![Pepper Grinder](/lay/i.gif)
Pepper Grinder
Developer Ahr Ech has looked to up the ante of regular platforming with the help of a drilling system that requires the player to think fast.
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Ben Lyons
![MLB The Show 24](/lay/i.gif)
MLB The Show 24
It's time for Valle the sportsman to once again put on his huge leather glove to catch rock-hard wooden balls dressed in white leather....
![South Park: Snow Day](/lay/i.gif)
South Park: Snow Day
Although it has a few interesting elements, this cooperative game fails to impress the way The Fractured but Whole and Stick of Truth did.
Text: Kieran Harris
![Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles](/lay/i.gif)
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
Solo developer Tomas Sala has put a completely new spin on his Falconeer world with this delightful city builder.
![New Star GP](/lay/i.gif)
New Star GP
Marcus has raced his way to victory in this new racing title from New Star Games.
![Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator](/lay/i.gif)
Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
Here's another simulator we didn't realise we needed. Maybe we really don't.
![Anglerfish](/lay/i.gif)
Anglerfish
A labyrinthine mess of ideas worth getting lost in.
![Princess Peach: Showtime!](/lay/i.gif)
Princess Peach: Showtime!
The Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom takes centre stage as the headline act in this creative and fun platformer.
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Ben Lyons
![Rise of the Ronin](/lay/i.gif)
Rise of the Ronin
Team Ninja's first foray into open-world action RPGs is going to draw a lot of comparisons, but can it stand out on its own?
![Dragon's Dogma 2](/lay/i.gif)
Dragon's Dogma 2
An epic adventure in a world so large that it will take weeks to map it thoroughly. But has Capcom's titanic work turned out as well as it seems?
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy](/lay/i.gif)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy
The original games in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R series have finally been collected and are now more accessible than ever before.
![Alone in the Dark](/lay/i.gif)
Alone in the Dark
Pieces Interactive has put a shiny and fresh coat of paint on the 1994 horror game, in this remake that feels very reminiscent of Resident Evil 2.
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Ben Lyons
![Flying Tank](/lay/i.gif)
Flying Tank
Radiant Studios' latest iPhone/iPad release is Flying Tank, where we get to pilot a light brown warship in a dystopian cyberpunk future...
![Lightyear Frontier (Early Access)](/lay/i.gif)
Lightyear Frontier (Early Access)
Frame Break is finally ready to let you build your own little corner of the universe.
![Outcast: A New Beginning](/lay/i.gif)
Outcast: A New Beginning
The adventure returns in this remarkable sequel that is more than just a revival of the great cult game from the late '90s. This return to Adelpha is a love letter that complements the original and expands on it on every level.
Text: Gabriel Meizoso
![Contra: Operation Galuga](/lay/i.gif)
Contra: Operation Galuga
Re-imagining the series from its ashes so that it remains relevant today.
Text: Sergio Figueroa
![Reveil](/lay/i.gif)
Reveil
Pixelsplit wants to scare you silly in this twisted and immersive horror title.
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Ben Lyons
![Unicorn Overlord](/lay/i.gif)
Unicorn Overlord
The game with the silliest title of the year so far is - fantasy clichés and a handful of sexist character designs aside - an early GOTY candidate for anyone who loves deeply satisfying tactical gameplay.
![Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster](/lay/i.gif)
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
Marcus has traveled to a galaxy far, far away to relive his childhood glory days in Nightdive's latest remaster.
![Classified: France '44](/lay/i.gif)
Classified: France '44
Experience a more unknown part of World War 2 in this new strategy game.
![Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley](/lay/i.gif)
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
It's springtime and we can hear a soothing harmonica tune in the distance.
![The Thaumaturge](/lay/i.gif)
The Thaumaturge
Taming paranormal creatures and solving mysteries in an alternate history Warsaw sounds great on paper, but the final result leaves us lukewarm.
![The Outlast Trials](/lay/i.gif)
The Outlast Trials
Red Barrels horror game is leaving Early Access and we're impressed by this 'launch' version of the title.
Text: Kieran Harris
![WWE 2K24](/lay/i.gif)
WWE 2K24
Is 2K continuing its recent form with its wrestling series, of has it fallen back into old habits? We share our opinions on this year's instalment.
![Expeditions: A MudRunner Game](/lay/i.gif)
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game
We've got down and dirty in this latest instalment into the MudRunner series.
