Ali Moin
Shadow Warrior 2 is finally out on consoles but it is not a smooth transition. While the base game is solid and still holds well from the original PC release, the console port is buggy and the long load times and technical issues can get in the way of enjoying the game.
Seasons After Fall is a gorgeous tale told through artistic visuals and beautifully orchestrated music. It is, simply put, an experience that deserves to be played although it comes at the expense of an oversimplified gameplay.
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 aims to be the first game in the series to be developed with AAA production values, however it is clear after playing the game that despite a bigger budget, the game carries some glaring flaws and technical issues that don't make it deserving of its budget.
Defomers is a charming physics based arena brawler that sounds interesting on paper but its execution leaves a lot to be desired.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is a well done remake of a classic action game. It allows the player to experience the game from the perspective of both the new art direction as well as the old one, making for an interesting experience.
Thimbleweed Park is a return to the form for Ron Gilbert. It provides an engaging experience with well written characters that has the potential to achieve cult status among fans.
Rain World is a surprising fun game when it manages to click together. However, it also suffers from some frustrating design choices that makes it difficult to enjoy the game. Despite its flaws, the game offers a solid experience if you can overlook some of the difficulty spikes.
Mass Effect: Andromeda is brimming with potential but is held back by its numerous flaws that could have been easily fixed, yet remain as a blemish on the overall quality of the game.
2Dark is a frustrating mess of a game that shows plenty of promise as a concept, but fails to deliver on every single one of them.
Don Bradman Cricket 17 is an improved successor to the original Don Bradman Cricket with an entertaining batting, fielding and bowling mechanics and some new gameplay modes.
Steep is a flawed experience that attempts to remain ambitious while offering something new for the winter sports genre.
Killing Floor 2 is an addictive first person shooter with horde based gameplay mixed with upgrades and team-focused online multiplayer.
Watch Dogs 2 is a worthy successor to the original with an enjoyable single player campaign and engaging new new cast of characters.