Life is Strange: True Colors isn't perfect, but it's exactly what fans of the franchise needed. Deck Nine has hit the mark and has taken command of the saga with a powerful story and a protagonist to remember.

The Artful Escape is a game with a brave narrative, an original and unique artistic view, and excellent choice of voice casting and soundtrack. Even with some flaws, it's a must-have game.

Tales of Arise is one of the great adventures of 2021 with a bold, fresh take on the series, but one that stays true to many of the series' fundamentals. Spectacular and fun gameplay meets a deep story with all sorts of characters that will win you over in a big way.

Madden NFL 22 takes a step forward, but it still has a long way to go. Although it is varied and full of modes, the game does not seem very interested in attracting non-American audiences.

In the Sam and Max game series there are great games that take this pair of good characters on undoubtedly fun adventures. Sam & Max Save the World is an important moment in the series, even if it is not the best game in the series. Its wacky story, its black humor will always amuse you. And if you like point and click games, this one should definitely be a candidate to make it to your library. Its flaws are clear: solving puzzles can be more difficult than it should be because the logic of the game can be an obstacle. Plus an awkward control.

Bethesda has achieved to transport us back to 1996 with this magnificent reissue of Quake. With a revitalized graphics at 4K and 60 fps, a perfect and addictive gameplay through which the years do not pass, making Quake one of the pleasant surprises of the summer.

WRC 10 is postulated as one of the most complete iteration of the saga, with an extensive proposal for a single player with a wide career mode and a fun range of multiplayer mode. All this accompanied with a good visual appearance and good control that will make us feel the track at all times.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Siege of Paris is a good DLC that keeps expanding Eivor's story. The infiltration missions return to make it clear that they should be a must for the future of the series.

Psychonauts 2 is one of the best 3D platformers that I have ever played. It is a game that exudes charisma and personality on all sides and that raises the bar to an even higher level than its first part. It has a gameplay and story that hooks you from the first minute and that together with its graphic, sound and spectacular performance, it becomes a serious candidate for GOTY.

Twelve Minutes is an essential game for fans of good stories and also for those nostalgic for point-and-click adventures. Its voice cast is magnificent and helps elevate its excellent story.

Pile Up! Box by Box is a game that offers what it promises, family fun without much difficulty. It shines in its design and art, although in gameplay it is a game that does not stand out but does not disappoint as long as you do not ask for more than what it can give you: platforms, simple puzzles and a well-designed cooperative mode.

The Forgotten City offers a superb narrative experience. The brilliant use of the classic story and the great work done by the studio in its setting make the title a must for lovers of good stories.

Fuga is a game that has a lot to offer you if you like turn-based strategy video games. It's fun, deep in story and mechanics, and full of playable options. Although in the long run it can get repetitive and the chapters too long. All in all, I feel it is a highly enjoyable game. The difficulty spikes found in boss battles can be frustrating. So it can be a demanding game at least while you fully understand its mechanics.

Supergiant Games has very little to prove with Hades in its console version, beyond its performance and optimization. It's not just that it has been nominated for game of the year. It's that this game already managed to massively captivate critics and audiences alike in 2020. If we can add anything, I would say that Hades evolves in every way every time you play it, both playable and narratively. From what we can highlight the combat, which is the core of the game, is highly satisfying. This is a game you should at least try.

The Ascent brings us all the frenzy and strategy of a chaotic and futuristic cyberpunk-style world, where our character must discover the places and secrets that this universe hides. Despite its flaws, it becomes an Xbox essential.

Last Stop is a very fun indie that allows us to enjoy three completely different stories, showing us the harsh reality of everyday life with three characters who have a lot of personality and will end up running into each other in the last chapter.

Night Book is a good option for interactive movies fans, it is well interpreted and it is very replayable. However, it is not scary and its story is very predictable.

Cris Tales is a good JRPG that is a turn of the screw on classic turn-based gameplay because it includes the ability to influence on time in the middle of the battle. It also has a very interesting story with an outstanding graphics that are a gift for the sight and all of it accompanied by a great soundtrack.

Bloodroots shows a deeply polished and fresh gameplay. Under an uber violent story of revenge, which presents a bloody contrast to its colorful artistic design, this title is just pure fun. Despite some gameplay elements, like the platforming, not being as polished as the rest of it, and some unfortunate technical issues, it is impossible not to recommend Bloodroots to any lover of action games.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a technical masterpiece that combines the power of the Xbox Series X with the cloud technology and artificial intelligence to create a simulator that is suitable for both casual and hardcore gamers.

