Guardian's Reviews
There's much joy to be had building freight networks and watching cities grow … but what about the real-world pitfalls?
The granular gameplay in this post-apocalyptic strategy game becomes an administrative headache, and the story is presented with all the drama of an engineering textbook
Made in collaboration with DJ Tim Bergling, this perfect Christmas party game has players zooming across intergalactic landscapes hitting buttons in time to the beat
With its satisfyingly challenging lightsaber combat and on-brand recreation of the Star Wars galaxy, this is the game fans have been waiting for
With gameplay that denies instant gratification, Hideo Kojima's unashamedly political game is this year's most interesting blockbuster game by far
There are pulpy thrills, cinematic visuals and heart-stopping gameplay to enjoy here – so long as you can stand the rewriting of history and cheerleading for US militarism
Professor E Gadd and new clone Gooigi are among the inventive innovations aiding Mario's timid twin. A breath of life for the hunt-and-chase format
More than just Fallout in space, this action-RPG is a delightful sci-fi romp with razor-sharp writing, lashings of humour and enough content to entertain you for months
There's plenty to do in this exciting and empowering simulation game, where automation is the key to your shining future
Early missions in Ubisoft's latest Ghost Recon open-world shooter seem impossible, and it barely gets better from there
Experimental game designer Nina Freeman returns with a set of funny, thoughtful vignettes about the awkwardness of new relationships
Certainly not fowl, most definitely worth a gander, it’s a whimsical little game full of charm and joy and a wonderful experience for just about anyone.
While there are some new aspects, such as a game-world that is more substantial than its predecessors, the third instalment is reassuringly familiar fun
Fans of the GameBoy curio will enjoy endless nostalgia with this 3D remake – but is it too faithful to the original?
As a Star Wars generation kid, the VR experience of this almost made me tearful: it's beguiling and transporting
A female protagonist, more comedy and increased tactical options bring subtlety without sacrificing adrenalin
This endearing game weaves a touching story of families and loss into a nostalgic odyssey through 80s seaside holidays
Superpowered government agents fight interdimensional invaders in this bizarre but utterly compelling sci-fi blockbuster
This role-playing adventure's interesting, haunting premise can't stop you wanting to fling your controller at the wall
PlayStation 4; Flavourworks/SonyThis experiment in storytelling has a fascinating premise – but its repetitiveness renders it a lesser Bandersnatch