Chris White's Reviews
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.
Despite some pretty visuals and colourful environments, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants is rather repetitive.
While the combat is clunky and systems aren't explained as well as they should be, Withering Rooms is a great entry into the horror genre.
The Outlast Trials is in better shape now it's out of Early Access, and while AI and fixes have been made, it's still light on content.
There are some great moments in Harold of Halibut, even if it takes a while to get going, and the art style is stunning in every way.
Buckshot Roulette is a short game with plenty of appeal, whether through its replayability, strategy, or grisly charm.