Overwatch is a masterpiece. A dizzying amalgam of unique characters, stunning style, and compellingly dynamic action.
The Final Cut elevates Disco Elysium from an already phenomenal RPG to a true must-play masterpiece.
An enthralling spectacle to behold and an even more exciting one to take the reins of, God of War Ragnarok melds action and adventure together to create a new, unforgettable Norse saga. Impeccable writing, pitch-perfect performances, knockout action – it’s a complete work of art from top to bottom.
Observation's novel approach to puzzle design and gripping plot combine to create a unique science-fiction experience.
A place for unlimited creation, Dreams is a highly ambitious concept, and one that has been magically brought to life.
Through engaging puzzles and a captivating story, Call of the Sea provides an excellent, poignant adventure.
A triumphant combination of enthralling combat, top-tier creature and character design, and a captivating open world, Horizon Forbidden West is an absolute blast
A deck-building poker roguelike of endlessly satisfying proportions, Balatro is the sort of fun that threatens to derail whole weekend plans.
A very inventive platformer in its own right, Astro Bot is particularly special for anyone with a place in their heart for PlayStation.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a triumphant sequel that emphatically delivers on the promise of its original.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 plays it safe but is otherwise exactly what Call of Duty multiplayer should be: fast, fun, and a little on the ridiculous side. An excellent string of missions that offer variety and flexibility come together to make Black Ops 6 the best Call of Duty campaign in many, many years. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Zombies mode is absurd and campy fun in all the right ways, with two interesting maps and a welcome return to round-based gameplay. [OpenCritic note: IGN separately reviewed the multiplayer (8), single player (9), and zombies (8) game mode. Their scores have been averaged.]
FIFA 19 is a definite improvement on last year's effort, despite not all new additions quite hitting the mark.
A collection of exciting minigames and a burst of every colour under the rainbow makes Fall Guys a consistent delight.
AWE is an enjoyable few hours back in the world of the Bureau and a great first step into Remedy's Connected Universe.
Bugsnax is a puzzle-adventure packed full of charm, mystery and a surprising amount of emotional depth.
Overwatch 2’s switch to a 5v5 format breathes new life into what was once the sharpest shooter around. It just hasn’t quite recaptured all of that glory – yet.
A couple of poor boss battles aside, Burning Shores is a great new chapter with enough creative new bells and whistles to keep Horizon fans more than happy.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 delivers Insomniac's best tale yet, and despite its open world falling short, is a reliably fun superhero power trip.
It may be following closely in the slipstream of the hero shooters that have come before it, but by doing so Marvel Rivals has firmly placed itself in a strong position to take the crown for itself.
All in all, FIFA 21 is a year of small improvements with much to enjoy, but little to shout about.