In trying to apply the formula behind games such as Journey and Abzû to an open world, The Pathless ends up overstaying its welcome
Awkward, riddled with plot holes and unintentionally offensive, this is Dontnod's worst offering to date.
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.
An unusual setup, interesting characters and tongue-in-cheek writing make Astrologaster one of the most fun visual novels around.
This cosmic point-and-click looks and feels like no other game out there.
A safe choice for fans, this slight reimagining turns a weak game into an okay one.
For all the weirdness and fun it promises, Biomutant ends up a deeply conventional open-world action game.
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.
Minute of Islands is a beautiful thing, but the gameplay can't keep up and there's no real narrative to be found.
A beautifully realised old school JRPG whose only downfall is its story of all things.
Capcom shakes up the formula slightly for this enjoyable historical romp rooted in real-life events.
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.
A strong love for storytelling and the feel of games like Earthbound makes Eastward shine even where the gameplay flags.
Kena is smooth as a pebble - a game engineered to be so unoffensive there's no reason not to play it, or to play it at all.
The mind behind Threes brings us this 'cosy-crunchy' turn-based adventure that's delightfully deep and brilliantly approachable.
Simplistic, repetitive interactions drag on an otherwise engaging story based on the Marvel franchise
Offering a beautiful canvas to work with, Unpacking is a calm and tactile little sim about something most of us would usually dislike.
A pop-up picture book with a lovely feel - but busywork intrudes too often.
Another beautiful technical achievement, Horizon Forbidden West is held back by clunky characters and new features that lack purpose.
Scarf is a nice if not particularly original idea, disappointingly executed on almost all fronts.