Mick Fraser's Reviews
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be and exactly who it caters to.
The time spent in early access has been mostly good to Fallen Tear: The Ascension.
Valor Mortis is beautifully grim, the atmosphere is palpable, and there is an intriguing narrative to pick apart when it starts to reveal itself.
Despite some uneven difficulty and some iffy voice work, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse doesn't disappoint.
However you choose to play Runescape: Dragonwilds, it’s clear that Jagex is assembling another forever-game.
Diablo 4: Age of Hatred Collection on Switch 2 is solid value for people who have never experienced it elsewhere.
Believe the hype: The Witcher 3 Remastered on Switch 2 is absolutely worth the asking price for Nintendo gamers.
Along with Most Wanted and the Legends mode, Echoes of Sekigahara is a great addon, making Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition feel like a great package.
Control Resonant is a shining example of what a studio like this can do when given time and patience, and it's surprising and entertaining at every single turn. An astounding game.
Crimson Moon is no masterpiece in a year replete with them, but it’s a decent debut for ProbablyMonsters, nonetheless.
Rogue Eclipse is a fairly fun little time-wasting blaster, but it feels quite limited as it stands.
There’s a fun game in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 for sure; just don’t expect much in the way of originality.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an excellent open-world fantasy RPG with some unique, interesting ideas.
Ultimately, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition contains everything from the previous iterations but with slightly less shiny graphics.
To call Mortal Shell II an improvement over the first game feels like underselling it. It's bigger, tighter, deeper, wider.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a Survivor-like with a gritty Diablo-like art style and a ton of progression systems.
Beast of Reincarnation is is Game Freak's first real foray outside their comfort zone, and despite some missteps where pacing is concerned, it shows massive potential.
Doom: The Dark Ages | Revelations is a superb addition to an already excellent game, expanding on the narrative, lore, and mechanics in a way that’s almost worthy of Sequeldom.
While it lacks the greater variety of Jans, 11 bit have packed so much new stuff into The Alters: The Last Variable that it feels like a sequel.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a superb remake of an already excellent adventure game, and is utterly essential for fans.