With stunning graphics, a dark, bleak atmosphere, and a wealth of loot to collect, Diablo 4 offers a thrilling experience for fans of the series and action RPG enthusiasts alike.
Bleak Sword DX provides an enchanting experience that will keep you engaged throughout your journey. It may not be for everyone, but if you're up for a challenge and appreciate artistic pixel graphics, this indie title is well worth your time.
Strayed Lights offers players a profound journey of self-discovery in a visually stunning world without any dialogue, transcending language barriers. While I occasionally struggled to remain fully engaged during quiet moments, the exceptional combat system quickly drew me back in. Despite being a short game, Strayed Lights is a captivating and unforgettable adventure that is worth experiencing.
With incredible controller haptics and stunning graphics, Gran Turismo 7 is an incredibly immersive game on PlayStation 5 that suffers from some horrific microtransactions.
Vagante is a brutal roguelike game with a beautiful pixel art style and a procedurally-generated world. However, some might find it more frustrating than it is fun.
While the narrative might be a little predictable, for its low price, great acting, and endless replayability, Bloodshore is a must-play for those interested in FMV.
Knockout Home Fitness provides a decent fitness experience while also staying fun. You can break a sweat while playing, but it doesn’t feel like a long term fitness solution.
Deathloop is a great game that offers excellent gunplay and abilities with only a few minor cons. However, it doesn't feel it could be anyone's favourite game, and you could find a better experience in Arkane's previous titles.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a stunning game that should be on everyone's list of games to play. It features plenty of creative gameplay mechanics, which proved to be engaging with very minimal faults. The storyline is also incredibly charming, and you'll likely struggle to find a more wholesome game than Chicory.
The Invisible Hand introduces you to the basics of stocks without getting too complicated. However, if you are already familiar with stocks, you might find the experience relatively easy.
New Pokémon Snap is a visually stunning game that suffers from a lack of innovation. There are a couple of welcome additions in the gameplay. However, it forgoes key elements that made the original so successful.
If you ever wanted to recreate the hit TV show, The Office, playing as a cloud and filling up coffee, then you have come to the right place.
What the Dub?! is a perfect game for the party game repertoire. It's simple, cheap and downright hilarious. After a while, the gameplay can become a little dull, but thanks to the game's easy mechanics, you can always return at a later date to get a laugh.
It Takes Two is the pinnacle of co-op gaming, featuring stunning interactive environments, unpredictable levels and a whole lot of video game references. It offers a strong narrative, even though it sometimes feels like it drags on a bit too long. Nonetheless, It Takes Two feels original and has set the benchmark for two-player games.
Phantom: Covert Ops is an adequate VR shooter, perfect for those who are new to virtual reality gaming. The kayak is a game-changer and the key element to the game. However, the stealth is let down by unintelligent AI, and the campaign may be a little short and repetitive for those seeking a detailed story.
Maquette is a beautiful, artistic puzzle game waiting to tell a story. The concept is good, but the implementation leaves a lot to be desired. At times, it can have glitches and feel a little clunky, but if you can overlook that, you might find Maquette's story is just what you need.
Hitman III is a well-constructed assassination sandbox with incredible maps, deep customisation, and some funky outfits.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition stays true to the movie and comic book themes and provides an adequate experience for those who love Scott Pilgrim. The retro audio and graphics perfectly fit the game's style, but that alone was not enough to save a game that failed on the core essentials of a beat 'em up.
In a year where indie games shone through, Super Meat Boy Forever is disappointing. The auto-running concept feels restricting, and the procedurally generated levels make the game more frustrating than it needs to be.
CD Projekt Red has laid the foundation for serious potential but possibly should have waited until 2077 to release the game.