As someone extremely sceptic about an expansion for “Dynasty Warriors: Origins” due to the way it is structured, “Visions of Four Heroes” won me over with its narrative and an excellent amount of challenge — something that the game base lacked. I just it came alongside a “New Game+” option.
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Dripping with atmosphere, “Quarantine Zone: The Last Check” embraces both the monotonous and stressful aspects of working at checkpoint. It’s a game that asks you to take decisions that are way above your pay grade, and deal with the mental health consequences yourself.
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By shedding its mobile origins – or at least most of it – and revamping what Champions of the Continent already did great, Octopath Traveler 0 wraps my 2025 by leaving me in complete awe. It is not only a memorable RPG, but it is also one that reminds me that a story is a good story regardless of the way it is told.
Although it lacks a bit of challenge for management games veterans, “Zooseum” is another amazing DLC for a game that grew and got even better over 2025. The new habitat system is a fantastic addition to “Two Point Museum”, and alongside some great Quality of Life additions, it makes it a “must have” for Two Point Studios fans
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Between a great campaign packed with funny moments, intuitive deck building system, and “roguelike” mode that is filled to the brim with boss fights and unique mechanics, “Cross Blitz” is one of the best deckbuilders of 2025.
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In a better timeline, “Where Winds Meet” would be an amazing open world RPG, one I would easily dish out $80 or more to play it. One with a more constrained scope, better pacing, voice acting and translation. Sadly, we live in the bad time line. And my time with it ends here.
“Anno 117” takes the best aspects about “Anno 1800” and polishes it to an unprecedented degree. Alongside a more in-depth second region and the addition of a research tree, deities, simple yet satisfying land battles and —of course— new productions chains, it’s a new gold standard for the franchise. I can see myself playing for years to come.
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Easy to learn, hard to master — even though it is occasionally frustrating —, “Dark Quest 4” is a safe bet for those looking for an engrossing, yet, straightforward turn-based dungeon crawler.
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“Europa Universalis V” exceeded all my expectations. It is ambitious, deliciously complex and isn’t afraid to throw the player at the deep end and challenge them. It sets a new standard for Paradox and grand strategy games in general.
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Even though “Once Upon A Katamari” feels a bit too focused on collecting everything and filling the gaps with a lackluster multiplayer mode, it still is Katamari at its core. Its packed with good gags and its gameplay is just as good as it was over 20 years ago.
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“Reach” shows how much nDreams evolved as a studio when it comes to pacing, puzzles and movement in VR. On the other hand, its once strongest aspect — shooting and combat — feels repetitive and lackluster.
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“Ball X Pit” is a “must-have” for arcade and / or roguelite fans. Kenny Sun shows that meta progression is a tool rather than a necessity and delivers fantastic and satisfying gameplay with great (and insane) ball synergies. Get ready to see the day, or night, pass in the blink of an eye. And if you’re a fan of leaderboards like me, you’ll going to have a great time.
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After almost a decade of lackluster games, “Digimon Story: Time Stranger” brings not only a great Digimon game, but a great RPG. Although it has some slip ups in regards to its story and dungeon design, it more than makes up for it with its in-depth party mechanics and fantastic combat.
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Given the long and troubled development, the fact that “Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2” exists is a miracle by itself. The Chinese Room delivers a solid story with some fantastic characters and voice acting. As someone who craved a game with RPG mechanics in a modern setting, it is more than enough for me.
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“Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac” is the kind of remaster / remake that puts a smile on my face. It improves where it needs in terms of gameplay — which was already great for its time — and comes packed with more content. Although some of the original extras are missing, and some levels feel a bit too generic, it is certainly a good time for collecathon and Pac-Man fans.
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With all said and done, it’s hard not to say “Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles” is the definitive version of the SRPG. A masterclass in storytelling, a compelling battle system, memorable characters and a plot that feels ever so relevant in this day and age. This is not only a must for SRPG fans, but Final Fantasy fans in general and ones interested in delving into the story of turn based games.
Cloverpit is simple and straight to the point. It is both its greatest strength and weakness. Panik Arcade does a good job of creating atmosphere and an interesting narrative, but the lack of agency due to the nature of slot machines makes it a game that’s a bit too repetitive for its own good.
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With a fantastic track selection and an excellent online and offline mode, “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds” is a must have for both Sonic and arcade racing fans. By far one of the best surprises of 2025.
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Equally infuriating and touching, “Baby Steps” is a triumph on creating a compelling world and also a highly interactable one. A reminder that sometimes you just need to hone a single mechanic extremely well to create a memorable experience. And in “Baby Steps” case, that walking with your own two feet — even in a metaphorical sense — can be extremely hard and awkward.
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Although it has some glaring performance and AI issues, “Firefighting Simulator: Ignite” is by far the most authentic firefighting game I’ve ever played. It’s challenging enough solo and a blast in coop. A must have for simulation fans.
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