Ubisoft is heading in the right direction, with Assassin’s Creed Shadows simply being a mind-blowing experience. However, it’ll take much more than this to make Ubisoft great again.
Split Fiction offers amongst the most incredible adventures in a video game ever. Hazelight Studios gave us something truly special. And you can enjoy all of this for only £40. Definitely a Game of the Year contender.
WWE 2K25 isn’t a step up from WWE 2K24. If anything, it’s more of a considerable downgrade. The gameplay has improved, but the content leaves much to be desired. Moreover, the Bloodline Showcase mode is a very unpleasant experience.
PGA TOUR 2K25 has brilliantly introduced the much more authentic EvoSwing system, which makes you feel like an actual pro golfer. If Golf simulations are your cup of tea, you should give this a go.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 is a fantastic and immersive narrative adventure that's filled with drama, happiness, and spooks to pump you up for Tape 2. A great time playing Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The storytelling kept the player's attention for the majority of the play, and it definitely has great replay value to unlock different outcomes, endings, and rewards.
Eternal Strands possesses quite a nice depth and a compelling combination of features to bring you some enjoyable combat. However, the story isn’t something I would speak much of often when discussing the game. Despite that, this game is a great start for Yellow Brick Games and displays the potential the developer has for future projects.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the incredible action-adventure game fans have been waiting for. It is, without a doubt, my favorite game of 2024. It was expected that this game would be good, but it did not deliver what would ultimately be a flawless and authentic Indiana Jones experience.
It’s ironic, really, because, in my opinion, Call of Duty Cold War multiplayer was one of the best, which was, of course, developed by Treyarch. Yet, they managed to deliver the worst and most intolerable multiplayer experience in the franchise’s history. Unless the multiplayer gets a major buff in future updates, the zombies mode may be the content that saves Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is an impressively authentic horror adventure, followed by an intense story that grabbed my attention from start to finish. Most movies that turn into games are usually underwhelming, but this game is one of the exceptions.
Black Myth: Wukong is, without a doubt, worth buying. It has an incredible story, along with fantastic combat and beautiful locations and designs, despite the issues of the frames. But they should’ve simmered down on the number of boss fights. Game of the Year 2024? Sure – there’s enough to this to make it into the conversation.
EA SPORTS FC 25 is definitely an improvement from last year’s title, but not by much, especially when it comes to the on-field gameplay. It’s clear that EA placed more emphasis on their content, tactical gameplay, and more to increase the longevity of this game, and they have done very well in doing so. Plus, the new FC IQ system is an incredible addition to the game.
Madden NFL 25 can officially claim the crown as the most authentic Madden game of all time. It's like EA Orlando has taken the already incredible gameplay, visuals, animations, and more of last year's game placed them on the surgery table and given them a major facelift. However, despite some of the impressive additions that were made regarding the content, you might get the impression that having much more would've sufficed. Nonetheless, Madden NFL 25 is definitely a must-have.
It’s clear that they focused much more on fidelity than performance, which is a major pet peeve for most gamers. There’s nothing wrong with putting a lot of emphasis on the graphics, but the gameplay needs as much attention—even more would be better. The silver lining is that this game is free, so there’s no harm in giving it a shot. The game has something there, but it will need more improvements to get the best out of it. Plus, plenty of The First Descendant updates along the way will feature more characters, weapons, adjustments, and so on. So, hopefully, The First Descendant will become a more interesting game in the future.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is definitely worth a try, mainly due to its brand-new, ultra-realistic combat design and mechanics, and the mixture of simple and challenging puzzles. Not to mention, the unbelievably realistic visuals that’ll blow your mind. However, don’t expect an amazingly written storyline to follow. Plus, once again, it’s on Xbox Game Pass, so there’s no harm in seeing it for yourself.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is exactly what we deserve, as we’re getting a great package for a very low price. This isn’t often that you can say that about a game until you meet this one. I would strongly recommend any player, especially those who are grieving to play this, and you’ll surely obtain one of the most heartwarming experiences in recent years. Do I consider this to be a genuine Game of the Year contender? You bet I do.
It’s good to have Top Spin return after a 10+ hiatus, and you’d definitely have fun playing TopSpin 2K25 whether you’re alone or with a friend. Unfortunately, you should probably wait for a sale because the price for this game is unjustified, especially when it comes to the gameplay you’re getting out of it.
Although it isn’t as good as the more memorable Shredder’s Revenge, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants has just about managed to become a fun experience that pretty much requires that you play with at least a friend to get the ultimate experience. It’s been long overdue, so it’s good that this has finally made it to consoles and PC. And although it’s only local, I’d still recommend this to other players, even if they plan on playing this game on the side to take a little break from playing the much higher profile titles.
Rise of the Rōnin is certainly not the masterpiece we were hoping for, but it’s extremely close to being one. What you’re already getting with the intriguing story, outstanding weaponry, excellent combat, refined mechanics, and so on are more than enough to provide a phenomenally gripping, historical, action-packed RPG experience.
Flawless is the perfect term to describe Dragon’s Dogma 2, and it portrays a beyond-sheer level of magnificence, making it one of Capcom’s greatest projects ever. This isn’t even close to being an exaggeration, but not only is this a Game of the Year contender, but it might be an all-time great. Not once did I feel the need to turn off the game and would often feel miffed whenever I had to.
MLB The Show 24 continues the upgrades we witnessed in last year’s great title, and it had to take a lot to accomplish that. With the additions and enhancements, this is easily the most authentic Baseball game in the franchise. Plus, it provides equally outstanding experiences for both men and women players. And yet again, to sweeten the pot, it’s available on Xbox Game Pass. So, go ahead and get this puppy, and let’s play ball.