Full of anomalies in more ways than one, Stalker 2 is a mess of bugs and jank that nonetheless stays faithful to the open world survival shooter of yesteryear.
The side-scrolling shooter transforms from brainless barnstorming to thoughtful grenade tossing in a work of turn-based tactics - but its arcade soul remains intact.
The promise of a wild and wacky water park is hampered by unintuitive menus and fiddly micromanagement in a sequel that removes almost as much as it adds.
A single player campaign that offers the usual explosive set pieces, alongside undercover missions with countless tricks lifted from better games.
A knotty mess of quippy dialogue and plot-driven missteps exist side-by-side with some beautiful and touching moments for the returning Max Caulfield.
A relaxing follow-up to Wilmot's Warehouse, but one that loses the box-stacking sense of satisfaction.
A tiny, cute city where you can spill your guts or sit in a hot spring dispensing life advice like a happy, wrinkling monk.
A good-looking and unflinchingly loyal remake of the beloved 2001 horror game, yet one that plays everything safe.
Being a hapless detective in this superior cyber-noir will see you battle with your own brain as well as the game's bugs. Just try not to break into the wrong apartment.
The 1980s reimagined as a collection of 50 "small" games, ranging from arcade racers to full-blown RPGs.
A mixed roguelike of comedy cowboys and surprisingly tense ghost town showdowns.
A weighty ramble through the 40K universe with some excellent environments and joyful jetpacks.
The endless energy of the SteamWorld series powers on with a tidy turn-based tactics game.
A gelatinous puzzler that blurts out a steady stream of fresh goo to prevent joy from drying up.
Sleek and stylish art direction won't make up for shallow combat and a tiring gacha treadmill.
A first-person North Sea horror that doesn't push the boat out but still excels within its genre
A neo-noir adventure with an overly kooky cast and an obsession with video game references.
A fun-loving follow-up shakes up the underworld without fouling the Hades formula.
A repetitive dungeon dive with high stakes hand-to-hand.
It's a lot like Tekken 7, but angrier.