Eurogamer Portugal Readers' Game of the Year 2025 - Players For Life | Gaming News, Reviews & Creative Media Hub

Key Takeaways

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stands out for its immersive soundtrack, fantastical world inspired by French Renaissance culture, and engaging narrative that brings the imagination to a lucid reality.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is emotionally weighty with exceptional graphics, gameplay, and a perfect soundtrack. Its story is full of brilliant moments.
Ghost of Yotei is a continuation of Ghost of Tsushima, raising the bar with an engaging protagonists story that leaves no one indifferent.
Hollow Knight: Silksong elevates the Metroidvania genre and showcases perfections that overshadow minor flaws, proving genius doesnt depend on scale.

Top Eurogamer Portugal Games of 2025 – Critics’ Picks and Readers’ Favorites

Here is a list of the Eurogamer Portugal readers’ top games of 2025, along with their descriptions: 1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Studio: Sandfall Interactive Publisher: Kepler Interactive Platforms: PS5, PC, Xbox Series Reader description: “Despite the somewhat stale character movements, the game offers an immersive soundtrack and a fantastical world inspired by French Renaissance culture. It features charismatic characters and a narrative that brings the imagination to a lucid reality.” 2. Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Studio: Kojima Productions Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment Platforms: PS5 Reader description: “I don’t know any game with the emotional weight of DS2. Graphics, gameplay, and a perfect soundtrack. The engaging story is full of brilliant moments.” 3. Ghost of Yotei Studio: Sucker Punch Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment Platforms: PS5 Reader description: “A great continuation of the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, raising the bar to another level. The protagonist’s engaging story leaves no one indifferent.” 4. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Studio: Warhorse Studios Publisher: Deep Silver Platforms: PS5, PC, Xbox Series.

Eurogamer Portugal’s 2025 Game Picks – Standout Titles in the Metroidvania and Storytelling Realm

Reader description: “A game with incredible writing, side quests that could be main missions in many AAA games. Sensational actor performance, a game that makes you laugh without trying to tell jokes.” 5. Hollow Knight: Silksong Studio: Team Cherry Publisher: Team Cherry Platforms: PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PC, Xbox Series, Xbox One Reader description: “It elevates the Metroidvania genre; its perfections overshadow its flaws, proving that genius doesn’t depend on scale.” 6. Dispatch Studio: AdHoc Studio Publisher: AdHoc Studio Platforms: PS5, PC Reader description: “Incredible story and memorable characters. Very fun – what more could you want from a video game?” 7. Hades II Studio: Supergiant Games Publisher: Supergiant Games Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 Reader description: “Expands everything that made the original legendary, with ambition and mastery. Supergiant shows again that style, identity, and gameplay can coexist in almost perfect harmony.” 8. Pokemon Legends: ZA Studio: Game Freak Publisher: Nintendo Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Reader description: (No specific reader descriptions provided) 9. Clash Fiction Studio: AdHoc Studio Publisher: AdHoc Studio Platforms: PS5

Eurogamer Portugal’s Top Picks of 2025 – Standout Titles in Narrative Immersion and Interactive Drama

Reader description: “A must-play! If you love Telltale games, play Dispatch.” Notably, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 resonated deeply with some, with one Eurogamer Middle East reader reportedly brought to tears three times, according to a December 30, 2025, article. This detail was also shared by PressBee. The Eurogamer Portugal awards were revealed around New Year’s Eve, December 31st. The year also featured significant releases from other developers, with Nintendo launching Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, and Microsoft Gaming establishing itself as a leading multiplatform publisher.

In Case You Missed It

As we bid farewell to 2025 and look forward to what’s in store for our favorite games and anime, there’s plenty of exciting news to share. Kicking things off, Carlos Mendoza has teased some thrilling updates for Disney Dreamlight Valley fans in his recent post, “Disney Dreamlight Valley to Introduce Loved Characters from a 70-Year-Old Classic You Admire”. Published on December 30th, the article reveals that iconic duo Lady and Tramp are set to join the game’s lineup in early 2026, with more character introductions like Jock from Pocahontas and Zeus from Hercules promised throughout the year. But that’s not all – Gameloft has also hinted at free content updates including seasonal activities. Click here Disney Dreamlight Valley to Introduce Loved Characters from a 70-Year-Old Classic You Admire to dive into Mendoza’s comprehensive rundown of upcoming updates.

Moving on to anime news, we couldn’t help but share some exciting developments just in time for the holidays. Anime enthusiast and industry veteran Carlos Mendoza dropped a bombshell on Christmas Eve with his article, “Gachiakuta Season 2 Announced”. Published on December 24th, this must-read piece delves into the upcoming second season of the smash hit anime Gachiakuta, promising more episodes based on Ken Urana and Ando Hideyoshi’s captivating work. While specifics are still under wraps, fans can expect another anime phenomenon in the making. So why not take a break from your holiday feasting and check out Mendoza’s article here Gachiakuta Season 2 Announced to get the scoop?

Lastly, if you’re interested in the latest advancements in robotics and anime, you’ll want to catch Ahmed Hassan’s latest post, “First Trailer for Dr. Stone Science Future Cour 3”. Published just last month, this exciting piece provides a sneak peek into the first trailer and release date for the upcoming anime series’ new cour, set to premiere in April 2026. Fans of the original manga won’t want to miss this continuation of the captivating story that has kept Japanese audiences on the edge of their seats. Give it a read here First Trailer for Dr. Stone Science Future Cour 3.