The author explained why he particularly highlighted the project of the French studio:
The debut game from French studio Sandfall Interactive pays homage to classic turn-based role-playing adventures of the 1990s, like Final Fantasy, with a team of fighters who must battle a creature threatening the world. The game is full of unexpected twists - rarely has a project made me shudder with horror or delight. The graphics, music and impeccable voice acting make the characters truly memorable. Overall, an outstanding achievement.
Top 10 games of 2025 according to the Associated Press:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- The Outer Worlds 2
- Silent Hill f
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Donkey Kong Bananza
- The Séance of Blake Manor
- Avowed
- Ghost of Yōtei
- South of Midnight
- The Alters
Interestingly, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II did not make the top ten. Perhaps the author is not familiar with the project or considered it unworthy of the list.