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Much like Lords of the Fallen's reboot, Cold Symmetry have made a real effort with Mortal Shell II. Revamped combat, more accessible gameplay this time around, yet still retaining that challenge and "just one more attempt" style that we've come to expect from the harder action-adventure games. Don't worry if you haven't played the first one, this is a fantastic jumping in point.
Wild Blue Skies tries to imitate the classic Starfox formula, but only with middling success. The flying is ok, but issues with difficulty, repetitive arcade structure, and virtually no narrative to keep you wanting to play, it is reduced to a score chaser.
The melding of anime and World War 2 tank squads in Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition flatters to deceive. A serviceable tank experience runs aground due to numerous malfunctions, unreliable mechanics and a by-the-numbers approach to missions. Though it offers plenty of varieties in tanks, there's little else to make this a fearsome weapon of warfare.
PowerWash Simulator and Star Wars. The combination we've all been waiting for finally arrives and is as fun, packed full of easter eggs and time consuming as you can imagine. Futurlab once again go pedal to the floor for their DLC packs, and in the most fun of sandboxes, created exactly what you would expect - a damn good time in a galaxy far, far away.
Serving up questionably sourced hotdogs has a certain grungy appeal in Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator. The meat itself is far from spoiled, but lacking any real seasoning to elevate it beyond its humble origins. While the story is a total flop, the retro horror visuals add some sauce to what is otherwise, a rather basic culinary experience.
Whilst Moss: The Forgotten Relic doesn't bring anything new to the table, it does bring the right amount of enjoyment. That it feels like reverse-shoehorning gimmicks to make it accessible to non-VR players is implemented well, making for a great double package of adorable mouse adventuring.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu's suffocating atmosphere and devious tricks initially delight, especially if playing alongside others. Unfortunately, its repetitive design sullies most of what it does best, and going it alone on these expeditions is akin to madness itself. While there's the promise of riches on this continent, the dangers are far more apparent.
An over-the-top, no-holds-barred, on-the-rails trip through an insane world where you can flip trains, Denshattack! combines the Jet Set Radio aesthetic, music, and graphics with a modern bite-sized, gameplay loop and a fun story. Most impressive of all is the games' finely tuned control scheme, tweaked and perfected to maximise fun and minimise frustration.
Dark Scrolls is, in a nutshell, a blast. It hits that nostalgic itch for simple, retro concepts and pulls it off with aplomb. If you're looking for depth and strong narrative, it's not here. No, this is straightforward run-and-projectile with friends, or solo, that has a fair bit to unlock for those that persevere.
A nostalgia-infused combat platformer harking back to the genre's heyday on PlayStation 2, Duskfade is a little rough around the edges. But some gorgeous graphics, fun music and a passable narrative, go a long way towards distracting from the simple and floaty combat and platforming.
Hard to pick up and even harder to master NBA The Run offers a light amount of game in service of a deep level of systems for die-hards to appreciate. The core gameplay performs perfectly, rivalling games of the same sport with a huge budget. However, with a standoff-ish lack of tutorialisation and only three versions of one mode to play, this'll only be for you if you love the sport.
UFC 6 is, to date, the most complete mixed martial art gaming experience available. Visual pleasing, with enough content to keep players going for many rounds. New accessible play options are a massive bonus, and whilst it does suffer from "EA bloat", it's not so overwhelming as to ruin the experience.
Smudged on all sides with technical bugs, crashes, audio failures and performances mishaps, the best of Gothic 1 Remake's qualities only just manage to shine through the grime. While there's a truly compelling game nestled under the surface, this nugget of ore needs more sprucing up before it's ready to be sold on.
Hollowbody is a fantastic homage to 6th-gen survival horror, whilst maintaining a distinct style and knowing when to utilise those retro mechanics. The push and pull of conserving resources and embracing what lurks around the corner make for a tense experience throughout. Whilst the plot is forgettable and the menu can be too cumbersome sometimes, the atmosphere, worldbuilding and moment-to-moment make my problems ring hollow, as everything else is so great.
Whilst initially impressive in its concept, Yerba Buena falters in its longevity. The puzzles soon become attrition, with slight mistakes setting players back, as well as a plot and overall tone that tries too had to be subversive. Fun if this is your go-to genre, but unlikely to draw in the unitiated.
IO Interactive have delivered their vodka Martini shaken, though it causes plenty of stirs along the way. It's a rip-roaring, globe-trotting adventure that delivers thrills galore, with a shockingly good emotional core to deliver on the premise of 007's origin story. One of 2026's best games has arrived, and what a privilege it is to have James Bond back in full, unapologetic confidence.
A must-play soulslike that throws together the aggression-based healing of Bloodborne and the Game Boy aesthetic of the 16-bit era, Mina the Hollower manages to tell a compelling story which is high praise in the genre. At the same time it demonstrates a wonderful depth of gameplay and concept with its digging mechanic that pulls together everything from plot to combat.
A fun and vibrant roguelite with two major inspirations, Hades and Monster Hunter. Procedural levels and fun Hades-like combat against monsters that you can harvest for parts to make armor and weapons. It’s a winning system that can be fun for a while, but it lacks depth and a compelling narrative that would have elevated it to the next level.
With its tight combat and platforming look, Luna Abyss is a strong entry off the back of DOOM's success. Visually appealing, marred slightly but some lacklustre voice acting, there's still a fun time to be had in here. A visual corridor-shooter affair mostly, layered with a cautionary tale about space colonisation.
A chilled yet rib tickling poker simulator that mashes together 4 iconic characters from various corners of the webosphere, Poker Night At The Inventory is a curio that's worth revisiting for fans of the original release. For everyone else, your milage will vary depending on your affinity to the quips of a violent rabbit and a mini-gun touting meat head.