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Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One is a bold new beginning that steers the franchise in an interesting direction — the young, still-searching Holmes is a refreshing alternative to the all-knowing master detective, and the Mediterranean island setting a welcome change.

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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a wonderful surprise — Eidos Montréal understood what makes the Guardians tick, delivering a game that works not just through action and comedy, but through genuine emotional depth and one of gaming's best licensed soundtracks.

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Vanguard is a competent but uninspired return to WWII — the gunplay is as tight as ever and the multiplayer works well at launch, but the campaign never finds a memorable identity and the setting feels like familiar ground rather than fresh territory.

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Battlefield 2042 is one of the most disappointing launches in the series' history — a game stripped of core features, plagued by technical issues and lacking the identity that made Battlefield great in the first place.

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Far Cry 6 gripped me despite its flaws — gameplay, music and voice acting let you look past the dated graphics, and Giancarlo Esposito delivers one of gaming's most charismatic villains.

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Alan Wake Remastered is a solid re-release of a classic — the story, atmosphere and unique light-combat system still work after over a decade, and for PlayStation players it's the first chance to experience this important Remedy title.

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Lost Judgment gets almost everything right — the story is compelling and socially critical, the combat system fluid and satisfying, the side activities varied, and the atmospheric density of Kamurocho and Yokohama as strong as ever.

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Xuan Yuan Sword 7 was a wonderful surprise — unassuming, story- focused, and set in a genuinely fresh Chinese historical setting. It doesn't chase being the RPG of the year, but it delivers everything you'd want from a classic action RPG with love and care.

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Deathloop is a small masterpiece that perfectly balances innovation and familiarity — the time-loop mechanic is far more than a gimmick, it is the narrative and gameplay backbone of a thoughtful experience that invites experimentation and discovery at every turn.

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Tales of Arise is an outstanding representative of its genre — Bandai Namco has created the best Tales entry in years, with a combat system that rewards mastery and a story that dares to tackle genuinely adult themes.

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Life is Strange: True Colors is Deck Nine's finest hour — Alex Chen is one of the most emotionally resonant protagonists in the series, and the empathy mechanic creates something genuinely new in the narrative adventure genre.

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Scarlet Nexus is a stylish and satisfying action RPG that proves Bandai Namco can still innovate — the Brain Punk aesthetic is genuinely fresh, the combat deeply rewarding once mastered, and the dual protagonist structure adds meaningful replay value.

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is far more than just another entry in an established series — it is the first true proof that the PlayStation 5 is genuinely next-gen, with SSD integration that is revolutionary as a gameplay element, not just a loading screen.

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Capcom pulls off a remarkable balancing act with Village — the mix of horror, action and exploration is well-calibrated, and the Beneviento manor alone is one of the finest horror sequences in the entire series.

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 is one of the most emotionally powerful games ever made, and this upgrade finally makes it accessible to a new generation — the story's melancholy depth and Keiichi Okabe's soundtrack demand to be experienced.

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Judgment is an excellent spin-off — the story is compelling and dark, the detective mechanics slot seamlessly into the gameplay, and the Yakuza formula works just as well without Kiryu as it does with him.

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Returnal is not a game that wants to please — it challenges, provokes and rewards, but only those willing to accept its terms. Housemarque has created something with PS5-exclusive technology and an exceptional combat system that you simply haven't played before.

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Evil Inside fails on every level to earn its place among the better P.T.-inspired games — too uninspired, too predictable, and the only real positive is that it's over quickly.

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The Medium is technically impressive and visually stunning — the dual-reality mechanic works, Beksiński's art style is breathtaking in motion, and Yamaoka's soundtrack is worth the price of admission alone.

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Visage is the love letter to P.T. and Silent Hills that fans have wanted for years — SadSquare has built something that matches its inspiration in every important way, and surpasses it in some.

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