Game of Thrones - Iron From Ice (Episode I)

"It's a very strong start to a series that could end up being absolutely brilliant."

WWE 2K15

"This is a game that will certainly entertain the biggest WWE fans (to some extent), but if you're not one of them there is absolutely no reason to take a closer look."

Tetris Ultimate

"Tetris Ultimate is a solid title that delivers exactly what you'd expect it to; blocks that drop and aching thumbs."

Escape Dead Island

"You have to be able to look past some design problems in order to enjoy the captivating story that's there."

Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

"Although the game doesn't shine when it comes to originality, the new Lego Batman is a high-quality title that will provide hours of fun."

Far Cry 4

"Far Cry 4 is a huge and ambitious open-world shooter, and one of the better games of 2014."

Pro Evolution Soccer 2015

"The game has its flaws, and the absence of some licenses remain a troublesome setback, but at least the gameplay is in the best shape it has been in years."

F1 2014

"This year's edition of Codemasters F1 series is a massive disappointment."

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

"It's a breath of fresh air in a series that has been standing still for several years."

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

"There is a lack of new, innovative ideas: this is just more of the same (great) stuff."

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

"The Definitive Edition proves to be a worthwhile update, and an excellent opportunity to rediscover a good game."

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

"Despite a few issues, our time spent with Holmes was entertaining enough, and the different cases managed to maintain a level of tension throughout."

Forza Horizon 2

"Even if it drops down a few gears after a fantastic opening, Playground still offers one hell of a road trip."

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

"This is easily the best Lord of the Rings game released in the last decade."

FIFA 15

"FIFA 15 is a good game, make no mistake, it's just not a great game; it looks like we're going to have to wait at least another year for that."

Destiny

'But what we have on disc feels like the opening chapter of a larger game in which the best is yet to come. We're left not just wanting more, but expecting better."

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution

Without a specific story arc, does Revolution have enough content to convince fans?

Sacred 3

The phrase ‘a good laugh' suggests a few things.

Titanfall: Frontier's Edge

"The new maps in Titanfall are all decent, and if you're still playing the game, you'd do well to pick them up."

Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King

"The new area is interesting, the enemies are more challenging than ever before, and it's long enough that you'll feel you got value for your money."

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

"It's a solid if unspectacular game, low on content and complexity, but ultimately playable enough for it not to be a write-off."

Sniper Elite 3

"While the campaign is shorter than before, Rebellion has done a decent job of fleshing out the game as a whole."

Valiant Hearts: The Great War

"Imagine if the Beano or Dandy devoted themselves to realistic World War I comic strips. There's no punches pulled here, and certain sub-chapters are hard to stomach."

Grid: Autosport

"This could have been so much more, offering something fresh to core fans while summarising the best of the past. As it is, this feels nothing more than a stopgap."

Tropico 5

El Presidente returns to rule his loyal subjects, but there is plenty of new stuff to take in with the latest entry in the Tropico franchise.

Wolfenstein: The New Order

"Machine Games hasn't crafted the perfect shooter, but they've given it a good go and the results are decent."

Super Time Force

"Super Time Force is one of the great exclusive titles heading to Microsoft's consoles this year."

Bound by Flame

"In the end, and surprisingly after those first few hours, Spiders manages to deliver a compelling story; enough to raise our verdict a couple of notches from our original impression."

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

"It's a sidestep rather than a progressive move forward, tweaked yet comparable to FIFA 14, and ultimately more of the same."

Trials Fusion

"The bike balancing is still perfect, tracks the right side of tricky, the worlds rich in detail. And we'll go against popular consensus - the music's brilliant."

Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode 2

"This could have been the crowning moment of the Bioshock series."

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z

"At its best, it's low-brow gory fun, but in comparison to some of the great games releasing at the moment, it's definitely one of the poorer titles of 2014."

Dark Souls II

"The game has lost none of its relentless difficulty, and the many improvements make it a great experience for veterans and newcomers. But it may not be for everybody."

Titanfall

"Titanfall's a damn fine multiplayer shooter worth your time and money: that's the bottom line."

South Park: The Stick of Truth

"It's fun and entertaining, and beneath the simple surface and the fart jokes there's a surprisingly well functioning RPG."

World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition

"On the outside it might just look like big, metallic monsters brutishly blasting away at each other, but there's actually a refreshing amount of tactical depth here."

Rambo: The Video Game

"There are virtually no redeeming features as John Rambo makes it over to the video game scene a few decades after his heydays."

Earth Defense Force 2025

"Even though one may not believe it at first glance, the game is extremely rich on content and offers a lot of depth to experts."

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

"Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 takes elements of the first game to pioneer the interconnected world - Symphony of the Night - and mixes it in with the God of War series."

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare

"It's a much better game than you'd think. But we can't help but feel this would have made a better case as a Xbox Live Arcade title rather than a (nearly) full-priced retail release."

Thief

"Yes, it's got issues, and no, it's not perfect, but underneath some suffocating design decisions is a really solid game."

Strider

Capcom's cyber-ninja returns on digital.

The Lego Movie Videogame

"It's hard not to be excited by this title, one that feels so fresh compared to past titles and is the best take on a movie tie-in we've seen in a while."

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

"Given that this is the end of a trilogy, we're not just burdened with saving humanity, but also the challenge of trying to keep track of the narrative."

Fable Anniversary

We venture back to Albion for this anniversary edition, but is a trip down memory lane worthy of your time and money?

The Banner Saga

"It's a mature game, as thought provoking as it is beautiful."

Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD

some of the flaws were expected, but it's still hard to see anyone but the hardcore Assassin's Creed fans finding this interesting."

Halo: Spartan Assault

"For the most part it's pretty fun to play. However, there's no Master Chief and it's no masterpiece."

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Freedom Cry

"War as entertainment is something that we've acclimatised to through multiple generations and mediums. Prisoners of war and human trafficking however, is a different issue entirely."

Xcom: Enemy Within

"The price is high, especially for console users, but if you loved the original game this is certainly worth it."