Blades of Fire is an action RPG following its own rules and trying to be something else, even though the similarity with the Souls titles and their influence is something it cannot escape from. However, the unique fighting mechanics, paired with the original weapon management, are enough to make this game very intriguing and to make it stand out in the sea of titles that mindlessly try to be like every other game out there.
Revenge of the Savage Planet is a game that is very original in its own way, giving us mature, contagious gameplay you simply cannot let go of and, at the same time, serving us a humorous, satirical story that will make you laugh out loud on many occasions.
Few remasters succeed in delivering the same game with such impact—preserving its original charm while making it look and feel like something entirely new. If that was the goal behind The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered, then I’d say the developers have absolutely accomplished it.
If you appreciate a good horror story and want to finish it for the length of a common movie, then by all means, get yourself Broken Lore: Don't Watch. Not just will you be properly scared, but the game will also give you a story you'll reflect on for a long time after the credits roll.
Steel Seed is real proof of how good ideas in video game development can lead to greatness, and that you don't have to be a super-rich company to make an amazing game.
Rusty Rabbit is a 2D platformer with a very strange concept, bad implementation of ideas, and a very good main character, whose charisma and bad-ass appearance are simply not enough to carry the entire game on his back.
Bionic Bay is a simple yet satisfying 2D platformer that will entertain you beyond words, provided you don't lose your sanity trying to pass some sections and do some impossible stunts.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is, without a doubt, the most complete entry in the series to date. If not for a few minor issues with the story’s presentation and some small gameplay flaws, it could very well have been a strong contender for Game of the Year. However, it still carries some of the recurring problems that have long affected the franchise—issues that, unfortunately, even Shadows hasn’t managed to fully overcome.
South of Midnight is a sight to behold and, hands down, one of the most beautiful games I ever played in my entire life.
The First Berserker: Khazan is hands down one of the best Souls-likes that came out recently and can go hand-in-hand with the most outstanding FromSoft titles with zero problems.
If you're a fan of Souls-like games and craving that unique experience, look no further—AI Limit is exactly what you’ve been searching for. Packed with all the familiar Souls mechanics and a few additional twists, it will more than satisfy your craving for challenging gameplay.
Capcom hit the mark once again with Monster Hunter Wilds giving us just enough new stuff to spice things up while keeping the same Monster Hunter formula the franchise was famous for all these years.
Sniper Elite: Resistance delivers solid sniping action and rewarding gameplay but falls short with outdated graphics, weak AI, and little innovation, making it feel like a reskin rather than a proper new entry in the series.
Eternal Strands dazzles with breathtaking visuals and thrilling boss fights, but its convoluted story, underwhelming gameplay elements, and wrong design choices hold it back from reaching its full potential.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins can initially be quite enjoyable, especially during large-scale battles which are a true spectacle but it gets a bit dull the longer you play. Combined with a fairly average visual presentation and a soundtrack that feels out of place it's hard to recommend Dynasty Warriors: Origins to a casual gamer looking for the next great game to play.
The Spirit of the Samurai is a game full of great ideas that, unfortunately, fail to shine due to poor execution. The game is held back by terribly unresponsive controls, poorly implemented enemy AI, and developer promises that fall far short of expectations. These shortcomings, among others, ultimately make it difficult for me to recommend this game.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is truly an impressive game, but it might have fared better without the Dragon Age title, as it doesn’t entirely align with the series' concept. Unfortunately, certain controversies have overshadowed the game’s quality, pushing its merits into the background—a situation that’s never ideal.
Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered keeps its original appeal, but the dated mechanics may struggle to resonate with a newer generation of players.
Movie adaptations in video games rarely hit the mark, but A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a solid game overall, though it falls short of a true horror experience.
Over the last few years, Call of Duty has struggled to deliver compelling stories or campaigns that will thoroughly impress us, but that's about to change because the Black Ops 6 campaign is arguably one of the best Call of Duty campaigns ever.