Lily in Puzzle World
Could an incredibly simple little puzzle game be something to do in the darkness of winter?
Sonic Dream Team
The developers behind the Sonic Dash sequel have rolled out their Apple Arcade-exclusive 3D adventure and we've run through it.
The Sims 4: For Rent
The latest The Sims 4 expansion brings a bunch of welcome and interesting core features surrounded by fluff to appease the rabid playerbase.
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 8th of December 2023
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Massive's take on James Cameron's sci-fi series is here, but does it tread new ground like we've come to expect from the developer or is it instead a Far Cry from its typical work.
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 6th of December 2023
Tourist Trap
We've travelled to the sunny little South American town of Santa Ballena to uncover a conspiracy.
The Last Faith
Castlevania and Bloodborne have a love child, and the new action adventure game The Last Faith lives up to its parents' brilliance from start to finish.
Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior
Behind enemy lines, with nothing but our wits and a copious amount of bullets, can we banish the Nazis from our home?
Text:
Alex Hopley Published on the 30th of November 2023
Gangs of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his companions of brave characters are let loose in a new interpretation of the popular tale.
SteamWorld Build
We've been uncovering alien technology and growing a town in The Station's strategy title.
Bakery Simulator
Måns has been baking buns and sourdough loaves in Bakery Simulator which has just landed on the Xbox and he will never set foot in a bakery again...
Thirsty Suitors
Måns has been dating, skating and throwing the occasional punch in the odd but entertaining indie hit Thirsty Suitors ...
Worldless
Noname Studios gives us a very abstract Metroidvania that might be worth your attention.
Flashback 2
The original creator of Flashback has returned 31 years later to try and repeat his 90s successes, and Petter has given out a grade ...
The Walking Dead: Destinies
The team behind Nerf Legends and Lord of the Rings: Gollum are back with another licensed game that we suspect may well be the worst game of 2023...
Astral Ascent
Hibernian Workshop's roguelike has made its full debut, but is it worth putting down Hades or Dead Cells to check it out?
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 21st of November 2023
Forza Customs
Turn 10 and Hutch Games mix Candy Crush with car styling in what Petter considers to be an extraordinarily off-brand mobile game.
Kill It With Fire VR
Conny has gone on a spider-burning spree in this VR game....
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
A solid RTS weighed down by technical problems that make it feel as untameable as the Realm of Beasts.
Text:
Alex Hopley Published on the 17th of November 2023
Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
Despite some minor bumps along the way, Murder on the Orient Express is a fast-paced thriller that you'll want to follow all the way to the end of the line.
Achilles: Legends Untold
Niclas has tackled Greek mythology as perhaps the most famous hero of them all...
American Arcadia
Call of the Sea's Out of the Blue is back with its latest adventure-puzzler that takes us to a fictional totalitarian city-state.
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 15th of November 2023
Super Mario RPG
One of Nintendo's finest remakes elevates the retro charm of a rare gem.
The Talos Principle 2
Patrik has been petting cats and solving puzzles in a long-awaited sequel to one of 2014's best games...
Persona 5 Tactica
We've seen a lot of spin-offs from Persona 5, but how does Atlus handle a tactical action game?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
After a rough campaign launch, do the multiplayer and Zombies save the day?
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 13th of November 2023
Vampire: the Masquerade - Justice
Conny, as a vampire, has been sneaking around Venice eating rats and biting people's necks in this VR stealth game...
The Invincible
Starward Industries presents its take on Stanisław Lem's 1964 novel.
Text: Kieran Harris Published on the 10th of November 2023
Just Dance 2024
We've shaken things up in Ubisoft's latest dance party and don't have much good to say.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
The "last" traditional Yakuza starring Kiryu before the final domination of Ichiban, but is it a worthy farewell?
Dead Island 2 HAUS Expansion Review
Dead Island 2 has received its first expansion, and we've put Claus on the case.
Quantum Error
Wyoming-based indie studio Teamkill Media's long-awaited horror adventure is here and we're anything but impressed.
Football Manager 2024
The latest instalment in Sports Interactive's long-running sports simulation series is here, but is it a worthwhile step forward?
EA Sports UFC 5
It's time to step into the UFC's steel cage and, in the role of Alex Volkanovski, hand out unreasonable amounts of spankings.
Jumanji: Wild Adventures
Outright Games and Cradle Games deliver a lot of fun in this movie adaptation.
Text:
Alex Hopley Published on the 3rd of November 2023
WarioWare: Move It
Wario is back for another outing of hilarious motion-related party madness, in this familiar and flawed follow-up.
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 1st of November 2023
Jusant
Don't Nod tries the now-famous Journey formula and the result is a resounding success.
Robocop: Rogue City
Perhaps the most battered cop in pop culture is back in earnest to take on the thugs of Detroit and enforce the law.
Text:
Jonas Mäki Published on the 31st of October 2023
EA Sports WRC
The team behind Dirt Rally 2.0 is now rolling out its first official WRC game, and our rally expert has put it through the ringer.
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story
The latest spinoff title based in Riot Games' fantasy realm takes players to the Freljord to learn more about the young boy and yeti duo.
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 30th of October 2023
Alan Wake 2
Remedy delivers their most uncompromising game ever, and also their best.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Free Range Games is taking us back to the kingdom of Moria to help reclaim it from orcs and to remind fans why we love The Lord of the Rings titles.
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 25th of October 2023
Skull Island: Rise of Kong
The worst game of the year is here and it includes more bugs than Cyberpunk 2077 and the single ugliest ape we've ever seen...
Frank and Drake
Two lives linked by a post-it in a neo-gothic adventure.
Text: Eduardo Corrochano Published on the 24th of October 2023
Ghostrunner 2
Jack Ghostrunner is back with some new tricks, but are they enough to make this action sequel stand out?
Text:
Alex Hopley Published on the 23rd of October 2023
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Solid Snake, Big Boss and the gang make their debut on ninth generation game consoles. Is this the ultimate Metal Gear collection?
Cities: Skylines II
We've become mayor and tried to build our dream city in this long-awaited sequel.
Laika: Aged Through Blood
The developers describe it as a "motorvania" and it fits very well.
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures
My first platformer.
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 19th of October 2023
Hellboy Web of Wyrd
The first Hellboy game in over a decade is likely to impress comic fans, but stumbles as a roguelite.
Text:
Alex Hopley Published on the 18th of October 2023
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Mario and his friends are back in a fresh and exciting 2D platformer that takes the crew to the lush, vibrant, and fantastical Flower Kingdom.
Text:
Ben Lyons Published on the 18th of October 2023
