IGN

• PS3
• 9.1 / 10
• États-Unis

Stepping back into the item world again and getting sucked in for level after level felt like putting on a favorite pair of shoes that never wore out. After some entertaining but hollow-feeling detours for the franchise, D2 puts Disgaea back where it belongs: the top of the strategy-RPG heap. Its ongoing tendency to reuse old, familiar visuals keeps it from being a revelation, but mechanically, this is the most finely tuned, feverishly addictive entry in the five-game series. I came with time to give, and a healthy appetite for old-school grinding, and just as its predecessor before it, Disgaea D2 took me for every free hour I had.

• PS3
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

• IOS
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

Asphalt 8: Airborne is an intuitive racer with a large variety of race modes and cars to take for a spin. It provides plenty of content for its price at first, but the business model forces grinding or heavy purchases in the late-game.

• PC
• 3DS
• WIIU
• 9.1 / 10
• États-Unis

Even after completing Unmasked’s 12 levels, which took around 10 hours, I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface of the creative ways to unravel its enigmas - which makes me want to keep playing it even more. It celebrates DC history with the most definitive database of heroes and villains found anywhere, and pushes your creativity and imagination in ways that previous Scribblenauts games don’t. It may be a little on the kiddie side for golden age comic book fans, but Scribblenauts Unmasked is a super way to exercise your mind as well as your love of DC characters.

• 3DS
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• PS3
• X360
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

FIFA 14 isn’t a major landmark for the series in terms of innovation. Unlike recent iterations, it doesn’t ask you to relearn key skills. But the changes have made FIFA more attacking, fun, welcoming, and attractive, and ultimately it’s a stronger experience. PES presents a credible alternative in terms of gameplay – FIFA can’t replicate it’s artful passing style – but when it comes to exciting gameplay, impeccable presentation, and a generous year-long experience, FIFA is still in a league of its own.

• 3DS
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Arma III’s complexity is a double-edged sword. It takes a long time to comprehend, but once you’re comfortable enough with its mechanics to take advantage of them under pressure, you’re able to engage in a kind of large-scale tactical combat that’s simply not offered elsewhere. Weak sound and a sparsely decorated map are forgivable, making Arma III’s nearly endless content definitely worth experiencing as long as you know there’s a long, dark tunnel to get through before you can see the light.

• IOS
• ANDROID
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 is a step forward for the series on the pitch, and provides a great foundation for it to build on going forward. But it feels like it’s only taken one step forward rather than a huge leap. I don’t understand why this revamp hasn’t permeated every aspect of PES – it's as if there’s still a touch of nostalgia that’s holding the series back ever so slightly. Ultimately, it’s a real testament to the enduring satisfaction of PES’s gameplay – a football experience based on freedom and creativity – that it’s still worth recommending in spite of these obvious shortcomings.

• 3DS
• PC
• PS4
• VITA
• 9.5 / 10
• États-Unis

SteamWorld Dig is easily the best eShop game of 2013, and just as good on PS4, Vita, and PC. With a core mechanic that's as simple to understand as it is fun to experiment with, an engrossing atmosphere, and exceptionally refined platforming action that lends itself to multiple play styles and playthroughs, this is an addictive cycle that makes the 3DS difficult to put down.

• IOS
• 9.1 / 10
• États-Unis

Even though not all of Infinity Blade III’s new ideas pan out, the core experience truly is bigger and better than ever this third time around. It’s packed with incredible voice acting, gorgeous visuals, and intense, rewarding combat. All available in your pocket anytime, anywhere. It’s a fitting end to a genre-pioneering franchise, and a game that any hardcore gamer should have on their iOS phone or tablet.

• WIIU
• 9.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• X360
• 8.1 / 10
• États-Unis

Foul Play is a fantastic looking, beautifully written brawler with a great gimmick that goes much deeper than simply putting an audience in the foreground and renaming the health meter. It’s long enough to tell a fun story, but not too long that it wears out its welcome. Backing up that gleeful imagination with a mechanic that encourages good rather than simply energetic play makes for a rare treat that both novice and veteran brawlers can enjoy while it lasts.

• PS3
• X360
• 10 / 10
• États-Unis

Grand Theft Auto V is not only a preposterously enjoyable video game, but also an intelligent and sharp-tongued satire of contemporary America. It represents a refinement of everything that GTA IV brought to the table five years ago. It’s technically more accomplished in every conceivable way, but it’s also tremendously ambitious in its own right. No other world in video games comes close to this in size or scope, and there is sharp intelligence behind its sense of humour and gift for mayhem. It tells a compelling, unpredictable, and provocative story without ever letting it get in the way of your own self-directed adventures through San Andreas. It is one of the very best video games ever made.

• X360
• PS3
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

With much better collisions and a vastly improved fighting minigame, NHL 14 is becoming more gamey and less of a simulation, but that gives it a distinct and interesting flavor compared to its predecessors. Many long-standing complaints with the series have been addressed, though AI still needs work before it’ll stop embarrassing us on the ice. Between games, the new Live the Life additions give hardcore pro hockey players something to invest in, both online and off. Plus the NHL 94 Mode is a way better anniversary celebration than the weak loading-screen nostalgia of Madden NFL 25.

• PC
• PS3
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is a great MMORPG experience on PC, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. Grounded in tradition and learning from the lessons of the games that preceded it, it thrives on the strength of its excitingly varied and flexible class system and highly mobile combat. The challenge ahead for Square is to achieve the delicate balance of questing, dungeons, and FATEs for the second half of the leveling process as well as it has the first, because right now the late game bogs down in mindless grinds more than I’d like. But considering the stunning reversal of fortune that Square has achieved here, it seems like anything is possible.

• PS3
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix is an excellent way to replay the series’ first two games in crisp, high-definition splendor. Kingdom Hearts Final Mix and Re:Chain of Memories are beautifully reproduced – wonky camera and all. Completionists might even enjoy watching Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days’ extended remastered cinematics, though it’s disappointing that the box doesn’t make it clearer that this particular adventure is a non-interactive experience.