ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet is a brave experiment, a title that oozes love for the original work but remains partly held back by the historical limits of Kairosoft productions. The initial game loop is a concentrate of pure addiction and visual joy, supported by a truly monumental amount of characters and references and by the total absence of microtransactions. Technical optimization problems, together with a far too passive endgame and a frenzy that grows in the more advanced stages, keep the game from reaching greater heights. It remains, however, a title warmly recommended to longtime fans of the Straw Hat crew, and one to consider for lovers of purer, more rigorous management games.
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Stupid Never Dies will inevitably face a launch window crowded with downright ravenous competition. And that is a shame, because the debut work of the GPTRACK50 veterans is a roguelite-tinged action RPG that is narratively fearless, visually eclectic and liberating to play. A delirious and unpredictable adventure that spares nothing in its writing and the madness of its situations, even at the cost of deliberately sacrificing a little on level design and the refinement of the combat system. Maybe it will not be a game for everyone or one that a wide audience will consider, we agree. But those who give it a chance will find themselves facing an eccentric Dantesque odyssey made of idiotic zombies, amazing transformations and sui generis feelings.
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Evaluating a work like The Relic: First Guardian always presents an ethical and critical dilemma. Behind the flaws of this project you can glimpse the enormous heart of a small team that tried to bite off more than it could chew, putting together a content package beyond its real means. But passion alone cannot justify a product that reaches the market in a truly too approximate technical state. Focusing on quantity instead of quality was the final blow to a project that, in different conditions, could have made its mark among soulslike games. In its current state, the adventure is a problematic journey with the taste of a wasted opportunity. One that, despite all its rough edges, shows the seeds of intriguing and quite stimulating ideas. Therefore, while waiting for massive corrective patches (which we hope will arrive soon), it is a dark fantasy odyssey meant only for the most devoted fans of the genre.
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Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! is one of those nostalgia operations that look at the sweetness of childhood memories more than at the solidity of the offering. On one hand, the collection made by Atari and Digital Eclipse is substantial and gathers some of the best cult titles of the tie-in era between the '90s and 2000s. On the other, the intent is purely conservative and, apart from interesting documentary content, some titles have aged rather badly and no work was done where it was perhaps most needed, technically and in terms of gameplay. Still, an unmissable selection for those who lived through those roaring years, especially in the bundle with Toy Story 3: Complete Edition.
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Setting aside some technical rough edges and a restoration effort that perhaps could have been broader, Toy Story 3: Complete Edition is tangible proof of how love for the source material, combined with a brave and non-punishing game design vision, can defeat the prejudices attached to licensed products. Avalanche Studios did not simply create a game based on a movie. It managed to bottle the very essence of Pixar's philosophy, that priceless ability to speak simultaneously to the inner child and to the aware adult. And this edition shows how all of this manages to withstand the test of time. Anyone looking for a light but deep adventure, backed by inspired level design and an iconic sandbox mode, will find in this re-release a practically obligatory purchase.
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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is clear proof of how one can remain faithful to one's roots while embracing technical modernity and narrative ambition. Project Aces reaches one of the highest peaks ever reached by the entire franchise, thanks to a work able to charm newcomers to arcade flight with well-calibrated accessibility. At the same time, it is perfectly able to make the hearts of Strangereal veterans beat faster. Despite a slightly measured campaign opening and a multiplayer side that is still a bit immature, the incredible variety of the campaign missions, the depth of the gameplay, a gleaming technical side and a soundtrack that gives you chills make this chapter a must-buy for all fans of the series and beyond. The king of the digital skies is back.
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is an act of love toward a way of understanding role-playing games that many thought was lost. It is a colossal work, the child of old-school writing that is not afraid to take its time to introduce characters and accompany them through wonderful coming-of-age stories. The dramatic progression, Estelle's evolution, the complexity of the world and a layered, rewarding combat system make the Nihon Falcom title a must-buy for anyone who loved the previous chapter. A triumph of rare emotional and gameplay beauty, which deserves a seat among the best titles of the year.
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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen does not merely correct course. Arriving at the culmination of a post-launch support path that has transformed and noticeably improved the user experience, the DLC turns Capcom's ambitious journey into the work we would have wanted in our hands since day one. Norgan is a magnificent and ruthless land, the new looting system is addictive, and the level of challenge restores dignity and depth to every single fight. If you had put your sword back in its sheath, the time has come to draw it again. But if you are among those who were not convinced by Hideaki Itsuno's title, Kento Kinoshita's touch might change your mind.
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Gears of War: E-Day is the game fans have been waiting for for many years. A return to the dirty, mean origins of the franchise, which recovers its most visceral identity with far-sighted and absolutely spot-on changes. Marcus and Dom's first adventure is spectacular and adrenaline-fueled, thanks to fun gameplay that respects the legacy of a twenty-year-old series modernized by greater dynamism in movement, cover and shootouts. While we wait to test the multiplayer, an absolutely distinctive feature of the series, The Coalition takes home a clear and evident success. One that some may find a bit too faithful to a game design born of another gaming era. But for everyone else it will be a warm homecoming.
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The arrival of Dune: Awakening on console is a maturity test for the survival project dedicated to Arrakis. The introduction of a robust and enjoyable single-player mode lowers the barriers to entry for lovers of pure storytelling, capitalizing on over a year of refinements and expansions. Despite some technical roughness inherited from its sandbox nature and a menu system that is not always nimble with a gamepad, the work manages to capture the essence of Frank Herbert's universe. Funcom's goal was to open the doors of the game to any type of player and from this point of view the goal can be considered perfectly achieved. There remains, however, the feeling that there is still good room for improvement (above all in endgame balancing) for a project with enormous potential.
