FromSoftware delivers yet another fantastic action adventure full of mechs, unforgettable bosses and masterfully designed missions.

Ride 5 is the perfect game for fans of virtual bikes, and compensates for the lack of real competitions with great races and plenty of content for single and multiplayer.

En Garde! is a charming adventure that fans of the genre will love, although it lacks a bit of depth.

This is a revolution for interactive dramas, combining dialogues with deck building, all in a very interesting and well-presented story.

This is a fantastic sequel that improves on everything to deliver a challenging, well-designed, addictive and visually striking adventure.

This is simply a port, that loses its multiplayer in the process, but still allows us to play this timeless game on more platforms.

This is a masterpiece that is going to change RPGs forever, a new-flawless experience that shows what a role-playing video game should be in 2023.

Atlas Fallen is an ARPG with so many good ideas, both when it comes to exploration and gameplay, but the execution is a bit flawed and, ultimately, it fails to be as enjoyable as it should be.

There are some good ideas here, and it still is a fun game, but still far from the best examples of the genre.

Nixxes does a fantastic job again with this version, which also happens to be for a fantastic game, as we can expect from Insomniac.

Sludge Life 2 expands the great ideas of the original and delivers a bigger world, while also fixing many of the complains we had about the first title.

This is one of those games that make you feel smart, thanks to a fantastic design and very interesting mysteries to solve. Something very unique and easy to recommend if you’re looking for something different.

This is a fun and beautiful platformer that, even if it doesn’t really shine, it’s enjoyable and can be a good option to play with players who are not looking for a challenge.

This sequel is not a revolution by any means, but it is a fantastic interactive drama where the paranormal is just a channel to talk about emotions.

Exoprimal has a good foundation, but the lack of content and its progression system make it fall behind its competitors. It is, though, a very original experience, so hopefully it can improve over time.

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

From the first moment we take a photo and it magically becomes the stage in front of our eyes, until we roll the credits, Viewfinder is a title that constantly leaves us speechless, surprising us with new ideas and pulling out the odd one. smile with their smartest puzzles, and that's something not many games can say.

As a game, it’s a step forward for the genre in the right direction, but the enjoyment gets lost many times in its frustrating controls.

Fun, funny and really well designed, Dave the Diver is an addictive adventure that combines many elements that shouldn’t work together, but somehow, they do.

Quotation forthcoming.

Everybody 1-2-Switch! works better than we expected in any circumstance, from a family afternoon to, perhaps, one of those team building events that companies organize to unite their work teams, and to this we must add the attraction of coming at a reduced price. It is a very measured, adaptable, fun game that awakens the competitive mood and with which time will fly by and that has the rope to be one of the protagonists of all kinds of social and family gatherings and thus we will be able to definitively save generations of games passes that we used for these purposes.

This will be the first chance for many to try this classic survival horror, than even if quite simplistic, delivers a fun and enjoyable adventure for fans of the genre.

Although there aren’t many changes here, this year’s entry still is a great F1 game, and the additions, while small, are very welcome.

There is a great idea behind Q, but the difficulty and its imprecise control make it hard to recommend.

SF6 is pretty much the perfect 2D fighting game, at least gameplay-wise. It has very clear ideas and executes them beautifully to deliver the best fights.

Diablo is back with the most complete entry in the franchise. A successful return that brings Diablo to the place the series deserves.

This is an incredibly fun platformer, with an great old-school taste, fantastic gameplay and even better level design.

Some problematic narrative and character design aside, Rain Code offers interesting mysteries, great world building and a beautiful setting that will absorb you until you have solved them all.

This is a good adaptation of an unforgettable games for those who played it, that now gives those who didn’t another chance to discover one of the best puzzle/mystery games ever made.

Crash Team Rumble delivers a solid base and fun gameplay, but the lack of modes and content make it less appealing, at least, at launch.

This is a very challenging game that knows how to adapt the tension from the films while delivering a multiple ways of completing every mission.

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 was a great collection that got even better, although some decisions, such as deliberately skipping better versions of certain titles or the lack of CRT filters, are hard to justify.

Park Beyond is a complex simulator with plenty of options, as well as some original ideas.

This remake/reimagination of Layers of Fear is a good horror adventure where the first game shines brighter than the rest, but enjoyable overall thanks to its setting and art style.

Don’t Nod ventures into the visual novel territory where decisions really matter, and that can be a good alternative if you’re looking for something closer to Western sensibilities.

This year’s entry adds the new features fans were expecting, but also makes it more accessible for new players, which can be the key for some people who were waiting to give the series a try.

Multiplayer shooter meets deck building in a strange mix that actually works. Fun, intense, and as original in its concept as in its art.

If you love classic FPS, give Boltgun a try. It’s a love letter to the genre with beautiful graphics and intense shootings.

While very different from the original, this sequel still knows how to offer a challenging and addictive roguelite experience that knows how to push us to the limit.

Tin Hearts puts too much emphasis on its story, and we think this is counterproductive, but when we’re just solving puzzles, Tin Hearts really shines.

The Bunker is a nice change for the series, while also, in a way, returns to its origins. It can be very frustrating, but it’s definitely an Amnesia game that, we think, fans of the original will enjoy.

Quotation forthcoming.

This is a narrative adventure short but intense that relies on a well-crafted pixel-art style to deliver a solid story about mental struggle.

This is an adventure created with love, based around uncommon ideas, that delivers a fun, cleverly-designed puzzle platformer.

This is the logical step after Mutant Year Zero. Fun combat and smart stealth sequences in a very accessible game.

As a remake, it’s very conservative, but we found fascinating going back to System Shock, not only for its influence in gaming, but also because it’s something completely different from what we’re used to nowadays.

