Obsidian has once again created a world with an engaging story, unforgettable characters, and gameplay that is both fun and challenging. A videogame that defines the Xbox generation.

Kingdom Hearts III is the game fans were waiting for. Thanks to its addictive gameplay, a beautiful graphic design and a spectacular soundtrack, the game puts a finishing touch to the Xehanort saga with a plot not suitable for beginners.

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.

Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels is a fantastic expansion. The small gameplay additions make it a really fun experience, with a beautifully designed scenario and a gameplay experience that's different enough from the base game to justify the purchase.

DOOM: The Dark Ages reinvents the franchise with a brutal medieval prequel that retains its frenetic core while introducing fresh elements like the Saw Shield (featuring parry mechanics) and epic battles atop dragons or inside towering Titans. Though resolution on Xbox Series S is a weak point, the game shines with a sprawling campaign, secret-packed levels, a pulse-pounding OST, and exquisitely choreographed violence. A must-play for fans and a new benchmark for modern shooters, proving once again that DOOM is eternal.

The veteran players of the Monster Hunter saga will find the biggest and most spectacular entry to date. The new ones will enjoy a great game about hunting enormous beasts with an interesting coop mode and a well-balanced progress and combat system.

A Plague Tale: Requiem is the consecration of Asobo Studio. The game is able to offer us an experience that improves on its predecessor in every way, putting at our disposal a series of gameplay, graphics and design improvements that will keep us hooked for hours. Furthermore, the relationship between Amicia and Hugo perfectly represents the brotherly bond, presenting a story that has a soul of its own.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is the best Dragon Ball simulator ever. Spike Chunsoft's game presents an arcade gameplay much deeper than it seems, with a spectacular graphics and an almost infinite amount of content.

Deathloop is a brilliant and unique game. It feels like a product where Arkane has used all of their learning and added to their talent to make wonderful games. There are many aspects that we can highlight: the story, the dialogues and the universe they have created are mixed with a fun gameplay, a great performance and a quite impressive level design. The game's multiplayer mode was the one I enjoyed the least but it's an option that some will be able to take better advantage of.

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.

Alan Wake 2 shifts its predecessor's concept. It is a detective-esque survival horror and the formula fits wonderful. Being Resident Evil 2 its greatest inspiration, the new game from Remedy steps up in narrative terms and offers a thrilling story that connects every past title from the company. One of the best games of the year.

Without any doubt, Mass Effect: Andromeda is nearly everything the fans were waiting for. A great story told just as only BioWare knows, set on incomparable alien worlds and surrounded by charismatic characters that are tough to forget. Unfortunately it fails on technical aspects, but the gameplay balances it out.

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.

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course is the perfect DLC to say goodbye to Cuphead and think about the future of the series or any new IP that Studio MDHR may bring us. The DLC offers an expanded and improved vision of the game and introduces a new playable character that completely changes the way we play the game.

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.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage had to face the impossible comparison with Life is Strange, and it managed to surpassed it. Don't Nod's new game is a coming-of-age sci-fi story steeped in nostalgia and featuring the best characters the company has ever written. One of those games that any fan of narrative choice-making adventures can't miss.

For fans of both 90's and current beat 'em ups, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a game you'll want to play. This title has effectively refined and updated the formula to appeal to today's gamers. Gamers who are unfamiliar with this genre will find themselves with a game that is genuinely fun to play. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is refreshing with fun, action-packed gameplay. And yes, you'll be able to play it on Xbox Game Pass. So you should already have it installed.

Faerûn is a unique world. The story of Baldur's Gate 3 is outstanding. Coupled with gameplay that knows how to effectively mix the turn-based system with its exploration in real time. A ten music that manages to transport us to a fantasy environment that has a looming danger. The building of relationships, the enemies and the dangers that we will find in Faerûn, make this Larian adventure almost 100% complete. A game that will go down in history and remain in the hearts of millions of players forever. Highly recommended.

Ada Wong takes the lead role in the remake of this Resident Evil 4 legendary DLC. Capcom blends new ingredients with the best elements from the main game and creates an essential expansion in the process.

Infinite Wealth is a very complete, almost infinite game, with a story that closes the Gaiden and Yakuza Like a Dragon arcs, as well as saying goodbye to the greatest character of the entire saga, with a tribute that really does him justice, and not only to him, but also to the players who have followed him through all the games.

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.

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.

Oblivion Remastered modernizes the 2006 classic with Unreal Engine 5 graphics (RTX/DLSS), updated interfaces, and tweaks to combat and progression—yet preserves its core essence, retaining original dialogue, glitches, and gameplay systems. Faithful to the classic experience, it shines visually with meticulously redrawn environments and 4K textures, making it ideal for both newcomers and nostalgic fans eager to relive an RPG adventure just as they remember it.

Mortal Kombat 1 is the best installment of the franchise for years, and fights to be the best fighting game of the year. The gameplay changes make it a frantic and fun experience, and visually it is one of the most impressive games of the year.

Silent Hill 2 Remake is the best horror game ever. Bloober Team has not only delighted us with its best game, but also with a must for fans of the genre. Its gameplay is perfectly balanced to be satisfying, accompanied to perfection by a fantastic puzzle system. In addition, it has one of the best soundtracks in the industry, as well as a graphic finish that easily makes it Top 3 of the generation at a visual level.

Split Fiction is a must-play for anyone who enjoyed It Takes Two. It takes the same formula as It Takes Two and pushes it even further, with much more detailed levels, a greater variety of mechanics between stages, and a story that will leave no one indifferent. Without a doubt, Split Fiction is going to be a strong contender for the GOTY awards this year, and for good reason, there hasn’t been another game that blends so many elements together and achieves what this title does.

Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a hugely ambitious title, made up of many elements that depend heavily on one other. It offers an experience that only the most veteran of the strategy will enjoy, but that anyone will know to value. It is a titanic project that offers countless hours of gameplay and endless playable possibilities as well as stories. Undoubtedly a must-have of the turn-based strategy.

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.