With a simple concept, Dragon Quest Wars is a surprisingly deep turn-based strategy game, specially taking into account the prejudices about digital content.

A game which is not for everyone, but will inspire many with its great atmosphere and thrilling story. This PC version has improved visuals but lacks a better optimization. The controls have also been adapted decently, but with room for improvement.

With stunning pixel art, fluid combat, and a well-designed level structure, Blade Chimera stands out as a fun and engaging metroidvania. However, its predictable story, linear progression, and underwhelming side quests hold it back from true greatness.

An independent game that retains it soul in the 3DS. It is a hard game with a remarkable retro flavour, and an unique and very deep gameplay mechanic thanks to its great level design. Maybe some players won't understand the graphics or won't enjoy dying so many times, but those pure videogame lovers will enjoy VVVVVV a lot.

Quotation forthcoming.

After a sort of simple and slow beginning, Katana Zero unleashes its fantastic gameplay and narrative. We wish it had more reasons to replay it, as it is a little bit short, but it is absolutely fantastic while it lasts.

This is a great fighting game, that still hasn’t fixed some issues from the past, but still manages to deliver fun, polished, complex and, of course, bloody combats that fans will love.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined delivers a masterful modernization of a JRPG classic, boasting a superb graphical overhaul and improved pacing without sacrificing its iconic segmented narrative and deep job system. Its excellent localization and quality-of-life enhancements elevate the experience, although the musical variety feels somewhat limited, and certain fetch quests momentarily drag.

If you like old-school RPG, you need to try Demeo. It needs more content at the moment, but the foundations are incredibly solid and there is lots of fun to be had.

Quotation forthcoming.

Broforce feels like a new Contra. Tons of actions and tons of fun in one of the games we've most enjoyed playing cooperatively this year.

It's true that the Disgaea series hasn't made a name of itself between the mass public, and many players may be reticent to this sub genre, considering it the younger brother of the RPGs; something Disgaea 2 renders untrue.

VOID Interactive delivers a highly realistic and brutal tactical police shooter with deep gameplay requiring careful planning and teamwork, which despite some visual compromises and a challenging learning curve on consoles, stands out uniquely in its genre. However, censorship applied for console release, including changes to violence and nudity, sparked controversy especially among PC players due to cross-platform consistency, although these adjustments do not reduce the game's intense and authentic atmosphere.

Goodnight Universe leverages its innovative webcam control to create an immersive narrative, offering varied situations and a compelling human story with limited inputs, enhanced by excellent narration and music. However, playing without a webcam on consoles diminishes its unique charm, the story briefly stumbles mid-game, and some varied situations can become tedious.

This is a game you cannot miss. The whole game offers more than many retail titles, for only 1,200 Microsoft Points. The visuals are stunning, the battle system is entertaining and there's many maps for us to explore. We can conclude by saying that it's one of the best games on Xbox Live Arcade.

This is one of those title hardcore gamers have been asking for. It's like those old school games you played for ages until you got better, so, if this is the challenge you're looking for, go for it.

A Plague Tale is a beautiful but dark adventure, about fear, death and love. It isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t try to bite more than it can chew, and delivers an experience where nothing feels redundant, and absorbs the player from beginning to end.

Firaxis delivered one of the best Marvel games ever made. A massive turn-based strategy RPG beautifully crafted.

This survival game shines thanks to its setting, as well as delivering a fun adventure that is best enjoyed with friends.

The series evolves in the right direction, enhancing the possibilities and creating a coherent gameplay, where the protagonists –both the physical and the virtual ones– are more important than ever.

Easily, one of the best games we've played this year on 3DS. Addictive, fun and with a lot of content, it's a must-have for music/rhythm game fans.

Zoink shifts from a narrative-driven 3D adventure to a roguelite with a dynamic combat system, detailed progression mechanics, and strong visual identity, though the repetitive enemy encounters, overreliance on randomness, and weaker story focus may deter some fans of the original.

