Mick Fraser's Reviews
Deathbound feels like an early access game at times, with ponderous, imprecise combat and a world that simply struggles to find its way.
Eden Genesis is a game for the hardcore gamer, and requires a total mastery of its systems and mechanics to get the most out of it.
A solid, if slightly formulaic, thriller, then Nobody Wants to Die manages to do little new and yet feel different to most other games on the market right now.
Despite some uneven design, Bleak Faith: Forsaken is an enjoyable, atmospheric adventure through a decaying world.
Creatures of Ava comes highly recommended for anyone who wants a low-stress game filled with hope and colour and loads of belly rubs.
For fans of the genre MArs 2120 presents a serviceable adventure with some flashy powers, but it still feels very much like an early access game.
Frontier Hunter: Erza's Wheel of Fortune doesn't do anything particularly new, but fans of Metroidvanias will find it well worth their time.
Once Human is an immensely playable, atmospheric and addictive third-person survival crafter with a huge world to go out and explore, alone or with others.
As a narrative puzzle game, The Operator is very good. It never feels unsolvable, but isn't insultingly easy either, and presents itself with some nice touches.
Despite a few odd design choices, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is an enjoyable Metroidvania with an intriguing world, and exhilarating combat.
Dungeons of Hinterberg feels like a chilled-out version of the usual action-adventure titles like the Breath of the Wild.
Zenless Zone Zero is just an incredibly good time presented with supreme confidence and verve by a developer that knows exactly what its doing.
Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition is a great version of a genuinely wonderful game that truly does the original release justice.
Dystopika is a small-scale, even intimate city builder designed to let you chill while you build.
Noreya: The Gold Project is an enjoyable enough Metroidvania but feels a little limited when compared to other titles in the genre.
Crime Boss: Rockay City has expanded somewhat since it's original launch with has a lot of new multiplayer content.
The PS5 version of V Rising is just as playable and compelling as the PC version, and you absolutely should play one or the other if possible.
If you're a fan of the franchise and enjoyed Wings of Ruin but never got to play this one, then Monster Hunter Stories Remastered is absolutely worth your time.
Fans of the greater franchise will absolutely get a kick out of this, and it's a great time to dive into something like Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.
In spite of some iffy dialogue, The Land Beneath Us remains incredibly addictive throughout.