitive Edition offers only but a few new things to owners of the original game and a lazy attempt to attract new buyers.

A Pixel Story has an interesting concept which is not implemented in the best possible way. Although it still is a good platform game, it could maintain better balance between difficulty and pace.

The enjoyment you'll get out of Sid Meier's Starships largely depends on your expectations. If you expect a game with the depth and engaging gameplay of Civilization you'll be disappointed, but treat it as an unusually deep and strategic tablet game and you will absolutely get your money's worth.

Agents of mayhem is a game that can appeal to gamers fan of shooters and open-world games, but the uninspired design choices and the repetitive gameplay turn it into a moderate-rewarding game, ideal for discount periods.

If you love strategy games but the overly complicated Grand titles leave you perplexed, put Colonial Conquest on your shopping list.

Farmer's Dynasty is a great Simulation game, for sure. It features, and introduces even to the most ignorant, the whole cycle of basic farming activities throughout the year. But, as is the case with possibly every other similar simulator, its repetitive nature can bore those who lack the passion to plow every single tiny bit of their land.

Ayo: A Rain Tale is a magnificent game that examines the serious issue of drinkable water transport by children under extreme conditions. Unfortunately, it fails in conveying all the sentiments it could have and ends up being rather superficial despite its entertaining gameplay.

Lords of the Fallen is a truly epic game but its smaller and worst than the Souls series games... at least it tried to dare where no one dared before.

Battlefield: Hardline would have fared better if it didn't have to "lift" the heavy title of the Battlefield series. If you are looking for a fun pick-up-and-play multiplayer shooter, look no further. Hardline is a satisfying, over-the-top multiplayer experience. If, on the other hand, you are in for a Battlefield game, look back on previous Battlefield releases. Hardline is not Battlefield.

Near-Mage is a missed opportunity. By no means is it a bad game: it has enough content, good ideas and a nice story. However, the low difficulty level of the puzzles and the minimal need to use the (even predefined) spells constitute an average overall experience.

The Legend of Korra, judging it as a low-budget game, is quite satisfactory for both fans of beat' em up and TV series, but I cannot recommend it for the younger audience due to the highly demanding combat system.

The Masterplan is based on an interesting concept and is only held back by no particular effort put into creating interesting or diverse gameplay mechanics. Nevertheless, it remains quite an enjoyable game, as long as you are not expecting more than it can deliver.

A beautiful, solarpunk-inspired debut, Generation Exile captivates with its atmosphere, narrative ambition, and stellar soundtrack. However, the experience struggles to bridge the gap between its creative vision and mechanical execution, ultimately hampered by shallow gameplay systems and persistent technical issues that prevent it from reaching its full potential.

Alternatively, Far Cry: New Dawn can be easily described as an expansion pack of Far Cry 5. From the graphics engine to the gameplay's heart, the experience is well known, and it will fully please those who would not say "no" for yet another round. Those who are not excited from the latest installments of Far Cry, New Dawn is not here to change their minds.

Removing the VR "gimmick" that made the original Chronos release noteworthy back in 2016, results in an adequately fun Action-RPG that doesn't really stand out when compared to either Gunfire's Remnant: From the Ashes or to other Souls-like games currently available out there.

Runbow has all the conditions to be a very fun party game, featuring great "pastel" graphics and a unique soundtrack, but the lack of online players and the bad pricing policy are enough to doom it to oblivion.

Bear With Me is a nice and quite promising adventure, but Episode 1 should be at least twice as long in order to justify its existence as a episodic adventure and not a demo. Although the asking price is relative low, the coming episodes must include much more content.

Beautiful, distinct while superficial with some serious shortcomings compared to Planet Coaster. It may glitter but it is not gold…

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition includes all the DLC's and the huge content of the original great game, but the graphical overhaul suffers from inexcusable stuttering and frame-rate issues that prevent you from really enjoying it.

Scott Pilgrim VS The World: The Game is a decent beat-'em up that fans of the genre should get with their eyes closed, especially when it is the first time it officially appears on PC. As for the rest, the game may offer a few hours of quality fun with friends and that is it.

This adventure game has nothing to be jealous of, compared to other games of equal or slightly larger budget. It clearly shows that Zima Software is ready to take a further step in the industry, which may result in a big hit.

Although it seems the developers are paying more attention to the mobile market, the PC version is satisfactory and offers fun gameplay, which the fans of this kind of games will surely love.

