Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is everything the historic Nihon Falcom series needed. A remake that gives a sparkling new look to the first chapter of a legendary saga, capable of captivating millions of fans around the world thanks to the strength of its characters and a sublime narrative universe. If you've never tried the series for fear of having missed too many titles over the years, now there are no more excuses. With revolutionary graphics and modern gameplay, 1st Chapter is easily one of the best JRPGs of 2025.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is, without mincing words, one of the best titles of 2025. Lizardcube and SEGA have not only succeeded in resurrecting Joe Musashi, but have done so with such exquisite quality that it instantly becomes the most compelling chapter in a saga spanning almost four decades. Aesthetically fabulous and playfully exciting, the new venture from the creators of Streets of Rage 4 is a must-have for all fans of action platformers and lovers of quality gaming.
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Borderlands 4 marks the absolute peak for the Gearbox Software franchise. It's a huge title that takes advantage of the open world and revamped shooting mechanics to set a new benchmark for all fans of the series. At the same time, the new chapter in the series reconfirms the strengths and weaknesses of the gameplay formula, which is beginning to show signs of fatigue while continuing to sail with the wind in its sails with a gameplay loop that is still tremendously addictive. Furthermore, the technical side of things currently suffers from more than a few uncertainties due to Unreal Engine 5 not being used to its full potential. The new adventure on the planet Kairos is pure excitement and will delight many players. However, some may begin to feel bored by storming yet another Crypt with guns blazing.
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Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile further enriches the video game series dedicated to Hercule Poirot's great cases. Drawing once again from a timeless classic by the Queen of Mystery, Microids brings to life a fun and engaging graphic adventure. The gameplay is stimulating enough to appeal not only to fans of graphic adventures, thanks in part to the artistic direction of unquestionable personality. At the same time, Death on the Nile reconfirms the atavistic and intrinsic simplicity of the saga, which makes the experience perhaps too guided for more savvy players.
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Heretic + Hexen is yet another successful restoration by the prolific developers at Nightdive Studios. This time around, two classic fantasy shooters from the 90s have been polished up. They are probably unknown to today's audience, but they will make the hearts of those who grew up on FPS games beat faster. Improved performance, a slew of enhancements including multiplayer and quality of life implementations, and two brand new episodes created with id Software. The “usual” sumptuous package from the Vancouver team, a must-have for the most avid fans of the genre, but also for those who want to savor a couple of pages of history.
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Gears of War: Reloaded proves how good games can stand the test of time while preserving their best qualities. In this sense, the re-release of the Epic Games classic revives the same emotions of 2006, this time not only for Xbox and PC audiences but also for PlayStation users, who welcome the saga with enthusiasm. For the record, there are inevitably a few wrinkles, whether due to certain structural choices or constraints of the time. That said, the historic TPS is still relevant and damn fun thanks to a respectful and high-quality remastering.
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World continues the Kyoto giant's trend of re-releasing its greatest hits from recent years in an improved format and accompanied by new content. In this sense, the re-release is undoubtedly the benchmark for fully appreciating this highly successful chapter. The technical improvements make everything sharper and smoother, while the expansion proves capable of extending the longevity of the original title by introducing stimulating challenges and extra goodies. An unmissable title for all fans of the omnivorous pink ball, but also for all Switch 2 users.
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Cronos: The New Dawn is a competent and extremely solid survival horror game that proves, once again, that thrills are Bloober Team's calling. On closer inspection, the sources of inspiration are many and so obvious that they may leave genre lovers with a feeling of déjà vu. Beyond that, however, the experience remains satisfying thanks to its bleak atmosphere, fascinating script, and gameplay in which every resource truly makes the difference between life and death.
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is yet another success for the creators of Blasphemous. The Game Kitchen and the Dotemu label have formed a deadly alliance, giving life to a spin-off of the legendary action saga, drawing on its most classic features and enriching it with modern, frenetic, and exciting ideas. A proudly arcade-style experience that, in keeping with tradition, requires a certain amount of manual skill to enjoy every nuance of the gameplay. Its longevity is not exactly thrilling, and some design choices may not be to everyone's liking, but for action lovers, there is no doubt about it. Even without Ryu Hayabusa, this ninja knows how to be lethal.
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As expected, Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is the perfect edition to enjoy what is the best party game in the historic franchise. In addition to offering an improved version of the original title, the inclusion of Jamboree TV has allowed developers to focus on a whole series of new mini-games that showcase the technological capabilities of Switch 2. This is where all the relevant assessments come into play: the new television format is rather limited and, moreover, can only be fully enjoyed if you have a camera, in order to get the most complete and refreshing experience. Despite Jamboree's undeniable qualities, it is still a fundamental title for laughing and having fun with friends and family. However, those who have already played it and are not eager for the additions in this version may not be particularly intrigued by the prospect of upgrading.
