With Aliens: Dark Descent, the French studio Tindalos Interactive plunges us into a dark and eerie universe. Despite minor issues with the faces in the cinematics and some of the sound effects, the quality of the title is excellent. Managing the stress of our Marines, but above all being able to extract yourself and resume the mission later, are real pros that make you want to consume this game without moderation.

It’s so nostalgic to be reunited with our two friends, Max and Chloe, for an emotionally charged epilogue. Although not without its flaws, the story kept us on the edge of our seats as we waited to discover the final outcome, which focused mainly on saving the campus. It’s a shame there weren’t more key moments between the two soulmates, long separated by fate. Finally, despite a few texture glitches that break the immersion, Life Is Strange: Reunion delivers a satisfying conclusion and skilfully brings this timeless trilogy to a close.

After a meticulous dissection of The Ants, we can conclude that the experience of following the footprints of these insects is no small feat. The different levels offer an immersion into the heart of the infinitely small that hits the bullseye. There are even a few butterflies in our stomachs when we think of the combat possibilities offered by the multiplayer modes. However, the problems with the camera make us wonder about the target audience for this adventure. The on-screen instructions are apparently written for ants, and it is often difficult to get your bearings properly due to a lack of legibility. We therefore recommend the title to curious and patient minds, or to those who are a little “boar-ed”!

The Plucky Squire seduces with its originality and visually enchanting universe, offering an accessible and inventive experience thanks to the transition between 2D and 3D. Although its gameplay sometimes lacks depth and challenge for seasoned players, the game remains a captivating adventure, where the pleasure of playing is constantly present. With its charm and creativity, it stands out as a memorable journey, ideal for fans of interactive stories and those with young spirits.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is an adventure that will appeal to a wide audience. The various levels are rendered in a style worthy of the famous firm's animated productions, with the backdrop of a fine tribute to characters forgotten by time. We have more reservations about the form of this version, which doesn't match up to its stated objectives. The main additions to the gameplay do nothing to correct the shortcomings of the basic game. After a few hours, we're even seeing cracks in the overall picture due to haphazard jumps or inaccurate shooting. The title still lacks a little gouache to become a true masterpiece...

Gloomy Eyes is a gem that shines bright throughout the darkness: an interactive tale that draws us into a universe that is both dark and captivating, worthy of Burton's most beautiful daydreams. Visually exquisite, the game weaves a unique story between a melancholic young zombie and a lively human girl, perfectly embodying the intricate duality between dark & light. The tasteful artistic direction sublimates this duality with an aesthetic that captivates us from the very first moments, to the point where one struggles to put down the controller! The puzzles, scattered throughout the game, add rhythm and depth to the adventure. And even if a few minor bugs sometimes disrupt the experience, they in no way detract us from the charm of this poignant and poetic work, which will blow you away! A rare, strange and captivating thrill that should not be overlooked.

The First Berserker Khazan is an ambitious and absolutely charming souls-like game with its dark universe and rich gameplay. Its dynamic combat system, combining mechanics from hack'n slash and RPG, offers a dense and varied experience. Unfortunately, clumsy narration and poorly balanced difficulty tarnish the whole picture. While the confrontations are demanding and rewarding at the beginning, frustrating peaks of difficulty, especially against the main bosses, end up detracting from the enjoyment of the game. Despite a solid foundation and undeniable potential, the title struggles to maintain its interest over time, leaving a mixed impression of challenge, frustration and weariness.

The Bearded Ladies wanted to make a richer, deeper and more ambitious game, but unfortunately, they failed. Even if you ignore the glitches, fix the difficulty and fine-tune the combat, the story and universe are far less interesting than the experience offered by Mutant Year Zero, especially as the main protagonist, Elvis, was quite annoying. From what we have seen on the PC version, the game runs without too many problems, but several players complained about the balance of the battles. If you are still interested in the game, we can only advise you to wait for the expected patches to arrive or to play the more stable PC version.

From Worms to Overcooked! and The Escapists, SMG and Team17 have once again delivered a well-made party game to spice up our days out with family and friends. With the addition of new mechanics, a cross-platform online co-op mode and versatile accessibility, there is no reason to miss out on this title, which heralds the end of quite a “moving” season!

Keeper offers an appealing concept, a truly unique, beautiful and varied universe, in which we recognise the famous ‘touch’ of the Double Fine studio, but it sometimes runs out of steam over the course of its – albeit short – lifespan. The game can be appreciated as a beautiful work of art, an original experience that allows you to enjoy a dreamlike adventure for an afternoon. It's worth discovering, if only to escape for a while.

