The Blood of Dawnwalker is an excellently written ARPG whose roots in The Witcher are unmistakable. The consistently high quality of the voice acting and sound design contributes greatly to an atmosphere that makes the player genuinely care about the fates of its characters and the world they inhabit. Unfortunately, the gameplay—particularly the combat—becomes rather repetitive and tedious after a short while, while the crafting system feels somewhat tacked on and is rarely, if ever, actually necessary. On the other hand, we really enjoyed the concept of time as a resource, which has been implemented in a very player-friendly way. Despite its gameplay shortcomings, we will definitely embark on a second playthrough, because the stories Dawnwalker has to tell are absolutely worth hearing. They ultimately rise far above any of the game's shortcomings and are easily its greatest strength.
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In terms of gameplay and presentation, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls delivers an excellent experience. Both Marvel fans and fighting game enthusiasts should find plenty to enjoy here. The single-player modes are also fun and serve as a good introduction to the characters, after which you can hone your skills in the well-equipped training mode and across the vast online world. Unfortunately, the severe performance issues on PC have only been partially resolved after a week, which detracts from what is otherwise an extremely polished overall package for this 4v4 fighter.
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Sword Art Online deserved better than Echoes of Aincrad is able to deliver. The combat and the upgrade and crafting systems are enjoyable, but they're almost completely undermined by the painfully linear level design, the repetitive mission structure, and the way exploration is rendered virtually pointless. The game's biggest strength is its story, which remains surprisingly serious for most of the adventure before eventually falling back on the usual "save the world" clichés. Unfortunately, your protagonist still feels like a supporting character throughout the story and could easily be removed from many of the cutscenes without changing much. We recommend that everyone try the demo first to make sure the gameplay is something you'll enjoy, because otherwise the disappointment could be significant.
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Visually and acoustically, Star Fox impressed us across the board. The overall atmosphere is more intense, more immersive, and still retains that essential sense of nostalgia for longtime veterans. All the more disappointing, then, is the lack of additional missions to expand the relatively short single-player campaign. While the Challenge Mode is a nice extra for achievement hunters, full-fledged missions or even a second campaign would have added significant value to the remake. The multiplayer mode also suffers from a limited number of maps and mission types, even though the core gameplay is enjoyable. We hope that Star Fox marks a reboot of the series and that this high level of quality can be maintained in future installments.
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Expectation management is the magic word when it comes to Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which is, in itself, a wonderful game. Anyone looking for an extremely relaxing adventure that primarily sparks curiosity will find exactly that here. The little dinosaur also makes for a perfect introduction to video games. Experienced platformer fans, however, should keep in mind that there is virtually no gameplay challenge beyond thoroughly exploring every corner of a level. Hardcore gamers, in particular, may potentially find themselves bored here.
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As a tag fighter for quick sessions in between, Invincible VS definitely impressed us, although the market for this type of game is already well served with upcoming titles like Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls or 2XKO. Unfortunately, the single-player content is really quite weak, and from our perspective the fan service is fairly limited. Fans of the series should carefully consider whether a short story mode and couch versus are enough for them, or whether they’re willing to dive into the core of the game to enjoy a very solid online multiplayer experience.
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In terms of gameplay, it’s essentially a glorified walking simulator, but thanks to its story-link mechanic and a gripping, well-written narrative, Tides of Tomorrow still carries enough weight. We would have liked to see more puzzles and a bit more freedom in exploration, but the focus on moral and ethical choices—and their consequences—works well nonetheless and also adds replay value. Fans of narrative-driven games, especially those who appreciate an environmental theme, can definitely be recommended Tides of Tomorrow.
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Unfortunately, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance fails to impress on a gameplay level. The controls feel too imprecise for a platformer, and the combat is rather dull. On the other hand, the writing and dialogue stand out—they fit perfectly within the series and are excellently delivered by the familiar voice actors. The soundtrack also deserves praise, but it is often far too intense in the wrong moments, undermining rather than enhancing the atmosphere. All in all, this trip to Nosgoth is only recommended for hardcore fans who are eager to pick up a few extra pieces of lore.
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The return to the original gameplay style, combined with its transition into the third dimension, works well and provided us with a lot of fun. Unfortunately, we didn’t always find the difficulty level well balanced, and some levels even felt a bit too easy, especially the boss fights. However, those who aim to complete all achievements and experience everything the game has to offer will still find enough challenge, even as hardcore fans.
