Mick Fraser's Reviews
Rise of the Ronin is a solid open world action adventure that rarely puts a foot wrong, but is unlikely to set the world on fire either.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is exactly what veterans will be expecting, as double-edged as that may be, but there's simply no other action RPG experience like it.
As with any survival-crafting-farming game in early access, Lightyear Frontier will only grown and evolve – but unlike many of its contemporaries, it already feels like a complete experience. How long it can sustain my interest with so few possibilities of sudden death or unannounced explosions of violent fury when the wildlife is careless enough to wander through my domain remains to be seen, but if you want a relaxing, good-looking, steady little farming sim with a touch of sci-fi and lots of scope to build and grow, Lightyear Frontier’s early access offering is worth checking out.
There's fun to be had in the shooting and gliding, but Outcast: A New Beginning is simply stretched a little too thin.
The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout Anthology is a pleasant enough experience though, and won't out-stay its welcome.
Bore Blasters is a fun little time-waster, but it's not an experience you'll remember after you've moved on.
Warhammer 40K: Chaosgate - Daemonhunters is a prime example of the Warhammer license meeting a genre it's absolutely built for.
Welcome to ParadiZe has a great sense of humour and super satisfying combat and crafting systems that elevate it above the surface jank.
If you approach Wrath: Aeon of Ruin with no expectations beyond a violent way to kill a few hours, then there is fun to be had.
Last Epoch is a compelling, addictive, and above all creative ARPG that more than deserves its place in the genre.
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is a phenomenally good video game. It has a habit for self-indulgence, but earns every pause with some shocking story moments, and some of the best combat I've experienced.
If you're here for nostalgia's sake, more power to you, but if you're expecting a sweeping remaster of this beloved trilogy that brings it up to date in a meaningful way, you'll have to keep waiting.
Expect to be confused, bewildered, and visually seduced by Ultros, but don't expect to be too surprised by what simmers beneath the surface.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a powerful, emotional and compelling tale that shows off a side of Don't Nod that we've never seen so well-lit.
Airhead wastes no time trying to force itself around a story, and as such it remains a simple but challenging joy throughout.
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior delivers a fun, creative action-adventure with enough charm and new ideas to stand out.
Even if you're not a fan of the mainline franchise, BlazBlue: Entropy Effect will appeal if you like a good side-scrolling action game.
Hellcard is a decent if unremarkable card-battler with some cool ideas that offers a decent challenge for fans of the genre.
Graven has enough puzzles, secrets, weapons, and spells to keep it engrossing and compelling throughout.
Ready or Not might feel at odds with itself a little from time to time, but it's still a solid if unspectacular squad shooter.