Prey
"Striking visual design and thoughtful gameplay systems have come together to create a unique and engaging experience."
Text: Mike Holmes
World to the West
"Unfulfilling exploration and repetitive, one-dimensional combat really bring the experience down."
Text: Ford James
Tumbleseed
"It's the most punishing game we've played in some time, but those who like a challenge will thrive on what's offered here."
Text: Mike Holmes
Immortal Redneck
"It's incredibly moreish, definitely one of those games that'll make you go 'just one more try'."
Text: Sam Bishop
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
"If you've loved Dragon's Trap since the '80s you'll feel right at home."
Text: Mathias Holmberg
Late Shift
"Just offering choice and the use of a controller doesn't necessarily make it a game. Despite this conundrum, it's still worth a look."
Text: Fabrizia Malgieri
Watch Dogs 2 - No Compromise DLC
"While we enjoyed this final piece of Season Pass DLC, ultimately we wish there had been a bit more personality added to some of the story missions."
Text: Anders Baad Mai & Sam Bishop
Outlast 2
"Outlast 2 works to augment the experience of its acclaimed predecessor, delivering a much larger and diverse open world..."
Text: Kieran Harris
The Disney Afternoon Collection
"It's a phenomenal collection that offers six of the best games for NES and gives you incredible value for money."
Text: Fredrik Säfström
Sublevel Zero Redux
"There's not enough context surrounding the core gameplay loop, and there's not enough meat on the bone to justify coming back for more."
Blackwood Crossing
"It's a very interesting title, and it shows some exceptional qualities, but this should be seen as a starting point to build upon."
Text: Fabrizia Malgieri
Trove
"There's fun to be had with Trove, even if this is a game best enjoyed in small doses."
Text: Graham Bellars
Troll and I
"A couple of generations back, this might have been an acceptable first attempt from an inexperienced studio."
Text: Kerry-Lee Copsey
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
"Returning as action-packed and as bloody as ever, Bulletstorm has survived the test of time and still delivers."
Text: Kieran Harris
Yooka-Laylee
"There's a lot to do, a lot to find, and a lot of laughs to be had, all wrapped up in a well-designed and polished adventure."
Text: Sam Bishop
Thimbleweed Park
"It's one of the best point and clicks to come out this side of the millennium."
Text: Ford James
Vikings: Wolves of Midgard
"While it offers a few fantastic moments, these are unfortunately a little too few and far between."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Snake Pass
"It's a platformer with a unique twist, but that twist ends up getting tangled."
Dark Souls III: The Ringed City
"Even towards the very end, From Software succeeds in surprising us with some interesting ideas."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Mass Effect: Andromeda
"There's enough of the series' DNA in there that fans will find this a worthwhile adventure."
Text: Mike Holmes
2Dark
"2Dark presents a series of clever ideas but squanders its potential on an incoherent narrative, frustrating gameplay and distinct lack of horror vibes."
Text: Kerry-Lee Copsey
Flatout 4: Total Insanity
"The foundations are in place, but there's no real depth, and the feel of the cars is lacking."
Text: Kim Orremark
Lego Worlds
"It seems blindingly obvious to combine the sandbox genre with the world of Lego, when you stop to think about it."
Text: Graham Bellars
Styx: Shards of Darkness
"Styx is a Master of Shadows, and he requires a equally minded player to work."
For Honor
"With For Honor Ubisoft has delivered one of the most memorable and intense online experiences in recent memory."
Text: Kieran Harris
Lego Dimensions: The Lego Batman Movie
"There's a lot of jokes that make it over from the film, and the voice acting lends further authenticity to the experience."
Text: Mike Holmes
Halo Wars 2
"Players are treated to a great package that offers plenty to both fans of competitive multiplayer, the Halo universe, and co-operative play."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Sniper Elite 4
"Sniper Elite 4 is a complete package that offers a decent campaign, plenty of co-op action, and solid multiplayer."
Text: Mike Holmes
Knee Deep
"While Knee Deep may not be perfect, you've got to admire the effort to merge a daring new concept with a much-beloved genre."
Text: Kieran Harris
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
"The shift to the first-person perspective really adds to the immersion, drawing you deeper into the horror."
Text: Sam Bishop
Rise & Shine
"It's oozing with personality, has an excellent soundtrack and top-of-the-line platformer graphics."
Batman: The Telltale Series - Full Season
"While in part we enjoyed its courage and originality, we also felt it was almost blasphemous to tinker with some of the elements that were changed."
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
"Shadow Tactics is an accomplished and stylish blend of action and stealth that's tough but fair."
Text: A. R. Teschner
Space Hulk: Deathwing
"An intense, gory, and gripping shooter that gives you plenty to sink your teeth into."
Text: Sam Bishop
Star Wars Battlefront - Rogue One: Scarif
"A worthy finale to the roll out of Star Wars Battlefront expansions."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Steep
"The awe-inspiring open world is a technical marvel, and while it's submerged in snow and ice in its entirety, there is still plenty of variation."
Text: Kieran Harris
Final Fantasy XV
"It feels like the series should feel, but adapted for a modern audience, and we're so glad that Tabata pulled this massive project together in the way that he did."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Dead Rising 4
"In many ways, Dead Rising 4 steps even further away from the original game in terms of its structure."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Rock Band Rivals
"Rockudrama was a lot of fun, and we appreciated the humour it brought to Rock Band."
Text: Graham Bellars
The Dwarves
"Even the biggest fan might have a hard time enjoying all of the well implemented features, as you're too often pulled out of the moment."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Lego Dimensions: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
"The game packs in the entire plot of the film over six levels filled with puzzles, so be prepared for spoilers if you haven't already seen the film."
Text: Graham Bellars
Super Dungeon Bros
"Overall Super Dungeon Bros seems lacking in depth and content and is akin to a mobile game presumably aimed at the younger audience."
Text: Jon Calvin
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection
"There's elements that still stand up to this day, but at the same time almost everything has been done better in subsequent entries."
Text: Mike Holmes
Just Dance 2017
"Ubisoft has managed to keep it fresh, accessible, affordable, and most importantly fun."
Text: Graham Bellars
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
"Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare impressed us nine years ago, and it's impressing us still today."
Watch Dogs 2
"The art of hacking in Watch Dogs 2 produces gameplay variety that fans of the series will appreciate."
Text: Sam Bishop
Dishonored 2
"Arkane Studios has crafted an excellent stealth-driven action-adventure, and without doubt it's one of the best games of the year."
Text: Mike Holmes
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel
"It's a great addition to an already wonderful game, however, it's far too short and the arena could have used a little more work."
Text: Kim Orremark
Mantis Burn Racing
"The only issues we had were minor, the racing experience itself is great fun."
Text: Sam Bishop
Hitman Season One
"Regular online content updates and tons of additional contracts ensure that 47's latest outing is greater than the sum of its parts."
Text: Mike Holmes