Kholat has its flaws, especially when it comes to plot. However it is registered as a good game for the simple reason that it achieves its main target, which is to offer excitement. With its remarkable atmosphere, Kholat embraces the player in an immersive experience.

A delicious, self-conscious and absolutely thrilling ride through Pandora's deepest secrets, Catch A Ride nails perfectly each element of what makes the Borderlands Universe such an appealing destination for adventurers from all across the galaxy.

The gorgeous soundtrack and clever use of lighting in the environments cannot conceal the fact that the game is written to accommodate only one particular playstyle, whilst offering the illusion that a different path is possible. This results in wild inconsistencies between player agency/actual gameplay and the protagonist's monologues and eventual culmination of events, making us feel like outside observers, instead of active participants. For the right, extremely limited demographic, Sunset could provide plot-related thrills but for the vast majority of players, this will feel like an exercise in style who lost it's way.

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.

Serpent in the Staglands is a little gem and a great new entrance to the old school RPG renaissance. It has an excellent RPG rule system and a wonderful, magical and unique world.

Very well written and beautifully presented, House on Fire's debut will absolutely thrill fans of darker, more mature science fiction.

Wildly inconsistent writing that comes off not as the delightful, Lynchian madness of Deadly Premonition but as a haphazard collection of "weird" cobbled together just to provoke, coupled with extremely anime-centric sensibilities, make D4's audience an extremely limited and specific one. It may look like a dark, metaphysical mystery game, but it most assuredly is not. It feels like an exercise in extremes, with no clear identity of what game it truly wishes to be.

The feeling Subject 13 finally leaves is that it meets the expectations of its 647 backers, as well as those of anybody else who has previously played one of Cuisset's games. It may not be the adventure game that will charm the majority of casual gamers, nor the one that mainstream reviewers will appreciate, but it's dedicated to true fans of the genre, due to the smart and difficult enough puzzles it includes. It won't disappoint them.

This second part gives us the impression that the best is yet to come. Up to now it has carefully enhanced its plot, increased the number of introduced characters and started giving signs that the consequences of our decisions will be depicted in the next episodes.

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."

Despite the fact that it gives a feeling of its content being rushed, TIAOVH3 offers six completely new and different classes to enjoy. This combined with the overall series' signature humour, Easter eggs and steampunk atmosphere, provide a solid action-RPG experience for every fan of the genre. Definitely worth giving a look.

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

Featuring some of the cleverest puzzles we have seen in recent years, Technobabylon also allows the player to tackle those in a variety of imaginative ways, thus presenting a much more realistic and organic vision of it's bleak, dystopic world. A solid script and a very well implemented mechanic of solving puzzles by utilizing both cyberspace and the "real world" make Technobabylon a highly entertaining and original offering. Adventure gamers, take note.

Project Cars is not a bad racing game. It's just that as a racing simulator it has way too many flaws, especially in terms of realism during GPs. It abolishes the great chance of feeding an audience which remains hungry due to Codemasters' mistakes in its own F1 games. At the same time, it cannot base its possible success on the presence of other cars, which inevitably stay in the shadow of Formula A category.

A highly challenging table of pure brilliance, Portal Pinball ranks easily amongst the three finest pinball tables Zen Studios has ever created. A must play for fans of the series and a most satisfying pinball challenge in it's own right.

Whilst the writing and voice acting remain top-notch, the complete illusion of player choice and the increasingly thinly veiled attempts to conceal it, make Game of Thrones feel more like a spin-off series of the acclaimed TV show, than an actual interactive movie set in Westeros. In order to achieve it's full dramatic impact, the conclusion of the series should offer substantially differentiated outcomes based on player choice, otherwise it is doomed to lose momentum with each episode.

A monumental achievement of staggeringly aching beauty, the Witcher III stands proudly as the greatest video game of all time, regardless of genre. Geralt's final, epic ride, is the high water-mark by which all future games will be judged and found lacking. Indeed, it's only disadvantage is that it completely ruins every other title on the market right now by nailing every single aspect of game design with almost supernatural clarity and perfection. If you play one video game in your life, make sure it's this one.

