Video Game Reviews
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
A satisfying, nightmarish trek through the trenches of warfare.
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
A solid entry point for Soulslike newcomers, and a fun romp for veterans of the genre.
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
A satisfying action/strategy hybrid that exudes delight.
Flock Review – A Charming Flight
A relaxing game about exploring and collecting.
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
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
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
A SHODAN for the ages.
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 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 return to Evershade Valley is a welcome one.
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
This return to Hillys is a welcome one, thanks to solid remastering of a timeless game.
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 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
The Chinese Room's latest outing is a solid, if unremarkable, horror walking sim.
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
A charming, colourful adventure, now finally available on PlayStation.
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
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
A fun pick up and play hero shooter
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
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
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
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”
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
Check out our review to see how well Crown Wars: The Black Prince holds up against heavyweights in the turn-based strategy genre.