Gareth Newnham
The Invincible is a beautiful, mesmerising and contemplative adventure that fans of retrofuturism and hard sci fi wont want to miss.
Could be one of PSVR2s best shooters, but is held back by some baffling design decisions.
Forgive Me Father is a frantic and fun horror FPS packed full of twisted enemies, inventive weapons and just enough mystery to keep you hooked.
Assassin's Creed Mirage is the game that old school fans of the series have been waiting for. By taking the action back to its roots, Ubisoft has crafted one of the most exciting entries in the long running stealth series for the best part of a decade.
Gunbrella is a superb neo-noir thriller that will have you floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is the Jet Set Radio successor we have all been waiting far too long for.
Samba De Amigo: Party Central is an addictive and incredibly fun rhythm game and an even better party game.
Miraculously Blasphemous 2 manages to top it's predecessor in almost every meaningful way.
Ghost Song is a haunting trip to a dying world worth taking.
Double Dragon Gaiden is another solid addition to a year of excellent brawlers.
Synapse is a superb shooter that uses the PSVR2s capabilities to the fullest extent possible.
Ghost Trick Phantom detective was one of the best games on the DS and is now one of the best games on modern hardware.
River City Girls 2 is a superb sequel that builds on the already brilliant original in small but meaningful ways.
We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie is challenging and crazy in the best possible way.
As a complete package Sonic Origins Plus is a decent collection for series fans and newcomers alike. But as a DLC its merely a collection of curios you can probably do without.
Pixel Ripped 1978 is a fun look back to a special time in the world of gaming that is as irreverent as it is entertaining.
At the core of AEW Fight Forever is the No Mercy Successor wrestling fans have been waiting for. The question is whether you want that. I know I do.
Final Fantasy XVI is one of this year’s best games that flawlessly marries the design and narrative sensibilities of Japanese and Western RPGs in a manner that is simply spell-binding.
With streamlined social elements, Fire Emblem Engage is a back to basics sequel that does everything it can to get you back to fighting in epic battles as fast as it can.
Curse of the Golden Idol is a game that every would-be detective and Sherlock Holmes fan needs to play.