For their first title, the Canadians from Norsfell have designed what appears to be an interesting game filled with good intentions, but it is unfortunately not sufficient. We enjoyed the two game modes available, and there is room to add a few more including PvP and PvPvE modes that could undoubtedly attract more players. The combat and the exploration are both a bit dull and overly repetitive. On the other hand, the free Battle Pass, the less restrictive Survival mode, the challenges and the many associated rewards are reason enough to go on farming. Despite its shortcomings, playing Midgard in single player is far from torture, and it is rather entertaining in multiplayer!

Concerning the gameplay and the narration, Soulstice does not beat around the bush and offers a wide-ranging adventure. The approach to combat and the fighting style you want to adopt are fully customisable. The progression and the feeling of a growing power are well represented. Unfortunately, we could not sweep under the rug the camera issues and level design shortcomings that marred our gameplay experience. We would recommend Sousltice to those absolutely fan of beat-them-all games who will undoubtedly be able to overlook the flaws that annoyed us.

It is hard to really get excited about SBK 22: the game will not surprise anyone as it is essentially a carbon copy of the previous MotoGP games developed by the studio. Despite a slightly more accessible gameplay and a brand-new race format, we would have liked a bit more highlight on the Superbike Championship’s specificities. It nonetheless remains a decent and complete game that will allow fans to indulge with the pilots and tracks they love at a reduced price until a next episode that will hopefully stand on his own two feet.

Even one year after its initial release, Deathloop still is a one of a kind videogame that must be played. One needs to experience it first-hand to truly understand the ingenuity behind its intense gameplay with many different approaches, its exemplary level design and its spectacular art direction. Deathloop is not only an original concept (one that is assumed from start to finish), it is above all one of the best narrative FPS of the last few years. The concept “made in Arkane” is pushed to its paroxysm and it is probably one of the best immersive sim we ever played. Its arrival in the Game Pass will undoubtedly give it extra visibility and we hope it will receive the credit it deserves for all of its content and not just for what it could have been. We have waited a year for it, and now it is here: Deathloop is finally back home.

Hobo: Tough Life is a surprising game with great qualities. Unfortunately, by trying to overstep its bounds, the final product remains blunt around the edges. It is nonetheless a very original and pleasant adventure, but one that will quickly be forgotten.

Primarily aimed at a niche audience wishing to immerse themselves in the conflicts of the First World War and indulge in a realistic and demanding gameplay, Isonzo could still appeal to neophytes of the genre. The immersion in the battles is successful, notably thanks to the quality sound design. As long as our team makes the best use of the different classes’ abilities, the confrontations are quite enjoyable. However, one will have to overlook the outdated technical aspect that could put some people off.

Even though Islets is not a bad game per se, it vainly tries to mimic its predecessors' recipe without understanding their very essence. This results in a flawed and overly simplistic adventure that will only please children and neophytes.

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.

While the reveal of Train Sim World 3's content had received a mixed reception from fans of the series, it is clear that this new opus fully deserves its new number and is becoming the new benchmark for railway simulation on Xbox. Dovetail Games' title is all set for the ninth generation of consoles (and the arrival of multiple DLC), with the redesign of the user interface, the addition of a Training Center, both functional and well crafted, and the remarkable work done around the skybox, the lighting, the sound of the locos and the dynamic weather spread to all game modes. Only some technical issues tarnish the party a bit, but they don't spoil the captivating immersion and the intense passion for the train that Train Sim World brings.

To say that we liked Tinykin is an understatement. With great qualities (in its miniature universe), it almost leaves us with a taste of too little as we devoured it without restraint. Our character reacts with great ease. Navigating through the different levels is a real pleasure, especially since they are full of details and corners to explore. If you are a fan of platform games and completion, go for it!

