Kieran Stockton
A reinvigorated and well told narrative bolstered by an excellent multiplayer offering make the newest numbered entry one of the best in the series
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
Awesome gunplay and some slick production can't hide the fact that there's not a lot of actual meat on Rage 2's bones
Although it borrows heavily from the house that Left 4 Dead built, World War Z is a fast-paced fun time with a great sense of progression
DMC5 is a beautifully produced hack and slash game that proves that Capcom still has their finger on the pulse with the series
Crackdown 3 revels in fuelling its superhero power fantasy with a fantastic open world to explore and destroy
It's light on content, but it's a fantastically frantic mutliplayer brawler with style and some great gameplay ideas
Borrowing heavily from Hotline Miami, The Hong Kong Massacre has some of the style, but not enough of the substance
Battlefield V demands a significant time investment match-to-match, but the intensity of its large-scale battles can be palpable
An interesting fusion of Trials-inspired traversal and robot destruction that is let down by its inconsistent execution
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
While some might be disappointed by a lack of campaign, the strength of the three deep and diverse modes on offer is more than enough to carry the latest iteration in the juggernaut franchise
An enjoyable if by-the-numbers adventure game, whose formula is beginning to show its cracks
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
What Detroit: Become Human lacks in high concept philosophical musings is more than made up for in the genuine emotional connection to its world and characters buoyed by incredible performances and slick production values
God of War is a masterclass in AAA game design, hitting every benchmark of quality with an impressive confidence; an engaging narrative with interesting and relatable characters, combat that is challenging, rewarding, stylish and accessible, a richly detailed world full of content to explore and more visual splendour than you can poke a boomerang axe at, God of War is the complete package
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
Its knapsack may be bursting with brilliant stories, but it can't quite sing for its supper in the gameplay department
A bland hack 'n' slash with tonnes of content but painfully repetitive and simplistic gameplay that can't sustain itself