This is a game that needs to be approached with the right mindset in order to be fully and properly understood. Murdered is an interactive movie with a story straight out of the best 90's b-reel supernatural horror flicks that dominated the video store of an era long bygone. The challenge level is extremely low but the mood and nighttime atmosphere the game evokes are hard to deny. Destined for Steam Sale must-buy status, Murdered is a game that will engage you and take you back to a simpler time, even as it celebrates its b-movie heritage and paper-thin actual gameplay.

Exciting FPS mechanisms are accompanied by an inadequate open-world, a disappointing story and very short duration. RAGE 2 could be much better.

Deeply atmospheric artwork and an excellent soundtrack set the premise for a deeply personal horror experience that loses its footing when it comes to hit or miss puzzle design and stealth sections that seem to punish the player, detracting from an otherwise very strong experience.

Warhammer Quest is a great digital port of a classic tabletop dungeon crawl. Unfortunately the extra content should be open to everyone. Feel safe to invest only for a full package at a solid discount and you will enjoy many epic adventures of old school awesomeness.

Trying to solve jigsaw puzzles while killing zombies. It is nothing but an interesting idea.

Betrayer in no way is a bad game, but also it is not what one would expect from developers with such experience. If you are interested in a remarkable horror/adventure/FPS with heavy exploration and mystery, then it is worth your attention, otherwise check somewhere else.

Despite its “loose” treatment of established Tolkien Lore, Shadow of War manages to showcase once more why the Nemesis System is one of the greatest gaming innovations in recent memory. However, a title that manages to take the cancer that is microtransactions in a Single-Player game and metastasize it to the next level cannot, in all good conscience, be awarded a higher score than this.

Terroir is a visually simple yet pleasing game, presented as a vineyard simulation Tycoon game. Regretfully it's not quite there yet, missing the depth and mechanisms of a Tycoon game, although it can be pretty fun at times. Sadly its current state is not deemed as acceptable for leaving early access.

Hunters of The Dead combines elements from different genres such as Tower-Defence, Resource Management and RPG's. Although it features well-designed gameplay mechanics, the game doesn't stand out.

Warp Frontier is a nice adventure game that is suitable in times of great adventure game drought. It doesn't impress, but it doesn't disappoint either, so understandably a fan of the genre would be hard pressed not to spend a few enjoyable hours with it.

Vikings – Wolves of Midgard is a very conflicted game. On one hand, you have a well-executed, fast-paced, action-packed hack’n’slash gameplay. On the other hand, the game is ridden with frustrating and annoying mechanisms (inventory handling, leveling up restricted to altars etc.), and filled with bugs which may directly influence the experience (eg. force still command although the enemy may be out of melee range). Unfortunately, in this case the cons outweigh the pros by a wide margin, and we cannot recommend it to be your priority purchase.

The return of the spin-off franchise is unfortunately not a triumphant one. Impressive technically especially in animation, but with borderline non-existent gameplay and an uneven story, it fails to deliver an overall strong experience.

Ghostwire: Tokyo doesn't have any major flaws that would make it a huge disappointment. It may not fascinate with its gameplay and repetitive action, but thanks to its excellent atmosphere, impressive realization of Japanese lore, and sometimes entertaining combat, it manages to outperform the average with ease.

A decent, fun and with some solid ideas beat' em up game, which could be better if some gameplay balancing issues were avoided.

The impression that Mirror's Edge Catalyst leaves is like a person with bones full of calcium, covered with weak flesh. A better implementation of story, characters, mission design and combat system should be the first priorities on a future sequel.

Significant improvements but also unexpected setbacks describe this year's edition of Football Manager. Wait for a few patches before buying.

A charming premise and tongue-in-cheek exploitation writing, stumble on frustrating bugs and repetitive gameplay mechanics. There is value here for the dedicated 80’s exploitation cop film buffs but the kinks will have to be ironed out to make this game worth recommending to a broader public.

Warhammer 40K: Armageddon is a simplified Panzer Corps in a classic and beloved sci-fi world. Hardcore strategy fans may invest in a fair price drop.

It's not an unforgettable experience or the adventure game that will leave you stunned, but it surely was worth Deck13's time and effort to translate it into English language after five whole years. A short but atmospheric journey that leaves its final meaning to our judgement.