Mick Fraser's Reviews
Once Human is an immensely playable, atmospheric and addictive third-person survival crafter with a huge world to go out and explore, alone or with others.
As a narrative puzzle game, The Operator is very good. It never feels unsolvable, but isn't insultingly easy either, and presents itself with some nice touches.
Despite a few odd design choices, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is an enjoyable Metroidvania with an intriguing world, and exhilarating combat.
Dungeons of Hinterberg feels like a chilled-out version of the usual action-adventure titles like the Breath of the Wild.
Zenless Zone Zero is just an incredibly good time presented with supreme confidence and verve by a developer that knows exactly what its doing.
Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition is a great version of a genuinely wonderful game that truly does the original release justice.
Dystopika is a small-scale, even intimate city builder designed to let you chill while you build.
Noreya: The Gold Project is an enjoyable enough Metroidvania but feels a little limited when compared to other titles in the genre.
Crime Boss: Rockay City has expanded somewhat since it's original launch with has a lot of new multiplayer content.
The PS5 version of V Rising is just as playable and compelling as the PC version, and you absolutely should play one or the other if possible.
If you're a fan of the franchise and enjoyed Wings of Ruin but never got to play this one, then Monster Hunter Stories Remastered is absolutely worth your time.
Fans of the greater franchise will absolutely get a kick out of this, and it's a great time to dive into something like Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.
In spite of some iffy dialogue, The Land Beneath Us remains incredibly addictive throughout.
Bungie absolutely needed to stick the landing with The Final Shape, and by all accounts they've done just that.
Despite a few minor issues, Nine Sols has a compelling, addictive and highly explorable world, and a slick, responsive combat system.
Blockbuster Inc. requires a lot from you, but has the potential to give even more back if you invest the time to master the art of the masterpiece.
Splodey is a fun, novel little title that definitely has the potential to be addictive when you get on a winning streak.
Hypercharge: Unboxed is an excellent multiplayer shooter. It plays extremely well, runs smoothly, and offers plenty of fun and challenge for groups of friends.
Once you've unlocked a good selection of weapons, finishers, and special attacks, Astor: Blade of the Monolith becomes a pretty enjoyable affair.
Best in short doses and played at maximum risk, Bootleg Steamer is at least fairly unique among the indie releases of the last few years.