Chris White's Reviews
Days Gone Remastered is definitely the best way to experience Bend Studio's zombie adventure, and while there are a few issues, it's still a great single-player story with strong combat.
Repose is unlike anything we've seen in some time, with hidden layers of strategy and clever level design, it's definitely worth checking out.
Tempopo is a chilled out and laid back puzzler that isn't too difficult, yet it provides just the right amount of challenge to keep you playing.
Tempest Rising is a call-back to the wonder years of the RTS, but does more than enough to bring titles like that into the present day.
Finding Frankie is packed full of exciting parkour challenges despite trying to survive in the most messed up playground you have ever seen in your life.
Commandos: Origins pushes the limits of real-time strategy, yet while it can be difficult at times, the mix of strategies available make it fun to try out different options.
Monaco 2 is an exciting heist sim where you can explore with different characters and enjoy whatever the levels throw at you.
Karma: The Dark World is a fascinating psychological horror that offers some great puzzles, an interesting story, and an uncomfortable atmosphere.
Koira is a beautiful little game that embraces the power of music to tell a story of the importance of nature, friendship, and the power of connection.
Dungeons of Hinterberg isn't the game you think it is, and that's what makes it so good. A gorgeous world, smooth combat, and great RPG elements as well.
Split Fiction is a superb platformer. Hazelight has managed to deliver once again with varied and exciting gameplay, featuring a story that will make you laugh, cry, and get completely emerged in.
WWE 2K25 is about as good as it gets. From the plenty of modes to its staggering presentation, Visual Concepts has not only made the best entry in the series, but one of the best games of the year so far.
Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Tape 1 is a stunning return to form, offering a great story and a bunch of wholesome, special characters. The choices feel more personal to you, and the camcorder mechanic adds more depth to Swann, allowing you to feel more in control of your own destiny than before.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza is a wonderful new addition to the series, offering a huge game with plenty to do, all while allowing players to dive into the mind of the anti-hero and Mad Dog himself, Goro Majima.
Keep Driving is a chilled out car management RPG that offers simplistic battles and some fantastic visuals, with a cool soundtrack and a nice chilled out vibe.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is filled with incredible characters and one of the most engaging historical stories I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Despite some intense moments and frustrating sections of the game, there's so much enjoyment to be squeezed out.
Laika: Aged Through Blood is one of the coolest Metroidvanias I have ever played, with refreshing controls and a powerful story at its heart.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure on Nintendo Switch is a wonderful experience, allowing players the world over to enjoy such a fun game.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is a thrilling rogue-like that gets continually better the more you play, whether alone or with friends.
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter builds on the original and makes it better in every way, with excellent combat and a strong story.