Toby Berger's Reviews
The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC delivers in spades. The PC-specific features are welcome, though the DLSS implementation needs a bit of work. That said, this is easily the best way to play one of this generation's greatest games.
WWE 2K25 is an exceptionally good video game. It's chock full of well-realised modes and is an absolute blast to play. Whether you want to duke it out against the NXT Mutiny brand in MyRise or experience the rise of the Bloodline Dynasty in Showcase mode, there's something here for every kind of wrestling fan.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 kept me interested throughout, though its heavy focus on character moments got in the way of forming a more cohesive main plot. I'm hopeful that all of the setup that's been done will allow Tape 2 to fully explore the mystery behind Bloom & Rage's 'wild' summer of 1995.
Players keen to continue Peter and Miles' story on PC should hold out a little longer and wait for some patches, as it's hard to recommend Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC in its current state. It's marred by a multitude of bugs that completely take away from the game's brilliant story and excellent gameplay.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6's multiplayer suite is excellent, complimented by the great (and often hilarious) omnimovement system and the return of classic prestige. This is the best Call of Duty has been in a long time.
Deck Nine's delivered their best Life is Strange game to date with Double Exposure. Barring some bugs and narrative nitpicks, Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a great continuation of Max Caulfield's story, taking the series in an interesting direction while ensuring the bones of what makes the series so memorable remains intact.
Welcome additions to Manager Career and the introduction of Rush makes FC 25 an enjoyable, if unexciting, entry in EA's footy series. Those expecting notable changes anywhere else will be left disappointed, though there's more than enough here to keep the annual title kicking along.
God of War Ragnarok shines on PC. Packed with all the graphical bells and whistles you'd hope for in 2024, alongside the game's brilliant Valhalla mode, there's no doubt this is the definitive way to experience Kratos' final Norse outing.
This year's Call of Duty is a mixed bag. Series veterans looking for a great multiplayer experience will find a lot to love thanks to the game's faithful recreation of some of the franchise's best maps and excellent gunplay. However, Modern Warfare III's campaign is one of the worst in the series' history.
EA Sports FC 24 doesn't go out of its way to change too much, but it doesn't need to – the additions to Ultimate Team, refined gameplay and nicer presentation packages make it a great football sim.
It has its fair share of issues, but there's more than enough in EA Sports PGA Tour to keep newcomers and golf pros occupied. It's a solid step forward for the EA Sports golf titles, and a welcome return to the course.
The Last of Us Part 1 on PC is, in its current state, an awful port of one of the best games of all time. It's plagued with problems across all facets of gameplay and needs a lot of love to iron out the very clear issues. It's hard to recommend to anyone right now.
WWE 2K23 is the best wrestling game in a long time. It's packed with so much to do, a great Showcase and an unbelievably vast creation suite. Minor issues aside, wrestling fans should not give this a miss.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales web-slings on to PC with ease. Packed with a great array of graphics options, a fun story and fantastic gameplay, this is an excellent way to experience an Insomniac classic.
While the gameplay is as satisfying as it's ever been, Call of Duty Modern Warfare II's multiplayer is bogged down by some bizarre omissions and truly frustrating bugs and glitches.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PC performs admirably. While it doesn't quite offer the slew of visual options in the Spider-man Remastered PC port, there's still enough here to tinker with to get the best balance between performance and visual fidelity. Ultimately, this is the best way to play both A Thief's End and The Lost Legacy.
Refinements to core aspects of NBA 2K23's gameplay make for some of the most fluid and enjoyable action seen in some years, and it's all capped off with the excellent Jordan Challenge. It's not perfect by any means, but this year's NBA 2K is certainly a big step up from previous entries.
Metal Hellsinger's rhythm-driven gameplay is something special, though it's marred by an uninteresting story and repetitive design.
Stripping away the flash with a bigger focus on the core basics, Madden NFL 23 feels like a breath of fresh air. It's still a series lacking an identity right now, but this year's entry is the course correction the series has desperately needed.
The new Saints Row doesn't break any new ground, however it's still a relatively fun time. If you're a fan of the series, there's no reason not to give this one a spin.