To put it straight, Steelrising has won us over. Of course, the challenge might be a bit too easy for the fans of the genre, but Spiders' title opens the door to newcomers who want to try souls-like games, while remaining quite demanding. The universe is coherent and convincing, this uchronic Paris in the grip of the flames coupled to the madness of its ruler is as exciting to discover as it is dark and oppressive. Aegis and the emblematic personalities of this era participate to a pleasant scenario to follow, even if it lacks a little touch of epic and despite a convincing O.S.T.. A well-oiled adventure, close to be one of our favorite, congratulations Spiders!

80's OVERDRIVE is a title that will undoubtedly please the old-timers with its extremely simple gameplay, and without any headache... A kind of love letter to that era. Despite a career mode that is a bit flawed and the participation fees for each race can be a problem, the music and the time trial still make you want to go back.

CyberConnect2 once again tries to win over a large portion of gamers by proposing for the first time on the Xbox ecosystem a more generous, sexy and authentic as ever take on this JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R. Despite a single-player content that will undoubtedly be consumed very quickly by aficionados of Hirohiko Araki’s universe, it is ultimately the community’s devotion that will decide if the title is a success in the long run.

Despite what seems to be some outdated graphics at first, Midnight Fight Express is nonetheless a very good beat them up. Designed like a Hollywood blockbuster, it offers a coherent scenario with an escalating rhythm as the adventure goes on. Thanks to “cyberpunk” electro music pieces and perfectly animated combat phases, the player could be fully immersed. Unfortunately, the presence of dialogue windows between each wave of enemies kind of breaks the pace a bit. We will, however, forgive its few translation errors and occasional glitches. Its day one availability in the Game Pass (Xbox and PC) is also a significant advantage.

A worthy successor to the remake released in 2020, Destroy All Humans 2! - Reprobed has all the same ingredients, but makes a better recipe out of it. The graphics are beautiful, and the locations we visit all around the Earth and beyond are all well designed. The humour is still present; the narrative still cleverly written; the handling is ideal, and Crypto’s overwhelming power can still give us chills. If you enjoyed the first opus, do not hesitate: planet Earth will welcome you with open arms to scourge some humans. The Furons are superior to the human race and it is your time to shine!

Whether on foot or behind the wheel, the developers of Volition’s reboot offer us a wickedly fun title where one can take a perverse delight in making everything explode around them. The new characters are endearing and make us forget the old ones. Despite some successful quest sequences, the scenario remains too short. From secondary activities to the extensive customisation of the protagonist, weapons and vehicles, the game’s content is quite rich. This Saints Row is a pleasant and entertaining game to blow off some steam, but ultimately, it sticks to its guns and does not take enough risks to really set itself as a master of the genre.

Cult of the Lamb truly is a great gaming experience reminiscent of Moonlighter with its interdependent management/rogue-like aspect. The sadistic elements that one would expect from a demonic cult are cleverly designed and the whole experience almost feels as a God Game as one can do almost anything they yearn for with the cult. Both the management and the action parts do not take any risks and remain too classic. Nevertheless, their adequate balance enable the player to fully appreciate the title’s offbeat concept.

With its specific graphics, its hyper-intense gameplay, and its scoring system, Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is a little retrogaming gemstone capable of charming only a small part of today’s gamers made of nostalgic arcade fans of the 90’s and the die-hard scorekeepers who will experience a fully satisfying challenge with this game. This title concludes the trilogy initiated in 2014 in a masterful way by reinventing itself with the addition of new features while relying on the proven recipes and fan service of the series’ entire cast.

Soul Hackers 2 follows the tried recipe of Atlus’ recent games. By borrowing all the ingredients from the previous productions without ever really trying to innovate, one is unfortunately forced to compare it to other titles of the genre that are far better. Despite this, it has some undeniable qualities, an extremely rich lore and a really pleasant gameplay – it will undoubtedly satisfy the J-RPG fan or anyone who has never played any of the studio’s previous games.

