Monster Hunter Stories is over ten years old and definitely shows its limitations - however, it's still a cracking wee JRPG you can happily get lost in.
Rennsport is very much a racer’s racing game and clearly aims to be an eSports staple - the game demands time and focus, though it does reward you in the long run.
Fear Effect brings a classic to a new audience with a modest amount of work behind it - a more thorough remaster would have been preferable, but it’s good to see it playable on modern hardware at a fair price.
Octopath Traveler 0 finally strikes a balance the series has struggled with - a strong story, engaging systems and a narrative that pulls you in.
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny does a lot right and uses the licence extremely well, but it is let down by weak level design and repetitive objectives.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gets a lot right and is, in some respects, an amazing experience, but it also gets a lot wrong, and those issues will divide fans.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the strongest entry in the series from a performance standpoint, but its strict adherence to canon holds it back more than you might expect.
Painkiller (2025) is a solid, if often flawed, co-op reimagining of a retro shooter that could have, honestly, been called anything else.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 builds on what has worked so far - not a huge leap forward but another true love letter to all things Jurassic Park.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is the best the game has ever been in almost 20 years and offers something new for everyone.
PowerWash Simulator 2 is more of the same, but with smart upgrades and tweaks that keep the addictive loop intact.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A turns away from a proven framework to try something new - a gamble that mostly pays off, but not without caveats.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a brilliant mech title held back by a dull open world and controls that aren’t always tight enough.
Little Nightmares III is tense, terrifying, and full of dread - artfully crafted and packed with standout moments, it’s a journey into darkness worth taking, alone or with your best mate.
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition was never going to be a Game of the Year contender, but this remaster offers hours of gameplay at a fair price.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a triumphant return, challenging but adaptable, that honours the series’ legacy while carving a path forward.
Keeper is both different and deeply intriguing, with a genuine sense of wonder woven into every moment - a world and a friendship worth exploring.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 bundles foundational platforming titles with little compromise - pricey but a wonderful addition to modern libraries.
Karma: The Dark World is a horror experience that's not about gore or jump scares - a haunting atmosphere is the base for a psychological, dread-filled journey.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is an RPG throwback - while it's one of the best Digimon games to date, it's held back by its Human World sections.