The King of Fighters XV succeeds where it was expected to, that is, by offering a precise and intense gameplay wrapped in a high-quality presentation, and that’s probably the most important element. The plethoric roster is varied, the mechanics are intuitive, and one ends up spending a few hours to fully master them. Nevertheless, for those among us who are less fervent of this genre, beware as this is a versus fighting game in its purest form and it doesn’t offer much more. Best reserved for those fond of it.

Let's be clear from the get-go: Far Cry 6 does not intend to renew its famous recipe. However, it does offer a convincing experience relying on elements that worked well in the previous episodes while bringing in some welcome new features. The biggest one is undoubtedly the arrival of 3rd person cinematics in which our character is no longer mute. Far Cry 6 offers a well-written storyline that will keep us on the edge of our seats for about twenty hours. It also depicts the magnificent island of Yara with a Latin soundtrack that will have no trouble making us travel around the globe. There are few changes to the gameplay itself, but we did notice the disappearance of the skill tree in favour of scavenging for pieces of equipment, each with its own abilities. Far Cry 6 thus slowly goes on with its light RPG approach initiated with the New Dawn episode. You can complain about the AI of the enemies, which is still limited, but the pleasure felt when playing the game is enough to get past it. Far Cry 6 is certainly one of the best chapters since the third one that was ever so appreciated by the fans.

It’s hard not to be left with a lasting impression of Crimson Desert. The game impresses with its generosity, the sheer scale of its world, and its constant commitment to delivering a comprehensive, rich and varied adventure. Throughout the experience, there are genuine moments of discovery, moments when exploration takes centre stage and you simply let yourself be carried away by what the game has to offer. But, at the same time, this boundless ambition ultimately becomes its main weakness. In its quest to introduce a multitude of systems, ideas and approaches, the game sometimes loses coherence and clarity. The narrative struggles to take hold, certain mechanics lack clarity, and the whole thing regularly gives the impression of lacking structure. This does not, however, prevent the game from remaining captivating over time. Quite the contrary, it is one of those experiences where you keep coming back for seconds despite its flaws, drawn in by its world and its potential. But it also leaves a sense of incompleteness, as if some of its good ideas had never been fully realised. Ultimately, we are left with an imperfect, sometimes disjointed work, yet one that is ambitious and memorable enough to leave mark on us. A game that doesn’t get everything right… but which attempts a great deal.

Revenge of the Savage Planet is a successful and improved sequel to its predecessor with a larger universe, four planets to explore and a change of perspective to third person. We appreciate its enriched and smoother gameplay, new weapons and the addition of local co-op which really add to the fun. We are also delighted to see the return of the game's slapstick humour and colourful art direction, which remain key elements that reinforce its unique identity. Despite a few minor bugs and some aspects that may divide opinion, such as the third-person view and the absurd parody, this intergalactic adventure, while not revolutionising the genre, remains enjoyable and will delight fans of exploration. We recommend playing it with a friend. Since it is already available in Xbox Game Pass, it would be a shame to miss out!

For those fond of metal music and Doom, Metal: Hellsinger had all the ingredients to rock our hearts. The final product is as good as we hoped it would be and we loved the adventure albeit it being a little too short. Considering its efficient gameplay mixed with a delightful banger soundtrack, we were gutted to see the credits roll after less than 5 hours: we wanted more! If headbanging is your jam, Metal: Hellsinger is the way to go, especially as it is released day one in the Xbox Game Pass.

If we were to remember only one thing about Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, it would be its ease of completion. Forget about other titles where you had to work your ass off to even complete the first level. With Team Ninja’s latest, we can almost finish the story in one go. As for the graphics, an extra effort would have been appreciated, even more for the soundtrack. On the other hand, the gameplay’s pleasantness makes for quite an enjoyable experience. Whether alone, with friends or discovering this type of game, you will not regret it.

Let’s not kid ourselves: Riders Republic was a disappointment. Even if it’s not a bad game per se, the title offers a gameplay that is globally too arcade-like and doesn’t manage to sustain the player’s interest over time. It’s a pity because there are some good ideas such as the possibility to create your own challenges or the Mass Races, all of it on a huge and varied playground. With a more fine-tuned gameplay, a general tone that doesn’t miss the point as much and a better made customisation system, we would have had a game as service solid enough to be praised among extreme sports fans.

With Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, the young studio Owlcat Games confirms its talent in the creation of C-RPGs. This new opus expands the winning formula of Kingmaker in all areas and even allows itself to bring in new game mechanics to the table. Unfortunately, those are not as convincing as one would have hoped. The game also suffers from a dated technique and an almost unpalatable number of fights. Nevertheless, the adventure is epic, and is backed by an impressive rise in power of our hero and a remarkable writing quality. Thanks to the countless playable classes and the addition of different mythical paths that radically modify the scenario, the title’s replayability is remarkable: who said you cannot have the cake and eat it too? We are eager to put our hands on the studio’s next title set in the futuristic world of Warhammer 40K.

