Mick Fraser's Reviews
The best Halo campaign since Reach, Guardians is a return to form - but more Chief next time, please, and less microtransactions.
A compelling thriller that makes great use of the GamePad, but fails to truly scare or shock.
A huge, sprawling adventure with countless branches and decisions, Wasteland 2 is unique in the console catalogue and more than worth the asking price.
A faux-retro shooter with an irreverent sense of humour, Bedlam is hard to recommend as anything other than a curio, despite its popular source material.
Elite: Dangerous is a well-made space sim with incredible scope and wondrous plans for the future, but it might put off some players with its complexity.
An utterly essential bundle for newcomers and veterans alike, thanks to the sheer value for money and huge technical improvements to three already incredible games.
As stunt games go, Pumped BMX+ is solid fun if a little light on variety. There's enough challenge here to keep you busy for a while, but it doesn't compare to the likes of Trials or Olli Olli in terms of addictive thrills.
An enjoyable strategy RPG that refuses to become po-faced, Disgaea 5 is let-down only by a so-so narrative and an over-reliance on XP farming.
It's great to return to Dunwall ahead of next year's sequel, but this Definitive Edition doesn't add anything to the overall Dishonored experience.
A step in the right direction, Disney Infinity 3.0 proves that the franchise still has legs, and isn't out of fresh ideas just yet.
Devil's Third is an ugly, unoriginal, archaic adventure that seems determined to sabotage everything good in it.
A brainless slasher partially saved by a handful of good ideas and cathartic combat.
Ubisoft's super-immersive zombie game infects the PS4, but there's not enough improvement to justify it to previous owners.
A collection of pure gold. Even the few less-famous titles are worth a look, and the inclusion of a handful of last-gen diamonds makes it unbelievable value.
A stylish new take on the indie stealth genre, The Swindle doesn't have the chops to compete with the very best, but manages to be addictive and likable enough to succeed on its own merit.
Neither game really does anything wrong, but this remaster does nothing whatsoever to justify its existence, in some cases running worse than the originals.
A good entry point to the franchise if you want one, but The Nightmare Princess has much more appeal for established fans.
Bethesda have taken the grandiose essence of The Elder Scrolls and diluted it into an MMORPG with some success, but there's still a way to go to fully realise that ambition.
A good special edition of a good game, it's hardly essential, but a definite treat for the fans.
An isometric tactical fantasy that marries XCOM's strategy with Game of Thrones' epic death-toll.