Mick Fraser's Reviews
With an endless well of weird ideas to draw from, the Jobs on offer just can’t sustain my interest, even with multiple difficulty options and some interesting final encounters. It looks good and plays very well, but right now it’s much too normal for its universe.
If you’re a big fan of the main game, then Atomfall: Wicked Isle will give you something to do for a few hours.
Lies of P: Overture does a fantastic job in not only bringing us new characters and new challenges, but also new levels of accessibility.
American Arcadia may not have a particularly original premise, but it does present recycled ideas in unique packaging.
It’s always hard to predict how a new MMO will do in the market when there are so many popular, established competitors, but Dune: Awakening seems to have hit the sand running
Despite some frustrating bugs, The Alters is the most unique and interesting survival-crafting sim I’ve ever played.
Despite some obvious influences, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon manages to be an excellent action RPG with an interesting, dark world to explore.
Blades of Fire has some elements that feel original and compelling, but it ultimately falls short of the bar set by other AA adventure games of recent years.
In all the ways that matter, Doom: The Dark Ages is a pure power fantasy, loading you up with outlandish weaponry and lethal powers and unleashing you on the horde.
Empyreal is fun in short bursts, but offers little to stand out or really pull you into its story and universe.
You have to go into The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered with the right level of expectation - especially if you’re a newcomer.
While there are moments in Steel Seed where it feels quite enjoyable, the overall package is fairly forgettable.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 feels truly unique and artistic, and reminds us how moving, exhilarating, and provocative big-budget adventure games can be.
With a story that is happy to take a backseat to exploring its dangerous, beautiful world, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree delivers everything a fan of the genre could want.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a finely crafted experience with an effortlessly charismatic lead, and some wonderfully exhilarating set-pieces.
In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition the setting is the star, and Planet Mira remains one of the most dangerous yet inviting worlds you can experience.
AI Limit is a fun game when you're not tangling with the camera. The combat is slick and fast, but it can't quite stand alongside the best in the genre.
The First Berserker: Khazan has a massive focus on rewarding the player’s perseverance, whatever their skill level.
Atomfall might not get everything right, but by St. George it gets England right - and that might be enough.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is an absolute triumph. An addictive adventure in a stunningly provocative open world, and an absolute must play.