It's an HD edition that fully respects the importance of the original game for the tps genre. It's a technically sound restyle that maintains the content of the original without trying to revolutionize it. It's impressive how well the game has aged, really.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero on Switch 2 delivers the same energetic, content-packed fighter as other platforms, capturing the magic of the franchise despite a few technical compromises. Its biggest strength is portability, which adds real value for fans. However, if you don’t care about playing on the go and own another platform, the superior experience can be found elsewhere.

Ubisoft tries to reinvent the rhythm game genre with Rocksmith, but unfortunately developers didn't implement an online multiplayer mode.

Titan Souls made us cry, laugh and despair, and we have come out satisfied, especially by observing our colleagues intent to grope in the dark while we were smiling in front of the ending credits.

Nocturne was, and still is, one of the best JRPGs coming from Atlus's vault, and surely one to be played by younger gamers. This remaster is not without little faults, but a series of QOL improvements make it palatable even for complete newcomers.

ANother lovely game: a marvelous world, funny characters. It's really an oasis, soemthing different from everything else in the gaming world, like it or not.

Trials Frontier is a great exponent of the genre on the mobile, if not the best. The only limitation is due to the impossibility of playing long session because of some bad choices related to in-app purchases.

It's not perfect by any means, and the overall quality is not on par with the core Megaman franchise, but still the new work from Inafune-san mixes action, platforming and difficulty spikes in a balanced way, enough to win a recommendation.

Sunset Overdrive made us laugh and smile, revealing a unique value for Xbox One. The colorful world, many of the jokes and the original gameplay wowed us, accompanied by satisfactory graphics and lots of fun.

Nantucket is one of the first surprises of this 2018, thanks to the mix between RPG mechanics and strategic elements, and is also Herman Melville's heir.

The story and setting are a bit flat, and it's hard to tell when the friendly fire is going to strike your fighters, but, aside from this, Grand Kingdom offers deep strategic gameplay that will surely be enjoyed by anyone who has ever had interest in turn-based strategy games.

Not for the casual gamers. Strategy hardcore fans will love the hard gameplay and the lengthy campaign, especially when sold at a bargain price.

The Prince returns in a brand new adventure. Good platforming sessions, new powers and a magical reign to save.

Brawl Stars is one of the most entertaining games currently available on smartphones.

Descenders is an arcade extreme downhill freeriding, a real tribute to the '90s.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle is a great fighting game, featuring an amazing roster, well-implemented mechanics and the same charm of the fascinating manga by Araki. Its only weaknesses lie in the field of content, which is particularly noticeable in the simplistic story mode.

The Banner Saga 3 is a true epic ending.

Luigi's Mansion 3 is the spooky and funny puzzle-adventure you're expecting, though it could have been a little more challenging.

It could have been a bit ballsier on the ending, but it remains an out of the ordinary point-and-click adventure with an amazingly odd protagonist and a curious open structure, that almost relaxes with all the hugging and happiness-bringin going around. Dropsy is full of beautiful emotions, and that's something that's truly needed in videogames these days.

Yes, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio could have redone this with the Dragon Engine and yes, it plays exactly like the original, which is a game from nine years ago, but Like a Dragon Ishin! is still a delight for both newcomers and old time fans alike.

A good and tactical free to play game, that intelligently mixes its mechanics in slow paced but tense and fun matches on the sea. It's probably the best of the World of War series from a gameplay standpoint, and the variety of ships changes the approach of the player in impressive ways. Might be a bit low on content compared to Tanks, but it won't be long till more stuff gets added.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is a big and better version of the first tactical RTS made by Tindalos Interactive.

Joe Danger: The Movie represents a step forward for Hello Games. The team made a fun and good game, characterized by the same humor and the fast-paced gameplay already seen in the first chapter.

It is still a classic, and one that planted some incredibly important seeds for the fps genre as a whole. This enhanced edition brings all that back and adds a little more, but unfortunately the control system hasn’t aged well.

Chivalry II is an intriguing and fun step ahead for Torn Banner Studios.

Although it lacks the first episode, thanks to the other two chapters - in particular to the second - and with the presence of all the DLCs ever released, the price of the package is honest and the graphics are still great.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a good prequel, very respectful of the source material. Chloe and Rachel are a great couple and the beginning of this new story is quite satisfying.

