A great leap for the Pokémon series, but which comes when Nintendo DS is about to be "retired". A very complete and balanced Pokémon game, with more than 700 creatures to catch.

Dragon Quest is synonymous with classic Japanese RPG, and this ninth entry in the series keeps itself loyal to that spirit. But its multiplayer focus brings new features, which result in obvious improvements but also in some flaws.

Pokémon comes back with another adventure, as fun and addictive as always, with a great visual evolution that suits it really well. It's yet another must-have on 3DS.

Cuphead is a masterpiece, and this is a fantastic port. No matter where, but make sure you play one of the best indie games of the generation.

Ultimately, Burnout Paradise is a fantastic racing game that no devotee of the genre should let escape him. It has taken a year to arrive, but it delivers the most complete edition of the game, with a graphic engine excellently adapted to PC, and with a user community ready to squeeze the most of this Criterion work.

The last installment in the Battlefield series offers more action and fun than ever.

Astral Chain is a must-have for Switch users. We are absolutely in love with its concept and design, and it proves, once again, how PlatinumGames are the masters of this genre.

Night in the Woods is one of those games you don't forget, with a great story and relatable characters. Behind that colorful, cartoonish look, there's a very deep world.

DiRT 3 is again a great offroad racing game, midway between arcade and simulation and fully customizable by the player. It improves its graphics and controls, and also adds more assitance to less experimented users. The addition of Gymkhanas is good, although it may not convince those users who just want to race in tracks. Overall, a great sequel that is still the best in what it does.

It not only is a great game, but also original, addictive and comes with tons of content. If you like dungeon crawlers and you're looking for something different, Crypt of the NecroDancer is a safe bet that adds an unique musical touch to the formula.

This is the best Guilty Gear to enter the series, and one of the best games in the franchise. Accessible, incredible deep and espectacular, Strive is a must-have for 2D fighting fans.

This is a masterpiece of a genre whose essence has been lost because of the "casualization" of the video games. It's like going back to the 8/16 bits, when the experience was the most important thing. There's only two things we can complain about: not being localized (into Spanish) and not being ready for HDTV's. If this is not a problem for you, then it scores a perfect 10.

Boxing has in Fight Night Round 4 an excellent installment, stunning, hard and conscious of its qualities, becoming the best game in its genre, hands down.

Legends of Runeterra is a card-based game full of interesting and complex mechanics that feels unique thanks to its dynamic round system, strategy-defining champions and a generous system to get new cards.

Pokémon is back with a great RPG 3DS owners shouldn't miss. Without breaking the core experience of the series, this episode feels fresh and new, and manages to prove itself once again as one of the most solid franchises of the industry.

FighterZ is an incredible game, and this version is as good as the others. It’s a shame the Joy-Con is not great for this type of game, because other than that, being able to play FighterZ anywhere is like a dream come true.

Regardless if you like it, it's a must try experience for every videogame fan.

Tactics Ogre almost initiated its genre, and it still retains that magic of the golden era of JRPGs, when every new game became an instant classic.

Pikmin 4 is a fun adventure full of exploration and strategy that also becomes the most feature-rich and accessible entry in the series.

Final Fantasy XVI is a fantastic adventure, but slightly irregular. There are some aspects that prevent it from being on the podium with the best entries in the franchise, but, when it is over, it leaves a great aftertaste that makes you forget about those imperfections.

This is just a decent remaster of two incredible games that lacks some ambition. The games, of course, are still as fantastic as they were when they were first released.

Blind Drive is definitely something new, surprising and fun. It can get a bit repetitive, but it’s a game you need to check out if you’re looking for something different.

Gran Turismo 7 is a great game on and off-road, thanks to its unbelievable passion for all things motorsport. Hundreds of hours of content every car lover will enjoy.

DiRT 3 is again a great offroad racing game, midway between arcade and simulation and fully customizable by the player. It improves its graphics and controls, and also adds more assitance to less experimented users. The addition of Gymkhanas is good, although it may not convince those users who just want to race in tracks. Overall, a great sequel that is still the best in what it does.

