Far from being an empty shell, Another Crab’s Treasure proves to be an attractive proposition for players wanting to discover the Soulslike genre without apprehension. The seabed, littered with rubbish, provides an ideal playground for battling powerful enemies. The slightest mistake is quickly punished, but accessibility options can be activated if the difficulty keeps drowning you. It is a direction that is likely to stump purists, as well as causing a few annoying glitches. As for the subject of ocean pollution, it remains the title’s strongest point and makes you want to pinch the last skeptics.

We can only thank 2K for bringing back this licence after so many years of absence. Obviously, the budget invested isn't the same as in NBA2K or WWE2K, but the intention is there and we think that this is a successful gamble. Indeed, the game is far from perfect, both in terms of its scarce content and the inequalities in its gameplay, which we hope are temporary, but whatever happens, it stands well above all the other licences we have seen over the last 13 years. In some interviews, Rémi Ercolani spoke of a lack of interest in tennis, but the buzz around TopSpin 2K25 shows quite the opposite. Nonetheless, it remains a very good tennis game, with only a few shortcomings linked to a lack of confidence in the title's potential for success.

The World After brings a welcome breath of fresh air to the world of FMV games. It combines modern cinematic art with old-fashioned point 'n click mechanics. The title invites us to reflect on mankind's evolution in the face of environmental hazards and our ability to learn from past mistakes. However, it is regrettable that the adventure ends so quickly. Fortunately, Burning Sunset has already announced its next project, which will take place in the enchanting setting of the Frioul Islands in Marseille, and we cannot wait!

House Flipper 2 offers an experience revolving around management and creativity for home improvement enthusiasts. This opus invites us to take up the challenge of property renovation and leave our mark on the virtual world. Players are invited to discover different properties, customise spaces and take on management challenges. Whether you are an interior design enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur or simply looking for a captivating experience, there is something for everyone. After all, in this world of infinite possibilities, the only limit is your imagination (and your wallet).

Sand Land is an excellent surprise. Despite our fear of a 1:1 adaptation of the manga, it instead offers us a vast, rich and interesting universe that is thrilling to explore. Despite a few accessibility weaknesses and a frustrating slow dialogue flow, the game is satisfying in both its combat and its adventure phases. Lastly, while the second half of the story may be less convincing, it truly shows that no one is yet capable of taking up the torch of Akira Toriyama's legacy.

Manor Lords represents an impressive feat, especially when you consider that it was created by a single, passionate developer. With its in-depth gameplay mechanics, realistic estate management and immersive strategic combat, it offers a unique experience that transports us right back into the Middle Ages. Despite the complexity of its mechanics, the game is easy to get to grips with, instantly immersing us from the very first minutes we lay our hands on it. The logic behind the villages and production lines is remarkably well thought out, making for a natural and satisfying town-building experience. Moreover, Manor Lords is constantly evolving with new features and game modes, adding to the already solid experience offered at the time of its early access release. The active community and feedback from the developer are helping to shape the future of the game, giving us a glimpse of an even brighter future. Despite a few minor shortcomings, Manor Lords has already established itself as a reference in the city-builder genre thanks to an immersive and captivating experience that promises hours of exciting gameplay. With its release scheduled for the 26th of April, there is no doubt that Manor Lords will capture the gamers’ hearts.

Mourning is a theme that has been rehashed many times in video games. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU does so in the most beautiful of ways. Through this metroidvania, Surgent Studio related the personal story of its founder, Abubakar Salim, in a wonderful way. With its warm art direction and flawless production, this first work will undoubtedly receive the praise it deserves among gamers.

Mix some retro survival horror with RPG ingredients, add a touch of roguelike and sprinkle it all with a hint of souls-like. Shake well! The result is Withering Rooms: a tasty 2.5D horror adventure that blends traditional horror with modern level design to deliver an original, captivating and moreish videogame experience.

Unlike almost anything else made in recent decades, Harold Halibut opts for an uncluttered gameplay in order to concentrate on its storyline. Similarly to an interactive film, the game encourages exploration, is caring, inclusive and wickedly hilarious. With a final twist that is absolutely impossible to predict, Harold Halibut proves that, far from blockbusters and other AAAs with Hollywood funds that bet everything on their appearance, video games still have something to say.

