Mick Fraser's Reviews
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is just as beautiful as the series ever was, and the same charm is present and correct, but it's definitely beginning to wear a little thin.
Despite a few hiccups, Baldur's Gate 3 remains the finest example of its genre available today.
Dust & Neon is an enjoyable twin-stick shooter with a cool cover mechanic set in a colourful world. But it's held back by a strong sense of deja vu and a lack of fresh ideas.
Immortals of Aveum is polished to a high shine and just deep enough to leave a lasting impression.
Blasphemous 2 is a bold step up for The Game Kitchen, and somehow manages to feel both familiar and brand new.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is simply the best example of the genre MiMiMi helped create.
Hammerwatch 2 is a delightful enough RPG romp held back by some issues that seem to cling stubbornly to the era that inspired it.
As a dark, story-driven settlement sim, Gord offers a moderate amount of replayability and a pretty compelling central narrative.
Moving Out 2 looks pretty, the tongue-in-cheek humour is ever-present, and the accessibility options are great.
From the outside Atlas Fallen has all the pieces of an open world fantasy epic, but if you look a little more closely you'll see the cracks.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a fantastic port of an excellent game that any genre fan will fall in love with.
Exoprimal is fun in short doses, and there's absolutely a foundation to build on here. Like many live service games, this could be something very special in a few months.
If you're a horse lover, the The Sims 4 Horse Ranch expansion is a no-brainier. For anyone else, this is one that it might not be a bad thing to skip.
While there's nothing egregious about Oaken, it doesn't push the genre in any particular direction.
Despite a few shortcomings, Remnant 2 remains one of the most creative, fascinating, and compelling games of the last few years.
Rhythm Galaxy is a very good rhythm game, but it's also very safe and very familiar, doing little to freshen up the formula.
There's a lot to like in Jagged Alliance 3. The merc management system is solid, the gear works well, and combat can be very satisfying.
It's not often a game keeps its claws in after the credits roll, but Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals will stay with me for much longer than just another playthrough.
On PS5, The Valiant is just as playable and enjoyable as on PC, even if it's not quite as good-looking.
Fans will love the Lara Croft Collection, but even newcomers just looking for an interesting adventure game will find a lot to like.