Chris White's Reviews
Kong: Survivor Instinct is a big surprise, bringing some great level design and stunning visuals to the genre, featuring some tight gameplay.
If you never played the original, this is the perfect time to give it a go, as Arizona Sunshine Remake is filled with great gunplay and some beautiful environments.
Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition brings an underrated classic onto modern consoles, with improvements that give it a new lease of life.
Ballistic Moon has done a pretty good job with its take on Until Dawn, with improved camera angles, gorgeous visuals, and new scenes.
Silent Hill 2 is a masterclass in how to remake a horror classic, featuring clever puzzles, stunning visuals, and exceptional sound design.
Grunn is an inventive and surreal gardening sim that leads you down different paths with every run, never losing its appeal.
Despite a few technical issues, Metal Hellsinger VR is an exciting way to experience the original game, with one of the best soundtracks ever.
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports has some flourishes of fun, but the clunky movement and unresponsive controls let it down.
God of War Ragnarok is just as stunning as it was on PS5, and those wanting to enjoy such an incredible game now have the chance on PC.
EA Sports FC 25 has a focus on tactics that are mostly noticeable, and while Rush is a cool new mode, it does feel pretty similar to last year.
Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is disappointing for those expecting a more exciting story, but the new characters are a cool addition.
Golden Lap is an addictive racing sim that has plenty of strategical elements for such a stripped back experience, making it fun to play.
Apartment Story may be short, but it has some good ideas and offers an engaging story alongside doing the pots or eating a ham sandwich.
Beyond Galaxyland shouldn't be missed, with exciting turn-based combat, a world ripe for exploration, and beautifully written characters.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a wonderful remake that looks gorgeous in many different ways, with simple yet fun platforming at its core.
Shadows of Doubt may have a few problems that hold it back, but it's easily one of the most ambitious and exciting games of the year so far.
Ara: History Untold is a complex strategy at times, and while there’s still so much I haven’t mentioned, you’re given plenty of help along the way. Some explanations could be a little clearer as I got overwhelmed at times with the amount of information that is thrown at you, but you can visit an encyclopaedia whenever you want that has a wealth of topics where you can search specific words if you’re unsure about something. From the gorgeous presentation to the layers of gameplay, I can’t recommend this enough, especially if you’re a history nerd.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged makes a classic point-and-click worth playing almost thirty years on, with stunning visuals and engaging gameplay.
Frostpunk 2 requires your patience and ability to make tough decisions, but rewards you for sticking with it and respecting its systems.
Unholy has some good moments, but it's let down with some odd gameplay choices and some janky cutscenes and poor acting.