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Super Mario Wonder hasn’t gotten any worse and is still just as fun as it was at release. However, Meetup in Bellabel Park focuses on a casual gamer audience and offers very little beyond that. Those who already own the original and enjoy playing together with friends on the couch might find some enjoyment in it. On the other hand, players primarily interested in the main game will get more levels per euro with the Switch 1 version without the add-on. The pricing of Switch 2 games also remains a topic of discussion.
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Legacy of Kain – Defiance Remaster stays close to the original and has received an appealing visual upgrade. However, the game design is unmistakably from 2003 and feels dated by today’s standards. When it comes to the story, the dialogue, and the way those dialogues are presented, the developers created a magnificent work back then that still stands the test of time in these areas. Fans can experience the finale of Raziel’s story again here in a polished form, but beyond that there aren’t many reasons to return to Nosgoth.
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The remaster of Tales of Berseria primarily delivers a more pleasant gameplay experience, with its many small quality-of-life features creating a smoother flow throughout the game. Its strengths in storytelling and its fantastic party of strong-willed characters and antiheroes—who bring plenty of slapstick alongside their serious backstories—have, of course, been retained. However, this remake should mainly be seen as an option for those who previously skipped the game or want a portable version for the Switch (2). In terms of content, nothing has really changed, and you’ll search in vain for any new additions. Our review therefore reflects the perspective of players who are unfamiliar with the original.
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The story mode of Mario Tennis Fever turns out to be a disappointment, lasting three to four hours, mainly due to its pointless experience point system and the unbearably sluggish first chapter. In the other modes, this is partially offset despite the overall low difficulty level. However, the positively chaotic tennis gameplay truly comes into its own—unsurprisingly—in multiplayer with up to four players. That said, Camelot definitely could have done more with it.
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In our experience, My Hero Academia: All’s Justice delivers the strongest fighting gameplay the series has seen so far, and its solid roster allows for countless matchups to be recreated. Unfortunately, once again the franchise’s enormous potential isn’t fully realized, and the attempt to add variety outside of the fights also falls flat due to a lack of quality. Fans can give it a look, but will have to live with these disappointments.
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Pioneers of Pagonia is a legitimate successor to The Settlers. Rediscovering classic settlement gameplay with modern helpers was great fun — building roads, gathering resources, and watching settlers bustle is still enjoyable in 2025. Only a few hardware issues and the awkward military system slightly dent our overall impression.
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If it weren’t for certain longstanding teething problems that fans have been criticizing for years, and the quickly expensive “salami-tactic” approach to DLC, Total War: Warhammer III would, in its third year, be an absolute must-have that could be recommended without reservation. Since that unfortunately isn’t the case, fans have to be advised to check which factions they want to play and then tally up which DLCs would be relevant for them. With Tides of Torment, however, they have once again created a lovely DLC that—with its three new Lords and the accompanying new units and mechanics—will surely delight fans of these factions. With a few Slaanesh demons on the shelf, the author of these lines definitely falls into that target group as well. Overall, in the main game, the addiction factor and the attention to detail outweigh the occasional AI hiccups anyway.
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Kirby Air Riders oozes Sakurais design philosophy and feels like a Smash Bros game turned into a racer. It excels at pick-up-and-play and chaotic multiplayer fun for parties but sadly runs out of steam rather quickly.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana improves on the older titles and while the campaign wasn't that captivating in the end, the sandbox mode works like a charm and glued us to our pc for hours.
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As an entry in the Warriors series, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment delivers a strong impression. Aside from the genre-typical, highly exaggerated attacks — which at times resemble Dragon Ball more than Zelda — the game succeeds in capturing the essence of the Zelda franchise through its visuals, sound design, and storytelling. Remarkably, it manages to do so even without Link at the center of the narrative, offering a refreshing departure from the traditional Zelda formula. However, despite the integration of various systems, items, and upgrades, the title is still hampered by the classic Warriors issue: for much of the experience, gameplay consists of marching almost invincibly across the battlefield, mowing down countless enemies through relentless button-mashing. While this provides a satisfying outlet for fast-paced, mindless action, the game ultimately lacks depth and meaningful puzzles.
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The gameplay quality of Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 is still beyond doubt even today, and just like back in the Wii days, we had a lot of fun collecting all the stars. With the graphical improvements and smaller additions such as the integrated OST music player and the assist mode, Nintendo has also delivered a bit of added value. However, from our point of view, the asking price is a hindrance to giving an unrestricted purchase recommendation.
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