Gothic 1 Remake succeeded in preserving the spirit of the original game more than attempting to fully modernize it - a decision that gave it a unique identity but also left many of its old issues intact. As a result, the experience carries a special charm for longtime fans, yet it suffers from clear flaws that prevent it from reaching the level it could have achieved had it dared to redesign some of its core foundations.

When viewed on its own merits rather than through comparisons with more powerful hardware, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the Switch 2 is a technical greatness that gives Nintendo players the chance to experience what is arguably the best Final Fantasy in years, if not the greatest the franchise has ever brought.

Team Asano steps into new territory with an action RPG that blends elements of classic Zelda titles and the Mana series. The result is a confident and enjoyable adventure that showcases the studio's versatility. While the team is best known for its turn based RPGs, this project proves that it can successfully tackle a different genre without losing the level of quality fans have come to expect.

Invincible VS has some of the best tag fighter mechanics I have ever seen and the character interactions will make the Invincible fans grin for sure! But its weak story mode and lack of content make it hard to recommend for the mainstream audience.

Constance is sending a message that is covered in this visually appealing, yet brutal Metroidvania game. While it doesn't introduce anything new, it still hold itself together as a great Metroidvania regardless.

A more streamlined experience with higher production value than previous entries that still maintains the series’ signature branching story where your decisions and performance decides its protagonists’ fate.

Forza Horizon 6 is one of the best open-world racing games ever made, finally bringing the series to Japan with a massive and detailed map, improved progression systems, and a wealth of content. While it doesn’t reinvent the series, it refines the formula in all the right ways.

Take it as an adventure of discovery and the game largely succeeds, albeit with little challenge.

Look for enjoyment rather than challenge and you’ll find a colorful, fun, funny and brimming with content adventure that is sure to satisfy any Batman and LEGO fan.

Thick as Thieves feels like a promising idea that never fully materialized. With proper execution, it could have stood among the best in its genre, but its thin content and lack of polish leave it stuck as little more than a concept.

If Yacht Club Games was aiming for the skies with Shovel Knight and its expansions, then they reached the moon with Mina the Hollower. One of the greatest 2D Action Adventure games ever created.

007 First Light is what happens when a developer isn't afraid to make a video game first and a movie adaptation second. It takes a younger, more compelling James Bond and places him at the center of an adventure that showcases the action adventure genre at its finest.

Mouse P.I delivers an exceptional amount of cheese and laughter. You will love this boomer shooter when you see it for what it is: an exaggerated, classic cartoon that isn’t concerned with logic.

While it loses some of the allure of Returnal, this game aims to attract players by smoothing out the learning curve.

A new IP is always a welcome event, especially from Capcom, and plot aside the first 75% of the game is a delight, albeit one low on challenge. Too bad that the last stage and the story put a damper on the whole affair, but only slightly.

Some improvements and some regression make for an enjoyable albeit flawed experience and the first entry eventually wins out.

The game has one of the best and most varied open worlds, but that’s pretty much the only thing I truly enjoyed from everything it throws at you in the hope that something eventually clicks, it even barely holds itself together on the PS5 Pro with the lack of polish on that version.

Great graphics and varied areas and challenges make up for a fun if uneven experience.

A remaster bundle is always appreciated especially when it's made with care. A good version of an ok game that charms and engages but also bores in equal measures.

For newcomers, this version of Wonder stands as the definitive way to experience the game, bringing together all its improvements in a more complete package. For returning players, the decision is more nuanced, hinging on whether the added content—particularly the emphasis on multiplayer—offers enough to justify the upgrade. While the game itself remains a polished and highly enjoyable experience, its release also highlights a broader missed opportunity for Nintendo to prioritize fresh, original titles during the Switch 2 launch window.

Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly Remake improved a lot on the gameplay, but almost forgot about the optimization, causing what could have been a legendary horror experience to be held back quite a bit by its technical problems.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 is a confident spin-off thay crafted a great monster hunter experience with a twist! And an unforgettable JRPG game.

Styx: Blades of Greed offers a literal classic stealth adventure, with expanded level design and gameplay mechanics, yet it struggles significantly in its story, mission structure, and both main and secondary characters.

While it can get repetitive and grindy, and there are some technical faults and some quality of life shortcomings, the game manages to push through due to its charm, creativity, and freedom.

I have always held Tales of Berseria in high regard for embracing a gritty tone while maintaining the core Tales essence. Now, I praise it once again for delivering the strongest remaster among the Tales remastered projects.

Part Resident Evil 4, part RE2 and 7 and even 5, presenting the best the series has ever offered (and sometimes the worst), with enough new or enhanced elements to make it also feel fresh. After 6 and Village's limp amalgamation of both gameplay types, this game finally nails it, for better or for worse.

A slightly better value of a good game in search of its identity.

The game that saved the series, or at least rebirthed it taking the series back to its root while simultaneously modernizing it, now in great shape on a portable console with all extra content included.