LOTR: Gollum is a failure on almost every level. Beyond an interesting story, it’s hard to salvage anything worth your time in this adventure.

Although not as surprising as the original (like pretty much every sequel), this title deliver another fantastic experience while we uncover its characters’ darkest secrets.

Platforming, puzzles and exploration that shine thanks to the love the developers have put into this game, which transpires through the adventure.

A classic as enjoyable as ever gets updated with new modes and fun multiplayer modes.

This is a beautiful platforming adventure with very clear inspirations. It starts better than it finishes, but overall, it manages to become a memorable experience.

2K Drive really shines when competing and exploring its open world, but the microtransactions feel a bit damaging for the overall experience.

Moving away from the original concept, this sequel delivers an experience that knows how to make the most of VR design, and wraps it in an emotional story that can be enjoyed even if you didn’t play the original title.

Humanity is a fantastic puzzle game that reminded that of those crazy Dreamcast titles that Sega gave us, and also proves that Enhace can also surprise with its own ideas.

A sequel that reinvents, improves and expands one of the most important masterpieces in the gaming industry to become the best adventure ever made.

This is a surprisingly solid adaptation to much less powerful hardware, that delivers the original vision with very minor compromises.

Arkane moves to the looter shooter genre with a half-cooked game, with no personality and that, basically, does the same as many other games, but worse.

Even with its flaws and shortcomings, Minabo delivers an interesting take on our lives, and makes us think about what really matters.

Survivor is fun and enjoyable, and Star Wars fans will find plenty to like here, but it’s also a very irregular game where, luckily, its strengths shine brighter than its weaknesses.

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.

Evolved brings a solid campaign and keeps all that was good about Final 2, but it’s still far from the best titles in the series.

This is a very faithful remake of the GBA classics that brings all the fun back and keeps their essence intact.

Dead Island 2 is a fun, gory ARPG with great combat design, but that ends up feeling repetitive and not making the most of its game mechanics.

NightCry brings the old-school Clock Tower formula... and it's technology. Many people is going to struggle to deal with its outdated graphics and control, but if you manage to find its core, you'll get the original Clock Tower feeling back.

A fun action adventure with RPG touches that, even with some fantastic virtues, feels held back by weak combat design.

Minecraft Legends is an entry point for fans of the franchise who want to discover real-time strategy games.

Overall, Curse of the Sea Rats is an interesting choice if you want to get initiated in the metroidvania genre, but the technical issues make it hard to recommend at the time of reviewing.

Sega surprised us with this visual novel, more fun and enjoyable than we could have expected, that all Sonic fans should try.

This collection brings some good, relatively unknown RPG Mega Man games to new platforms and, potentially, new players.

This second volume is also a solid collection, although not as strong as the first one.

Mile 0 is not as strong as the main title, and one of the main reasons is its gameplay. At least, those who want to explore the universe of the series will find more to discover here.

Even though it may feel like a simple reimagination of the original, all the new features are more than enough for those who want more Sherlock Holmes.

EA is back in the golf competition with a solid title that fans of virtual golf will enjoy and, even though there is room for improvement, there’s also a solid foundation to build next entries upon.

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

The Last of Us is a masterpiece, but this PC adaptation is not good enough.

This is an excellent strategy with a green approach and ideas that manage to both test us and deliver a relaxed gaming experience.

The Last Worker is a narrative-based adventure that managed to keep us entertained, but that’s about it.

This is another roguelike that manages to rise above its hundreds of competitor thanks to its gameplay, setting, humor and abilities to unlock.

This is a very interesting adventure where fishing and horror goes hand in hand to deliver a dark story that we really enjoyed uncovering.

Storyteller is a unique experience, very original and fun, although the core idea ends up feeling a bit unexploited.

If you enjoyed the first part and you just want more, you’ll find it here. Other than that, Chapter 2: Retribution is an enjoyable adventure, but not the ‘must-have’ for VR that it was the original.

Tchia is fun, emotional, rewarding and special. A game that shines thanks to both gameplay and art, and accessible for all audiences.

Remaking RE4 is no small feat, but Capcom have surpassed our expectations with one of the best action adventures we’ve played in the last few years.

Even it still far from perfect, this year we get a polished game, with loads of content and solid gameplay, becoming one of the best wrestling game we’ve played in the last few years.

A charming puzzle-based adventure with good ideas, but it not always gets it right, which may feel detrimental for a short game like this.

Cereza and the Lost Demo is a fun spin-off that feels unique and special for fans and non-fans of Bayonetta alike.

This is more an adaptation and more polished version than a proper director’s cut, but it is definitely an improved version for those who haven’t played it yet.

This is a very good visual novel if you like horror stories, that shines thanks to its mysterious plot and well-crafted art.

Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a good game for horror fans, but as a remaster there are some noticeable shortcomings.

Eclipse’s story may be disappointing, but it offers an intense campaign and a solid foundation for the next 12 months.

This is a soulslike that borrows some elements from Sekiro and also adds its own ideas to the mix, but feels a bit watered down compared to other similar titles.

Scars Above doesn’t do anything particularly impressive, but if you like sci-fi and third-person shooters, it can be an interesting choice.

Blood Bowl III is fun and delivers deep gameplay, but it lacks modes, content and it might have too many microtransactions.

This sequel doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but improves upon pretty much everything to deliver one of the best JRPGs of the last few years.

The perfect Tetris game arrives on PS5 with PSVR2 compatibility to deliver one of the most unbelievable experiences one can have playing something as deceivingly simple as Tetris.

This Deluxe version is a beautiful and solid remake of one of the best Kirby games.

Atomic Heart is a game with many lights, but also some shadows. It feels like the developers bit more than they could chew, but the foundations are solid and there is a lot of potential for future entries.