Steve Boxer
Moral dilemmas and gruesome beasts abound in a deliciously gothic and disturbing flooded city
Unquestionably the best-looking Formula One game ever, with incredibly convincing car handling – and you don't have to be Lewis Hamilton to play
Delivering all the funky play any bowler or batsman could desire, this virtual leather-on-willow is the best cricket game yet
Impressive graphics and an innovative story mode make for faultless gameplay in the latest instalment of this series, but its hyper-sexualised characters feel out of touch
This technical tour de force throws you into realistic second world war battles – shame it felt only 70-80% finished at launch
Assassination missions that reward subterfuge – such as wearing a giant flamingo suit or loosening a racing driver's wheel – make this a surprisingly creative sequel
Aardman's painterly primer illuminates the war with sensitivity and poignancy while putting story at the frontline
Outgunned by FIFA's club licensing deals and star power, PES starts a new season still on the back foot
This year's official Formula One game is the closest yet to the real racing driver experience. You'll even need to brush up on your TV interview technique
Beautiful, fantastical and feelgood, this Studio Ghibli collaboration is a timely counterpoint to the idea that games are gun-centric, violent and nihilistic