The worst of pretentious story games and brainless beat-em-ups combined - with an insulting gimmick that's all its own.
The 'spiritual successor' industry reaches deep into the 90s game cupboard with this futuristic racer. Should we start asking why?
Another sumptuous, endlessly entertaining automotive playground, but its shift into 'shared-world' online gaming is only a partial success.
Despite the flashy boats and planes, this sequel to the ambitious open-world racing game is underdeveloped where it counts.
Its big themes are glibly handled, though this is still Quantic Dream's most credible and satisfying interactive yarn by far.
Fresh presentation and admirable dedication to its big idea can't save this two-player adventure from mediocrity.
A melancholy masterpiece is reborn in this faithful and breathtakingly beautiful remake.
Blending solitaire with role-playing, combat and a racy, buccaneering plot, Shadowhand is a delight - and a true British eccentric.
The apes are charismatic and the storyline is passable, but this interactive drama tie-in forgets to find a role to cast the player in.
Supermassive's dour whodunnit is a poor vehicle for PlayLink's experiment in multiplayer narrative - a woeful mismatch of genre and form.
One of the most daring and influential game designs of all time makes a long overdue comeback in Mario's most madcap adventure yet.
Another handsome, well built and entertaining Forza rolls off the production line - though there are controversial changes under the hood.
This wonky crossover is the unlikely source of a superbly designed tactical combat challenge as well as a charmingly silly adventure.
A brisk running time and lower stakes do the Uncharted formula no harm at all - even if this spin-off sticks a bit too close to the script.
This basic puzzle-platformer captures none of the depth and panic of Miyamoto's surreal strategy games, but a good deal of the charm.
This puzzle-platformer lives in the shadow of Playdead's Inside, but its rage against Romanian Communism is authentic and raw.
Switch's debut and Wii U's demise are marked by a radical reinvention of The Legend of Zelda that will go down as an all-time great.
Playground Games' series has never been a more triumphant standard-bearer for racing games as pure, escapist entertainment.
There's a superb driving simulation at the core of this rough-hewn package, but it's strictly for enthusiasts only.
Hello Games' lush galactic odyssey is a unique work of engineering art - and an engrossing, if flawed, game.