Trials of Mana is a qualitative remake of Seiken Densetsu 3, cleverly adapted to the modern era, but at the same time captive to the original game in elements such as the mediocre narration and the minor story character development.

A fresh take on a familiar formula, with enough quality and new ideas to make for a great experience. Highly recommended for roguelike and Darkest Dungeon fans.

A survivalism and class struggle epic, unfolding amidst the pines of the Russian taiga and the steel rails of the Trans-Siberian railway. A title that manages to explore a bunch of ever-relevant questions while avoiding to get preachy.

Granblue Fantasy: Versus is a really fun and well-made fighting game, ideal for newcomers. If it offered more offline content in its standard package and a better online code was implemented, then we would highly recommend it to all fans of the genre.

Detroit: Become Human is a game worth playing, whatever is your gaming genre preference. You may not find all the answers to the questions it raises, or you may raise, but all in all it is an unforgettable experience. You may even want to relive it many times. From another point of view.

Resident Evil 3 retells the story of Jill's desperate escape from the doomed Raccoon City, using an intriguing plot and more fleshed out characters than the original. It falls short of the sheer amount of content its predecessors had, but it excels in moment to moment gameplay which it delivers in spades.

Doom Eternal does not target to those who want a standard FPS to kill their time. It requires dedication, a lot of patience and, above all, to play by its own rules. If you don't, it will crush you. But if you play according to them, then you have just found your next favorite FPS.

A beautifully morbid adventure game that imposes its own mechanics of time management on the player's reality, causing either introspection or frustration. Ironically launched in a period where time is plenty and fruitful introspection is sorely needed.

An intriguing tactical game with an excellent time manipulation mechanic that transforms each battle into a dance of perfectly choreographed moves. Some repetitiveness after the mid point of the campaign and the uneven framerate in larger battles are small blemishes on an otherwise quality game.

Federations drastically enriches what was essentially the last still lacking aspect of the base game, that of galactic diplomacy. Undoubtedly one of the must-buy Stellaris expansions.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is more than just a worthy successor to Blind Forest. It enriches and improves all its parts in every aspect, and it is a Metroidvania game that will be remembered for years.

Beautiful Desolation is a idiosyncratic, multi-themed journey, bringing some interesting gameplay ideas to the table. Its story and distinct setting are its strongest assets and it will definitely take you places. Be aware though, there is no hand holding at all. You'll need to pay attention to the conversations with the cast of delightfully bizarre characters you meet, if you don't want to backtrack and fumble for clues constantly.

Despite its flaws (technical or otherwise), Warlords of New York and its accompanying free Update add high-quality content that takes place in a familiar, fan-favorite location, together with a huge number of wider changes and additions to the game's core gameplay that promise to increase the quality of life for all prospective Division Agents.

More a stylized visual novel than a "normal" point' n' click adventure, The Blind Prophet could have been much more. The impressive artwork really saves the day.

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.

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.

A small work of art, well-made and compact, flooded with colours and bittersweet feelings. Unfortunately, it doesn't last longer than a Saturday gaming session.

With a very haunting setting and stifling atmosphere as its base, The Last Concert has some of the finest level and puzzle design we've seen so far and is hands down the strongest entry in the series.

The Pedestrian is one of the most enjoyable games you can play this year, even if you are not a big fan of platform/puzzle games. It is original, fun and it will extensively test your mind.

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters isn't a particularly challenging experience and most of its story events unfold in a predictable way. Nevertheless, it has some really unnerving moments and it's a worthy sequel, improving upon every single aspect of its predecessor.

Essentially a board game with deeper game mechanics and an enjoyable plot, Here Be Dragons is sure to pose a serious challenge to those who will make the mistake of underestimating its difficulty.

It might not be the most innovative DLC as far as core gameplay elements are concerned, but the new types of hard challenges and dilemmas it offers, as well as its extremely interesting additions to the game's lore, make the Last Autumn a more than worthy addition to the Frostpunk universe.

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.

Even though the areas feel somewhat detached from one another and the story doesn't advance as much as we'd like, Episode 3 is on par with the previous parts and leaves us craving for more.

Perhaps it was a bit unexpected, but Darksiders Genesis is more than a decent game, honoring the name of the long-time series. Featuring remarkable graphics and an amazing soundtrack, the new installment can provide you in with at least fifteen hours of enjoyable action.

Even though it would have certainly benefited from being a bit more open-ended as far as its main plot is concerned, Coteries of New York is still a remarkably fun visual novel based on the 5th Edition Vampire Rulebook, that should serve as an adequate appetizer ahead of the "main course" set to arrive in 2020.

