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Donkey Kong Bananza demonstrates with almost cheeky ease what Nintendo'd newest console is capable of and why it's definitely worth upgrading from its predecessor. The different areas are brimming with variety, the Bananza transformations add even more chaos to the game and the platforming is incredibly fun. The real star of the game however is the manipulation of the environment: it's an incredibly satisfying and almost meditative feeling to dig, blast, and smash your way through the different levels. At the same time, Bananza looks fantastic, tells a cute story, and is, in my opinion, probably the best Donkey Kong title out there.

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Compared to the first installment Death Stranding 2: On the Beach feels like a rough diamond that still went through some polishing and now shines in its full glory. Even though it lacks a few rough edges that were present before and made the game a bit more special. The game is significantly more accessible than its predecessor, which is absolutely no bad thing, and offers newcomers a chance to jump right into the game. Anyone with a PlayStation 5 at home and looking for impressive exclusives should definitely not miss the second installment of Death Stranding. But be aware that you're in for a typical Kojima game in every respect.

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The worldbuilding, the performances of the actors and the story itself create a damn good symbiosis of escape room, story, and FMV serving as the perfect playground for psychological horror and making Dead Take a truly special experience. The fact that it ultimately became a video game rather than a film definitely made for the right choice of medium. Even if I would have liked a bit more gameplay when splicing the films.

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Everdeep Aurora offers a retro-styled game world that's fun to immerse yourself in and a story that, while it could have done with fewer text boxes, still works well with its various endings and lovable characters. The different endings make it worth listening carefully and exploring everything attentively and the 7-8 hours you spend underground with Shell will fly by quickly.

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Yakuza 0 is a fantastic experience. Boasting a captivating story, a nearly endless array of simultaneously excellent mini-games and sub-stories, and challenging battles. And nothing about that has changed in the Director's Cut. Whether the additional cutscenes were really necessary is debatable, but the Red Light Raid mode is an addition that I personally enjoyed a lot had fun times times with it during the Switch 2 launch phase.

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Deliver at all Costs definitely delivers: the cars feel a bit wonky first but after a short adjustment period, you'll get the hang of it. The missions continually present you with new, absurd tasks and it's a hell of a lot of fun exploring the world and destroying it all at the same time. It's almost absurd how much you can destroy in the game, the only downside is the visuals of the game and the character models, which fortunately only become really noticeable when the game zooms in. Furthermore, the game would have benefited from slightly larger or more connected areas, waypoints, and better markers for your route, but that doesn't detract from the fact that I had quite some fun with the game.

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I can only say that behind the game's colorful facade lies so much more than just a few character name puns and the option to finally go on a date with your own toilet. You can really tell how much passion went into its development and with every hour the game draws you deeper into its world. The replay value is also quite high, as it's almost impossible to complete all dialogue options, collectibles, and endings in one playthrough, so Date Everything! promises many, many hours of crazy fun!

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For tech nerds and Nintendo enthusiasts, the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour should be just the thing and I'm sure even more skeptical people with a bit of curiosity can have a lot of fun with it. Of course that's assuming they know what they're getting into. For younger audiences the experience might be a bit too text-heavy and detailed and if you're not much into hardware information you might be better off choosing Mario Kart World as your first Switch 2 title. However the Welcome Tour does what it wants to achieve and does that really well and I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a good time with it.

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Ruffy and the Riverside offers precise platforming with retro charm which, thanks to the unique SWAP mechanic, adds an additional layer of puzzles to the gameplay making the experience truly special. The puzzles range in difficulty and the optional content, of which there is a fair amount, particularly had me really use my brain. While the dialogue is entertainingly written, it could have been a bit less text-heavy for my taste. On the other hand, the game's visuals are simply enchanting, and the characters are all endearing.

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Mario Kart World brings a whole new level of fun and chaos to the franchise with the Knockout Tour. The field of drivers is larger than ever before and whether you're playing solo, with friends locally or online, fun is guaranteed, no matter which mode you choose. I had a quite some fun exploring the freely navigable open world both online and offline, even though I would have liked to collect a bit more than stickers. If the game gets more karts, costumes, tracks, and the like over time, I'm not worried that we'll have a lot more fun with this game also in the future.

