The structural and technical gameplay elements of Vessel of Hatred are improved across the board and work well as redeeming features for a disastrous, hot mess campaign plot.
Perfected craft distilled into a work of art.
Diablo IV runs as a grimdark, stylistic view on the chassis of Diablo III. Highly addictive, grandiose in its objectives, with a satisfying length even for those who don't want to be bothered with the lackluster endgame.
Rhythm, beat, robots. What more can we ask for?
Pentiment intertwines art, European history and the social elements of the 16th century and funnels them into a mystery plot with us as the only winners.
The nostalgic return of the hero who captivated us at an innocent age came to remind us in the most emphatic way that no matter how old we get, we will always want to be children.
Two Point Campus delivers courses on management sim done right, balancing deep and complex management systems with humour. Engagement with it remains as fresh as with its predecessors.
Souldiers manages to marry the chibi aesthetic with challenging gameplay and an interesting combat system. Some minor mishaps in handling and pacing detract from the overall experience, but it's still a solid game.
FromSoftware has opened up metaphorically and its bet has paid off. Elden Ring is a solid contender for Game of the Year 2022 despite any technical issues it may have.
Keeping its solid mechanics intact, improving multiplayer and offering 8 factions out of the gate, Warhammer III provides a complete offering on the most advanced forms of the Total War series.
God of War merges all of its gameplay elements into one excellent package, dressed in unparalleled direction and amazing storytelling. Benchmark for each and all its elements and still fresh in 2022.
Visual surrealism, difficult handling, vague and abstract lore. Need we say anything else?
Simple, plain and unadorned, Monster Boy IV comes with a time capsule to fill you with feelgood vibes, but that's about it.
Despite its linear story, Solasta offers the best implementation of the 5E ruleset to-date. Roll for initiative!