Dex is a game that definitely deserves to see and experience. It is not the game of the year or the best indie RPG we've ever played, but it's a well-built effort that will excite fans of 2D action games, sprinkled with reasonable quantities of RPG mechanisms and a satisfactory story to support it.

Invisible, Inc. is a brilliant game. The developers crafted a novel turn-based strategy/stealth game hybrid with a lot of attention to detail, extremely addicting gameplay and an abundance of class on the technical side. If you are a fan of either turn-based or stealth games, or just a fan of good games in general, you really can't go wrong with Invisible, Inc.

In spite of trying to wave the indie/riot grrrl flag a bit too enthusiastically at times, Chaos Theory is at it's best when it explores the Lynchian menace that besets Arcadia Bay. Life Is Strange remains an absolute treat for interactive movie fans and one of the most unique and memorable video game settings of recent years.

Uncanny Valley may seem expensive at about 10 euros for a title lasting for about 6 to 7 hours, but it's so well designed that it's really worth every cent you spend.

The Perils of Man confirms that well chosen and original ideas, as well as stories concerning timeless questions of humanity often result in very interesting adventure games, even if they don't have a high production budget.

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.

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a sublime choice for anyone who wants a further dose of the last year's game, even though it does not reach such high levels of quality.

Everyone who played the original game back in the 80's, should be right at home. It's the 21st Century version of "Elite." But newer, uninitiated players may find it strangely desolate and repetitive. A grand space simulation, aimed at the series' hardcore fans.

This second act makes a tragic script twist, proves to be totally uninteresting and contains badly-designed and awfully implemented puzzles, thus turning every hour we spend with it into wasted time. A disastrous second part of a very ambitious but completely failed Kickstarter adventure game.

You don't often get the sense of achievement and exploration Kerbal Space Program offers for its price-tag. After you manage to get around the learning curve you'll find an immensely educational and fun game. You can't truly call yourself a space enthusiast and miss out on that one. After all, how hard can rocket science be?

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 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.

It's visually better, richer in content and more comprehensive in terms of gameplay compared to its predecessor. It will definitely make you spend time with it until the arrival of MK XI.

The Consequence completes a brilliant mini-campaign that not only enhances the core Evil Within experience by providing a multitude of answers to the original game's mysteries but also brilliantly sets the stage for its inevitable sequel. Deeply atmospheric and well written, this is a must for survival horror fans.

GTA V PC is the ultimate version of one of the greatest games in history and the best open-world game that you will play until the advent of GTA VI or RDR 2.

Inexplicably not created in UbiArt framework, China offers a quality stealth platforming experience that Assassin's Creed fans will enjoy, but will ultimately remain in the genre's high water mark's (Mark of the Ninja) shadow.

Hektor is an atmospheric horror-game, that, unfortunately, has a blunt and boring plot, non-existent difficulty and minimal duration.

Zen Studios is truly without rival when it comes to digital pinball. Age of Ultron delivers the goods for Marvel fans, whilst also implementing a few most welcome innovations and mini-games to Zen's time proven formula. Top notch entertainment.

A true 8-bit spaghetti western mini-epic, Double Barreled is a true shotgun-blast-to a belly-full-of-whiskey,good time. Frantic action, a reasonably large open world and complete freedom of action make this a truly standout and absolutely thrilling ride.

Well balanced with a nice variety of gameplay delivered by the unlockable gadgets. But don't be fooled by its charming presentation. Stealth Inc. 2 becomes brutally difficult early in the game and will either satisfy your platforming cravings or drive you insane in the process.

Beautiful presentation, razor sharp wit, simple yet effective puzzling, ideal for introducing new players to the genre and an irresistible eldritch charm, make Bertram Fiddle one of the episodic adventures we'd really love to see to its conclusion. Fans of humorously shaped noses and Victorian Era weirdness, take note.

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.

Having as its focal point a topic that will never cease to preoccupy humanity, boasting ideal scaling of the plot and being equipped with one of the best characters' roster that a representative of adventure games can present, it makes us already expect the first announcement regarding the beginning of its sequel's production.

