Claudio Meira
A 3D beat 'em up by the developers of Absolver, SIFU is an outstanding action game.
Ender Lilies is a high grade piece of entertainment. It comes to remind us that developers don't always need a millionaire budget to make an immersive and fun videogame.
The newest instalment of SNK's flagship series, The King of Fighters XV delivers improved graphics, balanced gameplay, and a fantastic online experience.
A beautiful love letter to Japanese culture and an outstanding game. The New expansion adds even more hours of Samurai goodness.
Octopath Traveler II is a true RPG gem. Its robust cast of characters delivers engaging storylines set in a picturesque and diverse world, while Its gameplay is full of freedom and possibilities.
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is an action game in the vein of Nioh that celebrates the 35th anniversary of Final Fantasy in a splendid way.
A fun and well-made indie action game based on Taiwan's history and folktales.
Diablo 2 Resurrected is more of a remaster than a true remake. Its changes are mostly aesthetic. It's still a game that every player should try.
The Theatrhythm series makes its return with Final Bar Line. It is as fun as it ever was, and it features the highest song count of any title in the series to date.
Possibly the best classic Metroidvania this year, Blasphemous II delivers a solid action-adventure game topped with somber religion-inspired visuals.
A very well crafted piece of cinematic video game. Its extreme depictions of physical and psychological violence aren't for the faint of heart.
An excellent arcade action game. The soundtrack is a delight to listen to and fits the fast paced nature of the action to a T. If it has one major flaw, it's that's too short and lacks replayability.
Featuring a simple yet fast and addictive gameplay, Aeon Drive is pure indie goodness. It also has a killer sound track that keeps the adrenaline pumping.
A faithful remake of the original game updated with some new replayability features
Final Vendetta's gameplay is dated but solid and fun. It's more than worth it for any fan of fast action games.
The Pixel Remaster series is a faithful rendition of the first six Final Fantasy games. It features redone sprites, music, and it also adds a ton of quality of life options.
An old classic. Gynoug is a game that should be experienced by anyone. Especially fans of the shoot 'em up genre.
Trek to Yomi has an astonishing film-like presentation that pays homage to Akira Kurosawa's samurai movies. Unfortunately, the gameplay fails to match its audio and visual excellence.
Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX is the definitive version of Raiden III, as it offers excellent performance and an assortment of new tunes to enjoy while kicking alien butt.
White Shadows is a breath-taking, story-driven, puzzle-platformer in the vein of Limbo.