Mario Kart World is an excellent racing game that excels in many areas — the handling is as good as ever, the tracks are varied and lovingly crafted, the Knockout Tour mode is a fantastic addition, and the graphics are impressive. The open world feels more like a gimmick than a true innovation, but the foundation is solid.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is far more than a nostalgic look back — it is the definitive version of a timeless classic that still captivates after almost two decades, with technical improvements that breathe new life into the game without destroying its original charm.
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The Precinct is an ambitious project that mostly succeeds in its 80s cop fantasy — an impressive sandbox driven by a dynamic crime system, with thrilling car chases and an atmosphere that delivers for fans of the genre.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is extraordinary — the combat system alone would be reason enough, proving that turn-based combat is not outdated but was simply waiting for innovation. Sandfall Interactive has created something that reaches heights few games ever achieve.
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is DON'T NOD's most emotionally powerful work yet — Swann is a fantastically written protagonist, the authentic 90s atmosphere never tips into kitsch, and the camera mechanic adds a genuinely creative dimension to the narrative adventure formula.
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KARMA: The Dark World is an ambitious debut from Pollard Studio that lingers in the memory despite its weaknesses — the first hours rank among the best the genre has to offer, disturbing, intelligent and visually stunning, even if it can't maintain that level across its full runtime.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows is the Japan game fans have waited over a decade for — not perfect, but the most authentic and atmospheric AC since the days of Ezio, with two protagonists who complement each other in every meaningful way.
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Atomfall is a small highlight — Rebellion has managed to revitalise a familiar genre with fresh ideas, and the unique British post- apocalyptic setting, atmospheric density and rejection of intrusive quest guidance create an experience that stands clearly apart from the competition.
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Split Fiction is a triumph — Hazelight Studios has surpassed themselves with boundless creativity, constantly shifting gameplay ideas that almost all work, and two protagonists whose friendship develops organically. Grab a friend. Dive in. You won't regret it.
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The Thaumaturge is a brave game that stands out refreshingly from the mainstream — the setting is fresh and fascinating, the story complex and layered, and Fool's Theory has proven they possess genuine narrative talent and can create atmospherically dense worlds.
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Avowed is a quintessential Obsidian game — with all the strengths and weaknesses that entails, with the strengths clearly dominant. The combat system is finally as good as the dialogue, the world is interestingly and densely told, and player choices have genuinely meaningful consequences.
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Rebellion has delivered a solid if not revolutionary game with Sniper Elite: Resistance — the formula still works beautifully, the Propaganda missions bring genuine fresh air to the series, and Harry Hawker is a sympathetic new protagonist, even if he hasn't quite reached Karl Fairburne's level yet.
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Age of Mythology: Retold is a textbook example of how a remake should be done — the developers have preserved the essence of the 22-year-old original while making sensible modernisations, and the result is a classic reborn without sacrificing the charm that made it beloved in the first place.
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MachineGames has proven with The Great Circle that the magic of Indiana Jones is not lost — here is a team that not only understands what makes Indy tick, but knows how to translate that essence into a genuinely outstanding game, the best since 1992.
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a solid co-op shooter that brings the Grimdark universe to life — Fatshark has learned from Vermintide and delivered an atmospherically dense, technically competent experience where the DualSense implementation stands out as one of the best in the genre.
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a loving homage to one of the most important JRPGs of all time — Square Enix pulls off an impressive balancing act, preserving the essence of the original while the HD-2D visuals and orchestral soundtrack lift it to a new level without feeling inauthentic.
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LEGO Horizon Adventures is a game of missed opportunities — the visuals are outstanding, but it ends up being neither a satisfying LEGO game nor a fulfilling Horizon experience, falling somewhere uncomfortably between the two.
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Silent Hill 2 Remake is a masterclass in how to revive a classic without losing its soul — Bloober Team understood the original's themes, its atmosphere, and its power, and delivered something worthy of standing beside it.
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a solid fantasy RPG that delivers in many areas — BioWare has created an accessible action RPG with a fast-paced combat system and likeable companions, and after years of turbulence, that counts for something.
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Team Asobi has created a small masterpiece with Astro Bot — proof that you don't need an open world, a 100-hour campaign or photorealistic graphics to captivate players. Pure joy in its purest form, and one of the best 3D platformers of the decade.
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