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Baja Edge of Control is a game that no one remembers, has a HD remaster title yet doesn't look much better than the original, is old fashioned, brutish, has no finesse with no lavish budget – But you know what? It's fun and what it does do, it does it well. It's the sort of game that I will happily turn on, complete a cup in the career which will take 20 minutes and turn it off again, just like I do with Mario Kart. And then I'll do the same the next day. And the next. That's the beauty of this game. You can invest as much time in it as you like. Spend hours fine tuning, or just a few minutes here and there having a quick race. No matter which way you play you will get the same result of an enjoyable racer.
As of now, it feels like a single idea with a strong story connecting it all together. It doesn't live up to that brilliant trailer but if you're after a game to give you a good chuckle, you can't really go wrong here. Just be ready to walk around a hell of a lot to get to the punchline.
While the game's theme, framing and determination to tease me with "almost boobs" does very little for me personally, I can certainly appreciate the effort Marvelous, Kenichiro Takaki and Honey Parade have put into it. Visually, it's only second to Estival and it has a very catchy soundtrack that has a number of ear worms that you might find yourself humming along to. There's also quite a lot of content here across single and multiplayer. It's just a shame that once again, the titillation takes precedence over providing a truly enjoyable game experience by sabotaging the flow and pace with cut scenes.
The stage is set and if the content releases continue at this high bar level of quality, there's every chance we'll be talking about Destiny 2 as a potential "Game of The Generation", never mind "Game of the Year".
When I ask my kids what score they'd give Knack 2 out of 10, they say "ten hundred out of ten" but for me the filler and occasional confusing section mean that it falls just short of joining the likes of Jak & Daxter and Ratchet & Clank in the annals of 3D platforming history but it's still a solid, polished and thoroughly entertaining game.
Radial-G: Racing Revolved provides the kind of VR experience you were hoping for when you bought your PSVR. Strap in and hold on tight.
Despite the few flaws, once you've completed it, you're left with pleasant memories of a wonderful game. It certainly deserves a place in your collection of VR titles.
Chromagun wears its influences on its sleeve but fails to recreate the magic of its forebears.
Observer is a suave, confident cyber-punk adventure that starts strongly then loses its way before the credits roll
Songbringer is a super-tough, rewarding RPG that doesn't quite give enough
Just like the original, Nidhogg 2 is at its best when played in multiplayer, with little else to recommend it.
Forma.8 is a game that hit pretty much every platform over the course of the year, and now it's the turn of Nintendo's handheld hybrid Nintendo Switch. Does it translate? Well, yes dear reader, yes it does.
NeoCore's aRPG The Amazing Adventures of Van Helsing II has finally arrived on the PS4 and it's an enjoyable adventure but lacks polish and becomes a tad repetitive
The augments are fun to collect, and the bosses are a decent challenge but there isn't much to make you want to go back for more, especially with all that unnecessary Smart Matter Paraphernalia. Take that away and you'll have a much more fun and intense shooter.
The blue blur returns in Sonic Mania, the hedgehog's crowning achievement
The Enigma is an explosive start to Telltale's Batman: The Enemy Within. Apart from a handful of unusual character interactions that didn't feel like genuine reactions to the situation and some emotional moments that fail to land, this episode is action packed and once again boasts a tonne of originality.
I've said it a hundred times in TellTale reviews in the past but the first episode of the season is usually always its weakest, and as such the seasons tends to get stronger as they continue. Ergo, I remained optimistic for Episode 2. I'm glad I did, 'Giant Consequences' is a far more cohesive, fun experience, even if it still isn't completely essential.
Agents of Mayhem is a whole lot of fun but we've seen it all before.
LawBreakers is an expertly crafted and deep hero shooter that's an original alternative to the existing crop.
The Girl and The Robot have made their way to the PS4 and it's a promising start for a fledgling developer