I really wanted to love Blacksad. The noir story is quite compelling, being in the spirit of comic books. Alas, not so compelling as to overlook the severe technical issues which fester the title. This is a game that would have been better if it had been delayed a little further. Wait for much needed patches before trying it out.

Shenmue III is full of heart, but it's geared towards a very limited audience that doesn't mind playing a 2019 game with outdated and tiresome game mechanisms. Newcomers, however, will find very few things to keep them interested.

With Jedi Fallen Order, Respawn have made a small miracle and have delivered a stellar single-player Star Wars game. I daresay that JFO resembles what a modern Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast would have if it combined the best elements of gameplay defining games, sensibly unified and supported by a story which sets the rules without trying to be ground-breaking.

Little Big Workshop makes a Henry Ford out of you, requiring of you to plan and execute complex products while also handling machinery issues and your workforce. The stage for this labor drama is set on a tabletop providing comic relief and an authentic aesthetic. You get plenty of hours planning and enjoying the fruits of your intellectual labor for a very nice price.

A few match engine issues, hopefully easily resolvable, somewhat tarnish an otherwise excellent version of Sports Interactive's iconic management series.

Definitive Edition manages to upgrade the all-time classic that was Age of Empires II while still respecting its original version, making the whole experience feel like a whole new game that also manages to wake up memories from the old times.

An epic masterpiece of modern gaming, whose PC launch is unfortunately marred by potentially serious technical issues.

Modern Warfare is by far the top CoD of the current decade, featuring improved graphics, a remarkable campaign and the freshest multiplayer the series has ever had. It remains CoD to the bone, so if that doesn't discourage you, buy it without hesitation.

Song of Horror breaths some fresh air into the Horror genre. Searching for clues and solving puzzles while being stalked by an omnipresent entity that adapts to your actions, has never been more terrifying.

With a greater focus on the Adventure side of things and more content, the 2nd episode introduces new characters and scares as the search for the nightmare-inducing music box continues.

Moons of Madness may be the best implementation of traditional puzzle-solving we've seen so far in an interactive narrative experience, in a setting that skillfully merges unearthly horrors with more "tangible" science fiction.

The Outer Worlds offers an RPG experience that brims with most of the qualities we could expect from its developers, based on their previous projects. It might not be the most ground-breaking or "deeply written" RPG of our times, but boy is it fun.

Indivisible may not have the most profound story ever or the most intricate RPG mechanics, but it's simply a blast to play from start to finish.

An interesting spin on the Darkest Dungeon formula that is very much worth a playthrough but currently lacks the necessary depth to ensure replayability.

Creating a decent point 'n' click adventure is not an easy task. Angelo and Deemon starts with an interesting idea, but it falls flat in almost all aspects of what we call a high-quality adventure game.

Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind is the ideal modern implementation of its predecessor's unique Strategy/RPG gameplay. Some might just call it "King of Dragon Pass +1" ...but what's wrong with that?

Ubisoft failed to deliver a fresh Ghost Recon title and they were focused on how to import the open world of Wildlands into a virtual store. During the making process, they forgot that Ghost Recon series were always about realistic tactical shooting and not about exploring and looting like a maniac.

Walking miles and miles in a virtual wood is surely not the best way to spend your afternoons. What could have been an excellent simulator ended in becoming a repetitive and mindless buttonfest, without any accuracy in mushroom hunting.

Despite being just the first title to be produced by the independent developers of ZA/UM Studio, Disco Elysium is undoubtedly an indie masterpiece that will be regarded as one of the benchmarks with which we compare all future endeavours in the isometric RPG genre.

They say that if something ain't broken, don't fix it and Trine 4 is one of the brightest examples of that saying. Trine 4 removes with a single scratch the misstep of Trine 3 and it will be undoubtedly listed as one of the top indie games of the year.

Destruction, gore and desolation. Take up the mantle of Therion, an alter-Metabaron/Space Marine-combined and spread the word of heavy metal amongst the corpses. How much heavy metal do you ask? Enriched uranium heavy!

Children of Morta breaks the roguelike conventions with stellar narrative delivery. The little events married with its exceptional pixel-art provide a deeply emotional journey, even if it is a hack'n'slash game down its core. The limited endgame is what hurts one of the Indie of 2019 candidates the most.

A highly addictive, inspired and difficult enough puzzle-platform adventure, Yooka-Laylee's switch to 2D was spot-on.

An incredibly immersive RPG/adventure based on the works of H.P. Lovercraft that misses on true greatness due to its unpolished release and abrupt ending.

Having a subtractive design at its core, Blasphemous doesn't fiddle with the tried-and-true Metroidvania formula. Instead, it keeps things simple and grabs the player's attention with its despondent imagery and its riveting atmosphere and world building.

