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.