Doki Doki: Literature Club Plus! is a unique game. An experience that is difficult to describe to anyone who has not yet played it, but one that will undoubtedly stick with those who do.

Death’s Door is an outstanding game that has high quality levels in all of their aspects. With an funny and addictive gameplay, a visual quality that has nothing to envy to the large game productions and with a wide soundtrack that fits perfectly on each situation. All of it makes Death’s Door a gorgeous game, a refreshing surprise that becomes in one candidate to game of the year.

F1 2021 is one of the best editions of the saga. It’s a solid game, with impressive graphics at 4K/60 fps and outstanding sound effects that try to transport us to a TV race. All of that is joined with a robust gameplay that adapts to every kind of player and a huge variety of game modes for single player and multiplayer.

Onirike is an attractive game, cute and with a lot of potential for the story and the values it delivers. It has several details that make it very entertaining, but unfortunately for its poor optimization, the game experience is tarnished.

Imagine Earth presents a challenge in planet management for all types of gamer, with strong and addictive gameplay, good visuals and great performance on new generation consoles.

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is a magnificent metroidvania with touches of Dark Souls that presents a good balance between gameplay and difficulty that invites the player to explore the awesome world of Finisterra accompanied by its beautiful melodies.

Mythic Ocean has an interesting premise but its flaws do not allow this premise to reach its full potential. The gameplay is limited. You explore in search of pages and golden weights in a world that is visually pleasing but not that interesting to traverse. And then you talk to the different gods looking for the creator of the new world. Although these conversions have interesting results, the background of these conversions is not motivating enough.

Scarlet Nexus is arguably one of Bandai Namco's best games. Its deep combat system and a plot that makes you want to know more at every turn make the game a highly recommended product for fans of the ARPG genre.

The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos - Chicken Edition presents a solid, deep, and fun gameplay. With a script full of humor and adorable graphics that make it a very interesting game for lovers of tactical RPGs.

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a game that, acknowledging its own disadvantages, knows how to exploit its strong points to offer a didactical and environmentalist product without renouncing to that soft vibes that characterizes it. It's a title that knows very well who is speaking to and what it wants to do, giving a relaxing experience that will entertain our kids, but will also evoke a sweet nostalgia to the elder ones. If there's a game to educate the children about recyling or environmental preservation while make them having fun playing, it's this one: an edutvative but fun adventure that everyone can enjoy. The more adult gamers will find in Alba: A Wildlife Adventure a brief journey of summery nostalgia.

Metro Exodus is a worthy successor to the previous games, introducing new mechanics and improving on those seen in previous titles. Even with some flaws, it's an excellent game to kick off the new generation.

Green Hell is a good survival game that challenges our mind, in which we will have to make use of our intuition to survive in an accessible Amazon to all types of players, with solid playability, correct graphics and some than other visual and performance failure that does not affect the complete set.

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game does its homework, more or less: we are deprived of some essential Olympic sports and others do not have the necessary quality.

Chivalry 2 brings us all the essence of the frenetic medieval battles with a first-rate multiplayer. Take the power of the battlefield and make your team win in the supremacy of conquest.

Necromunda: Hired Gun is a game for those who enjoy action, with brutal and bloody combat, as well as confrontations that always make you feel satisfied. The mix between sets, with amazing art and design, verticality and gunplay can work really well and be really fun. Unfortunately, his mistakes take their toll and ruin a game that in design and proposal had a lot of potential.

Wreckfest Complete Edition is a great driving experience with a good physics system, impressive graphics and extremely fun that I recommend to any player who wants to enjoy a challenge or just wants to smash some cars.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is a game where you really feel like a sniper, funny to play, and Kuamar is a country with a lot of different environments, but CI Games haven't polished neither the performance and the AI, leaving a bittersweet feeling when you finish the game.

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection brings back to the table 3 great classics of the character action genre. Some graphic issues and the lack of new additions and fixes makes it feels like the work in this adaptation has been the bare minimum. Also, there are big problems in the control of the third title, which makes a stain in the impeccable gameplay of the first two of them. All in all, this collection offers a great amount of content at a reduced price, making it hard not recommend it to any lover of action games.

Train Station Renovation is a fun and relaxing game, in which the player marks their times. With correct visuals and without major flaws. It is presented as a fresh and different setting for all types of players.

Quantum Replica is an entertaining and enjoyable game, with good visually appealing, but it falls short in depth and playability options, sometimes is overshadowed by its mistakes.