Despite drawing obvious inspiration from the Infinity Engine games, Pillars of Eternity manages to be so much more than a simple tribute. Carving out its own unique identity as a masterfully created RPG, it is sure to be remembered as a Role-Playing masterpiece of our times.

Dead or Alive 5 Last Round is not trying to prove anything and offers generously fun to the fullest. It has beautiful girls, lots of action, quick battles... what else can you ask for?

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.

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas is a Zelda clone game ported from iOS. Despite its poor graphics, it achieves to impart the feeling of exploration to the player. Even though it's not as good as Zelda, it still remains a very interesting project for the fans of action adventure games.

Cities: Skylines is everything we expected but never got from the Simcity series. Craving for a city sim resulted in ignoring the faults and shortages of the latter, something that is emphasized by Skylines' brilliance. The game shines with an extreme attention to detail spanning from macro to micromanagement and provides huge space where you can build your city.

A fun, simple and accessible card game, great for playing on a tablet or for gamers who are new to the genre. More experienced players may find that the game is somewhat lacking in strategic depth.

A must-buy for the Match-3 genre fans. Ironcast is a game where you will enjoy playing battles between war machines. For this you will have to use your resources right and think twice about your next move. A good recipe for a roguelike title that will have you playing again and again, long into the night.

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.

Life Is Strange's writing, atmosphere and sense of place have a direct line to the heart and soul of anyone who ever grew up in a small, sleepy, yet mystical town, went out into the big wide world to study and then came back to the only kind of magic that really exists in this world. Top notch writing, voice acting and stylistic framing make Life Is Strange one of the most compelling interactive movies of its generation.

Beautifully stylized visuals, solid writing that actually makes you care about your band of misfit survivors and genuine choice & consequence gameplay that rewards multiple playthroughs and experimentation, make Dyscourse a thoroughly enjoyable adventure.

Although it is a low budget production it achieves in creating a really intense and frightening atmosphere. Resident Evil Revelations 2 makes a turn to the series' roots but with a more action profile.

Despite various shortcomings like lack of polish in combat, some disorientating segments set in three dimensions and a very short duration, it manages to maintain a satisfactory level of quality through its unique world, beautiful, artistic design and pure enjoyment. Woolfe - Red Hood Diaries is a "fair-y" game after all.

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.

Featuring extraordinary writing and the rare ability to completely invest the player into its characters, Telltale's Game Of Thrones stands amongst and actually surpasses the famed TV series' best moments. A high watermark for interactive storytelling and one of the most emotionally resonant experiences you're bound to have with a video game this year.

With a very interesting and harrowing stealth approach to Evil Within's core, The Assignment proves to be an exemplary DLC. Not only does it explain some of the campaign's more obscure points but it also includes two terrifically tense boss fights. Even if a player did not enjoy the main game so much, the different dynamics of the Assignment make it a very worthwhile proposal for fans of survival horror.

AAA level writing, voice-acting and storytelling, Chapters was lovingly made for the Dreamers, the rabid fans awaiting for the continuation of Zoe's story ever since '06. In spite of the obvious limitations of the Unity engine, the game, much like it's predecessors, transcends the medium's limitations in order to deliver the next chapter in one of interactive fiction's most poignant sagas. The uninitiated will be completely mystified and off-put, but the original Dreamers, the ones who helped fund Chapters, are in for the ride of their lives.

Despite the high level of difficulty, Ori and the Blind Forest is one of the best of its kind. Considering the excellent presentation and the lovable fairy tale atmosphere, it is certain that the experience will be firmly imprinted in your memory.

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.

Episode 3 highlights the collaboration between characters in a better way than its predecessors. Taking under consideration the terrifying atmosphere, it can be easily named as the best episode in the series so far.

Episode Two continues in the same vein as the first, at the same time ramping up the tension and the survival horror elements. An all around more solid offering.

Atlas Mugged retains Telltale's baseline of excellence in writing, but a fairly short duration as well as a more conventional course of action than the riot of Zer0 Sum make for a comparatively tame episode. Fans of the series will be greatly pleased but Telltale seems at times to battle the very expectations its high standards have created.