Distance is an evolution of Nitronic Rush and represents something fresh for the genre.

A captivating, simple and easy gameplay. Unluckily it doesn't take too long to finish the game.

The Last Tinker is a nice game, it's impressive considered its indie nature, with a great charisma and eager to pay tribute to an era that no longer exists.

Amazing Alex is a fun puzzle-game, has a tons of levels thanks to the editor and is quite challenging.

Batman: Arkham VR is a peculiar experience that wants us to feel like the popular superhero and succeeds in doing so. The launch price lets us recommend the game despite its short length.

Moving Out 2 retains successful elements from its predecessor, introducing online multiplayer and more intricate level design. Similar to Overcooked, it's a challenging party game suitable for various players, making it a strong formula.

A good collection for long time fans that just can't get enough of Capcom fighting games.

A unique experience with an incredible atmosphere: it leaves too many unanswered questions, but the five hours of gameplay flow by quickly.

A brilliant procedural shooter with amazing replayability that has an high challenge level and requires quite a lot of skill to be appreciated. Considering the low price, there's really not much to complain about. It's pretty classical when it comes to gameplay, but the variety of the bosses and the weapons keep the experience fresh, fight after fight.

Super Mario Party Jamboree is still one of the best games in the series, but we feel like there was more that could be done to truly make the Switch 2 an unforgettable experience.

High Hell is a hellish shooter, full of non-sense and speed, a pure manifesto of what Devolver Digital is.

Etrian Odyssey V is almost identical to its predecessors, it's completely lacking of a narrative and it's not that pretty to look at. Still, what we have here is a rock solid RPG akin to the ones back in the Dungeons&Dragons days, that will keep you busy for at least fifty to sixty hours.

Not your typical musou, and for the love of all that's good and beautiful in the world, this is truly a great thing. It still has repetitive base fighting mechanics and weak rpg element, but it's mix of genres and added ideas make it a fun action game for fans of the series and new players alike. Now we'd just like to see this kind of evolutionary push for the rest of the musou swamp.

Maybe it doesn't feature enough news to be a must have for those who already gnawed Dark Souls 2 to the bone, but with the new positioning of the enemies, the technical improvements and tweaks to the lore, Scholar of the First Sin undoubtedly deserves a place of prestige in the exclusive club of the "reissues made as they should be made".

Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 is an essential purchase for the ones that grew up playing with the Blue Bomber on their Super NES. The inclusion of X 7 and X8 is counterbalanced by a lot of extras and a slew of the best action platformers ever.

The cut, push pull mechanics of this platform work fine and it's a pleasure to stare at how much it is truly nice. Sadly Tiny & Big, if your not an achiviement hunter or secret unlocker, is really short.

Rigs manages to deliver fun and thrilling online matches. While some may experience motion-sickness due to the fast-paced gameplay, Guerrilla has done everything to contain the problem. What holds Rigs from achieving greater scores is the small number of game modes, which could make the game boring after a short period of time.

Probably the best first person shooter on Playstation Vita, despite some balancing problems and the small number of single player missions.

Iconoclasts is a different type of metroidvania, favouring environmental puzzles, exploration and story over combat and variety, wrapping everything up in a gorgeous 16 bit pixel art: we cannot avoid recommending it if you're in for an ingenious ride.

Probably the best game in its class. It's the usual strategic made by Paradox: deep and realistic but unable to catch if you're not into this kind of game.

A small miracle.

It's a sound evolution for the series, but it maintains the tactical and complex gameplay that makes it so loved in its niche of players. From certain angles, it's also probably the best game in the series, even if there are still quite a bunch of things that could be perfected (most of all unit balancing and graphics).

Just Cause 2 is an excellent game with some weaknesses that lower the overall quality of the game. But if you love extreme gameplay, you should to give a chance to this action and discover how beautiful Panau can be.

The console port of this important series has certainly proven successful. The game is an excellent title based on aerial combat in the middle of World War II when played in arcade mode.

The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs bravely reintroduces a game mechanic from The Sims 2: the player won't be able to control the pets. This feature might be seen as a step back in the evolution of the franchise but it is actually a good design choice that adds more realism and focuses player attention towards the interaction between the Sims and their beloved little friends, creating a well-crafted simulation experience.

