Phantom Halls
"There's a definite Scooby Doo vibe to these capers, and it's a good alternative to all the other grim and gory horror games floating around this Halloween."
Text: Sam Bishop
Return of the Obra Dinn
"It's the perfect kind of puzzle for people who are looking for something unique and different."
Text: Sam Bishop
RimWorld
"It's the kind of game that you'll wake up thinking about, that you'll sink untold hours into, that'll run in the background while life goes on all around you."
Text: Mike Holmes
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
"A breath of fresh air not just for the digital card game genre but for the RPG genre as well."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
Warriors Orochi 4
"The wild story places you alongside Greek gods and the intense combat you know and love is spiced up with magic."
Text: Sam Bishop
Slime Rancher
"It's a charming and well-made game that kept a smile on our faces throughout."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
The Room
"Those who like a brainteaser should pop into The Room and say hello."
Text: Sam Bishop
Mark of the Ninja Remastered
"If there was ever a game that deserved a second lease of life, this is it..."
Text: Mike Holmes
Soul Calibur VI
"For newcomers it's a great opportunity to dip a toe in this legendary fighting series, and for older fans, it feels like a warm and lovely welcome back."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
The Missing
"It might tear you apart, but The Missing is certainly one you won't want to miss."
Text: Sam Bishop
Lego DC Super-Villains
"Once again TT Games has brought the fun, this time alongside a story that really hits the mark."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Space Hulk: Tactics
"The claustrophobic feel is captured to stunning effect, and it's clear that the developers were real fans of the original."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
"It sets the bar both in terms of quality and quantity for the franchise."
The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep
"This is definitely a game to try out if you're a fan of the games of old."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
The Swindle
"It's got a healthy mix of simple controls within a challenging concept and offers a fine balance between saving and spending your money."
Text: Sam Bishop
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
"It's engaging enough to allow for deep dives and it grabs a hold of you until the very end."
Text: Andreas Blom
Deep Sky Derelicts
"There are large swathes of emptiness and obstacles that can try your patience, with thrilling moments and some interesting choices to soothe the nerves."
Text: A. R. Teschner
My Memory of Us
"Juggler Games has created a very accessible presentation of World War II, suitable even for the youngest."
Text: Piotr Pisiewicz
Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
"Some of the games missing can't be overlooked, but there are still titles included that have aged quite well."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
The Surge: The Good, the Bad, and the Augmented
"It had a few interesting ideas centred around its western motif but these aspects alone don't warrant your time and money."
Text: Kieran Harris
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth
"Horde and Alliance facing off against each other once more doesn't feel like a repetitive blast from the past but rather an intriguing dive into the unknown."
Text: Clover Harker
428: Shibuya Scramble
"Once you get knee-deep into this kidnapping conspiracy it'll be hard to dislodge yourself."
Text: Sam Bishop
Mega Man 11
"It contains the original essence of the series but with just enough modern spit and polish to make it accessible."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Immortal: Unchained
"We'd advise you to steer well clear."
Text: Søren Svanhof
Catastronauts
"It may stumble when it comes to delivering an engaging single-player mode but it still packs in hours of multiplayer fun."
Text: Kieran Harris
FIFA 19 (Switch)
"It's a solid football sim, make no mistake, but EA Sports is going to have to do better next year."
Text: Mike Holmes
60 Parsecs!
"The longer you can keep your crew alive and pushing forward the more the narrative will diverge and open up new events."
Text: Mike Holmes
Fishing Sim World
"There's so much to do in this game that you could probably sink a fair few hours into it."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Forza Horizon 4
"It's genuinely fun, wonderfully beautiful, fast as hell, and well-stocked with both cars and content. And it all feels very familiar."
Text: Kim Orremark
Boundless
"Boundless gathers together RPG, survival, and crafting elements to create a sandbox experience packed with depth and freedom."
Text: Kieran Harris
Velocity 2X
"It's a wonderful addition to the Switch's library that fits perfectly on the console."
Text: Sam Bishop
Wasteland 2 (Switch)
"It's a great addition to the Nintendo Switch's game vault."
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
Valkyria Chronicles 4
"It offers plenty of challenge, gives you a story to think about, and is well worth spending the time it asks you to invest."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
The Gardens Between
"We'd thoroughly recommend The Gardens Between not only to puzzle fans, but to all gamers looking for something different."
Text: Sam Bishop
FIFA 19
"FIFA 18 was a phenomenal football game, and FIFA 19 follows suit, although not quite to the same degree."
Transference
"After the credits rolled on Transference we couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed."
Text: Sam Bishop
Planet Alpha
"Planet Alpha isn't the most original platforming game, but it's definitely one of the most good looking sci-fi worlds we've explored recently."
Gone Home
"It's a wonderful game with a new lease of life on the Switch five years on, and we'd urge anyone to pick it up."
Text: Sam Bishop
Flat Heroes
"There are hundreds of addictive levels that will make it hard for you to stop playing."
Text: Sergio Figueroa
Destiny 2: Forsaken
"The beginning of the second year is off to a great start and we really hope that Bungie can avoid any more unnecessary problems in the future."
Text: Kim Orremark
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
"It retreads much of the same ground while offering minor tweaks to the existing formula."
Text: Sam Bishop
Sunless Sea: Zubmariner Edition
"Increase your speed and you'll burn more fuel. Slow down and you run the risk of starvation, even leading to cannibalism."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
The King's Bird
"The game looks and plays great, but outside of that it seems to offer little appeal to anyone not interested in speedrunning."
Text: Jon Calvin
Two Point Hospital
"Some patients won't be cured, some will even perish, but the goal here isn't to help everyone."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Detective Gallo
"The story and the characters are well-crafted, and the dialogue is pretty witty."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
"Despite the lack of innovation, it's still easy to enjoy yourself."
Pro Evolution Soccer 2019
"This year's PES is brilliant on the ball, but there's still some work to be done behind the scenes."
Text: Mike Holmes
Guacamelee 2
"Although the Mexiverse doesn't reinvent anything, it didn't really need to in the first place."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
F1 2018
"The previous version was good, while this year's game is brilliant."
Tanglewood
"All in all Tanglewood sets out to deliver us a Mega Drive game, and it does that successfully, sticking to the tropes and styles of two decades ago."
Text: Sam Bishop