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.

If there was a Bestower of Peak story path, then it would have been about Team Asano’s making of this game. It is the best thing to ever come out from Square Enix since Rebirth’s 2024’s release and the definitive Octopath experience, even if the budget tries to get on the way sometimes.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a testament to how the Tactics name still carries weight even when released for this generation, offering the best way to experience this masterpiece.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the NES classics, but it is a modern classic that took this genre to its peak.

Hades II builds on the success of the first game in its own distinctive way. The changes aren’t just about featuring a female protagonist—the new additions and customization options add a tremendous strategic dimension to the gameplay, with a wealth of content that offers excellent replay value. As with the first game, Hades II is a strong contender for Game of the Year—and for me, it truly deserves that title.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is what happens when someone with a deep love for JRPGs—and the talent to match—sets out to create something truly special. It captures the heart and soul of classic JRPGs with its rich storytelling, turn-based combat, and emotional depth, yet it confidently forges its own identity through bold artistic choices and modern design. Expedition 33 doesn’t just pay homage to the genre—it revitalizes it, delivering a familiar yet refreshingly unique experience that stands tall on its own.

There are tons of Rogue-Lite games released this year to the point where I roll my eyes every time I see a new one, but Absolum managed to stand out with its incredibly addictive beat ’em up gameplay and stunning visuals.

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

Promise Wish Granted! This is the text that appear after each quest you complete in Silksong and Team Cherry have indeed granted the wish of many Hollow Knight fans, even when it feels as if they overdid it with the “Challenging” part to the point I questioned if Team Cherry even wanted us to have fun sometimes.

Is this year's edition enjoyable? The short answer: yes, in its current state. Should I buy it? That decision is yours. The pricing is steep, but it's truly better than EA FC 25—or rather, it’s the EA FC 25 we were supposed to get. The offensive flair, improved goalkeeper performance, the addition of new playstyles and tactics, and an enhanced UI are all noteworthy, though the poor defensive performance remains a glaring flaw.

Bravely Default was a sincere love letter to the Final Fantasy franchise, now with this remaster I can’t recommend this game enough to my fellow Final Fantasy and JRPG fans; with it playing and looking better than ever.

While it might only be an iterative sequel there really isn’t much like it, and when it forgets this and tries to ape other shooters is when it loses some of its luster, but is otherwise an experience like no other.

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.

Saying this is both what a Silent Hill game has always been while also being totally different from everything that has come before might seem like a cop out but it's the truth. It goes places with its plot and might be the most personal story yet.

Shinobi Art of Vengeance raised the bar too high for side-scrolling Hack n Slash games, with an extremely fun combat and museum worth visuals.

Arc Raiders offers one of the most unique and innovative multiplayer experiences, despite being based on a familiar concept: extraction. The developers’ high caliber, being ex- DICE, is evident in the game’s stunning visual and audio design. If you're looking for a game with deep systems and intense challenges that ignite your excitement and curiosity, here it is.

Kotama and the Academy Citadel rewards your exploration just like what a good metroidvania is about, with an exciting combat that just makes you want to keep going.

Dispatch brings us back to the peak of narrative-driven games, where the story is shaped by your choices. It offers a captivating world and a legendary storyline with a high degree of artistic creativity and cinematic flair, featuring characters I truly enjoyed spending time with. The game is an experience you must try if you’re a fan of this genre.

If you're a fan of Fallout and Western RPGs, this game is close to the pinnacle of that genre and is the legitimate and spiritual successor to Fallout New Vegas. A powerful experience with a deep story and relatable characters, with dire consequences for every choice and great freedom in every way. Xbox has done a brilliant job in delivering a premium first-party game that will satisfy RPG fans.

It doesn’t get more ambitious, and a bit uneven, than this. A visual novel with an interesting premise and a great cast of characters that you can replay to get a huge number of permutations of scenarios and endings.

Trails in the Sky First Chapter is not only the perfect remake for the RPG classic, but also the best way to put a long running franchise into the map by refining it and make it better without changing it’s core. This is what a remake should be, new and faithful.

Triangle Strategy is slept on, since it provide a story that is almost as heavy as Final Fantasy Tactics and the most interesting combat system in any Tactics game out there yet.

The Buster Sword that once severed the relationship between Nintendo and Square Enix is now used to mend it, delivering one of the most impressive ports on Switch 2 and finally making this masterpiece playable natively on the go.

With Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Warhorse Studio has truly outdone itself, crafting a sequel that feels both ambitious and deeply refined. It smartly builds upon the foundation laid by the original, addressing many of its rough edges while pushing the series forward in meaningful ways. The world is populated with richly written characters whose stories are brought to life through dynamic, well-acted dialogues that never wear thin. Quests are intricately designed, offering a remarkable range of gameplay experiences—from tense stealth encounters to morally complex choices—that keep the journey constantly engaging. Though the game isn't without a few minor technical blemishes, these are easily overshadowed by its strengths. The one area that still feels underwhelming is the combat system, particularly in melee encounters, which can come off as clunky and lacking fluidity. Even so, Deliverance II stands as a confident and compelling step forward for the franchise, promising a historical RPG experience that's richer and more immersive than ever before.

A remake that reshapes the original without losing it’s essence, a balance that Dragon Quest VII Reimagined managed to achieve that deserves the title of being a modern classic masterpiece

Monster Hunter Wilds is shaping up to be Capcom’s next monumental achievement—a game that doesn’t just follow in the footsteps of its predecessors but looks ready to redefine the series yet again. With the legacy of Monster Hunter: World still fresh in players’ minds, it’s easy to envision Wilds making a similar global impact, captivating millions across platforms with its scale, ambition, and polish. The early glimpses we've seen suggest a title bursting with innovation, depth, and a level of detail that signals Capcom is aiming for nothing less than another genre-defining success. If it delivers on its promise, Monster Hunter Wilds might not only match the heights of World—it could very well surpass them.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows feels like the result of immense pressure forged into something strong—much like the finest steel tempered in the hottest fire. You can sense the weight of expectations behind its development, and for the most part, it rises to the challenge. The game delivers a rich and immersive Assassin’s Creed experience, blending stealth, action, and storytelling with impressive attention to detail. While it occasionally stumbles with uneven difficulty spikes and some noticeably stiff facial animations in cutscenes, these flaws don’t overshadow what is largely a well-crafted and worthy addition to the series.

Nioh 3 is bigger, better and knows exactly what it wants. A better version of the previous 2 games that not only improved upon them, but to create the best combat in Team Ninja’s history and that exploration aspect they added was the icing on the cake.