Bound's impeccable, surreal visuals are let down by its lacklustre platforming and a narrative that can't quite deliver the necessary emotion
She's a bit rough around the edges on the technical side, but it's that classic Deus Ex action that you can't really find anywhere else
While technically solid, Gears of War 4 feels less like a fresh new story in the Gears universe and more of a retreading of old ideas
Titanfall 2's innovative approach in the crowded FPS genre has not gone unnoticed, and the near flawless gameplay execution and eye for technical detail once again proves Respawn are here to play ball
The Call of Duty franchise continues its inexorable forward march with a surprisingly deep single-player campaign and an addicting multiplayer that is only slightly tarnished by microtransactions and networking issues
The game leans heavily on its visuals and sound but can't sell its simplistic gameplay
Lacklustre side missions and difficulty balance issues can't fully tarnish this beautiful adventure in a grand setting. Final Fantasy XV is a game that fought hard to exist, and does the series proud
Orwell paints a picture of a surveillance state that is morally reprehensible yet sadly recognisable and relateable
Resident Evil 7 harkens back to the RE games of yore by dialling back the action in preference for thoughtful and unnerving survival horror
Although the campaign falls well shy of the mark, the innovative Art of Battle system makes for a great multiplayer brawler
A technically magnificent action-RPG that blends a deep story with thrilling and diverse combat to deliver a killer exclusive for PS4
A budget action-RPG that is aggressively mediocre in almost every way
Great combat and decent story ideas are largely squandered by a game that buckles under the weight of its technical flaws
An evocative journey through fantasy, memory, tragedy, and everything in-between.
Despite a stylish dystopian setting, the narrative within it flounders a bit, but the brilliantly brutal melee combat and interesting mechanics shine through in this excellent hardcore hack and slash RPG
Prey generally impresses with its intriguing setting and rewarding exploration, but stumbles in its combat and technical execution
Micro Machines World Series fails to capitalise on what makes the toys and games so great, delivering a shallow experience unlikely to hold up against any level of nostalgia you might have for the tiny cars
While overly simplistic puzzles are a pity, there's an engaging narrative in Peregrin that keeps this indie adventure ticking along
A clever side-scrolling shoot 'em up that's got style and flair, whose blistering action should make you forgive its short length
A solid adventure whose gameplay should maybe take the 'Un' out of Uncharted