MIO: Memories in Orbit is a great Metroidvania, and above all, an absolutely beautiful video game. Navigating the ship, discovering its different locations, and finding their interconnections is as satisfying as the protagonist's movement and the level design. The striking resemblance to its inspirations (Hollow Knight and Ori), a somewhat uninspired bestiary, a certain lack of polish, and the absence of truly memorable moments don't detract from this challenging game that tests both skill and patience. However, the difficulty adjustments, while not making it a cakewalk, make it more manageable for those who, drawn in by its art style or its inclusion on Game Pass from launch, are simply looking for a beautiful and melancholic audiovisual and narrative experience that may not leave a lasting impression, but is enjoyable every step of the way—even when repeating a boss fight or platforming section for the twentieth time.

It is not as surprising as the first game, but it is again a fun, complete and well made arcade game that becomes one of the best Arcade titles of the year.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive brings back all the fun and entertainment we've always gotten from this series. More action, with updated visuals and a great price. We would have liked some good new additions, since the new modes are no rival for the classic competitive one. CS: Global Offensive doesn't take the franchise a step further, but it still is Counter-Strike.

The Last Campfire gets lost in its good intentions. There’s a sense of shallowness, and overall it feels like a very simplistic adventure that, even if enjoyable, doesn’t seem offer anything special.

Iconoclasts is a beautiful 2D action platformer. It doesn’t offer anything new, but it's very well crafted and charming.

If you have a 3DS, if you like music games and if you are a Final Fantasy fan, it's one of those games you cannot miss.

Although Pokemon Platinum doesn't offer any relevant new feature in the series, it is still a fun and solid game, with plenty of options and a replayability factor which will keep us many hours engaged.

Donkey Kong returns in an outstanding game that, even though is not as surprising or as fresh as the Wii version, becomes one of the best 2D platformers.

Valkyria Chorinicles 2 is one of those PSP games every player should try, regardless his reluctance to the genre.

BlazBlue for PSVITA is as good as in the rest of consoles. It has a great fighter roster, plenty of game modes, a good story and a captivating visual design. But especially, its gameplay is deep and engaging. If you can buy the PS3 or 360 version we still recommend them as you can use an arcade stick with them, but if you want to fight wherever you are this should be your choice.

Quotation forthcoming.

It is incredible to see No Man’s Sky running on Switch with this level of quality. Sure, it doesn’t look as good as other platforms and there isn’t multiplayer available, but the experience remains virtually intact.

A surreal and thought-provoking RPG that blends minimalist visuals, clever puzzles, and an enigmatic story full of metaphors and psychological depth, with improved combat balance, interface, and accessibility options that make this remaster the best way to experience its cult classic charm, despite its short duration and inconsistent Spanish translation.

Invisible, Inc. is a great game, and a better choice if you enjoy slow-paced experiences. It's addictive and literally endless, so if you like the concept, it's a must-have.

Wario Ware: Do it Yourself is, for sure, a dream come true for many, as it allow us to develop our own minigames. But still, it has some limitations.

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is closer to a remake than a remaster. The adventure still is great, the gameplay doesn't get old, and this version also adds tons of new contents. If you haven't played the game yet, you have to; if you have, there are new reasons to play it again.

A true jewel. A fun, entertaining and very complete game, almost unlimited in duration and with great visual. Can be considered a must-have for iOS.

Red Faction delivers what an action gamer wants.

This is a strange concept that works great. This “pinballvania” offers a unique experience for those who are looking for a different platformer.

C&C is back with a great remaster that shows how the series hold up 25 years later. Some edges can be rough, but the core experience remains as fun as it was.

A hilarious and addictive online cooperative shooter that improves the original game with a new perspective, more content, and cross-play. It offers pure and simple fun with friends, a great gameplay and strategic touch, and a good graphical and sound presentation. It could use more variety in enemies, biomes, and missions, but it is one of the best PvE games of the season.

This episode of the Ys series is a great example of what a RPG game is supposed to be. It offers the depth some users look for, and also the accessibility some others do. A great addition to the PS Vita's catalogue.

This is a great shoot 'em up you shouldn't miss if you like the genre. A great example of how to make a game challenging and rewarding.

Laser League is a great game, with a very original and fun concept and greatly executed. It needs new modes, but if the community remains active we’re sure they’ll arrive.

It Takes Two takes a hit to run on Switch, but it still works and looks well, becoming a solid choice if you don’t own another platform or want the portability.

