Kategori: Games reviews
Hirogami review – paper folding platformer
Hirogami – paper thin gameplay (Kakehashi Games)
An origami themed indie game tries to blend the best elements of Paper Mario and Tearaway into a very unique looking new action adventure.
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Metal Eden review – sci-fi parkour that’s beautifully difficult
A daring new mix of first person shooter and Mirror’s Edge style parkour game is one of the hardest, and most rewarding, games of the year.
Hell Is Us review – the fun of getting lost in a video game
There’re no objective makers, waypoints, or map icons in this ambitious new action adventure, that aims to make a virtue out of not telling you where to go.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review – naked ambition
Hideo Kojima’s magnum opus is remade for the modern era, as stealth classic Metal Gear Solid 3 gets stunning new visuals and a greatly improved control system.
Kirby And The Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World review – extra suck
The best Kirby game in years gets an upgrade on Nintendo Switch 2, with new levels, new bosses, and improved performance.
Gears Of War: Reloaded PS5 review – a remaster of a remaster of a classic
The original Gears Of War turns from Xbox 360 exclusive to multiformat PS5 remaster but how does the game hold up after nearly 20 years?
The Rogue Prince Of Persia PS5 review – a right royal roguelite
The makers of Dead Cells offer their take on the Prince Of Persia, with a new 2D roguelite platformer that has just enough new ideas to be worth a look.
Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance review – revenge of the ninja
Sega brings back one of its classic arcade and Mega Drive franchises, with a brand new entry made by the creators of Streets Of Rage 4.
Sword Of The Sea review – Journey for a new generation
From many of the same creators behind PlayStation classic Journey comes an enchanting new game that may be the best indie title of the year.
Herdling review – like herding cats, without the cats
A new indie title joins a surprisingly long list of games that feature herding animals as its primary gameplay feature, but it’s a lot more fun than it sounds.
Discounty review – the joys of retail management
Imagine Stardew Valley but with a mini-supermarket and you’ll have an inkling of the strange pleasures that await in new indie game Discounty.
Drag x Drive review – dragging down Nintendo’s reputation
Nintendo’s latest first party game for the Switch 2 is a budget-priced wheelchair basketball game, that makes very clever use of the Joy-Con controllers.
Mafia: The Old Country PS5 review – keep your enemies closer
The fourth Mafia game is a prequel to the whole series, set in Sicily at the turn of the 20th century, and featuring some amazing graphics and performances.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – August 2025 round-up
A mobile version of Subnautica, a Zack Snyder movie tie-in, and the return of Angry Birds are amongst this month’s most interesting mobile games.
Gradius Origins review – shooting the core in Salamander 3
Konami and M2 present a new compilation of classic Gradius titles, which also includes a brand new sequel for one of the best shmup franchises of the 80s and 90s.
Gradius Origins review – shooting the core in Salamander 3
Konami and M2 present a new compilation of classic Gradius titles, which also includes a brand new sequel for one of the best shmup franchises of the 80s and 90s.
Time Flies review – the life and death of a bluebottle
An inspired new indie game casts you as a hapless house fly, attempting to complete its bucket list before it succumbs to the inevitable.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review – don’t rage against the machine
After a long hiatus, the makers of Blasphemous 2 bring back Ninja Gaiden, with a 2D action game that should please both new players and veteran fans.
Playdate Season 2 full review – the best games on the weirdest console
The black and white portable console with a hand crank as a controller has completed its second season and the games have proven just as odd as the hardware.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review – taking the soul out of Soulslike
A new Soulslike set in China’s Ming dynasty borrows from both Dark Souls and Bloodborne, with some interesting madness effects to keep you on your toes.
Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game review – Animal Crossing with hobbits
The latest Lord Of The Rings game is a cosy village simulator by Wētā Workshop but are they as good at making games as they are special effects?
No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files review – the third eye
GameCentral reviews the newest AI: The Somnium Files game to see how it fares without series creator Kotaro Uchikoshi as the lead writer.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV review – party unfavoured
Nintendo has remastered Super Mario Party Jamboree for the Switch 2 and added a bunch of new game modes but is the new content worth it?
Wheel World review – cycle of pain
The latest indie oddity from Annapurna Interactive involves a magic bicycle, a flaming skull, and some Sega blue skies to ride under.
Le Mans Ultimate review – the real endurance driving simulator
This new officially licensed World Endurance Championship game is a technical marvel but it’s definitely not an arcade racer.