Chris White's Reviews
The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road has a good story, some gorgeous environments, and a new mechanic that keeps things exciting.
While Riven is difficult, Cyan Worlds has done a remarkable job remaking one of the most influential puzzle games of all time.
Sociable Soccer 24 is a reminder of the good old days of football games, with gameplay that's easy enough to pick up and enjoy.
Goat Simulator 3: Multiverse of Nonsense further adds to the fun and wackiness of the base game, offering more references and surprises.
Taskmaster VR has some smart ideas and the presentation is good, but the controls aren't as precise as they need to be given the crazy tasks.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a wonderfully crafted expansion that enriches the original experience that exploring the Lands Between provided.
Still Wakes the Deep tells an emotional tale under extreme circumstances, with a stunningly detailed world and intelligent storytelling.
Capes is a solid turn-based strategy title that has some great ideas in the fight, and more often than not keeps things exciting.
Men of War II is a deeply strategic and intense title that makes every decision, whether big or small, mean something.
RKGK is a beautiful game that puts all its heart into fast and fluid movement and the graffiti you'll paint across Cap City.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a good sequel with some excellent acting and gorgeous visuals, but the pacing struggles quite a bit.
System Shock on PS5 is a great opportunity for console players to experience Nightdive Studios excellent remake of a classic.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is filled with tricky puzzles that require patience, pens and plenty of paper, but can be hugely satisfying.
Swarm 2 features some fantastic traversal that works incredibly well in VR, with solid gunplay and a satisfying roguelike loop.
Braid Anniversary Edition is a reminder of how good the original was, with stellar visuals and puzzles that are tough yet rewarding.
Indika is an ambitious game that's focus on religion is the driving force in its engaging narrative, with simple puzzles and linear gameplay.
Heading Out is one of the most inventive games I've played all year, with plenty of replayability, great ideas, and an engaging story.
MotoGP 24 is the strongest the series has been, with AI now being held accountable for mistakes, and other small but important additions.
Sand Land is a by-the-numbers anime adaption that is filled with great character design and some enjoyable vehicular combat.
TopSpin 2K25 is light on modes, but the gameplay is excellent, leading to tense and exciting matches against the world's very best.