Better late than never. Four years after its original release, the Champion Edition takes Street Fighter V where it should have always been –fighting to be one of the best and most complete experiences in its genre.

Watch Dogs 2 is a really good game, better than its predecessor in every single aspect. It also carries some of the issues of the original WD, like the car handling, but it still is a solid adventure with a lot of content and great moments.

Quotation forthcoming.

Dance Central is probably the best dancing game ever made, as it captures all of our movements, allowing us to dance with our legs and feet. But it not only has a technology that works, but also a great presentation and lots of content.

This new edition takes important steps forward. The tires are more important and the different types are more noticiable when driving, and the addition of DRS and more strategy options changes the way to race. It has also added much needed features like the safety car or the possibility to manage the whole Grand Prix event, from the free training durint Friday to the race on Sunday. It still has plenty of room for improvement and it is not the perfect simulator yet, but Formula 1 fans will be pleased again by this product.

This is what every remake should be: the same experience but with so many new features and so up-to-date that it's worth reliving even if you played the original game.

Nuclear Throne is one of the best games we've played in the last few months, thanks to a formula that gets pretty close to perfection. It's one of those games you could always play "just one more time".

This is a fantastic multiplayer with an excellent combat and well design stages. It’s lacking some content, but it’s a matter of time until that it’s fixed.

Huge, incredibly complex, exciting, addictive, a wonder... we could be remarking the virtues of Anno 1404 for hours.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is, for now, a big yes. After a 'Modern Warfare 2' that was a step backwards and a 'Modern Warfare 3' that clearly had a DLC flavour, Treyarch is stepping strong with this heir to 'Black Ops Cold War', with a campaign rich in references and with very varied and attractive levels that knows how to give the player what they ask for. The multiplayer and the zombies are more than fine at launch, but in a few months the game will be a different story and will be very different with the additions and changes that are made, hopefully always for the better and not spoil anything.

Lost Judgment is a game that deals with incredibly important topics in a very serious way, while also staying true to the wacky nature of this and the Yakuza series. It is also a fantastic game with great combat and solid narrative, and anyone that is slightly interested in what it has to offer should give it a try.

This is a great way to rediscover some of the best cases from L.A. Noire. We would've loved to play the full game, but it is definitely a very solid experience.

The new features are interesting, although not impressive technically, but under them there is still a great game, fun and challenging, that provides hours of enjoyment.

If you enjoy the original game, this sequel is a title you can't miss. There isn't much evolution, but it's beautiful, well-designed adventure, and darker than its predecessor.

It doesn't have as many options as the original PC title, but it keeps the same essence. It is still Minecraft and the implementation of the control is great, one of the main concerns with this adaptation. It lacks some options the PC version already has included, like the RPG elements and the possibility to apply mods and skins, but it is much more friendly for novice users thanks to its tutorial and the revamped object system.

A simple yet deeply satisfying and relaxing cleaning simulator that expands on the first game with new tools, accessories, and co-op modes, though it adds little innovation and suffers from connectivity issues, repetition, and a lack of real variety.

Dead Space Extraction has great quality and it improves as you play.

It isn't the perfect game yet, but the changes in gameplay are right, and the extra mode MyPlayer works very well.

This sequel improves over the original in pretty much every single aspect, and becomes a very strong candidate to the simulation podium.

Lara is back with a great adventure. It’s fun, very enjoyable and it looks incredible on Xbox One X. Some secondary missions do need some extra work, but overall is a game fans of the series will love.

Football Manager 2018 adds some new features and overall improves the flow of the experience, but we're starting to feel the need of bigger and more relevant additions.

Resident Evil Revelations mixes action with adventure, partially returning to the origins of the series. It is a must-have for console owners, and one of the pinnacles of visual quality we've seen so far in the Nintendo 3DS. It also has a very good story which will please fans of the saga eager to know more about Umbrella, zombies, an the STARS team.

This is for players who are looking for something different. It’s a game where you enjoy the experience of traveling and finding new places, together with some puzzles.

SUPERHOT makes something new out of a genre where everything seemed to be invented. Just a little bit more variety (more weapons, more situations...) and it could've been a modern classic. Still, it's one of those games you shouldn't miss.

