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Borderlands 3 is the biggest and most mechanically refined entry yet — the gunplay is exceptional, the build variety enormous, and co-op as addictive as ever. That the story and writing take a significant step back from the series' best is the one thing stopping it from greatness.

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GreedFall proves that budget studios can still create meaningful single-player RPGs — the complex decisions, interesting setting and good characters outweigh the technical weaknesses for the target audience, and that deserves respect.

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Bloober Team has created a gripping horror experience that does justice to the Blair Witch licence — the oppressive forest atmosphere, the clever video camera mechanic, and above all the emotional bond with Bullet make this one of the most interesting horror games of its time.

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4A Games got everything right with Metro Exodus — the step out of the tunnels was exactly what the series needed, with an emotionally gripping story, impressive technology, and gameplay that has finally achieved the versatility fans had long wished for.

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The Sinking City is a bold experiment that succeeds in many areas — the investigation mechanics are outstanding, Oakmont is a fascinatingly dark Lovecraftian world, and Frogwares has proven they can do far more than just Sherlock Holmes.

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is one of the best action games FromSoftware has ever made — the Posture system is revolutionary, demanding precision and patience, and rewarding mastery with some of the most satisfying combat encounters in gaming. An absolute must

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Anthem is a game of extraordinary potential squandered by launch reality — the flying and combat feel genuinely spectacular, but the thin content, repetitive missions and technical issues make it impossible to recommend without significant caveats.

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The Division 2 improves on its predecessor in almost every way — Washington D.C. is a more interesting and diverse open world than New York, the endgame content is substantial from day one, and the gunplay remains some of the best in the genre.

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Devil May Cry 5 is a triumphant return — Capcom has delivered the stylish action sequel fans have waited over a decade for, with three distinct combat styles that each feel uniquely satisfying and a finale that ranks among the best in the genre.

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The Occupation's real-time investigative mechanic is genuinely original — but AI bugs and a punishing save system keep it from reaching its considerable potential.

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Life is Strange: Before the Storm succeeds where prequels often fail — Chloe Price proves she can carry a story on her own, and the relationship with Rachel Amber is handled with more sensitivity and depth than anyone had a right to expect.

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Resident Evil 2 Remake is not just an outstanding remake — it is one of the best survival horror games ever made, with Mr. X as a masterclass in enemy design and the police station as one of gaming's most perfectly crafted environments.

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Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a masterclass in remaster craft — Toys for Bob has taken three beloved classics and breathed new life into them without losing their soul, and the visual transformation is breathtaking without betraying what made the originals timeless.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 is the most ambitious open-world project ever attempted — Arthur Morgan is one of the most complex protagonists in gaming history, and for players seeking an authentic Western experience, nothing comes close.

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Assassin's Creed Odyssey sets new benchmarks for open-world games — the world is gigantic and breathtaking, the story grips despite its length, and fans of Greek antiquity and mythology will be in their element from first minute to last.

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Marvel's Spider-Man is a dream come true for fans — Insomniac hasn't reinvented the wheel, but they've polished it to a mirror shine, delivering swinging gameplay that feels exactly like Spider-Man should, wrapped in an emotionally mature story.

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Far Cry 3's world is beautiful and alive, the gameplay offers enormous freedom, and Vaas Montenegro alone justifies the entire experience — one of the finest open-world shooters of its generation.

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Heavy Rain Remastered is still one of the finest interactive thrillers ever made — Quantic Dream's Origami Killer story grips from start to finish, and 18 possible endings give it a replay value few narrative games can match.

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Rarely has a game had such a pull — after every session, you immediately plan when you can start Far Cry 5 again. Hope County is worth the trip, even if you need to watch out for overpowered turkeys.

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Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered is a lovingly reworked adventure with a great story and plenty of surprises — the only AC entry where you play as a Templar hunting Assassins, and that alone makes it something special in the entire series.

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