Álvaro Alonso

“Pokémon Legends: ZA is the next step in the series' mega-evolution, a title with fresh ideas, a spirit of renewal, and a desire to do things right. While there's still work to be done, this is the path future Pokémon games should follow.”

“As the song goes, "Donkey Kong is here," and he's here ready to rock the boat. The gorilla's new adventure boasts of being one of the first must-have games for Nintendo Switch 2 and a title on par with the Japanese company's greatest series. This is the kind of "Kong content" that deserves a new console.”

“With its numerous improvements, Death Stranding 2 finds the ideal balance between stick and rope, between shooting and walking, between action and infiltration. Hideo Kojima thus comes full circle, completing the game he wasn't allowed to finish 10 years ago.”

“The Siege and the Sandfox is a unique combination of metroidvania and stealth, boasting some great ideas, but the poor execution of several of its elements results in a rather gritty mix.”

“Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is the classic Aspyr remaster: respectful in terms of visuals (although without major changes), with small adjustments that improve the experience and with incalculable value as an exercise in preservation. They may not be the most brilliant Lara Croft games, but they are a treasure that deserves to be “plundered”.”

“Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered is, quite simply, the perfect remaster: it has improvements on all fronts, demonstrates absolute respect for the source material and adds a host of invaluable extras. Do not be afraid and let these vampires into your home.”

“With Fantasian: Neo Dimension, the father and composer of Final Fantasy bring us a game that is a return to the origins of the JRPG, but that fails to live up to its own legend. It's a decent and entertaining adventure, with some interesting ideas, but it falls far short of the titans of the genre.”

“STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a unique experience in post-apocalyptic games. Unfortunately, it all falls flat due to a myriad of bugs and technical issues. We are hopeful, as beneath the radiation lies a game with enormous potential, but for the time being it is not advisable to venture into the Zone.”

“Even among modern JRPGs, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake surprises with the great freedom it offers in the gameplay (even at the cost of sacrificing the narrative facet). And thanks to this new version and its improvements, we can discover a little piece of video game history in its final version.”

“Faithful to the spirit of previous installments and with some great ideas to keep it afloat, Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood Connection is a game that sails the ocean of RPGs with fun and variety as its flag.”

“Mea Culpa and the free update add everything that could be missing in Blasphemous 2, complementing and improving a game that was already fantastic.”

“Clock Tower: Rewind faithfully recreates the original title... perhaps too faithfully, but that does not mean that we are not facing a fundamental piece to understand current survival horror.”

“The history of Japanese role-playing games may have been very different if Romancing SaGa 2 had reached the whole world at the time, but it's never too late: today, and thanks to this fantastic remake, we can discover and enjoy it in its best possible version.”

“Hard-hitting action, naval battles, a wide variety of mechanics and systems... It has its problems (some very obvious), but once you get on the boat of Ys X: Nordics, you won't want to jump overboard.”

“Nowadays, it seems like a fantasy thing for a JRPG to recover the magic and spirit of yesteryear: to live an unforgettable journey through a new world, with a story to remember, memorable characters and turn-based combats that keep us glued to the screen for hundreds of hours. But Metaphor is no fantasy; it is pure reality.”

“The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom wisely combines the format of the classic deliveries with the style of the modern ones; a link between the past and the future of the saga that also brings homegrown ideas full of possibilities and freshness. The princess has shown why she has always been HER legend.”

“The PC version of Final Fantasy XVI is very demanding, with mid-range computers being the worst. But if you have a team to match, this is undoubtedly the best way to play Square Enix's action title.”

“Pneumata combines the gameplay of modern Resident Evil and the Outlast saga, and fans of both games will appreciate the good intentions of its author. But a series of shortcomings and design errors make it difficult to recommend it.”

“It's simple: did you like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and would like to get back to a new helping of gorgeously designed platforming sections and boss fights that are some of the best you've ever seen in a 2D game? Well, don't even think about it: the Mask of Darkness DLC is a "must have".”

“We're glad that Test Drive Unlimited is back, but right now what we're dealing with feels more like an unfinished product than a new installment in a veteran driving saga. Hopefully the updates will get the Solar Crown competition on the podium it deserves.”