Daymare: 1998 is an unapologetic love letter to horror games of the 90's and especially the Resident Evil series. It may be janky and tough at times, which is likely to put off newcomers, but it will have a certain appeal to the fans of the genre.

Even if you just want to play a basketball game and you are frightened by the NBA 2K's hardcore character with its irreconcilable gameplay or if you are still averse to microtransactions, you have no alternative. Until next year's 2K21 of course.

Impressive visuals, lengthy campaign and rich multiplayer, Gears 5 summarizes the definition of an AAA game. However, its technical issues and the restrained open-world element, somewhat diminish the experience.

Decay of Logos tries to provide a compelling spin on the beloved Dark Souls formula but while it succeeds in creating a beautiful world of interesting lore, it falters at the task of offering a well-tuned and fun combat system.

A completely fresh idea delivered with a mix of already tested mechanics. The result is an almost perfect game which would have been perfect if it was focused a bit more in enjoyment rather than simulating the exact life of Hominidae.

Its main villain duo can't hold a candle to the greatness that was Handsome Jack, its humour is rather lacking compared to the series' previous instalments, and it is not without its technical issues at launch. Gameplay-wise, however, Borderlands 3 is definitely the best we've seen from the series until now.

In Ion Fury there are no fancy cutscenes and QTEs, health regeneration or skill trees, just good, old, balls-to-the-wall action. If you have enjoyed games such as Duke Nukem 3D, Blood or Shadow Warrior, then you'll have a blast with this game too.

A deep, paranormal-based, story, solid gameplay with only minor flaws, Control marks the return of Remedy to high quality games.

Bard's Tate 4: Director's Cut winks at you with meaning while telling an "innocent" joke or making a dad pun. It takes you on a journey to lakes of mist over the sea of Orkney islands with its music. But most important of all, it reminds you what videogames should be all about. Damn fun.

An impressive 4X/Tactical game hybrid whose only major fumble is that it fails to communicate its vast array of features in a simple, beginner-friendly manner. There are months of exciting gameplay here if you're willing to persevere.

Night Call provides some compelling everyday stories wrapped under a neo-noir narrative game. At the end of the day (no pun intended), it succeeds in showcasing the everyday life heroes (however big or small) of a large city and their concerns.

Silver Chains is a mundane haunted house saunter with all the twists and turns you would expect in a premise like this. Even though there is some chilling ambience in there, its short duration, meagre evocative moments and easy puzzles constitute a rather unexceptional experience.

Every fan of traditional point n click adventures must play and support Gibbous: A Cthulhu Adventure. A really solid and complete game, including humorous dialogues, smart (but not very difficult) puzzles and a unique cast of characters, with only drawback its relatively short duration.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a great action/platform that ideally touches on both nostalgia and the modern way of creating a quality Metroidvania game.

A fun and absolutely gorgeous co-op FPS with a rather lackluster story and single-player mode. Nevertheless, a solid choice for anyone looking for some quality co-op action.

An extremely careful remaster, with endless respect to the original version of the game. It provides a lesson on how to accomplish such a result.

Blazing Chrome is a great game for its kind, as it could easily be declared as a sequel of Contra, without anyone being misunderstood. If you want to test your skills on a hard-boiled old school run 'n' gun game, you will not find anything better than this one.

My Friend Pedro is undoubtedly a remarkable title worth trying, as long as you know what you are buying. It is a game that you have to play over and over again, it is based a lot in style and it can offer several hours of pure, though repetitive, adrenaline action.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has some strong competition in a genre teeming with good games and even though it doesn't set any new standards, its a fine example of nostalgia trip done right.

The Sinking City's unique blend of Detective gameplay and Cthulhu Mythos elements will intrigue fans of H.P. Lovecraft's works, even if certain shortcomings ultimately prevent it from truly standing out as the best Cthulhu game ever made.

This breathtakingly beautiful revival of SNES-era jRPGs stumbles because of its fragmented main quest but still manages to provide a compelling experience for RPG fans.

Layers of Fear 2 narrates an unnerving and dramatic story about the struggle of the actor to attain the perfect character on a path strewn with abhorrently masked imperfections. It may not be the scariest game ever made, but it's certainly one of the most introspective.

Druidstone draws inspiration from a variety of genres (even tabletop boardgames) and combines all those elements elegantly. Its whimsical writing and beautiful (Trine-sque) art should not fool you. This is a game which will put your tactical planning skills to the test and demand forward thinking in the development of your characters. Another spectacular result from the makers of the Legend of Grimrock series.

A perfect introduction to the card game genre. Steamworld Quest may not be the deepest game out there, but what it tries to achieve it does so in a sublime way. Highly recommended.

