This action-packed, 2D, hack-and-slash game featuring permanent death is aimed at hardcore gamers and roguelike enthusiasts who won't be put off by failure. Although the game itself is relatively short, it takes a lot of tries to reach the finale.

A nice Metroidvania that can be quite fun, but when compared to other genre pieces, it falls short. The rather imaginative world is quite fun to explore, but the progression soon becomes monotonous and the motivation to continue diminishes.

The Past Within offers a nice co-op idea of two players trying to solve a big mystery in a time loop. It has a great technical state, atmosphere, and original puzzles. However, it still falls down flat due to the pure fact that I saw a game like this before. Just in a little different but better and cheaper form.

The new motorcycles are similar to other games from Milestone - quite fun, but without innovations and in addition with outdated graphics.

Being a delivery boy and courier can be a real chore, but in this game it is also fun and humorous. At least it works well in the first few hours. Later it gets worse. The physics and destruction are exaggerated, but successful, while the story is a disaster.

If you want to transport yourself to the parts of good old 8-bit for a while, this game is for you.

Postal: Brain Damaged rectifies the tarnished reputation of the well-known franchise and delivers a fun old-school action game with some really fast and bloody gameplay, but it's dragged down by some really bad humour and also some underdeveloped aspects within the pacing of the game as a whole, where when it starts serving up good levels, it doesn't fill them with new content. But you'll still have fun.

Viking Frontiers has its flaws, and there are many ways in which the game can be criticised, but it contains a complex construction system and a variety of activities that emphasise detail and will interest and entertain players. While it lags behind competing games in several areas, if you want to build a unique Norse settlement with a fully functional economy, you will really enjoy this title.

The new racing game is visually pleasing and conceptually interesting, but with untuned gameplay. The idea of & 8203;& 8203;combining an arcade look with more serious simulation elements is nice, but the result feels unfinished.

An enhanced adrenaline ride on the elevators to the stars with a pumping soundtrack. To be honest, there aren't that many improvements and you might be disappointed.

Crime Boss wants to be majestic, but the game doesn't do it very well. It's not exactly bad, but despite all the effort to be pompous, it feels very cheap. The idea is good, but the execution is poor. On the other hand, the game is suitable for beginners in the cooperative action genre.

Is a video game as a technological interaction the best thing we can do for our little ones? Give them a device that they can look at, have fun with and learn something from? Definitely a thumbs up. On the other hand, perhaps it would be better if the education was more sophisticated and not just cartoonishly cute.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice is not a bad game, even if it has its flaws. The stealth is handled quite well, the use of World of Darkness setting is decent, and the story isn't bas either. The voice acting is very good, and the music fits the game well. Graphically, it's not the best, but it has style and can get pretty bloody.

The game is worth supporting, just make sure it's the right title for you. However, there will still be a worm of doubt whether more could have been done in everything. It is not a one-pot or simple matter. It requires full concentration and a bit of patience.

Tiny puzzle game from Slovakia offers fun elements and great humour, but falls down on presentation and imbalance.

The game is designed for both Star Wars fans and non-fans, offering standalone stories that also feature connections to the Star Wars universe. The gameplay involves completing various missions, such as infiltrating a First Order base, or rescuing C-3PO and R2-D2. The enhanced edition includes new content and a higher price tag of €50. The game itself is surprisingly fun, but it is a shame that there are still so many bugs almost 3 years after its original launch.

I can't say that I didn't enjoy Unknown 9: Awakening. I liked some aspects of it, Haroona is a likeable character and the world manages to intrigue me. But mechanically and technologically, it's a game lost in time. It's as if someone suddenly discovered it in a drawer where it had been lying around since 2007. These days, action-adventure games like this are made better, funnier and more variable.

Rockstar releases GTA V for another generation of consoles. Now with small graphic upgrades and with 60 fps mode. But it's not enough for a paid upgrade.

