Julio La Pine
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Tempest Rising is clearly inspired by the good old RTS days of the 90s and early 2000s, but it has so many unique features and high-quality additions that makes this game feel original and innovative.
Commandos: Origins nails the real-time strategy aspects and enhances them by bringing excellent sandbox elements. Sadly, the many bugs and technical issues will frustrate even the most dedicated players out there.
The First Berserker: Khazan is a brutal and punishing adventure with satisfying combat and a superb art style. While it lacks variety in some areas, the original things it brings to genre are outstanding and make this one of the best games of 2025.
South of Midnight is one of the most memorable story-driven experiences of 2025. With a strong cast and a superb art style, anyone will enjoy a short but sweet journey, which will cling to your mind because of its endearing nature.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is the perfect combination of new and old. It embraces and enhances what made the series so iconic while also incorporating what worked from previous modern Assassin's Creed titles. All of these things culminate in one, if not the most enjoyable entry we've had for the series...
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land is a bold new approach to the series and a welcome evolution to most of its mechanics. With a strong cast of characters, an excellent story, and an enjoyable open world to explore, Yumia is here to become the queen...
Split Fiction goes beyond offering the greatest co-op adventure this year. It is a love letter to many game genres and franchises that reminds us that games can, again, be all about having fun with someone else.
Monster Hunter Wilds takes everything that worked from World and Rise to deliver the ultimate monster-hunting experience. Combat improvements, an excellent story, and a giant lineup of monsters make this the hunter haven we were all waiting for.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an excellent addition to the franchise that elevates practically everything with new in-depth systems, superb map design, and almost endless replayability.
Sniper Elite: Resistance returns with the tried and tested formula of Sniper Elite 5. While that should be enough to make this a great game, some bugs keep it from reaching perfection. However it's still a fun and intense sniping and stealth experience.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a perfect new approach to a beloved franchise. With highly customizable combat options, epic battles with a lot of variety, and superb storytelling accompanied by excellent character development moments, it is a remarkable game from start to finish.
Marvel Rivals takes many things other hero shooters have established but makes them flashier, more engaging, and, most importantly, accessible for everyone. It still has a few weird design choices, and some balance issues are showing, but overall, it's an engaging co-op shooter that will surely take the crown of...
