SA Gamer's Reviews
UFC 3 is here with a point to prove. That point being that it is the most accurate representation of the MMA franchise to date, even with its grapple and clinch mechanic issues.
Dragon Quest Builders has found its ideal home on the Nintendo Switch. The building and crafting game fits right in and can be a wonderful time, especially as a companion game to other activities. While the issues are still very present, there is still a lot of fun to be had which holds more weight for first time players.
Lost Sphear wants to harken back to the great classic JRPGs of yesteryear such as Chrono Trigger and early Final Fantasy games. However, it falters way too much in its execution by providing characters that severely suffer from being tropes and provide eye-rolling dialogue. While the combat is quite enjoyable and the story picks up steam at around the midway point, it is way too slow on the uptake and delivers an experience that can just be classified as serviceable.
Monster Hunter World offers enough improvements keep veterans happy while being accessible to newcomers. This time the world feels alive and you can choose what you want to do alone or with a friend, without limits.
The Shadow of the Colossus remake shows what the game would have looked like with the power of modern consoles, but it sticks with the stylistic emptiness of the original. There is something special here, even if you might not explore it with the same reverence as those with nostalgia about it.
If Sumermassive could have tripled the length of one sitting it could have been something special as the setting is fascinating. Unfortunately it's short, repetitive and not the PlayStation VR hit we need.
A good mix of intriguing story and the obligatory scares here and there, SOMA produces an experience you've probably never pondered over that leaves you thinking about it all well after the credits stopped rolling.
It's The Sims 4, on console! This is a faithful port and brings the full Sims 4 experience to PS4 and Xbox One... including a mountain of DLC (some available right now, with more coming in future). If you are willing to get used to the clunky controls (and are okay with no gallery, mods or custom content), it's a great game.
Doom VFR is a fun but a short experience that comes bundled with debatable controller options and level layouts you would have experienced in the 2016 classic over a year ago.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a return to the heights of Xenoblade Chronicles after a dip with X. Get ready for a long adventure filled with amazing sights and revelations.
Stop singing in the shower and sing it to me, baby. SingStar Celebration is easy to pick up and using your phone means fewer cables and fuss, which always slowed the party down.
Explosive action combined with the wacky humour of the Worms series makes W.M.D a fantastic game on the Nintendo Switch. If you're in it for single player you'll get bored quickly, but stick around for multiplayer action and you'll be playing this for years.
A quick bout of fun that is entertaining and educational, this PlayLink title is good for the whole family and won't take up your whole evening. Unless you play several games in a row, that is.
L.A. Noire is still a fascinating experience to go through even though over half a decade has passed. While it might not be the remaster to bring back returning players, it is absolutely worth it for people who never got a chance to experience it the first time.
This might keep your friends entertained, but they might want something a bit shorter that takes less concentration to enjoy
Star Wars Battlefront II suffers from not knowing where it wants to spend its time and resources. It tries to cover too many time periods and too many battles and ends up boxing itself in a corner due to a tie in with a movie that only releases in a month's time.
If your Sims have been longing for a feline or canine companion, their wish has finally been granted! Create just about any existing dog or cat breed, or create your very own unique breed. This expansion brings the most realistic cats and dogs ever in the Sims franchise and should make pet lovers happy.
Besides the lack of a proper tutorial, there is a lot to love if you enjoy dancing. Just use a camera instead of the smartphone if you want to not cheat your way through.
The fun and quirky party puzzle game for Switch gets revived with a sizable DLC package that'll bring a smile to every avid puzzle masters' dial. Along with updated controller support, this just became a whole lot more fun.
If arcade racing is what you're after Need for Speed Payback will deliver in loads, but don't expect to fall in love with each and every discipline in the game that's obscured by a frustrating upgrading system.