Alba: A Wildlife Adventure Review
A beautiful summer adventure has just arrived in the build up to Christmas.
Text: Kieran Harris
Doom Eternal - Switch Review
Panic Button has worked its magic once more and has brought one of the year's finest shooters to the Nintendo Switch.
Text: Kieran Harris
FIFA 21 - PS5 & Xbox Series X|S Review
Graphics have improved, but that's about it.
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
The two classic puzzle franchises have collided once more, but does the sequel add enough to warrant your attention?
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Jonas Mäki
NBA 2K21 (PS5) Review
We head to the court to try the next generation of sports games.
Haven Review
Is it love at first sight, or just a bad first date?
Text: Kieran Harris
Sam & Max Save the World Remastered
The Freelance Police are heading back out on their first adventure again, and this time they look better than ever.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Immortals: Fenyx Rising
We have soared through the sky in Immortals: Fenyx Rising, but were we able to reach the gaming heavens, or did the game ultimately crash and burn like poor Icarus?
Empire of Sin
Load your Tommy gun and get ready to make your mark on 1920s Chicago.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
The cross-over series has returned once more with a look at the events leading up to Breath of the Wild.
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Melody of Memory is a peculiar spin-off that's for sure, but it also acts as a celebration of the entire series.
Text: Kieran Harris
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
We take to the roads of Seacrest County once more to see whether Hot Pursuit sill holds up a decade later.
Text: Kieran Harris
Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition for Switch
"Considering the differences in hardware potential between what the Switch offers and the other platforms, the fact this title runs as well as it does is a marvel."
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Ben Lyons
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
"Pikmin 3 Deluxe helps to build on the strength of an already excellent release by adding heaps more great content to extend its mileage."
Text: Kieran Harris
Pokémon Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
"It may have its shortcomings, but The Crown Tundra demonstrates how much potential Pokémon DLC has if handled in the right way."
Text: Kieran Harris
Ghostrunner
"The fast-paced movement mechanics, tasking timing requirements and combat systems, combined with the varied enemies make for a challenging yet fulfilling gameplay experience."
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Ben Lyons
Double Pug Switch
This is one cross-dimensional platformer that feels a little "ruff" around the edges.
Text: Kieran Harris
Transformers: Battlegrounds
"Transformers: Battlegrounds is a game that caught me by surprise. I knew what I was in store for with a game tailored for younger players, but I didn't expect to find a strategy with so much depth."
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Ben Lyons
Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One
"This DLC builds on the fantastic combat systems that makes this rebooted Doom series great, and for me that's all I really need."
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Ben Lyons
Genshin Impact
"The completely unfair progress system in combination with the dangerous monetisation traps create an unreal, dystopian reality."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
The Mario gang has raced all over the Mushroom Kingdom, but now they bring the Grand Prix to your living room. Surprisingly, it holds up remarkably well.
Rogue Company
"For a title that is looking to be around for the long run, Rogue Company is definitely showing early signs of what could be greatness."
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Ben Lyons
FIFA 21
"FIFA 20 already had some problems, but the situation has worsened dramatically with FIFA 21."
Kirby Fighters 2
"It's a cute and accessible brawler that does plenty to celebrate the pink puffball's legacy."
Text: Kieran Harris
Super Mario Bros. 35
"Hopefully, Nintendo will balance things in further updates because when the game fires on all cylinders, it is truly excellent."
Star Renegades
"The sounds and animation make combat impactful and rewarding even after hours of play."
Text: A. R. Teschner
WWE 2K Battlegrounds
"Despite some variety, it's just not that fun to play, nor does it help that there are lots of minor bugs to grapple with."
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Jonas Mäki
Tennis World Tour 2
"If Big Ant Studios was to try for a third time, I really hope the gameplay takes a bigger leap than it has here."
Hades
"If you like the roguelite genre, Hades is an excellent proposition, and of course, if you're a fan of Supergiant Games, it's mandatory."
The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon
"It doesn't feel too bolted on, and instead adds more of the same good stuff that we all liked in the original."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Crysis Remastered
"Gameplay variation leads to some of the best moments in Crysis and the controls are somewhat approved in the console versions."
Spellbreak
"Spellbreak is a great battle royale for casual players looking to have fun. The unique combat mechanics based around elements make for highly enjoyable gameplay."
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Ben Lyons
Super Mario 3D All Stars
"They pushed the boundaries of the platforming genre in their own way and remain fun to play despite being released several console generations ago."
Text: Kieran Harris
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time
"Whether you play Battle Through Time on a PS4 Pro or on your iPhone, it's a handsome game that captures the essence of the cartoon TV series in the best possible way."
Wintermoor Tactics Club
"Wintermoor Tactics Club turned out to be one the most delightful indie titles I have played this year."
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Ben Lyons
WRC 9
"It's a really good game that mixes WRC 7 with WRC 8 and peppers it with a little bit of Richard Burns Rally to create a really tasty main course."
Struggling
"Struggling is a creepy, physics-based platformer designed to test the mental resolve of its subjects."
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Ben Lyons
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
"Rise of New Champions doesn't work as a pure football game, even in arcade terms, but it works as a football game based on the Tsubasa animé."
Spiritfarer
"It definitely has the potential to make a big impression, if you take the necessary time to explore the characters and their world."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
PGA Tour 2K21
"It will please both those who are looking for a more arcadey experience and those who want a pure simulation."
Peaky Blinders: Mastermind
"Peaky Blinders fans will enjoy themselves, yet Mastermind is recommended to anyone who enjoys a good puzzle game."
Risk of Rain 2
"It's one of the best shooters of the year, and unless you're allergic to roguelikes, consider this a firm recommendation."
Text: Mike Holmes
Fight Crab
"The design is brilliantly nostalgic, the combat is unique, and the world is so strange and wacky, sometimes it is difficult not to have a chuckle when you see a crab wielding a sawn-off."
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Ben Lyons
Skully
"It's a fun-filled glimpse back to the PS2-era platformers that occupied far too much of my youth."
Text: Kieran Harris
Fairy Tail
"A solid JRPG that offers some great storytelling, and I particularly enjoyed the strong emphasis on friendship and loyalty."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Carrion
"Smart, layered game design is complemented by some truly disgusting visuals, and I felt utterly wicked for enjoying my rampage through this world."
Text: Mike Holmes
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break
"There are plenty of things to see and do here, with a great campaign, multiplayer, and content creation tools ensuring additional longevity."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
"While it's heavy on lore and therefore may not have broad appeal, turn-based tactics fans might still find enough to like here that makes it worth pushing through."
Text: Roy Woodhouse
Paper Mario: The Origami King
"Great level design and boss battles are interwoven with some fairly mundane sequences and a combat system that never really gets going."
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise
"Like its predecessor, this is an experience that probably shouldn't be given a score."
Text: Tero Kerttula