Video Game Reviews
Ghostrunner 2 Review – Blade Blast
Equal parts sleek and cheesy, with expanded levels and several new mechanics, Ghostrunner 2 is a great sequel that doesn't skimp on difficulty.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review – Mario ODDyssey
Here we go!
Skull Island: Rise of Kong Review – So Bad it’s Boring
Skull Island: Rise of Kong hopes to let you feel like the eponymous Kong as you rampage your way through his younger years.
Wildmender Review – Where the Wild Things Aren’t
Despite an intriguing premise and unique mechanics, Muse Games' survival crafting experience falters in several ways.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Review – A Great Arcade Racer
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 does a good job of rectifying its predecessor's shortcomings.
Overpass 2 Review – Rocky Terrain, Rocky Experience
As a confounding racing slog, this unnecessary sequel remains as unsatisfactory as its predecessor.
Endless Dungeon Review – Deeper Underground
Amplitude's tactical shooter is a conservative but solid roguelike that builds on the legacy of Dungeon of the Endless in fun ways.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review – Twice the Power
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 uses the power of the PS5 with great responsibility.
Sonic Superstars Review – Starfall
Arzest and Sonic Team collaborate on a mediocre Sonic experience which falters with its Zone design, visuals and soundtrack.
Front Mission 2: Remake Review – Mech Commander
A flawed but fun package.
Lords of the Fallen Review – An Excellent Soulslike
Lords of the Fallen is a new Souls-styled game with fresh ideas for combat and exploration.
NHL 24 Review – Under Pressure
NHL 24's overall presentation could still do more, and certain play modes demand a refresh.
Cricket 24 Review – Ashes to Ashes
Big Ant Studios promises significant strides and new features in its latest Cricket title and delivers much of the same gameplay.
Detective Pikachu Returns Review – It’s Pretty Effective
A wholesome tale, with some bite.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review – Low-Key Redemption
What you see is what you get with Assassin's Creed Mirage, and what you get is really good stuff.
Forza Motorsport (2023) Review – Racing Renaissance
After a six-year absence, Turn 10 Studios is back with Forza Motorsport, setting new standards for the genre and the series overall.
COCOON Review – Puzzling Recursion
Some tedious and esoteric puzzles aside, COCOON manages to be as inventive as it is weird.
Witchfire Early Access Review – Witchborne
Witchfire hopes to meld gameplay inspired by Soulslikes and extraction shooters while trying to forge its own identity.
EA Sports FC 24 Review – First of its Name
FIFA may have changed its name to EA Sports FC, but that is, sadly, the most meaningful change the series has made with this year's instalment.
Payday 3 Review – Highway Robbery
Starbreeze's newest title in the co-op heist shooter series should have been a slam dunk, but falls short in several ways.
Gloomhaven PS5 Review – Tabletop Perfection
The PS5 version of Gloomhaven hopes to bring the digital adaptation of the tabletop game to consoles.
Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Re-Review – Redemption Arc
Nearly three years on from its original launch, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally the game it was always supposed to be- or close enough, anyway.
Resident Evil 4 Remake: Separate Ways Review – Everything is Better with a Grappling Gun
If you were looking for an excuse to jump back into Resident Evil 4 Remake, here's an excellent one.
NASCAR Arcade Rush Review – NAS-Kart
A barebones take on the cart racer genre.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Review – V Has Come To
Cyberpunk 2077 completes its three-year-long redemption arc in glorious fashion with the excellent Phantom Liberty.
Super Bomberman R 2 Review – Gets The Job Done
An enjoyable enough continuation of the classic IP.
NBA 2K24 Review – Going Through the Motions
Aside from the expected graphical upgrade, the list of material improvements in NBA 2K24 is particularly short this year.
Mortal Kombat 1 Review – Outstanding
Mortal Kombat 1 is by far the best entry in the long-running franchise.
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails Review – Lost in Paradise
Falcom's blast from the past is finally localized for the West and provides some compelling gameplay to go with its intriguing plot.
Lies of P Review – Puppetborne
Lies of P is a new Bloodborne-inspired action RPG that tells the story of Pinnochio in its own dark, twisted way. How well does it manage? Check out our review.