Despite its simple enough premise of "Space Archaeology", Ancient Relics adds incredible flavor to the base game and greatly enriches its space exploration aspect.

Pathologic 2 is a weird and unique experience, besmeared by some optimization and balance issues. Its narrative, story, and atmosphere are suffocating under the weight of its mechanics and I'm pretty sure that heavy reliance on meta-gaming to avoid hitting a roadblock wasn't something its creators intended.

Short, but funny and enjoyable, Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy! HD is the perfect "shot" of a point-n-click adventure.

Artifex Mundi flex their point-and-click muscles for the first time, delivering simple riddles and a comical tone in a neat package. While aiming to be satirical with its wonderful art (homage to The Curse of Monkey Island/Deponia games), it does not avoid the pitfall of being too preachy. The latter results in one-dimensional characters who are narrative simplistic vessels to the moral of the story.

A decent attempt at providing a compelling Darkest Dungeon-like game that stumbles due to the lack of combat depth and some balancing issues. The game is worth a try as soon as the developers have had a chance to tweak their formula.

Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders is a commendable first effort from Nupixo Games who seem to grasp what a traditional point and click adventure game should be. The puzzles have a sense of purpose and its interesting setting and plot will keep players hooked, although its short duration and easy challenge will, most likely, not satiate seasoned players.

CA took a huge gamble with its latest release and it really paid off. Three Kingdoms offers a very polished campaign with a strong narrative and robust diplomacy and espionage systems. Together with the immersive management of faction characters, the series are steering towards deeper micromanagement and a more challenging and deeply immersive experience. Romance mode might not be everyone's cup of tea but there are also other options for the more historically inclined fans.

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

A Plague Tale: Innocence is all about surviving in an odious and decadent medieval Aquitaine, using your wits. The gorgeous art design and taut, realistic writing make for a heart-wrenching juxtaposition to its rat-infested underbelly and a journey that you'll not soon forget.

Strong plot, thoughtful characters, rich content, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is undoubtedly one of the games you should play.

Weedcraft looks and feels like a leftover from smartphones and tablets. It has nothing to offer, even to those who want to spend some time with it out of boredom. The main idea, started as a funny way to get out of the box, regarding video games, but ended as a nightmare.

Mortal Kombat 11 is a worthy successor to the long-time series and one of the best and most complete fighting games in recent years. Sure, the tactics surrounding microtranscations and the extensive grinding that is implicitly required for anyone who wants to unlock everything, reduce the overall value of the game, fortunately without being irreparably affected.

A darkly devotional hymn to the unstoppable force of will and the born survivor's power. Michalski injects every scene in Lorelai with heartbreaking truth. The voice acting and soundtrack are in a class of their own. If you've lived, you'll recognize pieces of yourself in this long, final journey to the edge of the night.

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.

Boasting gorgeous aesthetics and displaying a bold level of ambition, Close To The Sun is a highly atmospheric alternative history mystery, set aboard a remarkable location.

Streamlining done right, Anno 1800 is so addictive that it must remind you to take a stroll after some four hours of gameplay. Faithful to the Anno spirit, yet inventive, featuring a class system that offers many creative challenges.

Save Koch boasts quality of writing and depth of event inter-connectivity, that far exceed its humble budget. On the other hand, it drops players in media res with very little explanation of its world, characters or dependencies, heavily relying on a player's willingness to experiment for hours on end. Depending on your particular tastes, this can be either a diamond in the rough or a bitter case of "almost".

Apart from the short duration and the cliffhanger ending, Katana Zero is great game, made by people who truly adore their "child", while it has probably the best pixel art aesthetics we have seen so far.

A solid, confident narrative, truly worthy of the "Nordic Noir" mantle. Whispers of a Machine convincingly puts players in charge of a police investigation in the technological post-apocalypse. The quality of the writing and puzzles are guaranteed to delight genre fans.

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.

Seven offers a solid experience for someone looking out for an action stealth game, while exploring a world beautifully designed. It may not be enough for someone who expects to discover his next favorite RPG, but either way the whole experience is going to make him love the journey.

The road to failure is paved with good intentions. The developers love for the literary version of Victorian London and the works of Marion Bradley are evident. Their ability to create a compelling narrative game however, is not. Technical limitations, scenes that are little more than alpha stage concept art, underdeveloped characters that fail to connect with players in any meaningful way and a complete absence of puzzles or emotionally resonant story beats, make Dance of Death very hard to recommend.

A profoundly atmospheric and virtuosically written exploration of the embattled male psyche. Uncompromising and fearless in its vision, We. The Revolution immerses and transports in a way that very few games ever achieve. An unforgettable, must-play experience.