Homefront doesn't provide a long single player campaign, and the good narrative doesn't feel fully developed. On the other hand, multiplayer is interesting and funny.

Pharaoh: A New Era is a good example of how to make a good and respectful remake, improving where it's needed but without changing all that already worked.

It's the same incredible and simple formula well known to fans. On iPad the game works great, on the iPhone there are some small issues due to the smaller gaming surface. It's still a great gaming experience, perfect for mobile patforms.

Homefront doesn't provide a long single player campaign, and the good narrative doesn't feel fully developed. On the other hand, multiplayer is interesting and funny.

Final Fantasy 4 Heroes of Light is a true classic RPG. It seems like you're playing on a Super Nintendo, when the saga was focused on the search for the crystals and a simple but fun gameplay.

Even with a barebones remaster, Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a must play for anyone who never owned a 3DS and lost one of the freshest and most original combat system of the last fifteen years. The same can't be said for the ones who already saw the game to its conclusion, as thers's simply not enough new content to recommend a second purchase.

Completely crazy, over the top, and extremely fun, this is another great indie game published by Devolver, that any fan of action, explosions and legendary movie heroes should try out. It's ironic, chaotic, and full of energy. It was definitely worth waiting for Broforce to get out of its long early access phase.

Not your usual Zelda game, that's for sure, but still brilliant when it comes to level design, and extremely fun if played online or with friends. It has some limitations, but it's still a bright example of good level design. Singleplayer is the only weakness of this Zelda game, since it doesn't work as well as the co-op component.

Quotation forthcoming.

Arkane's work on PC is finally up to expectations.

Remember Me is a great action game, with a lot of smart ideas and an extremely inspired art direction. A clunky combat system keeps it from excellence though.

Ghostwire Tokyo pays tribute to japanese folklore and criticizes the contradictions of society. it deals with existential themes and tells a story of loss and resilience.

A quick paced tower defense game that tries to turn the tables to offer something new to the the genre. A steal at 800 ms points.

Quotation forthcoming.

The last episode of Sorcery! reveals itself as a challenging and tough adventure, full of traps and puzzles. It will force the player to use magic in many occasion, and it will show a new and less friendly rewind system.

A legendary character and some really good ideas are mixed in this far-from-perfect experience, somehow spoiled by pace, camera and controls. Still, at times it's so inspired and funny that all the flaws just disappear. Try before you buy.

Quotation forthcoming.

Resonance of Fate is a good role playing game, probably the best creation from tri-Ace studio so far. A deep combat system allows hardcore players to find what they need, although poor storytelling and a not impressive graphics are two cons to deal with.

Mario Tennis Aces is an important title for the Nintendo line-up. A new and fresh game able to transmit the philosophy of Switch in an solid and funny way. Too bad for a series of single player variants that are a little disappointing.

While it doesn't innovate the genre to which it belongs in any way, Battle Royale is still simply fun, immediate and full of personality. From a technical point of view, the game does not allow complaints, while a moderate disappointment is to be expected in the lack of truly original modes that could have made the game a gem. Despite this, we encourage all to give Battle Royale a chance before calling it a copy of the legendary Smash Bros.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a testament to the way platform games were made back in the days of GameBoy, with a lot of attention to details and pixel perfect jumps:in 2015 this is still the way to go for 2d games, no matter the platform and the budget.

If you loved Portal and you're waiting for a product that can deviate from the usual and test your reflexes and patience, you will find in this title by 5 Bits Games right for you.

Statik is a puzzle game perfectly suited for those who are looking for a challenging experience: you will that every puzzle, despite its difficulty, has a logical solution. However, due to its nature, its difficult to recommend Statik to those who don't want to spend their time thinking times and times over about the same puzzle.

NBA 2K26 is the sports simulation we’ve known for years, with all its pros and cons: on one hand, the best basketball simulation ever created, with on-court realism that borders on perfection; on the other, an ecosystem that keeps leaning on microtransactions and a glut of content that doesn’t always balance well with the pure experience. It’s a technical masterpiece that constantly walks a tightrope between sport and business, between passion and profit. And yet, despite it all, it’s impossible to let go: when the ball bounces, NBA 2K26 is still the king.

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is one of the best rail shooter to play on Wii. The replay value is very high because the game offers more than just the typical on-rails shooter style of gameplay and there are many extra like online leaderboards, higher difficulty modes, and collectibles. The co-op is very fun to play for hours and the graphic is great.

