Phil Hornshaw's Reviews
With Beyond Light, Destiny 2 can still get cyclical and repetitious, but its new abilities and improved storytelling make it feel much more alive.
People Can Fly's Outriders mixes a lot of well-worn shooter and RPG elements to create something that feels fresh, if you can get used to its balance.
The new chapter of Ghost of Tsushima adds to Jin's backstory in a way that makes it feel essential, while adding even more of the best stuff from the vanilla game.
Developer Cold Symmetry's budget action-RPG is a love letter to From Software's work, but Mortal Shell's take on similar ideas feels aimed at those who struggle to get through Soulsborne games.
Horizon Forbidden West sometimes packs in so much that it gets in its own way, but the many well-drawn characters populating its quests keep it compelling.
Void Riders is mostly more OlliOlli World, and while its new challenges won't blow you away, more of a good thing is a good thing.
Drawing from Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Thymesia creates a Souls-like experience that iterates on what's most important about From's beloved titles.
Developer Roll7 excellently mixes high-scoring skating gameplay with shooter ideas to make a hybrid game that's tough to put down.
Though it includes a lot of familiar open-world elements, a minimalistic user interface, fun movement mechanics, and a gorgeous setting make it a blast to explore Pandora.
Rise of the Tomb Raider is the best blockbuster game of 2015.
Blizzard's Overwatch is an expertly crafted, awesomely fun, deep, and well-polished team shooter.
"LawBreakers" is a speedy, chaotic addition to the shooter market, but might struggle to break through.
By bringing the series to World War I, DICE has created a tighter, more intense take on the Battlefield formula.
Forza Horizon 3 gets the fun of driving, and everything from the DJs on the radio to the construction of the world is focused on the tone of having a really enjoyable time in a vehicle.
Pretending you're a Starfleet officer in Star Trek: Bridge Crew is great, as long as you have a crew to back you up.
Smarter and more streamlined, "Destiny 2" is the version of "Destiny" fans have been waiting for.
"Absolver" mixes a deep, smart and tough combat system with unpredictable multiplayer encounters.
Veterans and newcomers alike will fall for 'Shadow of the Colossus' the moment they see it in motion.
Mario's first turn on the Switch is fun, but lacks the innovation and creativity of Nintendo's best.
The Coalition adds a lot of smart new ideas to the Gears of War formula in Gears 5.