This frantic roguelite evolves the Housemarque formula into the year's most intense shooter. It delivers an exquisite control scheme and breathtaking bullet-ballet combat, further enriched by a flexible difficulty system and meaningful permanent progression. Although the enemy variety feels slightly limited, the addictive loop and monumental boss encounters cement it as a superior, more accessible successor.

This masterful spin-off translates the franchise's addictive essence into a surprisingly deep card-based dungeon crawler. Its strategic combo system and rewarding progression loop create an incredibly satisfying experience, bolstered by a stellar soundtrack. Although it feels less infinite than its predecessor, its polished mechanics and immense value make it an essential, high-quality experience.

It is something really different and interesting, that pushed us to keep on playing till we finished it.

This collection brings back two of Mario’s finest 3D adventures with upgraded resolution, some welcome features like co-op and assist modes, and added content such as new chapters and music, yet it falls short of its potential due to its conservative remastering and lack of deeper graphical or structural updates.

MachineGames delivers a heartfelt tribute to the Indiana Jones saga, with great level design, clever puzzles, and impressive audiovisuals. However, the game suffers from poor enemy AI, simplistic stealth mechanics, and lackluster combat, which prevent it from reaching its full potential despite its appeal to franchise fans.

One of those excellent App Store games which is difficult to find between so many similar games. It offers more than 30 hours of length, classic roleplaying gameplay and a lot of interesting possibilities with a great graphics engine.

This is a dream come true. Everything we can expect from a Dragon Ball game is here, and not only it looks amazing, but it also plays wonderfully. One of the first must-have from 2018.

Link’s Awakening hasn’t aged a bit. It’s fantastic design with now beautiful graphics make it as enjoyable as when it came out. No matter if you played it a million times or if you hadn’t heard about it before, it’s an adventure you cannot miss.

Odyssey is fun and beautiful, but instead of trying to offer something new and fresh, it follows last entry’s steps way too closely. It’s a good, enjoyable game, but can also be quite boring sometimes since it choses to give player quantity over quality.

A great game for one of the greatest gaming franchises based on superheroes. Batman: AK will surprise you from its beginning to its end in an adventure full of content and unforgettable moments.

If you like narrative-based games and, in particular, Sam Barlow’s previous projects, don’t miss it.

Its great presentation and level design and its great replay value make Angry Birds Rio a must for Apple users, both Angry Birds followers and newcomers.

Very few times you can say this about a downloadable content, but with ten hours of one-player campaign, a completely new story, refined graphics and sound and more multiplayer modes, Undead Nightmare is worth every cent it costs.

Fans of Max Payne in PC can be happy. Rockstar has done its homework and this is not just a port. All the virtues of the console version are here, but its graphics have been greatly improved and with a powerful machines we can enjoy an spectacle. If you like action games and your PC is up-to-date, this is a great acquisition.

Spider-Man is probably Insomniac’s best game, and the best Spider-Man game to date. A great adventure everyone can enjoy and fans of the superhero will love.

A timeless classic no one should miss. As a re-remaster doesn't offer much new, but if you haven't played it yet, it's the best way to do it.

This is an impressive game with a gameplay that will be talked about.

Pokémon is back with a great RPG 3DS owners shouldn't miss. Without breaking the core experience of the series, this episode feels fresh and new, and manages to prove itself once again as one of the most solid franchises of the industry.

Rock followers will keep favouring Guitar Hero, but now everyone can turn his home into a disco, and a friend meeting in a fun music session.

A surprisingly addictive experience, with loads of fun to offer as long as we have friends to bring home and play with, since it's multiplayer-focused and there's no online modes.

One of the best Monster Hunter available on more platforms is always good news, particularly when it does it with a great port like this one.

There's nothing new in its concept, but the execution is great, and Hollow Knight becomes one of the best modern metroidvanias. A must have if you like this genre.

Turn 10 has done a great job with Forza Motorsport 6, fixing many of the issues its predecessor had. Still, we think it should try to be more ambitious so it really feels like a next generation game. One way or another, is one of the best racing simulators we’ve ever played.

