Dangerous Golf
"We were left frustrated by the loading times in the solo mode, and given the nature of the gameplay loop, we think more work should have been done to optimise."
Text: Christian Gaca
Mighty No. 9
"While it may lack the charm and originality of the platformers of yesteryear, Beck's first full length adventure is still an enjoyable one."
Text: Kieran Harris
Chronicle: Runescape Legends
"The spontaneous interactions between your deck and your opponent's ensures that matches are tense and each one feels unique."
Text: James Daniels
Dungeons 2
"Although its overall structure and quests may start to feel repetitive in its later stages, there is still much to be enjoyed."
Text: Kieran Harris
Hearts of Iron IV
"For armchair generals looking to manage every facet of the war machine, there's enough depth here to keep you busy for months and months."
Text: Mike Holmes
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
"In terms of what really matters - the cases, the narrative, the research - it keeps its promises."
Mirror's Edge Catalyst
"If you loved the original and just want more of the same, this will definitely keep you entertained."
Anima: Gate of Memories
"...an entertaining title that caught our attention early on with its gameplay, and convinced us with its storyline before the end."
Text: Sergio Figueroa
Hitman: Marrakesh
"There's two great story assassinations to play through in A Gilded Cage, and both offer up plenty of interesting opportunities."
Text: Mike Holmes
Warden: Melody of the Undergrowth
"It works, and is worth spending an afternoon getting lost in, and that's exactly why we enjoyed being a Warden for a while."
Text: Sam Bishop
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan
"Third-person brawling with Ninja Turtles and Platinum Games should have been a match made in heaven."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Overwatch
"Overwatch is, without a doubt, the best multiplayer-shooter I've ever had my hands on."
Text: Rasmus Lund-Hansen
The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
"If this little sojourn to Toussaint is to be our final adventure with the silver-haired monster slayer, then it's a fitting conclusion."
Text: Mike Holmes
Fallout 4: Far Harbor
"Far Harbor is an expansion in every sense of the word."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Offworld Trading Company
"Though it doesn't have the literally thousands of decisions that a game like Civilization does, playing it is pure joy."
Text: Rasmus Lund-Hansen
Total War: Warhammer
"It has revitalised the slightly worn series in the right places, but without damaging the core gameplay."
Doom
"It's fast, intense, stylish, and bloody. It feels old without feeling outdated, and the pace of combat means that you'll want to play on for just a little longer."
Text: Kim Orremark & Mike Holmes
Homefront: The Revolution
"It's a little sad to think how great Homefront could have been if only they'd sorted out the little details."
Text: Katrine Baumgardt
Stellaris
"This is probably the most accessible Paradox grand strategy game to date, and it's also one of the most enjoyable."
Text: Mike Holmes
Table Top Racing: World Tour
"Adrenaline-fuelled gameplay may feel exciting the first few times around the track, but sadly it's short lived."
Text: Kieran Harris
Hearthstone: Whispers of the Old Gods
"It's extremely simple and accessible for beginners, but hides an astonishing amount of depth."
Forced Showdown
"The battles are often hectic, and you get a glowing sense of accomplishment surviving a hail of fireballs."
Text: A. R. Teschner
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
"The atmosphere is immersive and certainly fitting for the Warhammer 40K universe, and the campaign is compelling."
Text: James Daniels
1979 Revolution: Black Friday
"There are some technical hiccups here and there, but given the takeaway is mainly its narrative, it's easier to let that slide."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Stories: The Path of Destinies
"You'll find it pretty difficult to close the book on this fast-paced RPG adventure."
Text: Kieran Harris
SpeedRunners
"It's a very good multiplayer game that's at its best when played locally."
Text: Mike Holmes
Starcraft II: Nova Covert Ops Mission Pack 1
"If you enjoyed the single-player campaigns of Starcraft II, this is a must-have."
Text: Rasmus Lund-Hansen
The Banner Saga 2
"It's hard not to admire the scale of what Stoic has achieved."
Text: Jon Newcombe
Total War Battles: Kingdom
"Enjoyable early momentum slowed under the weight of its financial model."
Text: Mike Holmes
1993: Space Machine
"It entertains at the same time as offering the sort of challenge that borders on being frustrating."
Text: André Wigert
Slain
"This is a game with plenty of potential, let down by clunky controls and frustrating level design."
Text: Chris Body and Mike Holmes
Enter the Gungeon
"It's easy to appreciate the attention to detail that has gone into every facet of the game."
Text: Mike Holmes
Organic Panic
"If it's a quirky story-driven platformer that you're seeking, then Organic Panic is well worth your time."
Text: Kieran Harris
Ashes of the Singularity
"Oxide and Stardock's latest RTS venture is a great title that's definitely worth a look from strategy fans."
Text: James Daniels
Dirt Rally on PS4 & Xbox One
"Dirt Rally is the absolute number one rally game currently available on PS4 and Xbox One."
Text: Kalle Max Hofmann
Active Soccer 2 DX
"At times this brand of gameplay can be fun, especially for veteran Sensible Soccer players, but is likely to be too old-fashioned for newer players."
Just Cause 3 - Sky Fortress
"Sure, the flying feels great to begin with, but it's not enough to mask the lack of new gameplay objectives."
Text: Morten Bækkelund
Stardew Valley
"Even though Stardew Valley merges many themes together, it has been done seamlessly."
Text: Clover Harker
Day of the Tentacle: Remastered
"Take your time with it, embrace its ludicrous universe, and click on everything you can."
Text: Rasmus Lund-Hansen
Prospekt
"It's hard to find anything that makes this stand out from the crowd of other shooters gunning for your attention."
Text: Steven Tench
Trackmania Turbo
"This is arcade racing in its purest form, and it's a game that has been built with longevity and community in mind."
Text: Daniel Andersen & Mike Holmes
The Division
"We're still early in 2016, but we've already made room for The Division in our game of the year list."
E.T. Armies
"We were left with the feeling that this could've been so much more."
Text: Sammy Cooper
Hitman: Paris
"There's plenty of reasons to play this through again and again (and maybe even again and again)."
Text: Mike Holmes
Devil Daggers
"It might not come fully stocked with modes and options, but it does offer a focused and tightly controlled blast of frag-filled fun."
Text: Mike Holmes
The Flame in the Flood
"It's original, exciting, vulnerable, beautiful and a game that you'll want to come back to again and again."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
The Deadly Tower of Monsters
"For anyone who enjoys classic B-movies, this is pretty much an essential purchase."
Text: Mike Holmes
Cities: Skylines - Snowfall
"It's just about worth the cost of admission, but don't expect too much."
Text: Kim Visnes
Heaven's Hope
"It's certainly quite enjoyable, but its problems stop it from being the great game we think it could have been."
Text: Samantha Allard
Superhot
"If you can look past the slightly underwhelming narrative layer, you're left with an intense puzzle-shooter hybrid that encourages flair and audacity."
Text: Mike Holmes