Richard Seagrave
SEGA AGES Thunder Force AC is yet another fantastic addition to the SEGA AGES range. Thanks to its combination of eye-popping graphics, cool bosses, depth-enhancing features and enjoyable new additions, one of the best horizontally scrolling shooters is now even better. If you’re a fan of the genre or just remember playing a Thunder Force game or two all those many years ago, this is a must.
At its core, Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a good game. Its mechanics don’t impress like they used to, but they get the job done.
This is still Saints Row: The Third – which is to say that it’s one of the most enjoyable open-world games ever made – only now it looks and plays better then ever.
Whether you’re a series fan or a newcomer looking for the perfect entry point, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix fits the bill.
Ultimately, Ion Fury is just a disappointment on console.
Some of Huntdown‘s boss battles might have elements that feel a little unfair, especially on higher difficulty levels, but it can’t be denied that it’s a great game with lots of character.
With all of its issues, it’s hard to recommended Daymare: 1998. Some, however, will be able to grit their teeth and enjoy it – it’s not all bad.
Predator: Hunting Grounds isn’t a terrible game. Not at all. But it’s just not good enough.
Take nostalgia out of the equation, and Streets of Rage 4 is the best entry in the series yet.
Gears Tactics is the best Gears of War game since the original trilogy came to a close.
A unique combination of genres, Sakura Wars is ultimately a compelling adventure that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
All in all, MotoGP 20 is undoubtedly the best MotoGP game yet.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is the best JRPG from Square since Final Fantasy VII.
Right now, Bleeding Edge is an enjoyable but light multiplayer diversion.
If you’ve never played Zombie Army Trilogy before and are wanting to pop some undead skulls, you should seriously consider picking this up. [OpenCritic note: Richard Seagrave separately reviewed the PS4 (7) and Switch (8) versions. The scores have been averaged.]
In terms of thrills and spills, Resident Evil 3 offers what is perhaps the best Resident Evil campaign ever.
Whether you’re a fan of Warriors games or One Piece, One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 is easy to recommend.
So, if you love Control, definitely consider picking it up.
If only DiRT Rally 2.0 Game of the Year Edition wasn’t so hard on players then it would be perfect. It’s near enough for most, though. This is undoubtedly the best rally game available right now. And it probably will be until the next DiRT Rally emerges.
It’s perhaps the best of the classic DOOMs, if you don’t mind that its soundtrack doesn’t have tunes that you can tap your feet to, that is.