Hood Outlaws & Legends is an extraction PvP similar to Hunt: Showdown in which the Sherwood Forest. You have at your disposal 4 eligible characters, each with their own abilities, 4 scenarios and a limited variety of cosmetics that you can earn. Although it has power, this game offers a much less solid experience than similar games, due to its shortcomings. Among those, the biggest complaint is the imbalance in matchmaking, among other problems with servers, and gameplay in general.

The Colonists is a funny game about colonization with beautiful and attractive graphics, it has an addictive playability but maybe too easy for experienced players. After all it’s a very entertaining game.

Biomutant is a game that has a good base in almost all of its sections, but it doesn't manage to polish any of them 100%. You get the feeling that, with a little more time to polish certain aspects, the game developed by Experiment 101 could have become a real must-have for Action-RPG lovers.

Knockout City bets on playability and fun with a Dodgeball game full of personality. Its map design and special balls enrich a well-designed gameplay. If you like multiplayer games, this one will pleasantly surprise you with its style. It is a solid bet within its genre by EA Originals, more being released on EA Play and Xbox Game Pass.

The Sinking City Xbox Series X|S is an improved version of the game that arrived on Xbox One, with a solid technical finish, but little polish, leaving us with a bittersweet feeling. Speaking of the gameplay part, investigation phases stand out, because they are very well crafted and the feeling of being investigating is well made.

Subnautica Below Zero is the perfect reincarnation of a first title that still had a lot to offer the player, although this may ultimately take its toll if it is presented as a completely standalone installment but ultimately delivers on its promise and offers a great gaming experience.

With its fresh gameplay and a quite thought out story, Mystic Fate will take you on a brief journey through a dungeon where you'll have to resolve all kind of puzzles and combats against enemies, all while using the telekinetic powers of Aris, one of the last alchemists. However, some recurrent issues in its gameplay put a stain in the fun provided by the final product.

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition captures all the magic of the original trilogy and elevates it thanks to enhancements at all levels: resolution, frames per second, load times and graphic, playable and visual improvements.

Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect it’s an interesting narrative novel that gives visibility to the most vulnerable part of the mafia, the children. It has a good script and fine visual aspect, but with poor gameplay options. Despite these shortcomings, it’s a great story for those who like this type of games.

NieR Replicant ver. 122474487139... is a true masterpiece. Toylogic has managed to polish all the areas in which the original title failed, offering this time a practically rounded product, putting the cherry on top of a splendid story and a soundtrack that, for sure, we will listen to outside of the game.

Resident Evil Village is a game that takes a risk and a new evolution of the concept of the series that Capcom started out with Resident Evil VII. Despite its flaws, Village is a great Resident Evil experience that will scare you and make you experience typical Resident Evil moments.

MLB The Show 21 is a refined and satisfying baseball experience, plus it's fully accessible to fans and those looking to get into the sport alike. Things like Stadium Creator and that the game runs at 4K and 60 FPS are something we can all appreciate. Visually there can be no significant leap from its predecessor. Also, while it includes some major gameplay updates, it took more effort in this regard.

Judgment is an elaborate detective thriller with a dark and elaborate plot that never ceases to surprise us with plot twists, involving everything from criminal organisations to the Japanese government itself. This new version with improved graphics and 60 fps performance improves an already remarkable game.

After its success with MotoGP 20, many have a lot of expectations about the new game of this championship. MotoGP 21 receives most of the game modes and options of the last game, but the physics makes this game much better and realistic. The racing experience feels renewed, and it could be the most important aspect of this game. We could say this because the graphics don't improve as much as could be expected for next-gen hardware. We can see some work in textures or global illumination, but most things are the same. It could be enough, thanks to the racing experience, but not for a stand-alone next-gen version. Maybe for MotoGP 22 if Milestone wants to work.

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life is a tribute to Kazuma Kiryu and his family. This farewell to the Dojima's Dragon legend is as emotional as it is fun, powered by the Dragon Engine that gave the series the facelift it needed.

Balan Wonderworld comes to the market as a title designed to make children enjoy. However, the title fails in most of its proposals, being the artistic section and the use of costumes the only thing that allows the title to maintain its composure at some point.

Outriders is a game that has surprised me. The demo failed to get me excited. But with the complete game I have come across things that I liked a lot, such as its lore, and its rawness, although also others have discouraged, such as its maps with unnatural coverage. It is a game that takes time to gain pace, but it works well in all its aspects, without standing out too much in any of them. Perhaps the best thing about the game is its cooperative component, which enhances the experience.

It Takes Two is the result of all the knowledge acquired by Josef Fares so far. A super funny cooperative adventure that forces us to think and play together.

