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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an epic end to an amazing trilogy. A greater focus on combat switches up the formula and is executed brilliantly. This is a highlight of 2026 for me so far.
Ground Zero Hero is a colourful, chaotic time-sink that respects both short sessions and longer binges. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it does enough new to pull in fans of the genre.
The Sinking City 2 is developer Frogwares best work to date. A beautifully crafted world and intriguing story are flanked by solid survival horror gameplay. Highly recommend.
Case Solved: The London Files is a fun and engaging puzzle title that can be completed in an afternoon. The art style is vibrant and unique, and there plenty of post game puzzles to keep you coming back for more!
Deer & Boy is the latest example of an excellent side-scrolling puzzle-platformer. It blends a beautiful art style with unique deer based puzzles and a silent story that will pull on your heart strings.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is a fun and inventive RPG that blends great visuals, genuinely funny writing and a deep combat system that all comes together to make this a must play.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a brilliant pirate game. The sense of exploration you get sailing to new lands and discovering all the secrets the world has to offer never gets old and that is flanked by much improved visuals and a combat system that feels superb. This is a must buy.
EA Sports UFC 6 sets a new standard for MMA games. Simplified controls put an emphasis on timing that feels natural and new ways to play like Legacy mode add even more depth.
Bus Bound provides addictive gameplay and a city that is a joy to explore. It's a great entry point to driving sim games and has opened my eyes to a new genre. An easy recommendation.
Thick As Thieves is a solid, low-stakes stealth romp that knows its limits and mostly sticks to them. It won’t revolutionise the genre, but it delivers satisfying sneaking, fun gadgets, and that glorious dopamine hit of a pocket full of stolen goods. The amount of content at launch may be an issue for some, and I do hope we get updates at a decent clip, but for a game that tasks you with stealing, it's ironic that the price tag of a fiver feels like you are stealing from the developers. If you’ve got a friend to team up with, it becomes even more enjoyable, turning potential frustration into shared laughter when your carefully planned heist devolves into chaos.
Mixtape tells a great story and provides some really fun short gameplay sequences all wrapped up in a great narrative that is stylish to the core. This is all perfectly complimented by a superb soundtrack.
Tides of Tomorrow offers a unique asynchronous multiplayer experience in an intriguing world with gorgeous visuals. Some choices lack impact, and the Tides of Time mechanic is over-used a little. But this is a journey with taking!
PRAGMATA delivers in almost every way. A strong narrative with a great lead duo, unique and engaging combat and beautiful visuals. It's great to see Capcom take a bold swing at a new IP and knock it out of the park.
Under Par Golf Architect succeeds as a relaxing, creative escape for anyone who ever dreamed of designing their own links. It captures the quiet satisfaction of watching a club grow from humble beginnings into a thriving destination, and the ability to play what you build is a cool addition. If you’ve been waiting for the return of SimGolf, this is worth checking out. Just don’t expect it to eagle every hole.
REPLACED captivated me from the very start. The visuals set the tone immediately and that is backed up by an engaging story, incredible world, fun traversal and punchy combat. We waited a long time for the game to release, and I’m happy to report that it was absolutely worth the wait.
Mouse: P.I For Hire blends kinetic gameplay with stunning rubber-hose visuals and furnishes it in a noir detective story. There was a lot of hype going into this one and Fumi Games have absolutely knocked it out of the park.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Hozy. It is graphically stunning and manages to make mundane tasks like cleaning the area, washing the floor and painting the walls fun. If you are a fan of interior designing but don’t want to get your hands dirty and obliterate your wallet, this is an easy recommendation.
WWE 2K26 provides a game with a wealth of modes, wrestlers, match types and a gameplay system so robust that each encounter feels fresh. MyFACTION and The Island are there for players who want more and don’t mind investing, but this is absolutely not necessary to have a great time in what is the most comprehensive wrestling sandbox ever. How does 2K top this year’s effort? I honestly don’t know, but I’m eager to find out!
Pure Pool Pro is a technical knockout in the cue-sports genre. From the moment it loads, the polish shines. Ultra-realistic physics, obsessive attention to ball and cue behaviour, and presentation that is unmatched. The online scene could use a bit more competitive juice, but at the very wallet-friendly £19.99 (+20% off until Feb 26th), it’s an absolute steal. Our review was conducted on base PS5, but you can also pick it up now on Steam. Xbox players, hang tight, it’s coming soon. Pure Pool Pro doesn’t just pot balls; it sinks the competition with style. Highly recommended.
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite does a great job of putting you in the role of a firefighter. It strikes the right balance between simulator and fun. Something the genre has struggled with at times. It is graphically impressive and solid performance wise. Whether you’re fulfilling a childhood dream or simply looking for a fresh gaming experience, Ignite delivers.