![Rainbow Six: SMOL](/lay/i.gif)
Rainbow Six: SMOL
Ubisoft has put a cutesy spin on its tactical shooter series all as part of a new mobile game from Netflix.
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Ben Lyons
![Wrath: Aeon of Ruin](/lay/i.gif)
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin
Marcus has plunged into the pixelated darkness and murdered the minions of evil in the spiritual successor to Quake.
![Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake](/lay/i.gif)
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
2013's harrowing adventure game is back and more beautiful than ever in this striking and respectful remake.
Text:
Ben Lyons
![The Mobius Machine](/lay/i.gif)
The Mobius Machine
Palle has been fighting for survival on an alien planet in this challenging 2D action adventure with Metroidvania elements.
![NBA Infinite](/lay/i.gif)
NBA Infinite
The latest mobile game based on the world's best basketball league is ambitious enough to impress even the most die-hard NBA fanatic....
![Balatro](/lay/i.gif)
Balatro
LocalThunk's poker roguelike may just have stole the title of February best indie game.
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Ben Lyons
![Invincible: Guarding the Globe](/lay/i.gif)
Invincible: Guarding the Globe
Mark Grayson and his evil space dad have taken over Petter's iPhone 14 Pro Max and he is anything but impressed.
![Tomb Raider I-III Remastered](/lay/i.gif)
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Aspyr has brought one of the most iconic and influential trilogies of all-time back to life in a faithful but modernised remaster.
Text: Kieran Harris
![Solium Infernum](/lay/i.gif)
Solium Infernum
This cult classic reborn might ruin your friendships, but it'll be so worth it.
Text:
Alex Hopley
![Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth](/lay/i.gif)
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
The second instalment of the most ambitious remake in gaming history has arrived. Does it live up to its legacy and today's standards?
![Pacific Drive](/lay/i.gif)
Pacific Drive
Escape a gigantic, perilous dome by car. An original concept, but can developer Ironwood Studios realise its potential?
![Promenade](/lay/i.gif)
Promenade
Holy Cap and Red Art deliver one of the most beautiful and challenging platformers of recent times.
![Skull and Bones](/lay/i.gif)
Skull and Bones
There is potential to explore in places, but there are also far too many holes for this ship to make it back to port.
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Ben Lyons
![Beast: Bio Exo Arena Suit Team](/lay/i.gif)
Beast: Bio Exo Arena Suit Team
The latest Apple arcade exclusive is called Beast and involves cute little animals in bright green jogging suits shooting shotgun pellets at each other.
![Atomic Heart: Trapped in Limbo](/lay/i.gif)
Atomic Heart: Trapped in Limbo
The Russians behind the most egregious Bioshock plagiarism of all time are back with an expansion that has Hegevall seeing red...
![Mario vs. Donkey Kong](/lay/i.gif)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Mario becomes a capitalist hero in this puzzle platformer.
Text:
Alex Hopley
![Helldivers II](/lay/i.gif)
Helldivers II
Even though he never joined the army, the fate of the world is now in the hands of Conny, who has been slaughtering insects at breakneck speed for the past few days...
![Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden](/lay/i.gif)
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Don't Nod's latest effort sees the French company once again flexing its narrative skills in an adventure that feels very God of War-esque.
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Ben Lyons
![Ultros](/lay/i.gif)
Ultros
Hadoque's Metroidvania indie title combines psychedelic art with fast-paced, fluid combat.
Text: Kieran Harris
![Foamstars](/lay/i.gif)
Foamstars
Like Splatoon but uglier and less entertaining.
![Senshi Sokoban Quest](/lay/i.gif)
Senshi Sokoban Quest
This week, Marie has hung up her bambatant apron and tried her hand at a career carrying boxes in a dusty warehouse in the puzzle game Senshi Sokoban Quest.
![Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League](/lay/i.gif)
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
You probably saw this one coming, but this is just a disaster, despite some entertainment value here and there.
![Beyond Doors](/lay/i.gif)
Beyond Doors
In the form of a burnt-out shadow figure, Niclas has been chasing notes and puzzling his way through another dimension in search of his calling...
![Silent Hill: The Short Message](/lay/i.gif)
Silent Hill: The Short Message
Konami is reviving the Silent Hill series, at least marginally, with a short and free adventure.
![Enshrouded - Early Access](/lay/i.gif)
Enshrouded - Early Access
While much remains to be done, Keen Games' expansive adventure shows plenty of potential.