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Grim Trials positions itself in the video game market as an enjoyable, frenetic roguelite experience with an undeniably charming rock aesthetic. It has neither the pretension nor the ardor to dethrone the genre's cornerstones, but it shows it knows its limits perfectly and uses them to its advantage, delivering a lean, focused and accessible package. Setting aside a balance that is not quite optimal, a lack of long-term variety and a QTE system in crafting that will make purists frown, Glory Jam's debut work wins you over with a fun combat system, a vibrant art direction and a metal-spirited soundtrack that will put a satisfied grin on your face. A purchase recommended above all to those looking for a frenetic action game to be consumed in short, satisfying sessions.
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Garfield - Escape from Monday marks the return of the orange cat to the world of 3D platformers with a pleasant, light title. The laziest feline in the world finds himself exploring a dreamlike world full of enemies, in a culinary nightmare where vegetables take over. A simple production, whose winning cards are its genuineness and its love for the character created by Jim Davis. It will not be the platformer of the year or a challenge for the most experienced players, let us be clear. Still, OSome Studio shows once again an excellent feeling for famous franchises in search of video game authors.
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Qliphah in Providence's Shadow is one of those complex productions that are hard to analyze and even harder to describe. Unite Plus and Arc System Works deliver a curious mix of an RPG with a visual novel narrative structure and a rhythm game in which tactical planning takes absolute precedence over impulsiveness. The originality of the combat system, however, is offset by a narrative and structural approach that is tendentially far too repetitive. The Italian translation is a big point in favor of a title whose most fascinating qualities are its ideas and its style. If you accept the compromise of the inevitable immaturity of an experimental production, it could be among the most peculiar offerings of the 2026 video game landscape.
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BioEden is a work that caresses the spirit and calms the heartbeat, then tiptoes away without, sadly, leaving an indelible mark. Broken Arms Games has put together a solid management game, appealing in its solarpunk aesthetic and remarkably accessible, able to deliver several hours of absolute serenity to anyone looking for an interactive experience free from performance anxiety. However, the rigidity of its mechanics and the marked repetitiveness of the gameplay formula risk boring the more demanding palates and veterans of 4X simulators too early. If you are looking for a cozy refuge in which to watch life bloom again one piece at a time, you will find in this title an excellent travel companion. If instead you demand systemic depth and complex strategic implications, the mission entrusted to the Cosmic Collective may prove far too predictable.
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Hell Rising confirms itself as a polarizing and visceral experience, a ruthless testing ground that gives no one a discount and redefines the boundaries between suffering and glory in the Nioh 3 universe. The work done by Team Ninja is a bold bet: on one hand, the combat system is further layered with brand-new tactical freshness. On the other, the impact with the corrupt Edo of the Keian era exposes the most abrasive and uncompromising nature of the production, where balance fades into an ethereal concept. If you loved the original epic and crave a worthy challenge even at the cost of a difficulty tuned upward, the expansion will give you unique peaks of adrenaline. Otherwise, the hell of Edo will end up swallowing you with no escape.
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The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline is a brave production that shows how Italian art and literature can be a very fertile ground for the video game medium, especially when drawing on the monumental Divine Comedy. The development team One1 Games brings an excellent atmosphere, solid writing and an inspired art direction, able to deliver an enterprising vision of Hell, as intimate as it is psychologically disturbing. It is a pity that the far too linear progression (even for a walking simulator), the simplicity of the puzzles and an overall length that does not exceed four hours keep the splendid narrative premises from finding the right conditions to bloom decisively. A fascinating and evocative journey in which to lose yourself, provided you accept the compromises of a work with a decidedly too short breath.
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HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush takes a further step forward in video game adaptations of the famous Mattel brand. The Italian software house Milestone S.r.l. bets everything on a vast open world, backed by an unscrupulously arcade driving system in which whoever stops is lost (literally). Paradoxically, the biggest regret is that Infinite Rush slows down just a moment before greatness, taking refuge in a rich but far too ordinary content offering with no flashes of originality. Something that, above all, the most dedicated arcade racing players will quickly feel with a bit of fatigue. If, however, you are die-hard fans of the iconic die-cast cars and crave a new world to explore a quarter mile at a time, well... pedal to the metal!
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ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition does not merely bring From Software's milestone to Nintendo Switch 2, but also creates a perfect synergy between the original title and its later evolutions, offering a progression that has never been so cohesive and rewarding. At once a technological triumph and a marvel of game design, a precious gem that belongs in the library of every player, even more today than it already did in 2022. In short: we are facing the definitive tribute to a masterpiece that never had and no longer has anything to prove, except its own inalienable right to sit on the Olympus of gaming.
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With Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia, the character created by André Franquin gets a second chance to be appreciated in the video game landscape, five years after the shy but promising predecessor. An opportunity that is exploited very well by Ocellus Studio, the French team returning to the yellow marsupial with a work that is more aware, lively and fun for the whole family. Some rough edges remain, especially in the initial approach to the control system, and the level design lacks a little spark. But fans of the French mascot and of 2D side-scrolling platformers can sleep soundly: get ready to have light-hearted fun.
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Duskfade is a nostalgia operation carried out with undeniable love and skill. Weird Beluga has managed to put together a solid 3D platformer that can be played from start to finish thanks to a fluid movement system that winks above all at those who lived through the golden age of the genre. If on one hand we have a fun, content-rich and artistically refined title, on the other there are also the outlines of a missed opportunity. Settling into the clichés of the past, the production takes refuge in a structure that constantly feels already seen and risks boring those looking for an experience in step with the times. If you add a combat system lacking bite (except during the tasty boss fights), you realize the title misses the appointment with excellence by a hair. It is a sweet return home, a pleasant trip back in time that entertains and charms, but leaves a bitter taste for what it could have been with a pinch more courage.
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