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Belmont’s Curse is a great game, that sacrifices some of the series identity for a new and fresh approach to the modern gaming space. While the game isn’t Symphony of the Night, it still has a unique and recognizable identity nonetheless, with great care in both its aesthetic and gaming aspect.

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Repeating success after a masterpiece is always hard, but with this game Nihom Falcom has made it look easy. Gamers who already played the original game already new this remake would be phenomenal, and the addition made by this remake, following the footsteps of its predecessor, gives new life to a game that is now more accessible and modern than ever before.

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Onimusha: Way of the sword left us with contrasting feelings: while the game has for sure great elements, the progression and the choice of expanding the formula by adding mechanics and activities that deviates from the linear structure of the original games are somewhat puzzling, leaving us the feeling the series has lost its original identity.

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Marathon is a grounded and ruthless extraction shooter experience with a strong visual identity that successfully delivers within its genre despite the clunky controls and rather rapetitive quests, its major strength being Cryo Archive, a high-stakes endgame mode of extraordinary depth.

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RE:BOOT is a strange project, returning to the VN format of the original game while keeping the script of Elite, thus having a better rhythm in the narration but with far worse immersion and introspection. The updated graphics are beautiful, but there are simply too few changes to elevate this game over the level of a simple remake. A great game for new players, but a disappointment to old fans.

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The Prisoner shines in showing the horror and the atmosphere of war, having moments with great impact and a really immersive aesthetic, especially when confronting the main antagonist. That said, the game still has problems: the gameplay does the bare minimum, the narrative doesn’t convince fully and the technical aspect still doesn’t address the issues already present with the main game.

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It’s really hard to evaluate this project. While the graphical improvements are great and a joy for the eyes and the game still has the great core gameplay of the series, little work was done to enhance sections of the game that are simply unfit for the modern times. Overall, the changes that were made are simply superfluous, not addressing the main problems of the original game whatsoever.

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While the game is far from being bad, there are some problems that manifest really quickly during the gameplay. The grinding required to beat the strongest enemies and bosses is simply too much of a chore and the new story isn’t very shallow and lacking in depth. In the end, too much was promised, and too little was proposed.

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This DLC takes what was good of the base game and expands on it, by adding an important boost of variety and dynamicity to the gameplay, offering a lot of hours of fun to the players. Not everything is perfect however: a very flawed horde management, lack of quality of life and some ingenuity in the core game design won’t change the opinion of those who didn’t like the base game to begin with.

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D-Topia is a gentle paced puzzle-adventure game developed by Marumittu Games. You can feel Japan's influence in its minimalistic and bright art direction, which feels almost corporate. Don’t be fooled by the “cozy” aspect: D-Topia’s story talks about human cloning, AI control over people, and the influence of a possible Tech utopia on humanity. It’s a nice projection of our nearest future, with the difference that here you can control the outcome.

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007 First Light is yet another example of how intellectual property from outside the world of video games can be enhanced by the unique qualities of the medium. It’s a title with room for improvement—it has some annoying shortcomings and leaves plenty of room for refinement—but despite this, the combination of its various elements manages to deliver a truly satisfying experience. It is highly recommended for any James Bond fan and anyone who generally enjoys games that blend of action and adventure.

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LumenTale is an indie monster catcher developed by Beehive Studio that revolves around Animon, mysterious creatures that speculate human feelings. Inspired by Pokémon, LumenTale stays as an unique experience, with a challenging gameplay, a nice and interesting story and a cute character design. The world building resembles Italy: it’s not immune to cultural stereotypes, but it’s a nice love letter for the Studio’s home country.

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Mixtape is a synesthetic game where videogame, narrative and music combine to tell a short story about adolescence and rebellion. It feels nostalgic yet modern at the same time, and it uses music to stimulate your feelings and memories as a player as well. However, it feels more like a movie than an actual videogame, because the gameplay is very simple and almost useless.

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Despite a few minor flaws, Saros is an epic sci-fi game (developed by Housemarque and based on Robert Chambers’ short story collection The King in Yellow) that has many strengths: from its gripping, dark story, with elements of psychological horror, to the equally thrilling gameplay, and the visual and technical aspects.

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Pragmata proves to be a successful experiment, demonstrating how a retro-styled game design—backed by meticulous technical craftsmanship and a fast-paced rhythm—can still hit the mark. Capcom has crafted an accessible, fun, and visually satisfying adventure, perfect for those seeking a solid, no-frills experience. While there’s a bit of regret that its full potential hasn’t been fully realized, this is a promising debut for a new IP that has everything it takes to claim a leading role in the company’s future.

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Replaced is the tragic cyberpunk tale of an artificial intelligence, grafted into a deep and rich lore, and with a striking visual component. However, aside from these elements, Sad Cat Studios’ game tends to offer a lot of repetition and uninspired phases (between platforming sequences and monotonous fights).

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In Their Shoes is a beautiful, artistic indie game developed by We Are Muesli. Seven different stories, forty-nine “Moments”, all set in Milan. Its art direction is majestic for an indie game, and the stories are a perfect representation of what it means to live in Milan today. It’s definitely worth a shot.

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Resident Evil: Requiem has proven to be an extraordinarily polished and thoughtful work, capable of celebrating the series’ legacy while simultaneously pushing it into the future. Capcom has managed to achieve a rare balance between pure dread and adrenaline-fueled action, offering fans a rich, layered and memorable experience. Whether or not it can be called the perfect chapter, we are undeniably faced with a milestone in the genre and one of the franchise’s greatest achievements. If survival horror is still in such fine form after thirty years, the credit goes entirely to exceptional titles like this one.

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Not among the most anticipated video games of 2026, Squanch Games’ High on Life 2 fails to impress (especially in terms of graphics and story). However, it still manages to be quite fun thanks to varied gameplay, the sci-fi setting, and the many jokes throughout the entire video game.

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The game offers a mixed experience. While the launch was filled with technical issues and critical bugs in multiplayer—which, fortunately, have already been addressed by tempestive patches—the game more than makes up for its problems with visually stunning graphics and an ambient sound design that’s extraordinary at building tension. There’s just a slight bitter disappointment left by a soundtrack that’s purely atmospheric—effective, but far from the iconic and memorable themes we’ve come to expect from a “sibling” of Little Nightmares.

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