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This game is brilliantly annoying in that it’s both brilliant and annoying.
Overall, this is a lovely, calm exploration game that’s all about the journey and little to do with a definitive end state. It’s meditative and gently puzzling, trying to always be more about being in the moment than the usual gaming tropes of ‘do this’ and ‘do that’ right now.
Battlefield 6 looks, feels and sounds like the massive, blockbuster war game we always want a new Battlefield entry to be.
Overall, a strong PS5 exclusive, albeit one treading familiar ground.
This is a brilliant-looking, bright and colourful kart racer that looks and fells very Mario-esque. It’s lots of fun, particularly with pals by your side, and offers plenty of tracks and modes to keep gamers coming back for more.
But for those seeking a nostalgia hit, or to try a classic they may have missed, it’s well worth a look.
The difficulty ramps up nicely for all levels of gamer and there’s tons of secret areas to come back for once completed.
While it pays great homage to the originals it makes a few tweaks to give the title a more modern style and impressive visual upgrade.
It’s possibly Hideo Kojima’s magnum opus, and it’ll be a long, long time before I stop thinking about it.
What could have felt like a game chasing trends or designed by committee has maintained so much of what’s special about the core franchise.
It’s as metal as they come, endlessly playable, and with memorable moments scattered throughout – whether it’s the ones you create moment to moment or those id has laid out.
Different, fun to play, with loads of collectibles to find and a deep story that pulls at the heart, South of Midnight is THE video gaming gem of the year so far.
I could write about Split Fiction for another few thousand words and still not cover everything that made me smile. As with 2024's Astro Bot, it's bursting at the seams with a Nintendo-like playfulness, an excited child opening a toybox to show you everything it can, and yet with a more measured pacing that stops it running out of breath.
Whether you're interested in building your perfect pirate crew for hours on end, or just want to see the story through, there's a ton of things to do and with Majima around, it's a riot. It trades in some of its sentimentality for the bizarre and the brash, but finally having Majima playable again after so long feels like a breath of fresh sea air.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is well made, and offers a strong challenge for gamers who like a slower pace to their gun games than the likes of Call of Duty.
Fun, playable, challenging and packed full of replay value.
The Great Circle is a strong first-person adventure video game, packed full of Indiana Jones tropes and humour. It really delivers on its promise of giving gamers a true 80s-style playable version of the movies.
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer sets out to offer gamers boxing workouts for their busy lives. It’s a fairly basic game but does give you a companionship if you’re on-the-go and seeking a quick workout with your handheld games console.
Lego Horizon Adventures is a lovely looking title that will be instantly familiar to Lego game fans while different enough to offer a new challenge to Horizon fans.
The brothers are as cute together as ever and their joint fighting is a highlight.