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Ghost Master: Resurrection is a passionate remake of a cult management game from the early 2000s. A blend of strategy and puzzle-solving set against a delightfully ghostly backdrop, the game is a treat for fans of the original thanks to its high fidelity to the source material. Having made that necessary introduction, the Nintendo Switch version is unfortunately not the best platform to experience Mechano Story Studio’s title. Between lengthy load times, various bugs, and technical compromises—both in graphical resolution and frame rate stability—the experience proved less smooth than hoped. A less-than-intuitive interface and a few too many rough edges in the button mapping round out a picture that only marginally benefits from the Nintendo Switch 2’s backward compatibility. Scaring humans is still fun even after more than twenty years... but it’s better to do it elsewhere.

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Legacy of Kain: Ascendance presented us with a difficult dilemma. On the one hand, our passion for the Nosgoth universe led us to appreciate the franchise’s first original title in over twenty years, thanks above all to a bold reinterpretation of the narrative canon, a refined art style, and simple, fast-paced gameplay. On the other hand, viewed through the lens of players less captivated by Crystal Dynamics’ vampires, we found ourselves with a two-dimensional action game that is far too linear and repetitive, betraying Bit Bot Media’s inexperience. What was meant to be an attempt to revive the franchise thus ends up being a product aimed solely at the series’ most die-hard fans, who might even be annoyed by the lack of consistency with the past.

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More than two years after its first release, Super Mario Bros. Wonder continues to impress with its freshness and irresistible pace. Meetup in Bellabel Park, while being a limited-scope expansion heavily focused on multiplayer, still adds moments of fun without upsetting the game’s balance. Overall, it remains an extraordinary experience: a masterfully crafted platformer that excites and entertains just as much today as it did two years ago, and is destined to remain a benchmark for fans of the genre.

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Life is Strange: Reunion is the sort of epilogue that arrives late – perhaps too late – a nostalgic embrace that nevertheless manages to strike a chord we thought had long since faded, bringing Max and Chloe back to the heart of a story that once again explores guilt, second chances and the fragility of our certainties. It is a return that does not resolve all the tensions left open by the saga – indeed, for some, it risks reopening wounds that the 2015 finale had sealed with painful consistency – but which offers fans the chance to walk once more alongside two characters who have now, for better or worse, become part of the family. In its precarious balance between fan service, structural repetitiveness, a decidedly lacklustre supporting cast and the lack of any real, authentic character development – with the characters seeming trapped in an eternal emotional adolescence despite the passing years – Reunion ends up being less revolutionary than it would like to be, but also more sincere than its framework (particularly its decidedly static and very conservative gameplay) might have led us to fear. It doesn’t change the story of Life is Strange, but observes it from a new angle, reminding us that certain choices remain, even when time seems to bend to accommodate us. Perhaps it isn’t the perfect ending, but it’s a farewell honest enough to be worth experiencing, especially for those who have never really stopped coming to terms with Max and Chloe.

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Crimson Desert is a colossal, rough-edged, and at times chaotic game, yet one that is also incredibly captivating. Its controls demand patience, its narrative falls short of the potential of its world, and some of its design choices remain overly cumbersome. But it also boasts exceptional exploration, deep combat, an impressive array of mechanics, and a sense of adventure that few open-world games today can still convey with such power. Pearl Abyss has created a work that doesn’t aim for formal perfection, but for grandeur. And, despite stumbling several times along the way, it still manages to leave its mark. If you can get past the initial hurdle of the controls and accept a few inevitable rough edges, and overcome that ‘déjà vu’ feeling you’ll often experience when encountering a mechanic from that particular game, you’ll find yourself with a title capable of absorbing you for hundreds of hours, full of surprising moments and, above all, incredibly fun to play. It isn’t the most polished game in its category, but it is certainly one of the most vibrant, generous and ambitious of recent times.

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection represents the culmination of a remarkable journey that few would have predicted when it began nearly a decade ago. Capcom has pulled off yet another feat in a gaming generation worth celebrating, elevating a spin-off series born from a successful IP to the very pinnacle of excellence. A sumptuous JRPG, as mature in its storytelling as it is layered and satisfying in its gameplay, it’s already a contender for one of the best games of 2026. We don’t know what the future holds for this series, but one thing is certain: missing out on this adventure would be a mistake as big as a Rathalos.

