Guardian's Reviews
The warped worlds inside people's minds are yours to explore in a bold and beautiful sequel that never fails to surprise
It's a jokey concept, but this dating game/dungeon crawler deals with everything from stalking to polyamory
This stylish, twisted take on movies such as Rear Window and Chinatown marries noir sensibilities with puzzle gameplay
A time-loop murder mystery set in ancient Rome is enlivened by excellent acting, dialogue, and good old-fashioned skulduggery
The Ascent is an atmospheric power fantasy, a cinematic cyberpunk escape where you can disengage your brain and indulge in copious virtual violence. If you’re a Game Pass subscriber, it’s worth a try – at £25, it’s harder to recommend.
As a single-celled animal, your options are limited – and yet this gem of a game is a masterclass in minimalism.
All of it comes together in a finale that ties everything neatly together and, even compared to its predecessors, simply astounds in the sheer audacity of who and what exactly you are facing. If asked, therefore, whether The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (as a complete package) is the best game in the franchise, I can really offer no objections. I rest my case.
Foes can be cast into the past or future in a whimsical time-bending throwback that celebrates Colombia
This remastered game from the Wii-era remains a wildly imaginative and magical experience created by Nintendo's brainiest puzzle architects
A compelling mission to locate and photograph a series of images in a Māori-influenced world under occupation
Witty writing, evocative art and engrossing battles combine in a wonderful homage to classic tabletop games
The innovation of players running around after their shots is fun but you may find yourself longing for a leisurely stroll over the course
From Mario Kart racers to 2D platforms, this charming game-maker gives you access to the Nintendo toolkit
You are the murderous starlet forced to concoct your alibi in Inkle's fresh and beautifully detailed paperback crime novel of a game
This Star Wars-influenced action game about two furry aliens elevates the spectacle and fun to a new dimension
There's sublime fun in jet-cleaning a town, and a dodgeball-themed knockout contest has one eye on the Olympics
The joke wears a little thin, but there's more to this indie title than internet dog gags and fetch quests
A bundle of 32 retro games offers classic Street Fighter action, ghostly quests, air battles – with the added bonus of not having to stop when your pocket money runs out
Indulge a guilty pleasure as your ageing character flails around collecting knives, bombs and basketballs while avoiding electrocution and hungry sharks
Exceptionally hostile creatures are round every corner on a glorious, punishing quest through the perilous landscapes of another planet