A hardcore Western-themed real-time tactics game that ain't for the faint hearted
The fast-paced bullet hell action doesn’t always mesh with the restricted peripheral view, and the game’s challenge wanders into unfair territory at times, but there’s a confident style about the game that’s endearing
If you can fight your way through some technical issues, a good story and interesting action RPG mechanics can make for a bloody good time
Prey generally impresses with its intriguing setting and rewarding exploration, but stumbles in its combat and technical execution
Although the campaign falls well shy of the mark, the innovative Art of Battle system makes for a great multiplayer brawler
A stylish if slightly familiar slice of high concept dystopian sci-fi
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
This interactive crime drama packs a unique visual style and some gripping moments dealing with mature themes. The choices you make are crucial to the fates of two families, but the impact is more keenly felt in the first act than the second.
A brilliant new playable character makes re-experiencing the beautiful brutality of Cuphead a worthwhile prospect. The expertly designed bosses are a delight, even if the experience ends up being a bit of snack rather than a full meal.
Halo Infinite's campaign closes a few doors and opens some others, and even if the open-world stylings could be better integrated into the overarching gameplay design, it's a title that pays homage to the past while looking to the future
BPM: Bullets Per Minute demands its pound of flesh in terms of initial difficulty, and many will find this off-putting. But persist and you'll be rewarded with a unique roguelike rhythm-based FPS with a metal soundtrack that slaps harder than the hand of God.
Control's unique multi-dimensional setting and quirky sci-fi tone make for a good time, even when the combat doesn't quite rise to the same level
Marching Fire offers a lot of new, solid, free content, but with a small player base in Australia it's a struggle to experience the game to its fullest
Battlefield V demands a significant time investment match-to-match, but the intensity of its large-scale battles can be palpable
The second season of the Orwell series continues with a strong narrative rooted in contemporary issues, with a couple of new mechanics keeping the gameplay alive
Call of Duty successfully goes back to its roots, with a solid campaign and multiplayer that has a fresh pace but a familiar feel
A solid adventure whose gameplay should maybe take the 'Un' out of Uncharted
Orwell paints a picture of a surveillance state that is morally reprehensible yet sadly recognisable and relateable
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
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