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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – The Sky Breaker Review – Skyfall

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – The Sky Breaker Review – Skyfall

Gorgeous visuals and stellar music can't save this paid DLC from a contrived plot, lackluster enemies and repetitive activities.

Conscript Review – War Never Changes

Conscript Review – War Never Changes

A satisfying, nightmarish trek through the trenches of warfare.

Nobody Wants to Die Review – The Meaning of Life

Nobody Wants to Die Review – The Meaning of Life

Nobody Wants to Die is an extremely linear game, but its excellent writing and visuals make it a worthwhile experience.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Review – Soulslite Odyssey

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Review – Soulslite Odyssey

A solid entry point for Soulslike newcomers, and a fun romp for veterans of the genre.

EvilVEvil Review – Cyberpunk Vampires

EvilVEvil Review – Cyberpunk Vampires

Check out our thoughts on the 3-player co-op shooter EvilVEvil, which puts players in the shoes of vampires.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review – A Whole Greater Than its Parts

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review – A Whole Greater Than its Parts

A satisfying action/strategy hybrid that exudes delight.

Flock Review – A Charming Flight

Flock Review – A Charming Flight

A relaxing game about exploring and collecting.

Once Human Review – Not The Meta

Once Human Review – Not The Meta

Starry Studio's survival crafting shooter throws cosmic horror, looting and MMO elements into one big potpourri with mixed results.

Anger Foot Review – Kick Back

Anger Foot Review – Kick Back

Equal parts first-person shooter and kick-fest, Free Lives' latest is a dirty, adrenaline-filled romp with a few annoyances.

Zenless Zone Zero Review – Beats by New Eridu

Zenless Zone Zero Review – Beats by New Eridu

miHoYo's latest is a hack-and-slash extravaganza with stylish visuals, a killer soundtrack and surprising narrative depth.

System Shock Remake (PS5) Review – A Classic Reborn

System Shock Remake (PS5) Review – A Classic Reborn

A SHODAN for the ages.

The First Descendant Review – Falling Down

The First Descendant Review – Falling Down

All the glitz and dopamine-inducing loot drops can't stop The First Descendant from feeling generic, repetitive and just plain soulless.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Review – Go Bananas

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Review – Go Bananas

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble embodies what makes the series so endearing in its core gameplay, despite fumbling in other places.

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Review – Reach for the Moon

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Review – Reach for the Moon

Luigi's return to Evershade Valley is a welcome one.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak Review – New Horizons

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak Review – New Horizons

As a new beginning that still connects to the bigger picture, Trails through Daybreak is exactly the refresh the series needs.

Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Review – Jade Empire

Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Review – Jade Empire

This return to Hillys is a welcome one, thanks to solid remastering of a timeless game.

Bodycam Early Access Review – Through the Looking Glass

Bodycam Early Access Review – Through the Looking Glass

Reissad Studio's shooter presents an interesting perspective and borderline terrifying atmosphere but stumbles in more fundamental ways.

Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree DLC Review – Unparalleled

Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree DLC Review – Unparalleled

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's focus on excellent level design and brutally difficult bosses makes it a treat for the fans of the genre.

Still Wakes the Deep Review – Troubleshooting

Still Wakes the Deep Review – Troubleshooting

The Chinese Room's latest outing is a solid, if unremarkable, horror walking sim.

Monster Hunter Stories (PS4) Review – Ride On

Monster Hunter Stories (PS4) Review – Ride On

A solid, charming JRPG adventure, even if it feels a bit rough around the edges.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PS4) Review – Gotta Catch ’em All

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PS4) Review – Gotta Catch ’em All

A charming, colourful adventure, now finally available on PlayStation.

Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC Review – Surreal

Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC Review – Surreal

Night Springs may not be essential, but it's still an absolute blast.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Review – Reach The End of the Story in Your Own Way

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Review – Reach The End of the Story in Your Own Way

The Final Shape is Destiny 2 - and arguably, Bungie - at its peak, delivering a satisfying end to the Light and Darkness saga.

Star Wars: Hunters Review – A Surprisingly Fun Shooter

Star Wars: Hunters Review – A Surprisingly Fun Shooter

A fun pick up and play hero shooter

MultiVersus Review – Multiverse of Maddening Issues

MultiVersus Review – Multiverse of Maddening Issues

Despite finally coming out of open beta with new content and features, Player First's crossover fighter feels several steps behind.

Wuthering Waves Review – Resonance of Fate

Wuthering Waves Review – Resonance of Fate

Kuro Games' first open-world title delivers excellent combat, gorgeous visuals and a plethora of content, though it takes time to get going.

F1 24 Review – Career Driver

F1 24 Review – Career Driver

Codemasters' flagship racing sim delivers an enjoyable new Career experience, even if its handling changes leave something to be desired.

The Rogue Prince of Persia Early Access Review – Rewind Time

The Rogue Prince of Persia Early Access Review – Rewind Time

With tight combat, solid level design and a gorgeous presentation, The Rogue is a brave new take on the Prince of Persia.

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic Review – Stretching the Meaning of “Classic”

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic Review – Stretching the Meaning of “Classic”

How well does World of Warcraft's Cataclysm expansion hold up 14 years after its original release?

Crown Wars: The Black Prince Review – The Hundred Years’ War Tactics

Crown Wars: The Black Prince Review – The Hundred Years’ War Tactics

Check out our review to see how well Crown Wars: The Black Prince holds up against heavyweights in the turn-based strategy genre.