Galactic Civilizations 4 is a vast and dependable grand space strategy. But there's little here that radical, and expect to meet it halfway.
Excellent combat and a stunning sense of scale help steer Lost Ark through its more tired MMO conventions.
It may not be a radical change, but it's still one of the best management experiences around.
CoD's multiplayer is as dependable as ever, but Vanguard's campaign and Zombies mode fail to capitalise on what could be interesting ideas.
Despite a messy start, this spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead becomes more challenging and characterful the longer you spend with it
Slight repetition can't diminish the incredible atmoshpere of Farm 51's post-apocalyptic survival game.
Blending classic stealth mechanics with puzzle-y sniping, Contracts 2 gets the job done.
Necromunda is a sight to behold, but it's undermined by wonky shooting, superfluous mechanics, and bugs.
Solasta's storytelling may not be up to much, but its tactical combat and accessible approach to D&D rules make it worth considering for CRPG fans.
Below Zero is a mostly brilliant sequel to the best survival game of all time.
Trials of Fire's list of features may read like a videogame word salad, but the resulting combination makes for a fine RPG feast.
A superbly stylish and surprisingly challenging management game, Evil Genius 2 is let down only by its tendency to bloviate.
Classically styled and rich in detail, Nebuchadnezzar's city-building fun is hindered by micromanagement and trading issues.
A compelling story and speedy stealth make up for Disjunction's less even moments.
As a prohibition-era mob boss, you're at war with rival gangs as well as the police in this ambitious, if uneven, gangster sim
The Swedish studio's latest offering tracks a plane-crash survivor as she grapples with her new, terrifying reality
Partisans combines a classic real-time tactics structure with more flexible systems for a winning formula.
Colorado is a cold and violent den of outlaws in this characterful action game that gives players choices over its benighted society, but lacks a distinct hook
Iron Harvest's mech-based strategy can burn a little slow, but the payoff is undoubtedly worth it.
With genre music battles and stylish design, this should be great – but it can't decide whether it's a third-person fighter or a rhythm-action game