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Even if its storytelling is a little overbearing and its edges far too rough at points, ECHO's exceptional blend of stealth and progressive AI might help it become a cult classic.
We've been waiting years for Cuphead, and it's been totally worth it. Some issues with the run and gun levels do dampen the overall experience, but not to any significant degree. Cuphead is challenging, exciting and most importantly, enjoyable.
With PES 2018 failing to capitalise and build upon on its predecessor, FIFA 18 does just that to great effect.
Ruiner is an enthralling and blood-pumping adventure into a nightmarish future that absolutely should not be overlooked. Get it, Puppy.
Apart from some serious goalkeeper issues, PES 2018's gameplay is on par with last year's edition and is still as thrilling, if not even more so. The dated presentation, however, continues to hold it back - it needs to be dragged kicking and screaming into this decade sooner rather than later.
It was the undisputed ruler of the golfing genre, and that crown remains unchallenged, but Everybody's Golf is one of few games that could benefit from better online integration.
Terrible controls, non-existent world-building, and all-round sloppy execution makes DreamBreak a game that even the most ardent of retro gamers would find difficult to love.
Early on in the game, you're told that Kiwami means “Extreme”. While this isn't an extreme makeover, Yakuza Kiwami is an extremely good retelling of an underrated PS2 gem.
A drastic improvement over the original, Knack 2 offers plenty of fun with others, though its weak story and limp characters really let it down.
It's light on gameplay and may make a few missteps, but Last Day of June's important themes will resonate with plenty of people.
Absolver is great at its core, but it definitely needs more meat on its bones if it wants to stick around.
Naughty Dog has, again, crafted a nimble little action-adventure game worthy of the Uncharted name and one of the series' best. Chloe Frazer deserves her own full-on game down the road. Uncharted: Frazer's Fortune, perhaps? Yes please.
Observer lays the paranoia and atmosphere on thick, while not sacrificing significantly in the gameplay and story department. The result is a nicely balanced, consistent and compelling experience that is easily recommended to horror and sci-fi fans.
The Long Dark is the perfect example of the kind of game you can make when you aren't rushed to release.
It's fun for a while, but Agents of Mayhem is just a lot of wasted potential.
Unless you have a rabble of drunk friends on your couch, Nidhogg 2 is a pretty hard sell.
Korean schoolgirl ghosts? Check. Undead zombie babies? Check. If you're a fan of supernatural terror, this cult survival-horror classic is essential.
Boss Key's brand of role-shooter is an enjoyable rush while it lasts, but LawBreakers may not have enough beneath the surface to last the distance.
At its heart, when you strip everything away, Hellblade is a frank and unrelenting warning about helping others, to not let them drift further and further towards darkness. For that reason alone, Hellblade may just be the year's most vital game.
Its lightweight story might not do enough on its own to suck players in, but once everything clicks with Sundered's combat and exploration, it all comes together as one of the most challenging and rewarding games of 2017 so far.