UnMetal
This satirical take on 80s action classics is rife with witty and daft humour.
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Ben Lyons
Shakedown Hawaii
"The humour is incredible, the pixel graphics are superb, and the music is truly fantastic."
Assault Android Cactus+
"It's a mechanically sound shooter and one that works fantastically well on Switch."
Text: Ben Kerry
Downwell on Switch
"Downwell offers an exhilarating platform experience unlike any other."
Text: Mike Holmes
Catherine Classic
"It strikes a fine line between craziness and intrigue."
Text: Sam Bishop
Rogue Legacy
"It's pretty much the roguelite gift that keeps on giving."
Text: Sam Bishop
The Swindle
"It's got a healthy mix of simple controls within a challenging concept and offers a fine balance between saving and spending your money."
Text: Sam Bishop
Velocity 2X
"It's a wonderful addition to the Switch's library that fits perfectly on the console."
Text: Sam Bishop
Penny Punching Princess
"When it works, it's an exciting romp through colourful levels with a lot of variety, but when it doesn't the calculator will quickly become frustrating."
Text: Sam Bishop
Secret of Mana: Remake
"It sadly falls short in providing a definitive version of the SNES classic."
Text: Kieran Harris
Iconoclasts
"Both the graphical style and the main character are easy to appreciate, and the game mechanics offer some healthy brain teasers and challenges."
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
"A horror experience that we'd recommend to any fans of the genre, especially those looking for something a little different."
Text: Sam Bishop
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
"It's a Danganronpa game worthy of the name, and it should keep you hooked for the many hours it takes to explore."
Text: Sam Bishop
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth +
"Forget the brilliantly disturbing art and the pulsating combat, it's the sheer variety in terms of items and weapons that steals the show."
Text: Mike Holmes
Warriors All-Stars
"This is one not just for Musou fans, but also for fans of the franchises within the game, giving them a new taste of these characters."
Text: Sam Bishop
Valkyria Revolution
"Innovation needs to be well done and result in a quality product, preferably one that surpasses its predecessors."
Dragon Quest Heroes II
"Overall it's a noticeable improvement over the first, and Musou fans will find it a joy to play."
Text: Brandon Green
Full Throttle: Remastered
"The remastered version enhances this classic game while respecting the source material."
Toukiden 2
"Generic quests and below average gameplay mechanics and story makes for a very dull experience."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk
"This faithful interpretation of the manga will satisfy fans of the series, but it's also a good starting point for newcomers."
Text: Brandon Green
Alone With You
"It's a really stylish and well crafted game it terms of theme and design, but it's not for everyone."
Text: Joni Rokkanen
World of Final Fantasy
"After three decades at the forefront of the RPG genre it's refreshing to see that the franchise is still experimenting."
Text: Kieran Harris
Dragon Quest Builders
"This is much more than just another Minecraft clone, and to call it so would be to do it a great disservice."
Text: Brandon Green
Darkest Dungeon
"Technical issues mar the PlayStation 4 launch of an otherwise excellent dungeon crawler."
Text: Mike Holmes
Grand Kingdom
"This game may appeal to those who don't normally appreciate JRPGs, and its particular strategy is easy to get into, yet provides depth."
Text: Mathias Holmberg
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
"If you're not already tired of the concept you're practically guaranteed to have a good time."
Text: Kim Orremark
Kick Off Revival
"With the launch version feeling distinctly incomplete, at this stage it's hard to recommend."
Text: Mike Holmes
Salt and Sanctuary
"It's a singularly interesting experience that loses little for treading on some familiar ground."
Text: A. R. Teschner
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
Severed
"While Severed may not be the sort of game that's worth cutting off an arm or a leg over, it certainly scratched our dungeon delving itch in a new and rather unique way."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Slain
"This is a game with plenty of potential, let down by clunky controls and frustrating level design."
Text: Chris Body and Mike Holmes
Foul Play
"For the most part it's good fun, with great humour and plenty of charisma."
Text: Sophie Bolland
Crypt of the Necrodancer
"It provides you with such a delicious beat to play to that it's almost impossible not to fall in love with its subtly blended charms."
Text: Mike Holmes
Lego Marvel Avengers
"It's a good game in spite of some weaknesses, and it has a lot to offer - especially if you're an Avengers (or Lego) fan."
Text: Katrine Baumgardt
Helldivers
"It's the sort of game that may get easily overlooked as it carries all its strength in the little details."
Text: Clover Harker
Nuclear Throne
"The pixelart visuals are stylish and detailed, the audio work is great, and the game controls brilliantly."
Text: Mike Holmes
Handball 16
"As a budget download title would have been an entirely different matter, but at full price it's simply very near to a bland rip-off."
Text: Christian Gaca
Broforce
"It might not be particularly subtle, but it's definitely entertaining."
Text: Mike Holmes
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse
"It's puzzle-solving mixed with a gripping storyline, and it makes for a satisfying experience."
Text: Fabrizia Malgieri
Volume
"Volume might not be as charming as Thomas Was Alone, but it's accomplished, enjoyable, and easy to recommend."
Text: Mike Holmes
Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy
"A tough dungeon crawler with lavish presentation and quality plot makes this a must for PS Vita-owning genre fans."
Text: Ernesto J. Pérez-Durias
Lego Jurassic World
"Jurassic World is yet another entry in the Lego series that's perfect for some family co-op."
Text: Martin Eiser
Axiom Verge
"Though the game looks and feels old fashioned, there is enough here to keep you from drowning in nostalgia."
Text: Kim Visnes
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
"An over-reliance on cryptic narrative devices isn't enough to knock it off course once it finds its stride."
Text: Mike Holmes
OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood
"It won't be for everyone, but competitive masochists and high scoring perfectionists will find plenty to enjoy in Roll7's skater sequel."
Text: Mike Holmes
Woah Dave!
"If you're after a quick fix, something to fill a gap while you're waiting for the bus, look no further than this."
Text: Mike Holmes
Unmechanical Extended
"The biggest criticism we can think of is a lack of replay value and the relatively short length of the game."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Minutes
"Red Phantom Games' have released an extremely clever and stylised puzzle game on PS4 and PS Vita."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Tales of Hearts R
"Tales of Hearts R is a great title any way you look at it, and the only flaw we find is in regards to its age."
Text: Ramón Méndez
Tetris Ultimate
"Tetris Ultimate is a solid title that delivers exactly what you'd expect it to; blocks that drop and aching thumbs."
Text: Mike Holmes