Dominic Sheard's Reviews
Initially, I was going to give FBC: Firebreak a 6, marking it as "Fair" on our scale, but patch v1.
AI Limit delivers a solid but somewhat uneven Soulslike experience, offering engaging combat driven by its attack-focused Sync Rate system and versatile frame abilities.
A year after its PS5 debut, Rise of the Ronin arrives on PC with Team Ninja's combat prowess at its core-fast, fluid, and deeply satisfying.
It's fun enough to keep you engaged for a decent amount of time, especially considering its reasonable price (£19.99). It feels more aimed at Warriors fans than roguelike enthusiasts, and with so many other options in the roguelike genre, Warriors: Abyss ends up being a fun, but flawed experience-an entertaining twist on Warriors gameplay, but not a standout in the roguelike genre.
For fans of the series and newcomers alike, this remaster offers an improved version of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, surpassing it in all ways that are important, even if it doesn't fully capture the essence of the original Ninja Gaiden 2. Whether you're a seasoned shinobi or a novice ninja, Ryu Hayabusa's global adventure remains as action-packed as ever, and this version proves that the Ninja Gaiden's action is still relevant in 2025, making me excited to see what Ninja Gaiden 4 has to offer.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins lays a solid foundation for the series' future.
Hollowbody stands as a commendable project from a solo developer, effectively channelling the essence of classic PlayStation 2 horror titles, with a particular nod to Silent Hill 2.
I cannot help but feel that Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown came out too early.
Earth Defense Force 6 distinguishes itself as the most compelling entry in the series, successfully drawing me back into its captivating gameplay loop, a feat that previous titles had failed to achieve.
Despite the shortcomings in interaction and gameplay complexity, Still Wakes the Deep has an appeal through its linear, but high-quality set pieces and engaging storytelling.
Astor: Blade of the Monolith has a certain charm and fun element to it, but the game's simplistic combat and repetitive foes take away from the overall excitement.
Mullet Madjack goes full pelt with its cyberpunk anime theme inspired by all the anime greats from that 80s/90s period.
Alone in the Dark is a game that gets 60% right, and the rest is a mixture of poor or frustrating gameplay mechanics.
In the end, The Outlast Trials offers an enjoyable horror game that makes for a unique cooperative experience.
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is a sequel that decides to change a few elements to offer a more streamlined, less frustrating and generally overall better experience than the previous entries in the series.
Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions is a game that will not waste your time and is a decent, easy-to-understand tactical title that appeals to a wide range of players.
Cookie Cutter stays true to the tried and tested metroidvania recipe.
There are not many intense and skill-based euphoria moments in video games that feature such great platforming and instant death moments with enemies as the dance that is performed between the player, enemy and the environment of Ghostrunner 2.
When it comes down to it, RoboCop: Rogue City is aimed at fans of RoboCop. Teyon has made a game that does a great job of capturing the films and their visuals and sound, along with bringing a superb representation of what playing RoboCop would be like.
Party Animals is now a title that has been added to my rotation of online multiplayer games, due to the game being an enjoyable and funky party brawler/multiplayer game that works well on your own or with a group of friends.