Nexus Hub's Reviews
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.
The Silent Hill 2 remake is excellent and Bloober Team's best game - a worthy reimagining of Team Silent's landmark horror title that faithfully captures its great scares, layered characters and emotional impact.
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.
NBA 2K25 offers stacks of content, a robust tutorial system and some of the best gameplay in the series yet, though it's almost derailed by an over-reliance on microtransactions.
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.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a polished, respectful and epic sequel with exciting gameplay – but also one that loses some of its predecessor’s simple charm and humour.
Black Myth: Wukong is a stylish, visually spectacular action RPG clearly made with a lot of passion and reverence for Journey to the West, though it also falls a bit short in crucial areas.
Star Wars Outlaws will appeal to die-hard fans looking for a new world-hopping adventure loaded with charm and all-too-familiar gameplay, but it can't escape bothersome performance issues and a weak protagonist.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is an accessible Soulslike with stylish, visceral combat and gameplay, though janky animations and a confusing story hold it back from reaching greatness.