The List's Reviews
This is a brave new take on the genre. Its varied mechanics are quick to learn and hard to master, and it's worthy of attention from anyone tired of the endless cycle of military shooters.
While the enormous popularity of FUT continues to dominate the playlist, all other modes tag along as expected.
A built-in codex features a treasure trove of historical research, all of which has fed into this version’s immaculate creation and, while its various systemic changes will annoy some, there’s no denying that its representation of historical Baghdad is a joy to explore.
There remains much love for this franchise and it’s great to see new technology and artistry being used to bring it bang up to date for a modern audience.
The Lost Crown is a bold new entry for this series and a great entry point for players new to the genre.
Homeworld 3 is a fitting return to form for this influential series.
Thank Goodness You’re Here! is a sublime piece of entertainment, as much cartoon as game, with a hilarious script performed by an absolutely top-drawer cast.
For fans of the original who want the same experience but shinier, this is an unmitigated triumph, and for newcomers it’s the best way to experience one of gaming’s greatest horror stories.
The Veilguard is a worthy addition to the roster of superb recent fantasy RPGs that together represent a stunning renaissance for the genre.
No matter which Star Wars film is your favourite, all of them have been lovingly recreated with the same care and attention to detail.
The Warhammer aesthetic is authentically translated, including the various disgusting Nurgle mutations that increasingly plague the land.
The Quarry is a superb piece of interactive horror, featuring great performances and animation so impressive that you can easily forget it's not a real film.
Despite a lacklustre and sometimes intrusive story, there’s just so much fun to be had exploring this beautiful world.
Origins is a really tense, challenging game and a great revival of this much-loved series.
Not every change lands but it’s heartening to see a franchise willing to evolve, even if it means ditching many systems that previously brought them success.
This is a good package with plenty of scares, although at times it can feel a bit much, like being bludgeoned by a haunted fairground ride.
It was obviously released way too soon and currently sits in the rough.
Despite its testing difficulty spikes, Modern Warfare 2 is still an exciting, globe-trotting adventure which looks great on modern hardware.
If it's just you and the Working Joes on a squad then Aliens: Fireteam Elite can feel like hard work; it's very much at its best when played with friends, basking in the nostalgia of this resilient series.
With a solid multiplayer mode on offer, there's enough here to keep fans occupied over Christmas at least.