Gareth Newnham
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.
One of the most triumphant Xbox games of 2023 is now one of the most Excellent PS5 games of 2024. Party On!
The creepiest hand of cards you'll ever play, and one of the best pieces of interactive fiction I've seen in years.
Resident Evil Village VR is a must-have title for anyone taking the plunge on PSVR2. It's still the same RE8 we know, and love but with the tension turned up to 11. In short, it's the best way to play one of 2021's best games.
Tin Hearts is the adorable, and poignant spiritual successor to Lemmings you never knew you needed.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is an absolute treat for fans of the grim, dark future of the 41st Millennium and a superb shooter in its own right.
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.
Ghost Trick Phantom detective was one of the best games on the DS and is now one of the best games on modern hardware.
Miraculously Blasphemous 2 manages to top it's predecessor in almost every meaningful way.
Tunic is a charming and challenging adventure that celebrates gaming's more obtuse age
A sweeping and poignant epic, Ni no Kuni II is the kind of game that will steal weeks of your life – the main campaign takes at least 40 hours, and then there’s a wealth of side quests and other asides that add even more value to the package. In short, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a masterpiece that JRPG fans will not want to miss.
Blasters of the Universe is frantic, funny and a fabulous workout. From the stylised neon landscapes, daft script and varied enemy design, to the absorbing customization system and engaging combat - Blasters of the Universe is easily one of the best VR shooters I have played and one that every PSVR owner should certainly consider adding to their collection.
River City Girls 2 is a superb sequel that builds on the already brilliant original in small but meaningful ways.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is the Jet Set Radio successor we have all been waiting far too long for.
Gunbrella is a superb neo-noir thriller that will have you floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
Lunark is a carefully crafted flashback to the narrative platformers of the early-90s. With beautiful rotoscoped animation and a plot straight out of a Philip K Dick novel, it's one trip to another world well worth taking.
It’s a new era for Yakuza, both in game and out. Yakuza 6; The Song of Life may not be the grandiose send-off that some fans may have wanted, but it’s a fitting conclusion to Kiryu’s story and thanks to the new engine one that not only makes old favourites feel new again but make me look forward to the future.
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.
We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie is challenging and crazy in the best possible way.