Retro Studios has again recovered a veteran Nintendo series with the same result: an excelent game. A beautiful, long, difficult addictive, enjoyable and replayable game which respect Rareware's original works, but adds new features, and gameplay-wise is solid as a stone.

Maybe gamers doubted if this Black Ops was going to be on par with the games made by Infinity War, but it even surpasses them in some aspects.

It will drive us crazy, but we will come back for more. There's content and challenges to keep us playing for weeks, so if you liked the original episode, you will love this one.

FE Fates proves once again its leadership in the genre. This is the game we've enjoyed the most so far, offering a very deep, engaging and challenging adventure that won't let you turn off your 3DS till you've finished playing it.

This game builds a very solid base where one of the most fun and addictive games for iOS devices can grow from.

Tearaway proudly shows off what Vita is capable of, and also proves that LittleBigPlanet was not pure luck. There's a lot of talent in Media Molecule, and we can say they've done it again. Now it's up to you, players, to support a game as good as this one.

Final Bar Line is bigger and better, and offers an incredible amount of unforgettable melodies for Final Fantasy fans.

This is an addictive, long and hard game. Visually stunning and fun ARC Squadron is one of the best games in its genre we've seen this year, so if you like shooting aliens it's worth trying.

This is a fantastic action platformer, full of imagination and a great sense of humor, that proves, once again, the talent and creativity you can find in Double Fine.

Resident Evil 7 and Village deliver a surprisingly solid experience on Switch 2, showcasing the RE Engine's impressive adaptation to the hybrid console. Resident Evil 7 runs almost flawlessly, presenting a largely uncompromised version; however, Village frequently struggles with unstable framerates in open areas and displays visual compromises, yet its confined sections perform fantastically well.

If you liked Calamity Trigger, Continuum Shift offers the same style, but polished to the extreme refinement.

The evolution of the series in Nintendo DS has left us open-mouthed, and makes us have great hopes for the next Wii game.

It was a great game on consoles and PC, and it still is a great game on mobile devices. The adaptation works perfectly, so if you haven't played it before, you have no excuse now.

This is a fantastic collection with six fantastic games. Unless you’re a hardcore fan of the series and dislike the minor changes made, this is the best way of experiences these games nowadays.

With charming pixel art, clever level design, and a unique yo-yo-based mechanic that evolves throughout the game, this adventure blends social satire and humor into a well-paced experience, though it suffers from occasional unclear objectives and a couple of weaker levels.

A very good football game that has a great manager mode as its main new feature. As a football simulator, it is also great.

Years have passed since the first game, and Dead Space 2 doesn't surprise us as much as the original did, but it has reinvented itself very well. The main character and its new situation help create interest and surprises, and offer us much more. And, again, it knows how to create that thrilling tension which makes it a great horror game.

Combining variety, accessibility and a carefully measured pace, Codemasters has achieved a great racing game above any consideration.

Blizzard manages to turn Diablo III into the Diablo II sequel everybody wanted. If you ever enjoyed any of the episode of the series, you can spend hundreds of hours with Reaper of Souls.

This Cing masterpiece has become one of the best strategy games ever to have been released on a console, and one indispensable Wii title.

Even though there's still is room for improvement, we think it's one of the best PES we've played in a long time. If you enjoyed those PES on PS2, you'll probably feel some of its magic is back.

The campaign, the gameplay, the free DLCs, the multiplayer modes... Titanfall 2 is bigger and better, and one of the best shooters of the year.

If you like 2D platforming games you can't miss this game. Visually gorgeous and with impeccable gameplay, this is a love letter to platforming games and also a great multiplayer experience for up to four players. Rayman has returned with great strength with a very inspiring title.

A great leap for the Pokémon series, but which comes when Nintendo DS is about to be "retired". A very complete and balanced Pokémon game, with more than 700 creatures to catch.

This is the best version currently available to enjoy one of the best and more important JRPGs ever made.

Wolfenstein is back with its solid gameplay, its classic feel and some new features. A game you can't miss if you enjoyed the old-school FPS.