Rebels represents an absolute high water mark for video game writing and episodic gaming in particular. It expands in every possible way upon Reborn, maintaining unparalleled storytelling, presentation and voice-acting, whilst introducing very well crafted puzzles, an epic sense of scale and technical improvements across the board. If Chapters continues in this vein, it is destined for greatness.

Just like the Holy Inquisition was a black spot in the history of mankind, due to convicting innocent people to death, TIconBLU convicts its own game to be nothing more than a black spot in the history of adventure games. A disastrous second part of an interesting opening chapter.

White Night practically drips with gorgeous neo-Teutonic expressionist visuals and maintains a foreboding, suffocating atmosphere not felt since the first Alone In The Dark game. The occasional camera issues and deliberately old school save system prevent it from achieving it's full potential but this is a very strong, atmospheric offering that will keep you playing long into the night.

Oddworld New'n'Tasty is the best remake of a game I have played so far, a true testament to the love and respect the devs of Just Add Water have for the original Abe's Oddysee. Even old Oddworld fans will find themselves amazed by the stunning visuals and the general redesign the title offers. A must-buy.

Aaru's Awakening is a fiendishly hard game that harkens back to an era where side scrolling games were made for patient and persistent gamers. Fans of the genre will appreciate the nostalgia trip but it's possible that some of them will be put off from its high difficulty and unforgiving gameplay. If you think you' re up to the challenge, then you should check it out, especially at a discount.

Oblitus is a unique game. If you seek an easy and relaxed platform game then you should probably look elsewhere. Those, however, who enjoy video games with exploration and challenges, then Oblitus is certainly a little gem to add to your collection.

Space Hulk: Ascension Edition achieves its goal of enriching last year's effort in terms of gameplay and single player content. It's definitely a worthwhile purchase provided that you are willing to accept some of the game's idiosyncrasies that stem from Space Hulk's board game roots.

The unique art direction, amazing soundtrack and dark atmosphere of a well-written story combine together into a very pleasant surprise for 2015 and an ideal debut for OhNoo Studio. If only it had voice-overs too, it would easily reach an even higher level of quality.

Pixel Puzzles 2: Birds resembles a DLC more than a new game. No negative aspects from previous Pixel Puzzles were resolved, while there were no further additions in the form of a mini-game like Undeadz.

Hand of Fate is not easy to recommend to everyone, due to its uniqueness. However the interesting hybrid of genres is quite original and if you take a look at it, maybe you will find a hidden treasure for your game library.

Delightful hand drawn graphics frame a short but ultimately winning and atmospheric introduction to the point and click adventure game genre. Hallin's work is quite impressive for a one-man project and is evidence of his potential as a designer if given a full production team.

The first episode of Resident Evil Revelations 2 is a survival horror game of the new age. Maybe not exactly as the genre used to be, but with respect to its roots.

Despite the ambitious combo of two different kind of games, Deathtrap does not disappoint. In combination with the affordable price, it is highly recommended to fans of both ARPG and Tower Defense.

It's larger, more beautiful, more difficult, better in every aspect compared it its predecessor. At the same time, it proves that Kickstarter as well as Steam Early Access can significantly contribute to the very high quality of a game. I don't like being led to hasty conclusions, but via "The Book of Unwritten Tales 2" King Art Games manages to put Daedalic Entertainment, as well as any other developer, in a very difficult position regarding the creation of the best adventure game for 2015. A true masterpiece of its genre.

Attila offers a new "horde" mechanic and re-introduces obsolete game-play elements like the family trees progression back into the Total War series. In general, it should be considered a much better version of Rome 2 in every aspect, in a more interesting historical setting. Should you find yourself in a dilemma between Rome II: Emperor Edition and Attila, I would definitely suggest the latter.

Terrific presentation, immersive and convincing dystopian atmosphere and simple yet highly addictive and ever evolving stealth mechanics make Republique an absolute joy to experience and truly, the first real game to emerge from mobile platforms.

Dying Light is an excellent effort from Techland and perhaps the ultimate sleeper hit of 2015. Definitely it could be better in areas such as storytelling and the variety of the secondary activities, but the robust gameplay mechanisms and the long duration of the main campaign will satisfy your survival-horror needs and will make you look forward for the inevitable sequel.

