Gareth Brading's Reviews
So far, The Alters is the most compelling and intriguing game I’ve played this year.
If you have children or are a child at heart, to a T is a heartwarming adventure with plenty of laughs along the way.
Best Served Cold is an investigative visual novel which merges bartending detective work to create a novel cocktail.
Bethesda’s remaster of its 2006 original Oblivion comes at a time when the actions of its parent company are under significant scrutiny.
While Amerzone is perhaps a bit too faithful to the 1999 original, it nonetheless shows considerable care and respect for its creator.
If you were looking for a solid adventure which nicely expands the singular world of Lamplight City, Rosewater delivers.
Wanderstop’s excellent writing, great music and laid-back atmosphere make it a nice game to unwind with.
If you haven’t picked up an Assassin’s Creed game in a few years, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a welcome return to form.
Long-time fans of Team Ninja’s titles should certainly enjoy all that Rise of the Ronin has to offer, but others may want to wait for a few more patches before diving in.
Carmen Sandiego is broadly decent, but it feels like it should have gone a step further, both in its throwback homage to the original game, and in its modernization efforts.
Eduardo and Gareth discuss their experiences with exploring the medieval landscapes of Bohemia in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
If you’ve been enjoying the Insomniac Spider-Man games previously on PC, Spider-Man 2 absolutely scratches more of the same itch.
Into the Emberlands is all round just a lovely little adventure; a charming and lighthearted palette cleanser which will help to enlighten your day.
If you didn’t play the original at the time, or are a new player finding it for the first time, Breath of Death VII is an easy recommendation.
Red Dead Redemption has certainly aged like a fine wine, still retaining its satisfying gameplay and an enormous, gorgeous wild west to explore.
The Plucky Squire is a delightful light-hearted adventure full of whimsy and charm which both adults and children should enjoy.
Arranger is a palate-cleansing puzzle game which hits all its notes with fine precision.
Frostpunk 2 is an excellent next step in the evolution of the franchise, adding more complexity while not sacrificing the core gameplay.
The Devil’s Playhouse is still the most stylish of the Telltale Sam & Max games.
Vampire Therapist shows that even undead blood-suckers can have complex emotional problems.