The Möbius Machine is a platform adventure game based on exploration and combat. The Madruga Works studio has pulled off an impressive feat! The art direction, story and atmosphere are spellbinding, and the gameplay is both smooth and precise, offering vibrant fights. It's a wonderful surprise, and looks very promising for what's to come. However, despite its many qualities, the title is challenging and should not be played by everyone, at the risk of making you drop the controller. A high-flying challenge to be recommended to enthusiasts of the genre.

After 7 hours of play, it's clear that One Last Breath is much more than just a video game. With its easy-to-access game mechanics, dark atmosphere and thoughtful reflection about his univers, this game offers an engaging and meaningful videogame experience, an odyssey into the heart of a world in jeopardy, where hope and desolation exist side by side in a fragile balance. One Last Breath is more than just entertainment: it confronts us with our responsibility towards the Earth, reminding us that every action we take has an impact on our environment. Through its poignant message and immersive gameplay, the game invites us to reflect on our own role in preserving nature, and to act responsibly to ensure a sustainable future for our planet.

Without being a perfect game, Terra Memoria will remain a unforgettable adventure for those who explore this uncharted fantasy world. The playable characters are as endearing as those you encounter, encouraging the player to complete the game's many quests. Additional activities quickly become addictive, providing moments of relaxation or stimulation. And, although combat doesn't evolve much over the hours, it remains captivating and tactical. It's with a slight twinge of regret that we bid farewell to this lovely experience, retaining for a long time to come the memory of an unforgettable adventure...

We fell in love with Botany Manor. With its original and varied puzzles, we were won over by the title in every detail. Thanks to its meticulous graphics, distinctive atmosphere and immersive sound design, exploring the Green mansion with Arabella was a pleasure all the way to the final credits. More than just a puzzle game, it's a fun way to deepen your knowledge. The game never takes us by the hand, leaving us to think and figure out for ourselves how to solve each case. Everything is done to make you feel like a real scientist of the era. What a pleasure it is to conduct research and come up with a conclusive experiment! Last but not least, the story of our botanical specialist, both touching and fascinating, was just as interesting. We can only recommend this title to players who enjoy quiet, relaxing puzzle games.

South Park: Snow Day! is a disappointment. Unless you are a die-hard fan of the TV series, it is hard to find any real added value. As well as being very short, the title is also quite tedious. The gameplay lacks depth and impact, despite a few good ideas like the deck building components. The presence of the official French-language version saves the day, but as it stands, even at the low price of €30, we would advise you to pick up the excellent and tried and tested “The Stick of Truth” and “The Ring of Fate” instead.

Planet Zoo was a big hit on PC, and there is no doubt that this edition will be the same on consoles too. The game's content is great, and the gameplay is satisfying to tackle as you manage the needs of your animals, staff and visitors. The available encyclopaedia is a big plus, allowing you to learn as you play. This console version is wonderfully easy to get to grips with, thanks to well-designed menus, even if there are a few camera issues and some slight technical setbacks in moving around certain objects.

Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles has many good ideas, but as it stands, it lacks polishing. In addition to its overly minimalist storyline and gameplay, the game has a few glitches and some of its mechanics are rather obscure at times. Moreover, the controls respond poorly when you move around the world map. A shame, given its potential. Nonetheless, it is the brainchild of a very small and passionate team, so let us hope that the initial feedback will enable them to set things straight with an update.

Even if everything is not perfect, Outcast A New Beginning is entertaining and pleasant to play, offering us an adventure filled with action and exploration. The planet Adelpha proves to be spellbinding and the story of the Talan race is captivating. The improvements made to the graphics and gameplay modernise the title, and we had a great time. However, we would have appreciated a slightly more developed storyline, and even if the game does not revolutionise the genre, Appeal Studios comes through with flying colours.

VanillaWare has managed a successful incursion into the tactical-rpg scene: the title delivered by the studio is rich and shines with innumerable qualities. Although the story is clichéd, Overlord Unicorn is sumptuous and generous. The multiple layers of gameplay make it an adventure well worth exploring. The systems are numerous, but the whole thing remains accessible, and that is its greatest feature. You will have to test and experiment to master the art of war. It is hard to keep it simple.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 offers an excellent RPG experience and a great adventure. Exploration is just as rewarding as in other games such as Elden Ring or Zelda Breath of the Wild. The gameplay and its versatility are like two peas in a pod, thus setting Dragon’s Dogma 2 apart from current standards. This second opus builds on solid foundations that it has managed to improve, while offering a range of welcome new features. However, the main storyline and the side quests are no more than backdrops, serving to establish a guiding thread and give meaning to this universe. Players familiar with the licence will be able to understand and reach the game’s ending, while it will be more complicated for those uninitiated who may be left wanting more.