The developers promised that Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! 2 would be a better game than the first, and they succeeded. But it's just a little bit better. While the game is fun and more varied, and still looks and sounds great, it's short and still pretty shallow in the end. What saves it is the fun co-op and the extended combat system. The story isn't bad either, and shows us that the developers would like to continue the series.

Too often, I found myself quitting out of frustration, forced to replay sections from the last checkpoint because of bugs. These weren’t minor annoyances—they significantly impacted the experience. With proper polish, this could have been rated much higher. If the developers eventually patch the game, it’s absolutely worth your time. Until then, I suggest adding it to your wishlist and waiting.

The gameplay of Tour de France 2024 is engaging, especially for road cycling fans. However, it's almost identical to its predecessor and technically outdated in graphics, animations, and basic physics, with issues like invisible walls. Various glitches, including game freezes, also detract from the experience. Due to these issues, it's hard to recommend the game to anyone other than hardcore cycling enthusiasts.

The peculiar trio in historical Japan has an impressive appearance, but sometimes unbalanced gameplay.

Chasm: The Rift didn't impress the audience 25 years ago, and it probably won't now. The game offers fun action gameplay from the 90s, but there are many better and cheaper games on the market. The fact that the game is very short doesn't help either.

This genre-successful piece offers more valuable entertainment than many other trivial simulations. Despite its simple principles and monotonous execution of basic actions, the gameplay can surprisingly entertain you.

The Settlers: New Allies may provide decent entertainment for more modest players, but it's not the sequel that fans have been asking for. Although it is visually pleasing. Settlement construction is easy to manage, but lacks more depth, and the same is true with combat. Not a single component is elaborated enough to arouse more interest.

So, what would a game combining Forza Horizon, Burnout and Trackmania look like? Exactly like Wreckreation. It's not revolutionary, but it's a well-executed and fun mix with a strong sense of speed.

A farming game that doesn't take itself seriously and offers a slightly different take on rural life, it's grueling but stylish.

Phantom Breaker: Omnia brings strong old-school vibes and it's good in terms of gameplay and characters. It is too much old-school in terms of single player and multiplayer content, and that's not very positive.

Firegirl could be an inspiration for young players, but the overall weak presentation, glitches, cheap visuals and especially the price probably won't convince you to buy the game.

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR is another example of a VR game that feels like it falls short of its potential. It's an enjoyable action game in a genre that is now on the outskirts of interest. However, it may be holding onto outdated elements, as it doesn't bring any innovations beyond what we've known for decades. It also lacks expanded gameplay content or additional modes; simply put, it doesn't offer anything that would extend the playing time by a few more hours.

Fort Solis is a pleasant, intimate sci-fi horror, but it could have been more. And that's the problem with the game. Everything here is good, but not enough. The story could have been better fleshed out, the game could have been longer, the gameplay could have been more variable. Only the atmosphere works well here.

Vendetta Forever reeks of missed opportunities. Beneath the stylishness and adrenaline-fueled action, it's actually a shallow experience that you'd like to see more of, and something more varied. The 4 or so mission types and relatively schematic gameplay quickly become tiresome.

The first souls-borne child, who seized to become a From Software successor is returning after nine long winters. This new Lampbearer presents a well-established, and captivating setting, filled with a set of well-known features, that any true soulslike fan will love and hate equally. Duality of the game’s worlds provides unique aesthetics and puzzle-like mechanics; however, its potential is never reached and noticeable imperfections are ever so noticeable. Developers deliberately sabotage players and frustrate genre fans, who’ve simply hoped for more…

The world with Celtic folklore and strange creatures is remarkable in itself. However, the overall result is inconsistent, unconvincing and even with bugs.

This is an average sequel to a tactical game, with the combat being the best aspect. Graphically, it has improved slightly compared to the last game, but the story and texts fail to attract much attention. Nevertheless, the game will find an audience eager to continue the story from Liberation.

Brutal fighting game with Japanese swords from Slovak developers ended up with unused potential. The game lacks content and overall doesn't feel like a finished product.

The smaller project mostly gets positive reviews, and in many respects they have to be right: it's not a flop. But at the same time, we don't have the honor of having an adventure that we will remember.

