Mick Fraser's Reviews
A fantastic, original take on the Souls-formula that maintains the addictive risk/reward loop we've come to expect from the genre.
A powerful, emotional survival adventure, The Flame in the Flood manages to stand out even in a swiftly-populating genre.
The Following is a huge expansion that swaps the ruined city for the rugged countryside, but loses none of the desperate thrills of the original campaign.
The final episode of the Chronicles trilogy emerges with a muffled pop rather than a bang, but presents a satisfying adventure for anyone who enjoyed the last two.
Fortified marries several genres successfully, but its diverse arsenal can't quite make up for a lack of mission variety.
A solid remaster of a good game means that Gravity Rush genuinely feels at home on the PS4.
A more story-driven take on the gather & build genre, Crashlands wears its inspirations boldly, but gets away with it.
Oxenfree is a haunting, emotionally-charged mystery that spreads its shocks a little too thinly, but still manages to deliver an engaging, memorable experience.
A good second stab for Ubisoft's latest spin-off series, India makes up for what it lacks in excitement with visual flare.
Lovely Planet is deceptively hard and surprisingly time-consuming, but its reliance on simplicity may divide opinion.
A brainless shooter that manages to be fun despite poor aesthetics and a host of technical issues.
A cute little platformer that will impress younger gamers while it lasts, but which is unlikely to engage even older children for long.
A powerful standalone expansion that feels like a last hurrah for Blizzard's seminal RTS franchise.
Bethesda have done it again, refining the formula for open-world RPGs and delivering a vast, deep and involving experience.
Divinity: Original Sin is a massively complex PC title skilfully repurposed for console gamepads. It's deep, compelling, and fun, but not for the casual crowd.
Had this been bundled with a remastered version of Darksiders, the package would be perfect. As it stands, it's just a slightly better version of an already brilliant game.
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.