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Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is one of the most unexpected releases of summer 2025. An incredibly solid stealth game, built around a proudly story-driven framework that is rarely so focused in artistic and narrative terms. River End Games has thus created a small miracle of quality and passion. Let's be clear: replayability remains rather poor, partly due to some passages that are less successful than others, against a backdrop of linearity that is at times excessive. But these are minor compromises that do not detract from the experience imagined by the Swedish team.
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Killing Floor 3 is the most ambitious chapter in Tripwire Interactive's horde shooter series. Its boldness is evident in its choice of a new aesthetic style and a class system that brings the title closer to hero shooters, while preserving the fundamental gameplay features that have made the series so successful. Bloody and adrenaline-fueled, the third invasion of the zeds nevertheless leaves itself open to some criticism due to a somewhat limited launch content offering and some choices that could alienate more traditional fans. With the encouraging promise of constant and lasting support, the developers could give the public an unmissable experience: let's keep our fingers crossed!
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The Alters is definitely one of the most pleasant surprises of 2025. 11 bit studios brings to the stage an odyssey of space survival, mixing genres and drawing inspiration from some of the best sci-fi films of recent years. An original script and a playful formula that skilfully blends survival, adventure and strategy give life to a title that will remain etched in your memory for a long time to come. Let's be clear: there are a few minor flaws. However, Jan Dolski's adventure remains a must-play title not only for science fiction lovers but also for anyone who appreciates original and courageous productions.
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RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a great little gem for the contemporary audiences. If being able to get your hands on this installment of the Devil Summoner series is a real surprise today, it is even more so to note the work done by ATLUS, which has not only significantly modernized the presentation, but has profoundly tweaked the content and combat system. Halfway between remastering and remake (but paradoxically more skewed toward the latter), Raidou Kuzunoha's return nevertheless remains a product for true connoisseurs, appealing to the most ardent fans of the genre and the Megami Tensei franchise.
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Mario Kart World is destined to be a landmark title. Not only does it have the honor of accompanying the launch of the new Nintendo generation, but it also has the burden of evolving the solid formula of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. However, the end result manages to go beyond a simple improvement, ending up representing a true revolution for the historic franchise. The new gameplay introductions (grinding and wall running) are so impactful on the way of reading and approaching races that they make World a real novelty even for the most experienced players. In this light, what is not fully convincing, however, is the open world structure (which could and probably should have been better) as well as a multiplayer component that, at least at this time, struggles to find a balance between the increased number of players and the chaotic welter of weapons. Even deeper than before and with an encyclopedic amount of content, Mario's return to the racetrack is the archetypal perfect launch title.
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If you love titles that make originality and madness their hallmarks, we have no doubt that you will love Deliver At All Costs. The debut from Studio Far Out Games is an action title as fun as it is absurd, capable of combining unpredictable situations with a mysterious story, against the backdrop of a setting to be torn to shreds thanks to incredible interactivity. It is a product proudly different from the crowd, proving once again that the future of the industry should perhaps aim more at intriguing game design philosophies, as opposed to the bewitching and risky chants of big budgets.
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 represents yet another must-have collection of classics signed by the legendary Japanese software house. Drawing directly from the glorious (and ill-fated) Dreamcast era, the selection ranges from some of the best fighting games in history to iconic arcade action games via great little forgotten gems. Once again, this is a must-see for every retrogaming fan and anyone who wants to savor tasty pages from this sweet video game past.
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The Precinct takes advantage of a brilliant concept to deliver a title with great, at times unexpressed, potential. Playing law enforcement in a fictitious American city of the early 1980s is a challenging experience, yet one that lends itself to some oversights and game design levity. The life of a police officer may not be for everyone, but Averno City remains a destination with definite appeal: get your handcuffs and badge ready, there's a city to clean up.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is exactly what we expected: a shiny new dress for a timeless classic. However, just as a beautiful dress does not alter the signs of time on the skin that wears it, the Bethesda title ludically is and remains a product of 2006. Even the unprecedented graphical reworking provided by Unreal Engine 5, although it marks a marked improvement over the original title, shows the uncertainties now inherent in Epic Games' graphics engine. All that said, the remastering of Oblivion represents the best way to venture into the lands of Cyrodiil and appreciate one of the most important titles in gaming history.
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The very existence of Revenge of the Savage Planet is a small miracle after the unfortunate events involving the original development team. Happy with this unexpected return among crazy alien ecosystems, the title made by Raccoon Logic offers a new adventure that recovers the same sarcasm that had decreed the success of its predecessor. While the writing remains unchanged, what has changed, however, is the play structure that embraces third-person, encourages cooperative play and winks at sandboxes. The final product, while rich and fun, is nevertheless less balanced and cohesive than the first chapter. Some fans may love this new course but others may miss the spark of that crazy 2020 adventure.
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