The new Fox Engine was able to give new life to Konami's franchise. PES 2014 has deeper and more challenging gameplay than his predecessor, but the lack of licenses, both teams and stadiums, remains its biggest problem.

Sure, it still lacks some precision in the control of the players and the defense, as well as an artificial intelligence that's not so competitive, but if you are looking for alley oops and fakes, they're in there.

There are cute bunnies and lovely fairies, but Rabi-Ribi remains a serious metroidvania, hard to master and challenging to complete.

Despite the very unusual screenplay, Driver: San Francisco offers a lot of fun. It suprises the player until the last mission, and the "shift" system works very well. With this chapter, Driver won't be anymore perceived as a GTA-clone.

While Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon may not shine from a technical standpoint and can feel like a patchwork of successful ideas reassembled in a new way, pulling off such a feat was far from easy. The developers never hid their (notable) sources of inspiration and have instead crafted a love letter to open-world role-playing games, brought to life through a compelling and well-executed dark fantasy atmosphere—one capable of winning over genre enthusiasts and, perhaps, drawing in newcomers as well. It took some time in early access to reach this point, but it was undoubtedly worth the wait.

Ys X Nordics is an intuitive and refreshing action JRPG (more action than RPG, to tell the truth) that captures the spirit of the old episodes of the franchise and gives the player a lot of room to explore, loot and fight across the islands of the Obelia Gulf. Not the prettiest PS5 title to date, but certainly a funny and intuitive one.

FAR: Lone Sails is a "Limbo-like" game that forces you to manage and drive an odd vehicle through a wasteland, telling a story of despair, solitude and broken hopes.

A remastered game that makes sense, considering the limited number of players that had a chance to try the original. This Ps4 version also makes the controls tighter (mostly by abandoning touch controls), and adds the downloadable contents to the main package. Get it if you couldn’t play it on Playstation Vita.

Mouse: P.I. For Hire is one of those rare projects that manages to blend style and substance. It doesn’t just look good: it’s dynamic, varied, and consistently creative in its solutions. Despite a few minor uncertainties in weapon feedback and a structure that slightly struggles in its final stages, the title by Fumi Games shows a level of confidence usually found in far more experienced studios. It’s an experience that entertains, surprises, and above all, is sold at a budget price that almost feels like a steal considering its production values and content.

GSC Game World finally delivers the sequel of one of the most innovative FPS of the decade. Finally bug-free, the game still suffers from a very slow pace that will discourage players accustomed to action-FPS, and doesn't add anything notable to the old formula. A shame, since the gameplay mechanics do work, and the story gets interesting after a while. If you're a fan of the original STALKER, grab it and have some more fun in the Zone. If you're not, you'd better stick with the first chapter.

Jet Car Stunts 2 is characterized by a very good longevity. The gameplay is simple and intuitive, and this fits perfectly the spirit of this title. Nevertheless, the graphics are very poor, but the game is still able to entertain thanks to its good number of levels and variety of tracks.

Tough Paper Mario: The Origami King is not an RPG anymore, this new work from Intelligent Systems is still an outstanding adventure with a lot of humor and awesome ideas.

Total War: Attila is more a Rome II.5 than a completely new chapter in the saga, but it is also a game that solves many of the problems of its predecessor.

The Switch version of Battle Chasers Nightwar is a 1:1 port of the other console versions updated to the last patch available, with slightly longer load times and little hiccups on the frame-rate. Therefore, if you love classic JRPGs with a western visual style, this is your cup of tea.

Darkwood is gritty, difficult and scary, and these are just three of the reasons why we liked it: the crafting system is good, the atmosphere is always tense and the sound design is excellent. Don't miss it if you like survival horror games.

Despite it could have had more free songs (you have to pay a subscription to unlock the game's full potential), Rhythm Festival still manages to be enjoyable and extremely fun.

What ArcheAge presents, past the horror of the chilling launch, is an open world full of opportunities and challenges as we have not seen for a too-long time demonstrating that the real MMORPG, those based on persistence and interaction, have not disappeared.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is undeniably more than just the sum of its parts: in 2025, it brings not only a technical facelift through Unreal Engine 5 and a few small updates to progression, but also the wealth of memories and emotional attachment it earned at its original release—when it became, for many players (especially on consoles), the true gateway into the franchise. The enduring charm of Cyrodiil—magnificent not only as an “open” game but also excelling as a fully realized “world”—is still very much intact. However, it’s accompanied by a technical side that, at least on PC, feels rough and problematic, and an undeniable truth: even seen through the nostalgic lens of love we all share, Oblivion bears the weight of its many years, evident in its rough edges, imperfect balancing, and the sparse density of its world. What we are left with, then, is a project that pays heartfelt tribute to the Elder Scrolls game that was many players’ first love, but that—despite the new polish—struggles to fully transport it into 2025. Instead, it mostly transports us back to 2006, with all the beauty and discordance that entails.

Pullblox World is an ingenious puzzle game no matter the host platform, but the 3D effect makes the 3DS version the better. Nonetheless, Miiverse integration and the launch discount make even this WiiU outing appealing.

Capsized is a surprise. A good and unexpected indie suprise that shows great art with a captivating gameplay without forgetting a great co-op. It may be a little bit too short or too difficult for some less experienced players.

Skate 3 represents the maturation for the brand. The good number of new options and the overall quality make aren't enough to make this game a must have for the owners of the previous title, but it's undoubtedly made for fans and a good start for novices.

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is a beautiful journey, highly emotional and protagonized by two memorable characters. Despite some techinal flaws, if you enjoy well written story and you are not afraid to be moved by a videogame, you really shouldn't miss this one.

A curious and complex title, that will definitely satisfy those who love some good old turn based combat. When it comes to graphics is obviously pretty weak, but makes up for it with its great mechanics and fun challenge level.

Shadow of War brings the video game to epic: it's an exciting tale in Middle-earth, less rich than Christian Cantamessa did with the first one, but at the same time throbbing.

Judgment is the best Yakuza game ever...expect for the fact that, formally, it is not a Yakuza game. Still, there are enough new gameplay elements to lure new players in, and enough old references for returning fans. Don't miss it.

A World Betrayed is the last expansion for Total War: Three Kingdoms, a nice addition for the players who are looking for a real challenge.

Decarnation is heavily inspired by Mulholland Drive and Satoshi Kon's works. It's a great psychological horror with a rich story, but also a derivative game with too many gameplay limitations.

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.