It was already good, but now it's even better. One of the best beat 'em up RPG you can find these days.

Grindstone is a puzzle game you can’t miss if you like the genre. Accessible but also tough, fun and full of content.

Absolum delivers an addictive and visually stunning mix of beat ’em up action and roguelite mechanics, with diverse combat styles, an engaging fantasy world, and excellent art direction, though its repetitive structure, uneven roguelite balance, and inconsistent upgrades limit its long-term appeal despite the fun local and online co-op.

This is a game that everybody who has ever enjoyed RPGs should try. Loads of content, great gameplay and modding features to expand its life.

Dave Gilbert has created one of the best graphic adventures we’ve played in the last few years. From the visuals to the gameplay, it’s a solid experience you shouldn’t miss.

Out Run is a great game that still holds well, but this version also adds some improvements that any fans of Suzuki's work will love.

Katamari is back with another great adventure. It doesn’t have many new relevant features or content, but it still is a joy to play.

Combining variety, accessibility and a carefully measured pace, Codemasters has achieved a great racing game above any consideration.

If you like 2D platforming games you can't miss this game. Visually gorgeous and with impeccable gameplay, this is a love letter to platforming games and also a great multiplayer experience for up to four players. Rayman has returned with great strength with a very inspiring title.

This is a fantastic adventure, beautifully designed, fun and nostalgic, that proves the genre still have what it needs to be alive and doing well in 2022.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection delivers a significant evolution, boasting a bigger world, extensive customization, and deeper turn-based combat. Its addictive egg-hatching and rewarding exploration create a compelling JRPG experience, although the combat system occasionally lacks intuition and grind becomes necessary, leading to some repetitive encounters despite its overall depth.

Those who expected a game as good as the Nintendo 64 original will be happy to see Treasure has delivered.

GTA returns to its utmost craziness through a great and charming story.

Yet another jewel in Xbox Live. It is a bit stressing to be constantly killed at first, but it quickly becomes challenging and addictive, as if it were a 2D platforms Dark Souls. Its gameplay is delicious and the control is perfect. We would love to see a "metroidvania" game with this design.

There's a lot of care put into detail here, with both fans of Star Wars and pinball games in mind. Highly recommended if you're a fan of the genre, and a must-have if you love the Pinball FX series.

This isn't just a visual upgrade, but a deeper remastering that also improves its gameplay. If you haven't played it yet, choosing the Scholar of the First Sin version is worth it.

Enhance delivers a stunning evolution of the series with mesmerizing audiovisual design, clever new mechanics, and plenty of modes, although a few sound/visual mismatches and occasional readability issues slightly interrupt an otherwise superb and hypnotic rhythm-puzzle experience.

Flower is really zen gaming, and it can became a memorable experience for the players attracted by this concept. Regardless the tastes, it is a very original experience, with great control, only lacking in durability.

This new episode lives up to the bar set by the previous one, and becomes and must-have for fans of the genre.

Could it have been a much better conversion, and more elaborate? Yes. But does it let itself play perfectly and continues to offer us an outstanding and essential adventure for fans of the genre at a very affordable starting price? Without any doubt.

It’s a deeply engaging interactive drama and management-RPG hybrid that combines smart superhero roleplay with strong character writing and fluid, cinematic presentation, and while its episodic structure and consequences give weight to decisions, it may lack full development in some supporting characters.

NBA 2K16 improves its gameplay to deliver an even better basketball experience. We would like to see Visual Concepts pushing its visual even further or introducing new modes (actually new, not renamed), but these are just a few things that would make an outstanding simulator even better.

We miss some kind of multiplayer, co-op mode, but apart from that there are no big issues we can complain about. It keeps evolving, and it's as good, addictive and fun as we remember it.

Sunless Skies is an amazing surprise. It is a very solid RPG and strategy game, and its narrative is one of the best we’ve seen in years.

You might feel there aren't enough additions to justify that "II" in the title, but it is a very solid game anyway, and if you enjoyed the first one, we're sure you'll enjoy this sequel.