An acceptable attempt by indie developers based on the unique ideas of cult horror games, but it gradually falls into a stereotype and reveals its shortcomings.

The theme of rebuilding the country and destroyed cities after the war is relevant at the moment and Madnetic Games did a pretty good job with it. Just don't expect too much.

Undungeon is a visually breath-taking game that unfortunately suffers from lack of actual game content in favour of overcomplicated world building. The combat is clunky, there is way too much text to read and thanks to ridiculous damage scaling mechanic the difficulty is nerve racking. And that’s a shame, because developers created a intimidating, sci-fi wasteland world, sprinkled with rich lore.

While the game’s narrative aspect is truly engaging, it’s difficult to appreciate all the dialogue options and plot twists with so many flaws that plague Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong. With grotesque facial animations, clumsy exploration options, lots of bugs and a lacking introduction to the World of Darkness, Swansong is a game for die-hard fans who are tired of waiting for Bloodlines 2.

A building strategy at the beginning of the new year is not a bad idea at all. Although it resembles the legendary game Pharaoh - or maybe because of that. However, it doesn't bring anything that we haven't seen before and the technical condition is not exactly the best.

If you saw Avatar 3 at the cinema, the new game expansion will let you explore the events and a new tribe from a different perspective. While the expansion offers a solid story, the level design is weaker and the missions are repetitive.

Super Technos World has a decent selection of games from a well-known studio, but it could have been better curated. You can find your favourites in the list and invite other players to play, but there are certainly more tempting retro compilations on the market.

SpaceVenture finally arrives after more than a decade, but it feels trapped in the past. While it offers old-school adventure charm, absurd humor, and a few nostalgic ideas, outdated design, clumsy UI, short length, and aging jokes hold it back. A curiosity for fans of classic adventures, but a tough sell for modern players.

The new addition to the Souls genre doesn't blow your mind, but it has quite acceptable content that you won't get bored of.

Overall, the new F1 24 game is a weaker addition to the series, it doesn't add much news this year, it doesn't even have a story mode, and the authors have changed the physics model. It is such a double-edged sword - on the one hand, it can please casual players, but disappoint more experienced simulation players.

Renovate the train station, now in Germany as well. It's a non-original, but quite solid relaxation simulation.

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia aspired to create a compelling satire on unending cycle of nostalgia, but during its development the devs got somehow tangled in the restraining string of its own narrator. This somehow unique love letter to Dark Souls is not only sprinkled with various nostalgic gags from pop culture, but filled with endless references, humor, and lack of original ideas… Bugs, glitches and more than a decade of idealization created this soulslike mess which has its moments, but somehow misses the very point it’s trying to make.

We can only recommend Commandos 3 – HD Remaster if you have nothing left to do and you have gone through everything from Mimimi Games from front to back.

Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier is a proof that a Final Fantasy game can work in battle royale genre. However, it lacks its soul and it won't keep you entertained for very long.

Retro FPS builds on nostalgia and pure action, but could have offered more variability. Still, it's not a bad choice.

War strategy games on hexagon fields appear only occasionally, and this one is definitely not among the best for various reasons. In the final reckoning, Total Tanks Generals has decent potential, which is beaten by several elements that spoil the fun and make the game frustrating.

NHL 25 plays better than the last few games in the series, but it doesn't bring any real changes, improvements or new features. In the end, it's just an overpriced update.

Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age is a unique game that does many things in its own way. But be warned, that doesn't necessarily mean it does them well, as in some ways it goes against the grain and makes things unnecessarily complicated.

God of War: Sons of Sparta is a competent 2D metroidvania that expands Kratos’ past with solid combat, familiar voices, and a decent amount of content. However, generic level design, forgettable bosses, heavy backtracking, and a lack of standout moments prevent it from feeling worthy of the franchise’s legacy. Functional, but surprisingly uninspired.

Four huntresses from the web animated series have taken on the enemies in a new game that can entertain, but does not bring anything extraordinary and it is easily forgettable.