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During its three- to four-hour gameplay the game addresses topics such as loss, aging, family conflicts and the relationship between pet and owner, doing so with a sensitivity yet also a raw honesty that will likely leave no one unmoved. Above all, the gameplay experience of being a cat is convincingly conveyed and it's fun moving through the game world, exploring it as best you can. While you'll otherwise look in vain for truly innovative or new ideas in the gameplay, the compact playing time and gripping story make this forgivable, and what it offers is entertaining enough to carry the story.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is arguably not just one of the best games of 2025 but one of the best RPGs of recent years. The turn-based battles with real-time elements work brilliantly, the abilities and perks give players a tremendous amount of choice in how to assemble their party and the story kept me glued to the screen the entire time. At the same time the characters gain believability thanks to the fantastic voice acting and the soundtrack does its part to draw you into the enchanting world of Lumière and you'll likely not let go anytime soon.

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The battles are fun, the game is challenging but never unfair and the sophisticated artifact system was one of my absolute highlights. The story works regardless of whether you're new to Random or have already played the first game and the characters and setting are not only charming and unique but the unique visuals also make the world look incredibly beautiful. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die probably isn't the sequel you were expecting after the first game, but I'm a big fan of the idea and hope this isn't the last we hear from Random.

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Even if not all the bugs and errors were ironed out we're still treated to an incredibly charming indie horror that wears its inspirations proudly on its sleeve and will make fans of the old PlayStation era very happy. Post Trauma tells a deeply moving story, perfectly exploits the strengths of fixed camera perspectives despite its technical weaknesses and is ideal for a playthrough in one go. The puzzles are never unsolvable, but still keep you entertained, the combat is more of a secondary concern, and the game would probably have worked just as well without them.

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Atomfall doesn't overdo it in its vision and Rebellion delivers a pared-down yet complex gaming experience. Something I'd love to see more of in this style. The individual areas offer a lot to explore and look truly beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed my time playing in the Lake District. If you have a Game Pass subscription, you should definitely give it a look, but I can also definitely recommend the game if you like the setting and aren't necessarily keen on spending 200 hours creeping through the next way to big open world.

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Although this is a fairly classic JRPG, it's not all about the battles and leveling up your party. While that's certainly an important part of the game, the true fascination lies in the alchemy portion of the game, which drew me into a seemingly endless whirl of combinations and improvements that I neither expected nor wanted to resist. Another hour quickly passed, during which I simply spent time in my studio, synthesizing various items. On top of that, the game is perfect for beginners: Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Dreamed Land completely captivated me as a series newcomer, continually teaching me new mechanics and telling me a gripping story in which my party grew closer and closer together.

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Karma: The Dark World strives to be art, drawing on some genre classics and for the most part, it succeeds quite well, delivering an immersive and, above all, creepy experience for players. There are moments when the game is a bit too transparent and lacks deeper gameplay, but overall, these criticisms are ultimately overshadowed by the game's many virtues. I definitely had a good time and hope we'll see more from this team in the future.

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Monster Hunter Wilds perfectly combines the strengths of its predecessors, World and Rise, making it more accessible than ever with its various quality-of-life features, while still managing to avoid overly diluting the gameplay. New features like Focus Slam and Wounds add new & fun elements to the battles and the changing weather creates the impression of a vibrant game world in which you can move (almost) completely freely.

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For me, Assassin's Creed Shadow is by far the best installment in the series so far and will hopefully serve as a blueprint for future releases. The Japanese game world is incredibly well realized, the seasons and dynamic weather enhance the experience immensely and the decision to simply split the two very different gameplay aspects - stealth and action - between two characters works perfectly.

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Even though the story lacks a bit of impact, the spin-off thoroughly entertained me and I'd happily don the eye patch again anytime. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the perfect proof that video games don't always have to take themselves so seriously and another building block that demonstrates how great, absurd and diverse the series is. The naval battles were one of the game's biggest highlights for me, being able to engage in real-time combat again after Infinite Wealth was a welcome change and I'm already looking forward to the next spin-off of the series.

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