Mick Fraser's Reviews
With a story that is happy to take a backseat to exploring its dangerous, beautiful world, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree delivers everything a fan of the genre could want.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a finely crafted experience with an effortlessly charismatic lead, and some wonderfully exhilarating set-pieces.
In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition the setting is the star, and Planet Mira remains one of the most dangerous yet inviting worlds you can experience.
AI Limit is a fun game when you're not tangling with the camera. The combat is slick and fast, but it can't quite stand alongside the best in the genre.
The First Berserker: Khazan has a massive focus on rewarding the player’s perseverance, whatever their skill level.
Atomfall might not get everything right, but by St. George it gets England right - and that might be enough.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is an absolute triumph. An addictive adventure in a stunningly provocative open world, and an absolute must play.
Reignbreaker is a decent isometric roguelike, but doesn't do enough to stand out in a genre that's getting more and more crowded.
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is unashamedly retro and blatantly derivative, but it's also quite enjoyable to play if you like a stiff challenge.
Wanderstop's gorgeous visuals, solid character writing, and relaxing workaday gameplay routine brew up a wonderful experience.
Despite an attempt to add context and colour to the world, the best bit of Trailmakers: Pioneers is still the building.
Fans will find so much to love in Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. They're relics of a simpler time, but it's hard to deny the sheer charm and likeability on offer.
At times, Knights in Tight Spaces feels like two steps forward and one hop back where it counts.
Once again Two Point Studios have delivered a bright, fun, and likeable management sim that is simple to get into it, but deep enough to keep you invested – and I can’t wait to see what they do next.
Monster Hunter Wilds feels like a true evolution of the series, maintaining everything that gives it it's identity but tweaking multiple elements to improve and streamline systems.
Fans will get as much from Tomb Raider IV - VI Remastered as they did from the original trilogy remaster.
Big Helmet Heroes is a silly game, but that’s by design, which makes it not only silly but a ton of fun, too.
COLD VR has a solid core concept but fails to ever really impress with it.
Technical issues damage the experience at times, but Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC is still a great game.
Despite a few issues, Avowed had me hooked throughout. It's a beautiful, incredibly charming game that does its best to fill a gap where the Elder Scrolls 6 should be.