Innovative adventure strategy, especially adventure, which has an interesting approach, atmosphere and folklore. But in practice, the gameplay is quite cumbersome, unbalanced, and after a few hours you will find that it is also sterile and brings only limited fun. What starts out as a promising settlement management quickly turns into a routine with limited construction and lifeless wandering in the forest.

The Devil in Me could have been a decent detective story with unexpected twists. It could have been a dissection of the mind of a perverted killer or a social commentary on the obsession with serial killers. Supermassive Games could have played mind games with players in the tradition of The Dark Pictures anthology. And yet, they chose to create a bland mixture of horror tropes in an otherwise intriguing setting and with a pretty good atmosphere.

The Last Ninja is one of the most unique series of the '80s and '90s. It is now being revived in a retro collection. What's it like? It's stylish, but it's a bit too retro for today's gamers, and it could have done with something extra.

KINGDOM of the DEAD has some potential to be a good old-school FPS game, but bugs, strange design decisions, poor variability of weapons or enemies and uninteresting bossfights pull it down.

The Rumble Fish 2 was a very good fighting game back in 2005, but today we expect much more from such games. And while the gameplay is still fun, the content is bare-boned.

A remarkable game that turns you into a mad doctor for a few hours, complete with a dose of violence and morbidity. The idea is fine, the look is acceptable too, but the in-game activities are rather few and, more importantly, repetitive to death.

On the one hand, the return of the cult game in an improved edition was pleasing, but at the same time, it showed that it can hardly compete with the latest RPGs.

Spidersaurs itself isn't a bad game, but WayForward's standard is much higher. The game is very short and not as much fun as we would like.

The action, while entertaining, is a bit of a drag. There are also bugs and glitches. There are more minor flaws like this, and they spoil the overall experience. But at its core, it's a fun multiplayer game with well-designed mechanics and well-balanced sides.

Undemanding car races will suffice for less experienced racers, but they certainly won't inspire much enthusiasm. There are several shortcomings, including the weaker driving model.

Although Highrise City seems quite complex, it is somehow economical at the same time. As if the creators saved in every direction and were afraid of finer processing, going more in-depth, creating more comfort for players, as well as more beautiful visuals, and the story is downright sloppy.

The authors of USC: Counterforce put so much on their shoulders that they visibly ran out of steam in the final sprint, which is why the game looks the way it does. It's a waste of time pretending to be an Aliens - Xcom when everything, including difficulty settings, campaign handling, base building and unit management, feels rushed and unfinished.

Blood Bowl 3 not only has a relatively modest offer compared to its predecessors, but also minor glitches and doesn't really bring anything that wasn't already in the previous games. That's why it is not very attractive, basically it's useless - at least for now.

Gravitar: Recharged is a challenging remake that can offer some brief moments of retro joy, but it also shows that players expect more depth and sophistication today.

It's a fun game, but I feel like I've played it before. I guess I'm tired of recycling the Recharged concept, where every game is basically the same. I want new ideas, fresh concepts and fun innovations that highlight good gameplay.

Overall, Shattered Space is a decent expansion that introduces a deep story along with a dark planet featuring larger quests and new enemies. While it's enjoyable, it doesn’t bring anything groundbreaking and feels more like an additional dose of the familiar rather than offering something truly new to the game.

The first game from developer Random Worlds focuses on strategic battles between the Celts and the Romans. The game has an interesting management system, but simple battles quickly become boring.

The Foundation universe deserves a better game. The game benefits from what was created in 1951, and the story here is one you will enjoy. So are the choices and the ability to explore this world in much greater detail, thanks to the extensive encyclopaedia. But the gameplay falls short of not only the story, but also the potential of the game itself.

If you like the platformer Planet of Lana, you should also enjoy the story of a boy and his teddy bear... in theory. But, unfortunately, it is a little different in practice. Daydream can be a gaming nightmare.

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is basically the same as it was 22 years ago. It's a game with an interesting story and content that manages to entertain, but it becomes stereotypical over time. The result is a quality port of a slightly above average game.