Yakuza 5 Remastered is the best installment of Kiryu's remastered trilogy, but it's still a poor effort by RGG Studio to adapt the game with better graphics and even controls. Yet as a game, it's one of the best in the entire series, and its scale and ambition are as great as any AAA with way more budget.

Undertale is still an innovative and refreshing videogame, with a hidden depth within a fake simplicity that it's communicated in a very effective way thanks to the gameplay. With its particular way to destroy the fourth wall, Undertale makes us the main character in a creepy but incredible way and makes us see that our decisions truly have consequences. Six years later, Toby Fox's masterpiece keeps being a must-be for any player and its release on Xbox One is, without a doubt, something to celebrate.

Hunting Simulator 2 is definitely a much better game in all aspects than its predecessor, but above all, in the ability to offer a more immersive and realistic experience, with animals that are difficult to find and follow, unless you develop the hunting technique and adjust to it.

Little Nightmares 2 is everything fans of the first game could hope for. Tarsier Studios has outdone itself with its rounder work so far.

Yakuza 4 Remastered brings back a worthy installment of the Yakuza saga, as well as introducing 3 exciting new characters with different storylines and different gameplay styles adapted to the way they fight.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse- Earthblood is an entertaining enjoyable game. Cyanide Studio brings us a new tale of werewolves, letting us enjoy combats and the Crinos habilities. Despite not being the best of Cyanide's games, and its technical issues, it's an enjoyable and fun game.

Yakuza 3 Remastered is not a bad game, but it is the worst Yakuza. It's a game that dares to make big changes but lacks the pace to generate as much interest as the previous instalments. As a remaster, the 1080p and 60fps falls short.

The Medium is Bloober Team's next big step. With its marvelous design and accurate portrait of History, Bloober Team surprises us with a new take on psychological horror and familiar drama. By far, its one of the darkest and most beautifully written stories you can find on Xbox.

Hitman 3 is the ultimate experience to enjoy the history of Agent 47. The level design and small playable enhancements make this title a must play for stealth lovers. In addition, having all the content of the previous deliveries improved is the perfect example of how to offer a complete experience.

Scott Pilgrim Vs The World - Complete Edition is a side-scrolling beat-em-up, similar to Streets of Rage. It has a unique soundtrack and very well done artistic and graphic work. This is a really enjoyable game to play. Although it has some bugs, overall it is a very polished game. It includes several new features compared to its 2010 version, including an online mode that still needs to be refined. Otherwise it is a game that must be played.

Gears 5 Hivebusters is an excellent DLC that expands the lore of the Gears saga and provides us with moments of non-stop action. It's a great example of why single player DLCs should never die.

Football Manager 2021 Xbox Edition is a fantastic option for the most conscientious football fans. Despite the absence of some features, its only big problem is its poor playability with a controller.

Empire of Sin is a most unusual game. If I wanted to summarize in its premise it would be to say that it is a turn-based strategy game but it is also a management game. All with the theme of Gangsters from the 1920s in Chicago. It would be like a kind of XCOM with elements of Civilization. As an idea, Empire of Sin is a unique game. But in its realization, some of the promises it makes remain half fulfilled.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is a mixture of flavors that fits very well, like those packages that mix sweet and salty nuts. But it is a package that comes full to the brim with its many game modes and options for playing solo or multiplayer.

Call of The Sea brings us a classic lovecraftian adventure: puzzles, a mystery that must be unveiled and realities abeyond ours. Despite not bringing anything new, it's pretty fresh enjoying a non-horror take on Lovecraft novels. You won't be disappointed.

Dontnod peaked with Life is Strange and has not managed to live up to the hurdle that they set themselves. Twin Mirror is a new failed attempt. Its story is uninteresting, its characters are forgettable, and it has serious pacing problems.

Immortals: Fenyx Rising is able to take reference to one of the exponents of its genre and offer a result that wastes personality, with a very complete and fun gameplay, rounded off with his funny sense of humor.

Planet Coaster Console Edition is a great adaptation to consoles in terms of control and performance. On the other hand, it is a very challenging management game, and although it has modes for all types of players, maybe newcomers will enjoy better another Frontier game like Jurassic World Evolution.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a fun game that works as a nostalgic revision of a saga with almost 20 years. Its plot is almost non-existent but raises many questions about the future of the saga.

Beyond Light is a very good content expansion that offers enough hours of gameplay and news to make it worthwhile for all players in the series. The doubt is in itself, from now on, it will be just as recommended for players who try to enter this experience for the first time.