As it stands, it is difficult for us to fully recommend this Path of Titans. Technically, the concept is really good and original. Even if the lack of diversity in the missions is not very engaging and the Solo experience truly is boring as beans, one can be addicted to the exploration of this world untouched by any civilisation. However, the potential is real, and we have experienced some beautiful and strong emotions with some online encounters. Provided that the developers ensure a regular and qualitative follow-up of the title, getting your hands on it might be worth it!

Do not expect it to be a worthy contender to Dark Souls: Thymesia simply draws its inspirations from the latter while proposing its own, more nervous and dynamic formula. With the help of his sword and ancestral weapons, the hero gifts the player with some particularly memorable fights and moves that every respectable swordsman should try for himself. It is a shame the adventure is a tad short.

Two Point Hospital had charmed us, and we were looking forward to Two Point Campus. Ultimately, even if it does not meet all our expectations, we were not disappointed. Because of its solid foundation, we understand that the British studio did not want to alter its recipe. At first glance, one can easily recognise the graphic style and the ever so enticing animation of the franchise’s characters. After a few minutes, we were delighted to find its wacky humour and gameplay mechanics. After a few hours, we were pleasantly surprised by the game’s change of pace with the school years passing by and the building feature in the great outdoors: but that was not enough to satisfy our needs. One will experience a certain redundancy when facing the basic arrangements of the student life and the management of the planning of cultural events. Nevertheless, getting the three stars per scenario in a reasonable amount of time and the excitement of discovering new campuses and wild courses consistently pushed us in indulging some more with the adventure. Final result of the Jury: Graduation with Honours. Congratulations!

With its offbeat universe, its omnipresent dark humour and its numerous references, Charlotte Sutherland presents a pleasant Point and Click game to play. We were slightly disappointed by its extensive accessibility and a help option available at all times would have increased its complexity and allowed each player to approach the game freely. Nevertheless, the impeccable sound design, the extra-caricatural and fantastic characters and an ending with unexpected twists easily compensate for the few blemishes mentioned. In the end, we only have one wish: follow our two friends to the ends of the world in their next adventures.

Bright Paw Definitive Edition is a good puzzle game that benefits from an artistic direction with a strong personality – both visually and sonically – pulled by a dynamic narrative distilling its magic drop by drop. However, one might be disappointed by the blatant lack of challenge enabling the player to enjoy the story without too much effort at the expense of a real sense of accomplishment. Theo’s dreams double the pleasure, but their uneven difficulty can make a brain go from overdrive to completely fried.

Even if RimWorld is not presently the best CMS game on console, it is not far from it. With its unfettered freedom, infinite replayability and constantly evolving story, it is a time-consuming title intertwining rich content with a well-designed gameplay. The port is quite brilliant and offers us all the features available on PC without the slightest compromise, except maybe for a handling that is a little complex to grasp at first.

With the original and unpredictable concept of crossing spiders with dinosaurs, and despite a short lifespan and a relatively frustrating aiming system, Spidersaurs is a rather pleasant game. It is a love letter to Contra that we recommend.

Despite its more limited resources compared to other big productions of the genre, Hell Pie plays its cards right and is a declaration of love to 3D platform games. Sluggerfly injects a raw, irreverent, blasphemous and rebellious personality to its title with a good dose of bawdy humour typical of a half-witted teenager. However, the devil is in the details and the studio brilliantly fulfils its promise of reconciling "silly entertainment and meaningful art". Even though it is a bit short and lacks some ingredients, it remains a successful recipe best reserved for a discerning audience.

The fact that Hazel Sky is not available in the French language does not hinder the progression as its gameplay is enough to enjoy the ride it offers. Nonetheless, if the English language isn’t your cup of tea, you will miss out on the exciting lore that pushed us in willing to discover more about Shane's strange world through a sequel or spin-off. The fact that the Gallery is accessible in-game and from the main menu allows us to find the different items discovered and their descriptions, thus allowing us to read about them at our leisure and enjoy every little drop of detail the title has to offer. We hope that a French adaptation will one day be available to make it more accessible to the French crowd as it would be a real shame to miss out on such an enjoyable adventure with a rich universe due to a lack of it.