Ryan Pretorius
Lego Horizon Adventures isn't the most interesting Lego title out there but its simple yet addictive combat and charming re-imagining of the world of Horizon makes it an entertaining experience for fans and newcomers.
Slitterhead has 'cult classic' written all over it with its gritty atmosphere, unsettling creature designs and old-school appeal, though it lacks polish and a satisfying combat system.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered goes well beyond expectations for a simple remaster, providing a technically marvelous and now quintessential way to experience Aloy's first adventure on PS5.
The Until Dawn remake is an immense visual facelift with new content for fans, though problematic technical issues and divisive changes make it hard to recommend over the original.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is rough around the edges at times but Capcom has delivered a mostly faithful, visually dazzling remaster without short-changing the tone, humour or violence.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fight Collection Arcade Classics provides easy access to some of the most beloved crossover arcade titles in history, packed with quality-of-life improvements and a wealth of content.
Astro Bot is an absolute must-play - Team Asobi delivers one of the most wildly creative and enjoyable PS5 games to date, packed with charm, sincerity and outstanding game design.
Zenless Zone Zero is absolutely stacked with fun content and despite some technical issues, HoYoverse fans and newcomers are going to be in for a treat.
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is now the quintessential way to experience a cult classic for the first time on modern systems, also providing a great technical upgrade for fans.
What The Golf? on PS5 is a gloriously unhinged and breezily entertaining "anti-golf" game that's packed with wacky creativity, charm and clever ideas.
WWE 2K24 takes everything that made 2K23 so wonderfully addictive and cranks it up ever so slightly, featuring just enough new material to entice fans to dive right back into the ring.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake delivers excellent overhauled visuals and refined gameplay touches - most of all, it's simply a better version of Hazelight's emotionally powerful family adventure.
Minor technical issues and frustrations aside, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is genuinely one of the most faithful and well-executed remasters I’ve seen in a very long time – an exceptionally potent nostalgia trip and a fresh experience all at once.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is positively bursting at the seams with memorable moments, side content, well-written characters and an engaging storyline of epic proportions.
Persona 5 Tactica's stylish, addictive gameplay and delightful chibi characters almost make up for the fact that the Persona 5 brand is starting to wear itself thin.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a considerably shorter experience than Yakuza fans expect, but the energy and charm of the series is still here for a captivating detour until Infinite Wealth.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 isn't as solid as most modern remasters but the sheer amount of legendary content alone might be worth the price of admission.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged crosses the finish line with ease and style, providing an immensely enjoyable and high-quality experience that settles for nothing less than constantly firing on all cylinders.
The Crew Motorfest manages to be an incredibly entertaining racing sandbox experience, despite the expected presence of Ubisoft’s monetization and trademark sterility. While some questionable design choices drag the title’s overall quality down a notch, my time in digital Hawaii was largely a memorable and enjoyable one.
Enchanted Portals is a soulless, disappointing attempt at capturing the magic and ingenuity that filled Cuphead to the brim. Its bland gameplay, frustrating controls, and erratic difficulty spikes (for all the wrong reasons) don’t hold a candle to the mostly pleasant visual elements on display here.