And one more to the list! Not trying to reinvent the formula of the previous games of its anthology, The Devil in Me is the annual guilty pleasure for fans of the genre. Supported by a relatively interesting cast and a gripping plot, this iteration follows the series's recipe. Unfortunately, there are no new ingredients and there is nothing to get excited about either, as the game is filled to the brim with glitches and technical problems, to the point where you end up preferring the dialogue scenes to actual gameplay.

We loved Hot Wheels Unleashed before, and the same goes for its sequel. Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged takes the basics of its predecessor and develops and improves them. Still, the campaign mode's storyline is a little too childish and the boss battles are quite tedious. However, with even more vehicles available at launch, new game modes, enhanced gameplay with the addition of jumps and side attacks, and a revamped car upgrade system, the title succeeds, like its predecessor, in keeping us on the edge of our seat.

For many gamers, Ufouria: The Saga 2 is an opportunity to discover this friendly world, imagined and designed three decades ago. There are many additions to the original title, thus breathing new life into the licence. However, the length of the adventure and the ease with which it can be completed are likely to disappoint a good number of players, especially long-time fans. All in all, it’s an episode with mixed feelings that probably won’t leave its mark on today’s videogame landscape.

Without being the best thing since sliced bread, FIFA 23 is undoubtedly the most accomplished title of the series. The introduction of cross-play is a refreshing add, as is the change in commentators. Whether in terms of graphics or gameplay, the few small improvements made to the best-selling sports title in the world are quite satisfying. Managing the defence finally becomes interesting and one has a real chance to counter the previously overpowered strikers. The career mode, whether you are a coach or a player, is very immersive, which will delight the most demanding fans. Although there have been few changes to the FUT, its well-oiled mechanics will allow fans to indulge in creating their dream team. Lastly, the interaction between Volta and Club Pro is well thought out as it allows one to play with friends in different game modes. Ladies and gentlemen, all you have to do is put on your boots and get kickin’!

Nova Lands has won our hearts. The heaviness at the start of the game quickly fades away, giving way to a desire to go as far as possible. Progression is fairly well balanced and the title is never frustrating, even going so far as to make you think about how to improve your productions once you have turned off the console. The experience has been quite enjoyable. Provided you enjoy the genre, Nova Lands is well worth a minute of your time.

Like a Dragon Gaiden in no way reinvents the saga’s well-established formula. Fans will be delighted, but if you have never been a fan of the licence before, it should not be any different here. The game has a pleasant, well-staged storyline, with plenty of twists and turns and buckets of emotion. Concerning the gameplay, it remains classic, but the originality of the Agent style and its gadgets entertained us. Finally, even though the story wraps up more quickly than usual, Like a Dragon Gaiden does not forget to pack in a hefty dose of side content to keep the fun going. As a fan, we were more than satisfied, and we are looking forward to Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth in the very near future.

More beautiful, more complete and also more responsive, Ghostrunner 2 initially appears to be the expected and controlled follow-up to the first opus. However, the second half of the game opens up its playing field, offering less cramped environments and new gameplay mechanics, including motorbike passages. These additions are both good and bad, and the core of this sequel still lies in its frenetic action, this time wrapped up in a captivating storyline. Be warned, however, that the title should be reserved for a discerning audience, as the challenge is not for the faint of heart.

Unfortunately, Company of Heroes 3 fails to repeat the feat of its predecessor. Yet RTS fans will certainly be impressed by the title’s undeniable qualities. While we bitterly regret the studio's lack of risk taking or the controller’s shortcomings, this title’s new gameplay is absolutely brilliant.

To finally be able to get our hands on this epic previously reserved for the Japanese public is a real chance for the fans of the licence. Unfortunately, after six episodes in the same format, it is disappointing to live a similar experience once again. If the narration of Like a Dragon: Ishin! is excellent and makes us experience a beautiful adventure, we cannot help but see it as yet another Yakuza, whether in its construction or its side content, but with a samurai filter. If you are still thrilled by the formula, it would be a shame to miss it.

Swiss studio Okomotive once again demonstrates its talent for narrative experiences focused on nature and introspection. However, far from being just a mere contemplative adventure, Herdling offers clever puzzles and sequences that are every now and then intense. If the goal of video games is also to take us on a journey without leaving the comfort of our sofa, this title succeeds with flying colours.