Hot Tin Roof has a fantastic soundtrack and a game world I'd love to see explored as a full blooded adventure game. In its current incarnation, the heart and love that went into its making shows, but unfortunately, so do the unraveling seams at the edges. Problematic world navigation and inconsistent writing detract from being truly immersed in one of the more original game settings of recent years.

The word "Evolve" couldn't be more fitting for the newest title of Turtle Rock. A very interesting co-op experience with a competitive twist that makes every match unique. Despite the business model that has been chosen for it, Evolve is well worth the anticipation and hype surrounding it. Turtle Rock has a firm base for its latest child to "evolve" upon.

Gravity Ghost creates a nice world in space where the swinging between planets is an interesting and relaxing activity. Even if you don't find this enough, the great music and the well narrated story is a reason to give the game a chance.

A haunting and unforgettable journey to the heart of what made video games fascinating in the first place. The 'Zee is endless, the 'Zee is dark, the 'Zee will kill you. Your heart belongs to its dark gods now.

I would recommend Harold only to those people who love trial and error games, have nerves of steel and are fond of testing them. They are probably the ones who will find the game fun and interesting.

The "Joystick Replay" series of Anuman Interactive tends to become a feeder of beloved games of the past. The Bluecoats: North vs South is capable of thrilling the old fans of the original game, as well as new ones, who have never played the 1989/1991 version.

Incredible visuals and an epic,timeless soundtrack frame a rock solid Metroidvania styled adventure, that feels like the 2015 dream-child of the legendary Gods and Hippodrome games of yore. The controls may be a bit loose but this is one adventure that you simply cannot afford to miss.

Can't remember another adventure game that features such caustic satire on real life phenomena of the era in which it's being released. It tries to send various messages in all directions and becomes a strong voice against violence and racism events.

Poignant, epic, mournful. Telltale is without peer in terms of emotionally impactful storytelling.

If we ever got the C&C game we so much deserve, Grey Goo would be it. By using its roots as a base to build upon, Petroglyph created a very solid piece of RTS history. A must, especially for fans of Westwood's work.

This remastered version does not fully satisfy our desire for a proper comeback of Manny Calavera, nor is worthy of a myth like Grim Fandango. At least it gives us the opportunity to re-live an unforgettable journey in the Land of the Dead, filled with intrigue, suspense and memorable characters.

Very strong writing, a terrific sense of small town supernatural mystery and believable characters make Life Is Strange a most compelling interactive movie. Echoes of Twin Peaks and Alan Wake resonate throughout and if you've ever been a freshman outsider at 18, you will find plenty of yourself in young Max Caulfield's journey to the unknown. Highly recommended.

Chariot is a very nice platform game and especially in co-op mode, it really shines, making it a first class choice for anyone who wants a worthy and challenging experience that will keep him busy for more than ten hours.

Blackguards 2 builds on the success of its predecessor in an interesting way. Some simplifications have been made, but the game now offers a more open-ended campaign and an intriguingly deep combat system. The game's graphics and voiceovers could have been improved upon but as as a whole Blackguards 2 is a solid and entertaining sequel.

High production values and sharp wit, coupled with a surprisingly deep (given the JRPG genre conventions) combat system. Genre fans will rejoice, but the constant fighting alongside the light-hearted story will not appeal to all.

If you feel the need for some mindless shooting when taking a break from more thought-demanding games, Dead Effect will fit you. Otherwise stay away from it, or it will drive you crazy.

This HD Remaster will be much appreciated and loved by fans of the original game, who will be willing to forgive its weaknesses. At the same time, it can attract newer audience too, as it maintains the superb atmosphere that made Resident Evil an all time classic.

Nostalgia is strong in this one. If you are a retro-fan of the old games, don't miss it.

Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is a generally addictive management game with an original theme and a few tense moments during the mission execution phase of the game. Unfortunately some glaring issues like the cumbersome game menus and the poor presentation mean that the game is more suited for those who are really big fans of the subject matter.

With such a low price, this little indie game is an instant purchase. Instant Dungeon delivers something that huge game companies fail to achieve... addiction!