Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
"Here's hoping Nintendo continues along this path and delivers a fully fledged sequel in a couple of years."
The Spectrum Retreat
"After having sat down with the finished article we found ourselves reflecting on whether the final product lived up to that early potential. The answer: absolutely."
Text: Sam Bishop
Youropa
"It's nice to see Frecle really think outside, around, and on the underside of the box."
Text: Sam Bishop
Westworld
"As it stands, even if Westworld is full of things to click and manage, it comes across as a bit pointless."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Wreckfest
"It's a genuinely entertaining game where you can relax, push down the accelerator, and watch metal spray across the screen."
Text: Kim Orremark
Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
"You become a one-man army, planting and detonating explosives, all the while gunning down EDF troopers left, right, and centre."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Salary Man Escape
"All in all, Salary Man Escape is a fine game for puzzle fans..."
Text: Kalle Max Hofmann
Prey: Mooncrash
"The procedurally populated levels will certainly keep you on your toes, and Mooncrash definitely captures the spirit of Prey despite the structural changes."
Text: Mike Holmes
Smoke and Sacrifice
"The distinctive visual style and the heart-wrenching story of a mother looking for her son make this a unique title in the survival genre."
Text: Clover Harker
Lust for Darkness
"There's an interesting concept lurking somewhere in this otherwise undernourished erotic horror game."
Text: Mike Holmes
Star Trek: Bridge Crew - The Next Generation
"Some of the base game's technical problems are still present in this DLC, but the new content is more than enough to keep us engaged."
MXGP Pro
"There's a fair amount of crossover with other Milestone career modes, and if you've already played one of those this year then you might start feeling two-wheeled fatigue."
Text: Kieran Harris
Pode
"The central mechanic is just as satisfying as popping bubble wrap and unites theme and gameplay in holy matrimony."
Text: Kristian Greiner Ådnesen
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - Donkey Kong Adventure
"We didn't even miss Mario's moustachioed face, and that's saying something."
Text: Sam Bishop
The Crew 2
"We never found ourselves wanting for variety. On the contrary, it's an open world arcade racer that offers plenty of things to do."
Splatoon 2 - Octo Expansion
"Each mission with Agent 8 is better than any solo Splatoon content we've seen before, not only in terms of design and creativity but also in terms of difficulty."
Text: Juan A. Fonseca
Lego The Incredibles
"The refined format shows that TT is willing to experiment and change things to keep its new games from going stale."
Text: Graham Bellars
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
"Anyone who enjoyed Life is Strange should definitely download this episode as it gives some indication of where we're heading next..."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Hollow Knight
"It provides the timeless fun and exploration of a Metroidvania, while at the same time giving it a lick of paint to bring the genre into the modern day."
Text: Sam Bishop
ICEY
"It left a lot to be desired, which is a shame considering the world it constructed and the mayhem that ICEY can cause."
Text: Sam Bishop
The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset
"The mystical world of Summerset is gorgeous and we loved playing around with the new time manipulation abilities."
Text: Kieran Harris
Mario Tennis Aces
"When it comes to tennis games in 2018, it's game, set, and match for Nintendo and Camelot."
Text: Sergio Figueroa
Unravel Two
"It's fun, entertaining, and great for beginners, yet it lacks the X-factor."
Text: Suzanne Berget & Odd Karsten Svartaas
Jurassic World Evolution
"After careful consideration, we have decided to endorse this park."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Onrush
"It's a racer with the spirit of an online shooter, and it offers rip-roaring, high octane thrills."
Text: Graham Bellars
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
"As it should be with a good puzzle game, it's simple enough to draw you in but there's enough there to keep you hooked."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
MotoGP 18
"It boasts the inclusion of drone scanning technology and has seen many subtle under-the-hood tweaks."
Text: Kieran Harris
Nintendo Labo: Variety Kit
"Despite its shortcomings, we recommend that anyone even slightly interested in the concept check it out, especially those looking for something to play with their young ones."
Overload
"Revival has done a decent job of marrying reverent design with a dash of much-needed modernity."
Text: Mike Holmes
Fox n Forests
"It's not a classic of the genre by any means, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth your time."
Text: Sam Bishop
Cultist Simulator
"It won't hold your hand or light your way, but it will present you with a truly rewarding experience."
Text: Robin Twiddy
Vampyr
"We expect that genre fans will appreciate what it tries to achieve, however, a wider audience is unlikely to find much to sink their teeth into."
Text: Jon Newcombe
Moonlighter
"There's a rich tapestry of adversaries where each enemy type offers different challenges, forcing you to vary your approach and make clever use of the environment."
Text: Carl Nielsen
Agony
"We thought we'd end up in horror heaven, but it turns out that Agony is actually a one-way ticket to generic video game hell."
Text: Sam Bishop
Tennis World Tour
"It may have a stable foundation but it also has a very uncertain future."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
"The free update isn't quite as good as a game created from the ground up especially for the World Cup, but it comes very close."
Yoku's Island Express
"It's relaxing and enjoyable for the most part, while also testing player skill just enough to keep things interesting."
Text: Jon Newcombe
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
"Every fighting fan will easily enjoy this slice of video game history; it's a proper celebration and a nice counter to last year's Ultra let down."
Guns of Icarus: Alliance
"With Xbox One players getting Sea of Thieves for some multiplayer teamwork, Alliance might have come at just the right time."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Runner 3
"Runner 3 was made for the Switch with its short bursts of fun, arcade-like premise, and colourful visuals."
Text: Sam Bishop
Sega Mega Drive Classics
"Phantasy Star, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Shining Force, Gunstar Heroes, Shinobi, the list goes on and on..."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition
"While at times it can be pretty atmospheric, the pacing can be too slow and certain missions can feel drawn out."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers
"While the combat didn't present us with much breathing room we loved how the enemy variety always kept us on our toes."
Text: Kieran Harris
Detroit: Become Human
"It's a fascinating game with a strong setting, a decent story, and some stellar performances."
Text: Mike Holmes
Dark Souls: Remastered
"Dark Souls has carried over not only untainted but improved from the versions of old."
Text: Sam Bishop
Omensight
"This approach to story-focused action-adventure is one we enjoyed, but it's the narrative and the choices offered that carry the game."
Destiny 2: Warmind
"It's actually an improvement over the last expansion despite the fact that they feel quite similar."
Text: Kim Orremark
Golfy Golf
"It's blocky, it's colourful, but the appeal doesn't go very far."
Text: Sam Bishop
Laser League
"This well-balanced package comes with solid and accessible mechanics, and the whole thing is covered with a unique futuristic style that has plenty of pop."
Text: Sam Bishop
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time
"Sure there are some issues, but for the most part it's lots of fun and a great tie-in to the series."
Text: Anne Zarnecke