Flatout 4: Total Insanity
"The foundations are in place, but there's no real depth, and the feel of the cars is lacking."
Text: Kim Orremark
Lego Worlds
"It seems blindingly obvious to combine the sandbox genre with the world of Lego, when you stop to think about it."
Text: Graham Bellars
Styx: Shards of Darkness
"Styx is a Master of Shadows, and he requires a equally minded player to work."
Disc Jam
"When players are evenly matched and can switch between throw-types with ease, matches quickly get intense."
Text: Mike Holmes
Nier: Automata
"We can't help but marvel at the madness that Yoko Taro has dreamt up."
Text: Kim Orremark
Torment: Tides of Numenera
"It's an RPG that almost borders on a visual novel given its heavy reliance on text and story over combat, grinding and character development."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Werewolves Within
"Perfect for those who want to dive into the lies of the dark forest with some friends."
Text: Kalle Max Hofmann
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
"The key mechanic here and what sets Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers apart is the Synchro attack."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk
"This faithful interpretation of the manga will satisfy fans of the series, but it's also a good starting point for newcomers."
Text: Brandon Green
Horizon: Zero Dawn
"This is a game that not only honours the promise of its trailers and delivers on our lofty expectations, but actually surpasses them."
Lego Dimensions: The Lego Batman Movie
"There's a lot of jokes that make it over from the film, and the voice acting lends further authenticity to the experience."
Text: Mike Holmes
Sniper Elite 4
"Sniper Elite 4 is a complete package that offers a decent campaign, plenty of co-op action, and solid multiplayer."
Text: Mike Holmes
Alone With You
"It's a really stylish and well crafted game it terms of theme and design, but it's not for everyone."
Text: Joni Rokkanen
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto
"Road to Boruto will keep you busy for a few hours, especially if you invest time in all the extra content."
Dexed
"The minimalistic visuals and memorable music fit well together, creating a dreamy atmosphere that reminds us of Journey."
Knee Deep
"While Knee Deep may not be perfect, you've got to admire the effort to merge a daring new concept with a much-beloved genre."
Text: Kieran Harris
Nioh
"Team Ninja manages to combine many of the features of the Souls series with something different and unique of its own."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Tales of Berseria
"The early notes were promising, but this sixteenth game in the series couldn't quite maintain its strong start."
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue
"Ultimately, Final Chapter Prologue is a fine example of the series excellence and level of quality that stretches even beyond its major instalments."
Text: Kieran Harris
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
"The shift to the first-person perspective really adds to the immersion, drawing you deeper into the horror."
Text: Sam Bishop
Yakuza 0
"It offers countless hours of entertainment, and it does so without you needing to play the first five games to understand the story."
Text: Ramón Méndez
Gravity Rush 2
"The creatively implemented ideas fascinated us and we enjoyed them for the entirety of this lengthy game."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Batman: The Telltale Series - Full Season
"While in part we enjoyed its courage and originality, we also felt it was almost blasphemous to tinker with some of the elements that were changed."
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
"Shadow Tactics is an accomplished and stylish blend of action and stealth that's tough but fair."
Text: A. R. Teschner
Space Hulk: Deathwing
"An intense, gory, and gripping shooter that gives you plenty to sink your teeth into."
Text: Sam Bishop
Lethal VR
"With 31 challenges in all, the game may be a little short, but score chasing is where the fun is at."
Text: Graham Bellars
Her Majesty's Spiffing: The Empire Staggers Back
"The writing is very funny and although the game is short, it's full of laughs."
Text: Graham Bellars
Star Wars Battlefront - Rogue One: Scarif
"A worthy finale to the roll out of Star Wars Battlefront expansions."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Steep
"The awe-inspiring open world is a technical marvel, and while it's submerged in snow and ice in its entirety, there is still plenty of variation."
Text: Kieran Harris
Final Fantasy XV
"It feels like the series should feel, but adapted for a modern audience, and we're so glad that Tabata pulled this massive project together in the way that he did."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
The Last Guardian
"Unlike many game worlds, which seem to have been built to serve gameplay, the setting here feels organic and plausible."
Eagle Flight
"The peaceful feeling of flying above Paris, along with the background music and the sounds of the many animals around you, is great."
Text: Kalle Max Hofmann
Rock Band Rivals
"Rockudrama was a lot of fun, and we appreciated the humour it brought to Rock Band."
Text: Graham Bellars
Blazblue: Central Fiction
"If you look past a couple of minor issues you'll be rewarded with great combat, deep mechanics and a wealth of content."
Text: Brandon Green
The Dwarves
"Even the biggest fan might have a hard time enjoying all of the well implemented features, as you're too often pulled out of the moment."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Weeping Doll
"It's comparable to Gone Home, though without any of the interesting narrative elements."
Text: Oliver Thulin
Lego Dimensions: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
"The game packs in the entire plot of the film over six levels filled with puzzles, so be prepared for spoilers if you haven't already seen the film."
Text: Graham Bellars
Super Dungeon Bros
"Overall Super Dungeon Bros seems lacking in depth and content and is akin to a mobile game presumably aimed at the younger audience."
Text: Jon Calvin
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection
"There's elements that still stand up to this day, but at the same time almost everything has been done better in subsequent entries."
Text: Mike Holmes
Just Dance 2017
"Ubisoft has managed to keep it fresh, accessible, affordable, and most importantly fun."
Text: Graham Bellars
Killing Floor 2
"It's a focused and deliberate game, one that knows its strengths and sticks to them."
Text: Mike Holmes
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
"Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare impressed us nine years ago, and it's impressing us still today."
Watch Dogs 2
"The art of hacking in Watch Dogs 2 produces gameplay variety that fans of the series will appreciate."
Text: Sam Bishop
Dishonored 2
"Arkane Studios has crafted an excellent stealth-driven action-adventure, and without doubt it's one of the best games of the year."
Text: Mike Holmes
Ronin
"Ronin is an overall very enjoyable experience that tests player's strategic thinking, with an ending that will surprise many."
Text: Sam Bishop
Robinson: The Journey
"We can't help but think that there was more planned and things got scaled back along the way."
Text: Mike Holmes
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel
"It's a great addition to an already wonderful game, however, it's far too short and the arena could have used a little more work."
Text: Kim Orremark
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
"This is a Call of Duty game with everything that comes with it; fast pacing, action-packed firefights, and fluid and well-crafted multiplayer."
Text: Katrine Baumgardt
Mantis Burn Racing
"The only issues we had were minor, the racing experience itself is great fun."
Text: Sam Bishop
Hitman Season One
"Regular online content updates and tons of additional contracts ensure that 47's latest outing is greater than the sum of its parts."
Text: Mike Holmes