A game that wants us to think about the contradictions and complexities of being alive, but not very deeply
Interactive possibilities make this dorky tale about a small-town psychic musician strangely absorbing
This peaceful circuit is perfect for the kind of person who tries to observe traffic laws when playing Grand Theft Auto
The innovation of players running around after their shots is fun but you may find yourself longing for a leisurely stroll over the course
Trekking through forests and meadows in search of quirky creatures to photograph is a serene but repetitive experience
Visually rich design brings cinematic scope to this historical action game, but when sword-fighting brings diminishing rewards, console yourself with a haiku
With straightforward 2D linear play this game can feel anachronistically flat – but chaotic multiplayer action is where the infectious fun lies
This small-scale game, in which you play a child roaming his house, shows how imagination makes the mundane magical
This game revels in its own beauty, but the plot collapses under the slightest scrutiny
A mission to save the US from destruction by a charismatic leader flits between flamethrowing fun and graphic torture in a tonally unpredictable vision
With an odd cast and strange situations, this puzzle game allows you to victimise the users of a donut delivery app by gradually swallowing up all of their possessions
This simple action caper where players liberate a neon-clad city from a sinister megacorp makes 15 hours disappear easily
The Novelist is an interesting, minimalist study of family relationships undermined by a rather superficial narrative.
Just Dance 2014 is still daft fun on PS4, but other versions have more to offer.
This unique crossover is a powerful draw for fans of either series, but it doesn’t make the most of its potential. It sacrifices some of both series’ challenge, and the alternate-universe story feels like a missed opportunity where there could have been more meaningful interaction between the worlds of Wright and Layton. The witty dialogue writing, however, is as charming and enjoyable as ever.
This gloriously messy, medieval-flavoured silliness will give you the best adventure you've had in years. There's nothing quite like it
There’s no story to discover, no complex rules to learn; just instant, appealing fun. It’s fun you’ll have already experienced if you’re a Mario fan, but with enough novelty and unexpected twists to prevent it from feeling over-familiar. And for those new to Mario – kids just ageing into video games, friends or family members tempted into a multiplayer session – this is a wonderful introduction to the fizzy creativity and attention to detail that has made Mario a family staple for nearly 30 years.
Plumbing the depths of our fear of the ocean, this clever and compelling video game will suck you in for hours at a time
This imaginative sequel is a blast, as Kratos and his wayward son fight their way through the nine realms trying to avert the war to end all wars
Never mind the spectacularly colourful paint battles, this is quietly one of the best and most inventive action-puzzle games around