Chris White's Reviews
Manic Mechanics is a charming party game that takes a lot of inspiration from Overcooked, yet manages to stand on its own.
Gylt may not push the boundaries as far as its gameplay, but it finds a niche in the horror genre and has some nice moments along the way.
Crash Team Rumble is a well-designed title with a surprisingly good gameplay loop, but it feels a little empty at the moment.
Matches in AEW: Fight Forever are a ton of fun to play, with a career mode that takes inspiration from Yakuza in the best kind of way.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective still holds up almost 13 years later, with plenty of variety in its puzzles and some fantastic music.
Kingdom Eighties is a fantastic tribute to the 80s, offering satisfying base-building and plenty of nods to the movies of the time.
Final Fantasy 16 sets a new benchmark in action-RPGs, featuring a rich and fascinating story, and a layered and enjoyable combat system.
Greyhill Incident could have cornered a niche in the market, yet its forgettable story, poor dialogue, and lazy gameplay make it one to miss.
Rogue Legacy 2 on PS5 is the best way to experience what Cellar Door Games has done since its original release to cement its, erm, legacy.
Much like the painter's quest for creating a masterpiece, Bloober Team and Anshar Studios have almost done so with Layers of Fear.
Gerda: A Flame in Winter - Liva's Story examines the harsh realities of conflict from WWII with some fantastic writing and tough decisions.
EA Sports F1 23 is an improvement on last year, bringing back the enjoyable Braking Point story, and providing better control on the track.
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is DON'T NOD's best work to date, showcasing an gripping story with an interesting approach to player choice.
MotoGP 23 has added dynamic weather to make racing a whole new beast, and the Career mode is a solid feature to keep you hooked.
Amnesia: The Bunker is a heart stopping horror that constantly leaves you in fear, but it's all the better for it.
With a wealth of options and plenty of ways to build your company, Railway Empire 2 is lots of fun, offering countless hours of content.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is littered with technical and gameplay issues that dampen the fact that there's a great story at its heart.
The Outlast Trials is possibly the most deranged the series has ever been, with plenty of smart ideas albeit quite sparse on content.
Planet of Lana is a wonderful puzzler with visuals that will leave you in awe, along with a stunning soundtrack and plenty of challenges.
LEGO 2K Drive has some impressive features, and while the competitive elements could do with a little work, there's still fun to be had.