VGC's Reviews
Nintendo has delivered a joyous compilation of three platforming classics, but it's difficult not to feel like it could have been even more.
The original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and its sequel are two absolute classics that deserve to be treated with reverence and respect. This new remake does exactly that, preserving what made them so enormously satisfying to play while making them look infinitely better than they ever have, all while ensuring that none of modern gaming’s more problematic trappings are allowed to infiltrate the purity of this wonderful time capsule.
Much like the NES original, Battletoads is an epic adventure with heaps of charm, fun combat and brutal challenge. While its fight system may be a little over convoluted, mastering it pays off with satisfying, hard-fought, snot-covered victory.
This phenomenal looking, remarkably detailed simulator somehow also manages to be the perfect entry point for complete beginners curious about the genre. If this is the start of a game due to be continually updated, we can’t wait to see what heights it reaches.
The Origami King contains some of the series’ absolute standout moments – almost all of them related to its enjoyable script and wonderful, varied environments – but it also frustrates with some disappointing new features and all-too-familiar missteps.
Ghost of Tsushima bravely steps into a genre that contains some of the generation’s most cutting-edge experiences. While it forges its own identity and doesn’t make any major mistakes, it’s not bold enough to escape their shadows.
Naughty Dog has taken everything to the limit to create The Last of Us 2 – the PS4, its design template, and its staff. In some respects, it’s gone too far, but the results are undeniably spectacular and this is the studio’s best game yet.
A polished package of classic and modern games the entire family will enjoy.
Still the best of Monolith Soft’s three Xenoblade games, tweaked and polished to perfection.
Gears of War mostly mostly nails its strategy debut with an accomplished, but no-frills alternative to XCOM.
The scale and detail of this partial remake is at times almost absurd. But this is a game full of beauty, intelligence and nostalgic power.
A stunning return for Half-Life and an essential VR purchase - if you have the required equipment and space.
Nintendo's comforting life sim is a tranquil haven at a time the world needs it most.
A gorgeous platformer that builds on the original without ruining what made it so special. If you have Game Pass, there’s no reason not to play this.
A memorable, if modest, open-world adventure with inventive mechanics and enjoyable exploration.
Luigi’s mansion 3 is a visually stunning and thoroughly entertaining adventure that proves the wimpy plumber can hold his own.
Ring Fit Adventure is a unique and entertaining adventure that could offer laxed gym-goers a compelling route back into exercise.
An intelligent port that shrinks one of the best RPGs of recent years without losing the scale and magic.
A charming reimagining of a classic 2D Zelda adventure, with gameplay that can't quite match its striking presentation.
Though a tad slow to get going, Gears 5 has reinvented itself in ways many of us didn't dare dream was possible, blending what we loved about the franchise with a fresh story, personable protagonists, and some of the best visuals and shooting mechanics we've seen.