Mick Fraser's Reviews
There's simply no denying that this is an exceptional package, and although it may be a year overdue, it was absolutely worth the wait.
Gears of War returns with a bang. Consistently thrilling and relentlessly entertaining, Gears 4 is comfortably one of the best shooters of the generation so far.
One of last generation's best sci-fi games returns to consoles and continues apace, changing very little but adding a lot to the mix.
Combining such a wealth of things to do with the already excellent shooting produces a fantastic package for long-term fans and newcomers alike – it’s just a shame it’s taken 24 months to finally get to this point.
A bog-standard dungeon crawler with added boobies, Party Favors offers forgettable titillation but almost no actual substance.
The team has succeeded in creating something that feels truly different and unique, but it's over too quickly and far too simple as a game.
While they vary ever so slightly in quality, with the original, for my money, edging out the others and number 2 valiantly bringing up the rear, all 3 games are incredibly playable and deeply compelling.
A slick, compelling adventure only let down by a glut of technical issues that really should have been polished out.
A brave attempt at creating a more thoughtful shooter hindered by poor execution and messy technique.
A steady puzzle game elevated by its story and mystery that's never quite original enough to stand out.
The same old Worms gameplay you’ve seen many times before, with bolder animations, new weapons and added vehicles.
A solid sequel that comes close to but never quite surpasses its exceptional predecessor, Mankind Divided is nonetheless an essential purchase for fans of stealth and story.
A poor first expansion to Ubisoft's floundering shooter. They must do better.
Sword Coast Legends is a decent CRPG let down by an overall lack of imagination and irritating difficulty spikes.
At times Full Mojo Rampage gets its wires a little crossed, and some of the roguelike elements can feel a little forced when they're not really necessary, but it's still a fun little blaster with a wonderful atmosphere and stacks of personality. It might be trying to elbow its way into a very crowded genre, but it has just enough pluck to earn its place.
10 Second Ninja X is a masterclass in simple design over showboating.
Beautiful, charming and touching, Song of the Deep provides an enjoyable, worthy adventure despite its issues.
Sweet, blood-soaked, unashamedly offensive catharsis - Carmageddon: Max Damage has all of the above in spades.
An ambitious game that just doesn't feel good enough even for a low budget title.
Lost Sea is neither particularly original nor exciting, but it's charming enough in its own way.