Alex Hern
Fans of the GameBoy curio will enjoy endless nostalgia with this 3D remake – but is it too faithful to the original?
Bungie has improved its sci-fi shooter with a less lonely game for those who don't have online friends and a more rewarding one for those who do
It might have some odd quirks, but this shooter in which you spray everything you see in DayGlo colours makes up for it in fun
The Nintendo Switch launch title takes the Zelda franchise to a whole new level, producing something even greater than the sum of its finely honed parts
Enthralling and slick, but problems lie beneath
Short on single-player campaign but long on loot collection and exploration, new expansion of first-person shooter ticks most boxes – but might not win new players
Swipe left and right to guide your kingdom to victory or die trying, in a simple, charming but sometimes infuriating mobile game
Blizzard's take on the team-based shooter is as polished as you'd expect, marrying tactical breadth with an emphasis on variety and inclusivity
The shine of novelty may have worn off, after Bungie took a year to fix it, but what remains is – at last – a good game
[T]he atmosphere, voice acting and plot had me coming back for more even when the puzzles overwhelmed me.
Crypt of the Necrodancer may not be for everyone, but if the idea of a steamy love-in between two seemingly incompatible genres turns you on, you're gonna love it.
Video gamers may wonder why they would play a card game when their medium has moved beyond such limitations; tabletop gamers may bemoan the fact that people are getting excited about the wrong card game. But if you fall awkwardly between those two groups, Hearthstone will keep you hooked for some time.