The Falconeer is a game with great ideas, but also with a mission system that ends up being repetitive and boring too soon. However, it is not a bad game. It offers a great quality in flight physique, and great visuals. In addition, it was made by a single person, which is undoubtedly a merit difficult to match, especially for the quality of many of its options. It is not a game for everyone, but for those who enjoy air combat games.

Observer: System Redux is an instant enhancement to the 2017 game. It looks better and plays better, but still has the biggest problem the original had: its slow pace.

XIII (Remake) is not a recommended title at this time. The game has many bugs that will affect the final experience, so it is advisable to wait for PlayMagic to release the announced patch.

Gears Tactics is pure Gears but exploring new horizons in gameplay. The strategy gameplay suits the Gears saga very well and Gabe Diaz is a very interesting character who brings us an old fashioned Gears story.

Next-gen NBA 2K21 is the version of this game you should play. Renewed game systems, changes to many of its mechanics in depth. But while it improves on many of the things that already were in the game, many of its essential mechanics persist. Without being perfect, this is the game 2K21 fans deserve.

Warhammer: Chaosbane was a game that doesn’t introduce anything new to the genre. It could be something good for those who appreciates this Diablo Style aPRG with a fixed camera. In this edition, the improvements to the next-gen introduces a gorgeous performance to 60fps, better graphics and resolution. But it doesn’t seems to be a game to take advantage of this hardware. Simple, but effective.

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War aims for a more classic experience within the sub-saga, after the previous experiments. A very compact and complete game at its three levels: campaign, multiplayer and zombies. In addition it is well optimized for Xbox Series X and S, with special mention to the 120 fps.

The Dark Pictures: Little Hope is a horror game better than the first game of this Supermassive Games anthology. The story and setting will make the game a very enjoyable experience for lovers of the genre.

Bright Memory is a title with a very solid and fun gameplay but its rushed pace, technical problems and confusing setting make it a rather mediocre title. Keeping an eye on what Bright Memory: Infinite has to offer, this first episode falls short in every way.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is the best installment of the saga since its early days. After two years of hiatus the saga is back with a solid RPG that takes advantage of the Xbox Series X|S hardware enhancements.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is not only one of the best games of the year, but also RGG Studio brings us one of the best JRPGs of the modern era that knows how to pay tribute to the classics but building its own legend, as Ichiban does with Kiryu.

Visage is scary, but also commits too many mistakes. For that reason, it is far from the work it wants to emulate.

Text-adventure, point and click and horror story. Who would have thought a combination like this would work in 2020. Stories Untold does it with ingenuity and skill. Essential.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit was a good game that allowed us to remember the foundation of the saga classics . But Criterion offers a Burnout style game that works quite well. Now, with a need for new games that provide an experience that fans deserve, appears the remastered edition of this game. And it works well, especially on Xbox One X, with the performance mode and the 60fps that gives a really fast experience. But we can't ignore that this game is ten-year-old game. improved resolution, some new effects and, most importantly, new stages and races, rejuvenates this classic arcade racing experience.

Throughout this year we have seen so many racing games, but all of them try to be realistic driving games in circuits. Codemasters and DIRT 5 has taken advantage of this lack of arcade racing games to bring one of the most impressive velocity experiences of this year. The action becomes part of races in an extensive experience with so many race modes, circuits, vehicles and a complete tool for creating and personalizing as you want. Really, DIRT 5 seems to be a breath of fresh air to the racing games space this year.

Watch Dogs Legion is a game that does not risk in the gameplay and seeks its charm in a captivating, dystopian and futuristic London, which is the real star of the game along with all its citizens.

Nexomon: Extinction has good ideas, but cannot detach itself from its referent. Despite being funny, one cannot stop comparing it to better works.

If you like arcade aerial combat games, maybe Red Wings: Aces of the Sky could interest you. It’s a simple game based in WWI-era aerial combats, and gives the opportunity to become the Red Baron. Easy to play with direct action and some quest to achieve, the intensity of the gameplay could reach the player. With several hours through the campaign and an unexpected coach multiplayer modes, the only limit is the sky.

Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is an interesting galaxy adventure with some many options to be a space cowboy. Near to classics, like X-Wing vs Tie Fighter in the combats, and with a narrative experience near to Wing Commander games, it gives a lot of options to explore and improve as a pilot. With the ability to take different paths and options, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw becomes a good alternative to those who like open-space adventures.

Star Wars: Squadrons is a love letter to fans of Star Wars for many different reasons. From its history and the recreation and behavior of the ships, to the soundtrack and the spectacular staging. In addition, it is a very good game of ships, accessible, but demanding, and comes at a reduced price with a more than solvent playable variety.