A strong love for storytelling and the feel of games like Earthbound makes Eastward shine even where the gameplay flags.
There's quality within this intriguing time loop, though by the end you're left wondering whether the core idea is a good one after all.
Capcom shakes up the formula slightly for this enjoyable historical romp rooted in real-life events.
A beautifully realised old school JRPG whose only downfall is its story of all things.
Minute of Islands is a beautiful thing, but the gameplay can't keep up and there's no real narrative to be found.
Thanks to its adorable characters and a story that makes no excuses for how absurd it is, World's End Club is a lot of fun.
For all the weirdness and fun it promises, Biomutant ends up a deeply conventional open-world action game.
A safe choice for fans, this slight reimagining turns a weak game into an okay one.
This cosmic point-and-click looks and feels like no other game out there.
An unusual setup, interesting characters and tongue-in-cheek writing make Astrologaster one of the most fun visual novels around.
Persona 5 Strikers is a full-on sequel that tells an engrossing new story, even if its combat doesn't quite have the same wow factor.
Awkward, riddled with plot holes and unintentionally offensive, this is Dontnod's worst offering to date.
In trying to apply the formula behind games such as Journey and Abzû to an open world, The Pathless ends up overstaying its welcome
Bugsnax is a pleasant little gem of a game, but I don’t think I’ve ever encountered another title that came so close to ruining it all for me so close to the finish line.
A game geared more towards music lovers than high-score hunters, Fuser still feels like an experiment – but it's one worth keeping your eye on.
Like A Dragon pulls off an impressive JRPG makeover while simultaneously taking on all the flaws of the genre.
A fascinating experiment in narrative techniques, even if there's some tonal whiplash along the way.
Enigmatic and unapologetic even in the face of its most absurd ideas, this is sometimes messy, sometimes boring, but always astounding.
An engaging presentation and some cool ideas can't help elevate No Straight Road's hollow loop.
By marrying metroidvania, management sim and a good dose of kindness, Spiritfarer manages to feel simultaneously familiar and refreshing.