Kategori: Games reviews
to a T review – surrealism and empathy from the maker of Katamari Damacy
Having your arms stuck in a permeant T-pose leads to a wonderfully surreal narrative adventure, in this new indie treat from Katamari creator Keita Takahashi.
Elden Ring Nightreign review – prepare to cooperate
FromSoftware transforms Elden Ring into a co-op roguelite that turns everything you know about the game upside down.
Blades Of Fire review – hammer of the gods
The makers of Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow and Metroid Dread return with an original game that has a very unique system for both using and creating weapons.
F1 25 review – unlocking mirror mode
Codemasters’ latest Formula One sim includes the return of Braking Point mode, a movie tie-in, and the introduction of reverse tracks.
Monster Train 2 review – off the rails Slay The Spire
One of the few deck-building roguelites to challenge Slay The Spire gets an impressive sequel that may be the most fun you can have on a locomotive.
Stalker Legends Of The Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition review – Chornobyl horrors
The original three Stalker games are remastered for consoles and PC, so the classic mix of first person shooter and survival horror can thrill another generation.
The Precinct review – Hill Streets Blues meets GTA
The Precinct – you are the sound of the police (Kwalee)
An interesting new indie title is a homage to both old school, top-down GTA games and 80s cop shows like Kojak and Cagney & Lacey.
Nostalgia is very much to the fore in The…
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 review – Power Stone revival
The latest in Capcom’s series of retro fighting game compilations focuses on Capcom Vs. SNK and GameCentral favourite Power Stone.
Doom: The Dark Ages review – heavy metal first person shooter
The shooter franchise from Hell returns, as the sequel to Doom Eternal aims to be more accessible and closer to the original 90s classic.
The Midnight Walk review – a terrifying stop motion horror adventure
They might not be realistic but the graphics in The Midnight Walk are some of the most impressively creepy of the year, in this surreal new stop motion adventure.
Empyreal review – more than just Dark Souls with guns
A new indie Soulslike is no mere imitation, as Empyreal offers a clever mixture of guns, melee combat, and a very unusual role-playing system.
Revenge Of The Savage Planet review – the best 3D Metroidvania returns
The sequel to Journey To The Savage Planet is bigger, better, and funnier than the original, as you get to explore multiple alien worlds with friends.
Revenge Of The Savage Planet review – the best 3D Metroidvania returns
The sequel to Journey To The Savage Planet is bigger, better, and funnier than the original, as you get to explore multiple alien worlds with friends.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – May 2025 round-up
Delta Force – a surprisingly good mobile shooter (Level Infinite)
This month’s batch of new mobile games includes a new Katamari Damacy sequel, a potential Balatro rival, and a sequel that’s been a decade in the making.
It’s hard to…
Forza Horizon 5 PS5 review – no longer only on Xbox
One of the Xbox’s most acclaimed exclusives is now available on PS5 and it’s the best open world arcade racer ever made.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered review – remaster of the year
Bethesda remaster the predecessor to Skyrim, turning an almost two decade old role-player into one of the most talked about games of 2025.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review – a classic JRPG made in France
One of the best Japanese role-players of recent years is actually French and it also has one of the most enjoyable battle systems the genre has ever seen.
Steel Seed review – Assassin’s Creed meets Halo on a budget
Steel Seed – it’s amazing how good indie games can look now (ESDigital Games)
A new double-A indie game tries to blend elements from two of gaming’s most successful franchises, in a unique new sci-fi adventure of its own.
Thes…
Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves review – Street Fighter’s greatest rival returns
Terry Bogard and the gang are back as SNK revive the iconic Fatal Fury series for a new 2D fighter that seeks to challenge Capcom’s Street Fighter 6.
Bionic Bay review – the best action puzzle game since Portal
A 2D platformer whose inspirations include Limbo, Dark Souls, and Portal is one of the most inventive, and difficult, games of the year.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle PS5 review – Indy gaming goes multiformat
The big Xbox exclusive from Christmas 2024 is now available on PS5 and it’s still one of the best action adventures of recent years.
Blue Prince review – the best puzzle game of the year
The latest indie hit is also a surprise game of the year contender, as you try to discover the secrets of your great uncle’s mysterious manor.
South Of Midnight review – shallow gameplay in the Deep South
The creators of We Happy Few return with one of the best looking games of the year, featuring some stunning stop motion animation.