Starblood Arena is surprisingly good. It manages to solve motion sickness problems with some clever game design and it offers at the same time a nice and engaging overall experience. The game has plenty of content and we found it very polished and well designed. It is likely among the best VR games out there at the moment.

Directive 8020 is the game Supermassive fans have been waiting for since Until Dawn redefined what this format could achieve. The Cassiopeia works as a setting precisely because it holds together elements that usually cancel each other out: pristine aesthetics and visceral body horror, late-nineties sci-fi optimism and deep cosmic dread, television-quality acting and the sudden brutality of a game that does not warn you before it hurts you.

A really solid MMO with fast paced combat completely free. Don’t miss the chance to try this great adventure.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity it's a bit of a surprise, finally a good musou with an outstanding resonance of Breath of the Wild in terms of story and world-building.

I don't know what Untitled Goose Game is, maybe a stealth game, maybe a joke, but it's wierd, evil and fun.

Seems like Square Enix has finally found a way to give value to its enormous catalogues of great JRPGs: after Live a Live and Tactics Ogre Reborn, Star Ocean Second Story R marks the third successful entry in this newfound current of remakes. A great journey for both veterans of the genre and newcomers.

This time the simulation is about an entire kingdom, and one that's "filled with content". Gameplay is sometimes too easy and streamlined, but the fans can't miss it this time around.

Gears Pop! is another great addition to the tower defense genre, offering an unexpectedly good mix of two very different franchises.

It's impossible not to love Pikuniku, but now I want some more.

A rose in the twilight is a delicious niche puzzle platformer, with a just right difficulty curve, a heartbreaking story and a bleak and fascinating visual style. This alone should be enough for Vita owners, hungry for new games, but beware: it's not a game for everyone, slow and difficult as it is. We loved our time with it nonetheless.

Obviously, if the gachas and the character and equipment obtaining system in the other Hoyoverse titles don't appeal to you, then it certainly won't be Zenless Zone Zero that will change your mind - but, beyond that, this new title is certainly a more than valid action RPG that underlines the great awareness achieved by Hoyoverse, which only moves when it is sure of hitting the mark.

While not an excellent game, Aliens Infestation provides a unique atmosphere, a continuous tension that embraces the player, making him forget about a couple of flaws here and there.

Let's face the elephant in the room: Planescape Torment this is not. Still, we're talking about a very deep and rewarding CRPG that borrows some mechanics and game design choices from its famous ancestor and tries to walk a different path, making the player read and dialogue instead of mindlessly fighting. A good pick for old time D&D players, but the crown is still held by Pillars of Eternity.

EA Sports WRC is a complete game, with a well-structured driving model, full of realism and variety. Even though it has a less than excellent career, the Codemasters game has been able to defend itself very well among driving titles, remaining one of the best this year. It is an excellent experience that brings the rally back to its most exciting phases.

Faeria is a delightful card game, with a board management mechanic that reminds of Settlers of Catan. The work of Abrakam represents the real alternative to the already full selection of card videogames on the market. Highly recommended.

Cities Skylines is a very good city builder that is even more striking if we think about the really restricted size of developer Colossal Order. The Finnish team has created a complex and varied game, that's also full of possibilities and without the boredom that emerged after only a few hours in Cities XXL.

For the ones who don't own a Vita (and, unfortunately, there's a lot of them), Danganronpa 1-2 Reload is a great chance to experience two of the best visual novels around at a bargain price. But for the ones that already played them , this PS4 package doesn't bring anything new to the table.

A dramatic story told in a very fascinating way. The shooting gameplay is quite a disappointment, but the high level of the audio and the enthralling plot put Get Even on solid footing.

Adrenaline and the strength of Bruce's will are at the core of Episode 4, which is shorter than the previous episode, but more action-packed and enjoyable. Will Episode 5 live up to the high expectations generated by the well-crafted first four episodes? It's up to Telltale.

Ori and the Blind Forest is a really enjoyable game to play and to watch, although not free from defects. The combat system is not particularly sought and some levels are frustrating, especially those in the final area.

This DLC for Dark Souls 2 confirms the genius of From Software in the structuring of the maps, and once again offers a new setting full of charm, brutal enemies and many things to discover.