We are delighted to welcome back a licence to which survival horror owes a great deal, if not everything. Despite the weight of time and a lack of originality in its very conventional gameplay, the title stands out thanks to the richness of its environments and the quality of its technical production. With a soundtrack and ambience that hit all the right notes, the studio manages to strike a chord of nostalgia and pleasure. THQ Nordic has succeeded in restoring the Alone in the Dark licence to its former glory. Edward Carnby can finally take a well-deserved retirement, without having to be ashamed of his last performance.

Let’s face it, Quadroids is an excellent videogame experience. The way the levels are split between several screens is brilliantly executed and offers a real challenge throughout the adventure. The little trials to collect medals offer a replayability that also allows you to progress. We have our doubts regarding the random difficulty spikes and the Quark saving glitch, but ultimately, the game proposes a truly stimulating experience: it is a great way to rack your brains and keep your circuits from getting rusty!

Hotel Renovator is a great hotel and interior design simulation game. With tons of objects and creative tools at your disposal, the title lets you design magnificent spaces with unique styles. The various quests in the story mode are, for the most part, quite fun, and provide a good introduction to the game. However, a few texture glitches, a number of slowdowns and the handling of certain objects sometimes mar the gameplay experience. There's no doubt that with a few patches, the game would be much more enjoyable. Despite these few setbacks, we still enjoyed fine-tuning, creating and decorating our hotel. There's no doubt that the title will appeal to fans of the genre and those looking for a relaxing, creative game.

Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator is not a disaster, but it lacks any real interest to keep players on their toes. Its 'Management' section is far too rudimentary, and all in all, there is no point in doing anything other than endlessly churning out taxi runs. To make things worse, the game suffers from a lack of finish and numerous glitches spoil the driving experience. It is a shame, though, because the reproduction of some parts of Barcelona is rather brilliant. It is a pleasure to wander through its streets and alleys, which are teeming with detail and life. It is a title that is sure to relax you for an evening or two, but which struggles to maintain a real desire to stay behind the wheel.

PixelSplit Games has delivered a successful title with a nightmarish atmosphere, albeit with a few shortcomings inherent to the indie scene. All the same, we were able to enjoy the unusual storytelling and well-crafted puzzles. It is a great story to enjoy, despite recurring pacing problems. The horror genre is highly subjective and sometimes hard to pin down, which is why we recommend this title to anyone who was intrigued by the trailer.

Tomb Raider I – III Remastered offers gamers a unique opportunity to revisit the classics that have shaped the video game industry. With remastered graphics, improved controls and a host of new features, these remasters are a celebration of Lara Croft’s legacy and her impact on popular culture. Whether you are a long-time fan of the series or discovering these games for the first time, Tomb Raider I – III Remastered promises an unforgettable experience, taking you on an adventure and exploring mysterious worlds with one of the most iconic heroines of all time. Let us not forget to observe a moment of silence for the butler locked in the fridge.

As neophytes of the licence, we set out to play Expedition: A MudRunner Game, and it won us over. Equipped with a truckload of experience, the developers at Saber Interactive have retained the quality of their gameplay to give us an exhilarating hands-on experience where the physics of the vehicles and the game terrain are impressive. The content is very generous and, although the objectives are not very varied, the journey is so enjoyable that it doesn’t really matter. Visually, the title is actually gorgeous, despite a problem with the way certain textures are displayed, impacting on the contemplation of the environment.

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.

Captain Velvet Wonder: The Jump + Dimensions is a little golden nugget. It would be wrong to think that the mix of genres it brings to the fore is a sign of a game that is struggling to find its own path: quite the opposite, in fact. Indeed, the developers have succeeded perfectly in making content and form coincide. Double culture, double gameplay, double graphic identity… brilliant ideas to illustrate a story about change, fear and dimensional blends! Like Damien, the player dreams of being an explorer and wants to know what is hidden in the next level. An ode to imagination that reminds us just how good it is to keep our childlike spirit alive!