Astral Chains is a tour de force of potent writing, sumptuous presentation and multifaceted gameplay that stands up with the best that PlatinumGames and the genre have to offer
It's a little light on features, but RAD's world still has depth and a wicked-enough core gameplay loop that I can't stop coming back for more
Loneliness is a complex and difficult phenomenon to capture in any media, but Sea of Solitude does a commendable job despite some unfortunate shortcomings
Nintendo ups the ante on its quirky, creative Mario level-crafting toolset by making it even quirkier and more creative and offering a thoroughly entertaining story experience to go along with it
Nitro-Fueled is a competent and attractive retreading of a 90s loungeroom staple but it lacks the staying power of its genre rivals
A well-meaning and reverant 3D action platformer that's undone by middling execution and a remarkably dull introduction
The risk pays off as Sumo take their cult hit racing series in a new direction that looks great, sounds great and plays like a dream
Brief Battles might not take the party game crown, but it'll certainly take the party game undergarments
With pure, uncut puzzle fun and lots of it, the newest and biggest BoxBoy adventure is also the best
Ghost Giant is hard to talk about without spoiling too much of the story or gameplay, but I can say unequivocally that it is magical. It takes great advantage of the VR platform too, with the only real issue being that not everyone has a VR to experience it. This might be my new favourite Zoink game.
It's a little pricey, but this is the definitive version of a last-gen classic
A serene and pleasant attempt at a relaxation experience that's let down by Switch performance issues and a steep cost of entry
A bunch of good ideas and a great setting just don't stand up in the face of terrible execution
Yoshi's unique brand of platforming is as solid as ever and comes with a brilliant visual twist, just don't expect it to bring too many new ideas to the crafting table
Pode excels as a gentle, adorable co-op puzzler with a lot of heart, just make sure you have someone to play with
Staying faithful to the series' roots while keeping up with the modern AAA market was always going to be a tough balancing act, but Metro Exodus nails it. Only a few rough edges hold it back from true greatness
AWAY is a brief, humorous and adorable first-person ‘roguelite’ that puts the emphasis on fun and good vibes instead of challenge
The second chapter in Sean and Daniel's story asks the hard questions, like can grandmas really be trusted?
Kingdom Hearts III takes the series to astonishing new heights. With exhilarating combat, fantastic Disney worlds and a smart approach to an unavoidably convoluted story, it does everything it needs to not only please hardcore fans but anyone up for a solid action JRPG. Against all odds, this might be the perfect Kingdom Hearts game.
One of the best entries in the Tales series finally gets the complete release that it deserves on modern platforms