Nexus Hub's Reviews
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle not only runs well on PS5, it's a fantastic game overall that honours the legacy of the movies while bringing MachineGames' unique edge to the mix for a satisfying globe-trotting adventure.
Atomfall tries to reinvigorate freeform exploration with a touch of Fallout and Stalker in its familiar presentation and mechanics, and while most of its good ideas land, some fail to reach full potential.
South of Midnight plays it relatively safe in the gameplay department, but inspired art direction, strong characters and consistently great writing and voice acting make it Compulsion Games' most impressive work yet.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a formidably big game with a densely packed open-world and great stealth gameplay that should please fans, even if it feels like Ubisoft's formula is starting to wear a bit thin.
Split Fiction is Hazelight Studios firing on all cylinders - a creatively rich, imaginative and emotionally rewarding co-op adventure that sets a new high bar for all co-op games to come.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII makes some bold changes to the formula that mostly pay off, streamlining mechanics without losing the soul of what makes the series so addictive and time-consuming.
Monster Hunter Wilds is the Hollywood blockbuster of the franchise – exciting, streamlined gameplay and awesome new Bloodborne-esque monsters impress, but it also feels like a step back from World in some ways.
Avowed is easy to recommend to fans of The Outer Worlds or even Skyrim, blending epic, flexible role-playing with Obsidian's signature writing and storytelling - even if it feels more like comfort food at times.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a gargantuan RPG that's bigger and better than the first game with stronger doses of realism, immersion and intricate mechanics to create something decidedly unique and engaging - but not for everybody.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is everything I've ever wanted from a sequel - a refined world, plenty of emergent gameplay possibilities and stunning atmosphere add up to make an unconventionally great game.
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.
Super Mario Party Jamboree is a solid, fun-filled, wholesome party game that's stacked to the brim with content - it's Mario Party at its finest and an essential play with friends and family.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard absolutely shines in some areas while falling short in others, though it never really coalesces to form something great. It's a fun, engaging action-RPG but BioWare still has a few miles to go before it can recapture its best days.
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.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 delivers the best campaign in the series since Black Ops 2 with a fun new movement system and exciting gameplay, though its always online requirement and mostly safe multiplayer might irk some players.
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.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is easily one of the best games of 2024 - a deep, addictive and rewarding fantasy RPG that proves Atlus has a very firm grasp on its strengths as a studio.
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is simply more Budokai Tenkaichi: blazingly fast fights, a massive roster and powerhouse visuals all make for an entertaining, must-play Dragon Ball game.
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.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom blends puzzle-solving, platforming and combat with brilliant creativity in a game that feels both nostalgic and wholly innovative for the franchise.