However, for new and returning players alike, Salt and Sanctuary is challenging, rich in lore, lovingly detailed and a very enjoyable experience.
Developer Chainsawesome could have a hit on their hands. I loved it, and it’d be a crying shame if this one ran out of energy too soon.
There’s nothing ground breaking about Smoke and Sacrifice. That said, it takes some tried and tested tropes and ties them together in an effective and entertaining package.
The lack of multiplayer, either local or online, the dated look and feel and the basic gameplay place this one firmly in the slow lane.
It sits in a sweet spot for the genre which is just challenging enough for the hardcore to while away an afternoon on, but accessible enough for casual players to enjoy too. At £23.99 on release, it may be a little on the pricey side for what it offers, but it’s definitely one to consider, especially if you find it on sale.
The Long Journey Home is a richly detailed, challenging experience which quickly and efficiently sucked me in. For those willing and able to master the complexities of the game, it will provide a rewarding and memorable adventure with an abundance of replayability and variety.
In an era when survival horror titles often equip you with an Uzi and a rocket launcher, Bendy and the Ink Machine goes pure old school. You’ll need to keep your wits about you and get creative to survive.
Farming Simulator 19 is a tough, detailed and rewarding experience that does its best to ease the path of the uninitiated and provide a challenge for players returning from previous iterations.
For both young and old or new and returning players, there’s hours of Potter themed fun to be found within.
In short, Call of Cthulhu, despite its shortcomings, builds to a cinematic, haunting and satisfying conclusion which will leave you simultaneously relieved it’s over and gasping for more.
Let’s start with the conclusion shall we? Lego DC Super Villains is the best Lego game of this generation.
If it appears on Game Pass or Gold, it might entertain you for an evening, but at full price, it’s hard to recommend to all but the thirstiest of achievement hunters.
My Memory of Us tries to be a great platform puzzler and a great story device, and falls just short on both counts.
Ultimately, Crayola Scoot is all its own thing. Sure, it’s a tad derivative, but the influences of Splatoon and Skate combine to make something unique and enjoyable.
Pizza Titan Ultra is an enjoyable, mindless romp that suffers from a little bit of repetition.
League of Evil looks and feels like a mobile game, but it’s competitively priced and offers a lot of replay value.