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Laysara: Summit Kingdom has proven to be a city-builder with a vibrant personality. The Himalayan-inspired setting brings with it enjoyable gameplay elements tied to the challenge of building an efficient human settlement amidst mountain slopes, harsh weather, and unpredictable avalanches. The gameplay formula combines the genre’s hallmarks with a touch of puzzle-solving, which serves as both its distinctive strength and structural limitation. On one hand, this originality rewards Quite OK Games with a refreshingly unique title. On the other hand, the repetitiveness tends to set in more quickly than fans of the genre might expect. One thing is certain: building on the side of mountain slopes has never been this fun and rewarding.

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Darwin's Paradox! has proven to be a genuine, wild, and entertaining adventure. ZDT Studio has succeeded in its goal of creating a game that captures the magic of animated cinema, while also offering some interesting gameplay ideas. Part platformer, part stealth game, part puzzle game, Darwin’s odyssey manages to engage, make you smile, and even make you think. It is, therefore, a title of absolute value, even accounting for a few sections that are less polished than others and a sometimes excessive reliance on trial and error.

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Marathon is not a failure. Even if the numbers might suggest otherwise, this statement speaks purely to the immense effort Bungie put into developing its latest game. From its inception, Marathon has always been, first and foremost, a title that the creators themselves wanted to play. A concrete response to a niche landscape—that of first-person extraction shooters—plagued by the demands of the current era in which the entire video game industry finds itself. Abandoned by its original director and with its core team reduced by half, the American team managed to create a work light-years away from the recent failures, which have proven to be nothing more than gambles and attempts to chase the usual trends, without trying to reinvent or refine the mechanics of their genres. For those who have never had the chance to try Marathon, or haven’t had the time to overcome the steep initial learning curve, it’s hard to convey just how much of the original Bungie’s DNA lies behind this production. Fans of extraction shooters will find in Marathon perhaps the best experience currently on the market, capable of consistently balancing the genre’s more hardcore and more casual sides, succeeding—through its constant updates based on player feedback—in building a product that is increasingly less experimental and increasingly the benchmark for the design of similar products. For those still undecided, Marathon remains a title worth considering carefully. The decision to release it as a Premium title in a market dominated by F2P games may pose a challenge given its niche nature and exclusive focus as a multiplayer title. Although a roadmap is already in place, the game’s future will depend heavily on player response, but if free events are offered, our advice is simple: Try to complete at least one run on Tau Ceti IV. If you can.

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Screamer proves that Milestone possesses not only technical talent but also a unique artistic vision. Screamer is an adrenaline-fueled, vibrant, and decidedly ambitious game. So if you can get past the initial hurdle of the controls and embrace its over-the-top storytelling, you’ll find yourself with one of the freshest racing games of recent years. The high price tag remains a concern, as it might deter many players, but if you’re looking for something truly new in the gaming world, Screamer might just be the game for you.

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1348 Ex-Voto is one of those games that puts us in an awkward position: its flaws are obvious, but we can’t bring ourselves to completely dismiss it. Because yes, the flaws are numerous. The narrative constantly falls apart, the combat is more interesting in theory than in practice, and… so much more. There’s too much that “doesn’t add up” to call it a truly successful game. And yet it had, at times, an inexplicable hold on us. Because all it took was a vineyard, a church, a country road, to captivate us with a very specific imagery. Perhaps its charm lies precisely in this constant contradiction: seeing clearly everything that doesn’t work, and yet continuing to believe that beneath those cracks lies something precious.

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Even in its console debut, Sumerian Six has proven itself to be an excellent representative of a highly niche genre. A real-time stealth strategy game from Artificer, inspired by the legacy of Mimimi Games, it plunges players into an alternate-history World War II setting to lead a team of scientists with supernatural powers against the forces of the Third Reich. Thanks to excellent level design and engaging abilities, the experience is solid and genuinely fun despite an AI that isn’t quite polished and a balance that can be disorienting at times. And besides, who hasn’t dreamed of defeating the Nazis with a werebear?

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MLB The Show 26 solidifies its position as the undisputed king of sports simulations. With a deep career mode and an unparalleled celebration of the game’s history, it’s an excellent title—though one that requires total dedication to master.

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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is yet another restored piece in the mosaic of Nosgoth’s stories. We must be honest, however: even twenty years ago, the game suffered from certain game design choices, including an action-oriented shift that perhaps wasn’t all that necessary. While less iconic than Soul Reaver, the game is now more beautiful than ever, bolstered by a script that hasn’t aged a day. The new 3D camera and a whole host of thoughtful improvements also make it more enjoyable today than it was back then, especially to play. A must-have for fans, but also a fundamental chapter for everyone else... in the hope that it might spark a true revival of this splendid saga.

