Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection takes the spin-off series to the next level and proves it deserves the same respect as the mainline entries. Its gameplay loop is extremely addictive, with tens of hours of egg hunting, deep monster customization and a full-fledged story with strong narrative beats and memorable secondary characters. Visually, the game is stunning, boasting a vibrant anime aesthetic reminiscent of Studio Ghibli. Overall, it’s a great new entry in the Monster Hunter franchise.
WWE 2K26 has established itself as one of the best recent games in the series, offering enough new features to satisfy fans and a standout Showcase mode, though it doesn't quite reach the legendary status of 2K14. Its wide variety of modes and stipulations makes it a very complete and enjoyable installment. However, the introduction of the Ringside Pass and the prevalence of microtransactions could generate controversy within the community.
Pokémon Pokopia represents a sublime translation of Pokémon’s core themes into the settlement management genre. It features an overwhelming amount of content and countless customization possibilities—something essential for a game that aims to honor the extensive legacy of Game Freak. As a standalone spin-off, it succeeds in every sense, but as the possible beginning of a new saga, it demonstrates virtually infinite potential.
With Requiem, Capcom has crafted the best installment in the franchise in decades. It has refined every aspect to an outstanding level, earning a more than deserved nomination for Game of the Year.
God of War: Sons of Sparta is decent, entertaining, and enjoyable at times, but we should expect (and demand) much more from this franchise. We're not here for Kratos to star in a passable Metroidvania; we're here for his brutality and quality to shine, to take a step forward in a genre that, unfortunately, has countless other games that are far superior to this one.
Sometimes it’s difficult to create something terrifying and disturbing without resorting to cheap jump scares, but when the grotesque and horror come together as one, works like Reanimal are born. Tarsier Studios’ latest title has managed to surpass the original Little Nightmares in every way, adding a cooperative mode and refining level design, sound, and an atmosphere that many of the industry’s most popular horror titles could only dream of.
Romeo is a Dead Man is a magnificent action game, a great demonstration of Goichi Suda's authorial talent, and, above all, a necessary reminder that big-budget productions can also be bold. It's a sincere, imaginative, artistic, human, and imperfect game that tries everything in terms of gameplay, narrative, and audiovisuals, achieving a magical whole that will ignite passions in fans of interactive media and scare away those who merely see video games from a utilitarian perspective, just like truly memorable titles.
Mario Tennis Fever encapsulates Nintendo’s arcade philosophy in a sports game packed with controlled chaos. The Fury Rackets, as a central gameplay element, add extra layers of interest to mechanics that are accessible yet more complex than they initially appear. Although there is room for improvement, its proposal is more than solid and stands as a notable addition to the Nintendo Switch 2 catalog.
A spectacular staging, outstanding in every aspect, reminiscent of some great classic adventures and ideal for any survival horror fan. Vermila Studios sets an enviable starting point with Crisol: Theater of Idols, only improvable in a few areas.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a premium experience that redefines the third entry of the franchise. That which was previously a tedious endeavor, such as a combat system that felt sluggish and not really rewarding, is now top-notch gameplay. Everything has been expanded, improved and above everything else, the Dark Ties mode is just THE WAY to properly experience the story of one of the franchise's most beloved villains.
