But as it stands we have a rather generic and repetitive short lived battle game that’s lacking any real gameplay innovation. The story is dull and there are not enough laughs.
But there’s absolutely nothing in Rogue City you haven’t seen before, done better elsewhere.
Hopefully with heist updates and stability fixes Payday 3 will eventually shine.
It’s not worth full price, but is currently available on Xbox Game Pass. So if you want to try it out for ‘free’ there on your monthly subscription, that’s the best place to play this game until it goes down in price.
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 might be worth a look once it’s in the bargain bin, but for now it’s not worth the £40 full price.
If you’re looking for a 3D-looking Smash Brothers-style fighting game that’s simply not as good as that Nintendo classic then try this.
There could be a cracking little game in here for kids, if the level design were more captivating and the job at hand felt more worthwhile. It pales into comparison compared to the Marios of this world.
But once the novelty of a new game fades, what we're left with is a failure of a title that simply loses itself after the first hour or so. And you end up going in bizarre circles without any sense of satisfaction.
But it all comes down to control and right now Surgeon Simulator 2 is too broken when it comes to gameplay to really do the great ideas behind the game justice.
Developer Big Ant Studios claim this is “the most comprehensive tennis experience” but sadly when it comes to gameplay it’s more Queens than Wimbledon.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is well made, and offers a strong challenge for gamers who like a slower pace to their gun games than the likes of Call of Duty.
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer sets out to offer gamers boxing workouts for their busy lives. It’s a fairly basic game but does give you a companionship if you’re on-the-go and seeking a quick workout with your handheld games console.
The pace of this game is different from your usual all-in gaming fare. There’s a lot of build up, a lot of character development over hours of gameplay, and actually - not as much gameplay as you’d expect.
Silent Hill 2 is a modern looking title with nostalgic gameplay at its heart.
Right now it’s a decent more-of-the-same option and a missed opportunity for Sony.
But the story isn’t all that and, overall, this game is more of a missed opportunity than a breakthrough in the VR horror genre.
This doesn’t beat anything out there but it does offer a decent fighting game with a unique twist on a classic Nottingham legend.
So for now, episode one is a good start. Very much a Telltale interactive story. And if you’re down with that and not too much actual gaming you’ll be satisfied.
This type of game has been done far better before.
Switchback VR is fun, and tries to make the most of the PSVR2 but its wildly bouncing storyline and one-trick-pony gameplay means you’ll tire of it fairly quickly.