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Under New Management takes the crazy concept of Hotel Barcelona and transforms it into an action roguelite that finally stands on its own two feet: the combat now flows smoothly and responsively, the balance of enemies and bosses is convincing, the difficulty rewards intuition rather than frustration, and the Hotel – with its B-movie serial killers, a soundtrack blending cheeky references and raucous guitars, giving the whole thing a powerful personality, and surreal dialogue – proves to be an irresistible resort of carnage for anyone who loves the auteur-style of Swery and Suda51. It isn’t perfect – the engine still has a few glitches and the structural roughness remains in the project’s core DNA – but it is a triumph of creative coherence, where the Slasher Phantoms system shines as one of the genre’s most ingenious twists and every death tells a story to be exploited, not endured. If the base version was a rough diamond in need of polishing, this update turns it into a finished work, polarising enough to (once again) divide the audience (while remaining a far cry from titles like Hades or Dead Cells) but capable of winning over anyone willing to check into the madness of the Hotel Barcelona.

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Ys X: Proud Nordics doesn’t revolutionize the original version, but it still manages to enhance the experience. The new narrative content, additional abilities, and various gameplay refinements make this edition more complete and better balanced. For those who have never played Ys X, this is undoubtedly the best version to start with. Adol and Karja’s adventure remains fun, dynamic, and full of spectacular moments, thanks above all to a combat system that continues to be one of the game’s strongest points. Those who have already completed the original might find the new features less essential, but the collection of additions still makes Proud Nordics a successful re-release.

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GreedFall: The Dying World had a rather difficult task. Not only did it have to build on the strengths of the first chapter released in 2019, but it also had to be a test of maturity for the Spiders development team, which has historically been torn between heart and compromise. The ambition is clear: an even bigger RPG packed with content, with strong themes and difficult choices for the player. However, where aspiration gave way to risk was in revolutionizing the popular combat system, abandoning the action setting in favor of real-time turn-based combat. This is a choice that did not fully convince us and which, we suspect, could alienate some of the audience that loved its predecessor. The end result is therefore not far removed from the software house's tradition, partly due to a technical aspect that is harsh at times, an overly uneven pace, and combat that is not as polished as one might have expected.

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WWE 2K26 is an instalment that focuses on quantity and solidity rather than breaking with the past, but still manages to take a few steps forward in terms of ring feel and content. Those coming from previous chapters will find a familiar setup, enriched with new stipulations, a more readable reversal system, further expanded key modes and a Showcase dedicated to CM Punk which, although heavily guided, represents one of the most polished single-player contents in the package, all accompanied by a technical department on PlayStation 5 that is now mature and reliable. The title successfully appeals both to hardcore fans, attracted by modes such as Universe, My GM, The Island and the possibility of shaping their own show ecosystem, and to those looking for evenings of immediate entertainment featuring extreme matches and experimentation with the most extravagant stipulations. Some structural limitations remain: a feeling of déjà vu about the overall feel of the matches, the persistence of certain long-standing automatisms, and a progression of my FACTION that is not suitable for those who do not like excessive grinding. Overall, however, WWE 2K26 proves to be a robust, rich and generally successful instalment, while maintaining an accessible approach in the ring, capable of consolidating the growth of the series and digital wrestling.

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John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is one of the most pleasant surprises on the current cooperative scene. The title perfectly balances frenetic action with rewarding progression and an old-school cinematic atmosphere. Thanks to the power of Saber Interactive's Swarm Engine, the hordes of enemies become an unprecedented visual spectacle that tests the team's reflexes and coordination. Although the narrative moves quickly and some design elements may seem familiar, the solid gameplay and pure fun that comes from using vehicles make this an unmissable experience for fans of the horror and action genres.

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FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE does justice to one of the best survival horror games not only of the sixth generation but in the entire history of the medium. The story of Mio and Mayu Amakura continues to be as chilling now as it was twenty-three years ago, thanks to technical and gameplay tweaks that are both targeted and respectful of the original material. From this perspective, it is a shame that the optimization on PlayStation 5 does not currently offer a perfectly smooth and flawless experience. In this context, and faced with a title that perhaps remains too faithful to itself (including its traditionalism and wooden feel), what remains is an inevitably bittersweet feeling. Fans of the genre will love it, while we advise everyone else to approach Minakami Village with caution: once you enter, getting out will not be easy.

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