The new isometric RPG from the creators of Tower of Time looks interesting at first glance, but a closer look reveals its flaws. The most interesting are the fights in real time with the possibility of slowing down. Overall, though, the game feels unfinished.

Co-op action with thieves continues, and while the foundation is good, the game needs time for the authors to expand it sufficiently. Above all, it has only few maps, especially when compared to the previous game.

In this Slovak physics-based puzzle game, you try to reach the human world as an awakened ancient entity. It's a stylish appetizer, followed by a more extensive game.

This game offers wonderfully relaxing entertainment that will transport you a few decades into the past. Just turn off your brain and really step into it. Plus, it's great in the hand as a short-term distraction on the Steam Deck.

Classic Battlefronts were once great games, but it's been almost 20 years ago. And what was once considered cutting edge is now just a shallow and rather simple experience. The fun is still there, but it's still not something you can expect to spend the next few months with.

An action-adventure set in the medieval inquisition and with a touch of the supernatural has enough potential. It's a shame that the authors didn't use it.

A thrilling excursion into a world outside our reality has a slightly bitter flavor of boredom setting in too soon.

Overall, Avatar is a strangely designed game that offers something different than you would expect from an action-adventure game in this world. Not an action adventure, it's more of a survival effort and slow stealth combat. But in no area is it fully fleshed out. But the world itself is handled very nicely.

If you like visual novels with a mixture of simple gameplay, wrapped in beautiful graphics and a fairly interesting story, you should give VED a chance, but don't expect rich RPG elements.

The game has the ambition to combine a range of cars, different categories, licensed tracks, career, multiplayer, equipment and sounds into one package, but at least for now everything is unfinished and needs to be finalized.

Surviving in an inhospitable environment is a traditional evergreen, and we plunge into harsh worlds again and again. This time it will be a real-time strategy, but it is uncompromisingly stereotypical and boring.

The ambitious Czech RPG paid the price for unnecessary mistakes, which make it one of this year's gaming disappointments.

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is not a bad game, but it is certainly a disappointment. We expect more from Supermassive. Similarly, we expect more from PSVR 2. The gameplay is too ordinary and schematic, lacking more interesting ideas and features. Although the action is still fun, that is no longer enough.

Saving the world from aggressive invaders requires the recruitment of personalities from different periods of our history. And yet, that's not enough. The ideas and mechanics are quite good, but some of the components and poor technical condition hurt the game.

Pokémon Friends features some catchy minigames, but its minimal presentation and lack of lasting appeal make it easy to forget.

Have you ever wondered, how playable would be a mixture of James Cameron's story from Avatar and God of War's hack & slash mechanics? Because Blackwind offers you just this experience, wrapped in a janky camera, poor voice acting and borderline boring gameplay. Oh, and there are cool mech suits too.

In the long-forgotten year 2002, a well put together fantasy adventure Enclave introduced a few inspiring ideas and received a general appraise. The HD port for modern consoles is desperately trying to reignite this flame of the past in the new generation of gamers, but hopelessly fails to impress due to the lack of any meaningful improvements to the original game…

Would you like to be a train driver? In this game you can. And you will also build tracks and buildings. And switch points. And cut down trees. And something else. But it won't be that great. The game is complicated, full of bugs, and looks like Early Access even though it is marked as a finished product.

Lego Horizon Adventures struggles to capture the interest of both child and adult players. The game world and story, originally designed for an older audience, remain too complex for young minds yet too shallow for adults. Although it aims to be accessible for all ages, even for those unfamiliar with Horizon, it ultimately feels unfocused and underwhelming. The quality doesn’t measure up to past Lego titles, making it clear that it’s the work of a different studio.

War Hospital has a good idea and the core system has some logic and depth to it, but the game itself is boring and lifeless. In short, it's wasted potential.

Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All! gets very repetitive very early. The artstyle is charming, voiceovers are great and you will have some fun in cooperation, but the gameplay loop is just very repetitive.