This is one of the best Marvel-based games ever made. It is true that might be quite similar to previous LEGO games, but still you’ll have loads of fun with it.

With simplicity at its core, Anno has returned successfully to Nintendo DS keeping all the virtues that made the last game of the series one of the most interesting strategy games in the system.

Just another step forward of the series, without relevant additions, but still recommended for any Professor Layton fan or for those who want to try it for the very first time. However, we really hope Level 5 will manage to surprise us with the next episode before the whole series get stuck.

The most ambitious Yakuza gets the HD treatment. Story-wise is a little bit weaker, but it’s a great entry to break up with the continuity of the series.

This enhanced Switch 2 version delivers sharper visuals, faster load times, and stable 30fps performance, making it one the best portable ways to experience Hogwarts Legacy, though it still lacks the fidelity of PC or current-gen consoles.

It is not a revolution for sandbox games, but it makes the most of their possibilities to make crazy and fun things, in an open world full of cool and bizarre features. Those who are looking for a compelling story should consider other games, but Saints Row: The Third is the best in providing crazy fun.

We obviously miss the first Borderlands, but you'll find tons of content here. Also, the split-screen mode for 4 players adds even more fun to the package.

The logical evolution we can expect from the same title on the PS3, adapting well to the new hardware of PSVITA. A fun game, pleasing to play, that will satisfy fans of the series. Those who enjoy this type of games should give it a chance.

This year's entry polishes the core of the series, with an improved control and, what's more important, a very well executed story mode.

Flat Heroes is a great. Addictive, simple but challenging and tons of fun with friends.

Runbow is a great surprise. Addictive and extremely fun, it'll become one of the best choices to play when friends come over.

Cool races, lots of powers to unlock and a demanding but fun gameplay. RedLynx offers yet another great racing game, that is fun and engaging, and a very interesting option both for solo and online players.

A great offer for those looking for a puzzle game. On the top of that, it fits really well on PSVita.

This Brazilian ARPG with roguelite elements offers addictive combat, deep build customization, and a rare historical backdrop, though its story loses narrative strength over time and its combat can feel simple; still, its variety of options, engaging progression, and active post-launch support make it one of the most enjoyable surprises of the year.

A very comprehensive game experience with a precious visual design that pay homage to retro aestethics. A game everyone should try, as it's free on the App Store.

If you miss RPGs from the 16-bit era, this is a game you should definitely play. Great combat system and tons of different enemies and dungeon, as well as well-crafted visuals, make it a solid choice.

Codemasters has polished the solid game they released last year to give F1 fans the game this generation of consoles deserve. A great choice no matter how casual or hardcore you are.

This is the best expansion Destiny has seen to date. It brings a lot of new and high-quality content every fan of the series should try.

A great buy for a football fan, provided he doesn't already own FIFA 10.

It has taken some time to change the number, but it deserves the three, thanks to its eight game modes, which take the best of the last entries, polishing the experience and offering more.

Shift 2: Unleashed builds upon the firm base of the previous game and offers more features and better features. More tracks, vehicles and multiplayer options thanks to the inclusion of the social system Autolog, and also better physics and simulation, which have improved the right way. It is not a perfect simulation experience, but will please most gamers.

A very interesting title that blends succesfully third-person action with tower defense. Its humour, excellent level design and replayability make it a good choice for those looking for a different game.

The Division 2 is a huge game, full of content and things to do. The best part of it is that, thanks to its excellent gameplay, you’ll enjoy every single mission. The missions themselves could have better design, and things like the matchmaking are far from perfect, but overall it’s a great ‘shooter looter’.

PC users can now enjoy another fantastic entry in the Yakuza series. This is one of our favorites, and the PC version lives up to the expectations.

This is a low-effort adaptation, but the games are fantastic. We don’t love some of the ideas introduced in the second entry, but both titles have created a new subgenre, and having them available on Switch is great news.

A classic experience made bigger and better. You might be disappointed about the graphics if you haven't tried it before, but trust us, once you've started playing, you'll forget about them.

Gemini Rue is a brilliant lesson. It shows that the genre has room to keep growing and innovating, and at the same time it is an homage to classic games made by someone who feels a deep passion for this world.