James Marshall
Gratuitous in lieu of sense, Outlast 2 is unpleasant. Fans may lap this up but, while technically competent, there's nothing here to truly enjoy.
If the thought of a long-range shot passing through the eye-socket of a Nazi appeals well, then, give it a shot.
A flawed experiment, Steep is revolutionary in the most laid-back fashion and full of those charming Ubisoft follies.
Short but oh-so-sweetly sick, Resident Evil 7 rewrites the series formula to nerve-shredding success, with PSVR integration only adding to the immersion.
It's still messy and there are problems, but Final Fantasy XV is appealing to most, fascinating and, most of all, the new approaches make a great recipe.
Thrilling and polished, Infinite Warfare is a generously loaded game but one that does nothing new against its rivals.
Refinement brings excitement, for newcomers and pros alike. Madden NFL 17 has the stride and the force - it's just a few minor quibbles that stop it becoming legendary.
Dark, sombre and thoughtful, Inside is a brief experience that's satisfying in the questions it creates.
Exactly the right amount of old and new, DOOM is an adrenaline rush that borders on overwhelming in the best possible way.
Bold concepts, but the experience never quite comes together. For all its potential, Battleborn feels dead on arrival.
Want a Cold War stealth game? Play Metal Gear. Just not this.
Not dead on arrival, The Following is a meaty chunk of gaming fun.
Like the red fella front and centre, Unravel lacks personality and ultimately feels, well, a bit woolly.
Not quite the diamond in the rough, India is at times sumptuous but often shallow in almost every other way.
A disappointing end to a series with promise, Game of Thrones needs likable characters to engage emotion.
A rollicking, ridiculous ride that is pure nonsense, but generous in both amount and quality and a campaign that isn't as jingoistically brainless as usual.
The capstone to a brilliant game, Polarized is a little too melodramatic to feel fully satisfying.
A bold experiment that pays off, Guitar Hero Live moves in a new direction that's vibrant, exciting and contemporary.
More an update than a new game, it's great to be able to re-access your songs and freestyle solos rock.
The bugs still remain but Syndicate is saved by a wonderfully vivid London, despite everything else feeling dated.