David Walters
Even without the nostalgia creeping in, one can plainly see that this is a game for the ages. Cross-play would make this the perfect release for me, but even as is, I love this game.
The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is every bit as good as the individual games were upon their original release. This remastered collection shows exactly why the Uncharted series was and is so highly regarded, even 6 and 5 years later, respectively.
Naughty Dog has created a masterpiece of a remake in The Last of Us Part I. All of the emotion and action has been brought to the PS5 in stunning fashion.
With vivid environments and incredible acting, God of War Ragnarök is the sequel that we have been waiting for.
A sequel should always be better, and Horizon Forbidden West is much better than its predecessor, by a distance as great as the journey itself.
Gran Turismo 7 is the definitive driving experience of this generation, but may a lot to take in for the casual player
With a massive scope of puzzles to solve, Islands of Insight has something for every puzzle enthusiast out there.
F1 2021 is an amazing, high speed racing title that keeps the player coming back, even after that shunt into the wall by the guy behind you.
There’s no shortage of story in this golf adventure around a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
This is easily my favourite game of the year. I haven’t been this captivated by Holmes since I began reading the original works by Doyle.
The Talos Principle II gives you a philosophical deep dive into yourself while offering some challenging puzzles as well. A great entry in the series.
MLB The Show 22 is a great entry to the yearly sports franchise, easily the best one yet. It's enough to keep returning players interested, and new players will have a great time learning the ins and outs of the diamond.
MLB The Show 23 is another solid entry to San Diego Studios' yearly iteration of MLB magnificence.
F1 23 is a fantastic entry to the perennial Formula 1 experience. Driving is polished on both wheel and controller, and the visual experience is second to none.
As far as world-building games go, Cities: Skylines II is second to none. The sheer volume of capability is staggering and the possibilities are endless for what you can create.
The initial release of LEGO Bricktales was a novel idea that successfully translated the childhood favourite of many to a digital platform while stumbling due to its reliance on conventional controls. LEGO Bricktales‘ Quests’ debut fixes this and delivers a truly mesmerizing experience that not only has that cool factor from playing it in augmented reality but is, by and large, the definitive version of an already fun-to-play game.
With just enough added to keep things fresh, MLB The Show 24 is a fine entry to the yearly sports franchise.
I thoroughly enjoyed New World. I wish there was more guidance in some areas in-game, and the game does seem geared towards PvP rather than PvE. Despite these minor gripes, the game is incredible.
A fine entry to the popular F1 series, F1 22 brings some new things to the table, but suffers from control issues and a lack of things to do.
New gameplay additions and intuitive controls make PGA TOUR 2K23 an easy to pick up and fun to play addition to the series.