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Looking at the gameplay only, Ready or Not is a fun, challenging, tense and enjoyable FPS. It’s offers a nice diversity in a world of Call of Duty or Battlefield games, but there’s something missing.
Irem Collection Volume 3 is just another partial collection of games that I feel should be released as a bigger package; more games for a slightly higher price or let players pick and choose what they want to buy.
If you’re looking for a polished, modern experience, this isn’t it. But if you’re looking to understand where games like BioShock, Prey, and Deus Ex came from—if you want to see the roots of player-driven storytelling and atmospheric design—then this remaster is definitely worth your time.
Spirit Of The North 2 builds upon the goodness of the first outing, improving the experience by offering a larger world and extended playthrough. If you played the original and loved its calm nature, the compelling storyline, and the gorgeous worlds, then you’re in for a treat and will love this adventure
Star Overdrive is a unique title that is fantastic fun and compelling enough to see through to the end. I can’t fault the ambition of the development team in creating something that feels enjoyable to play and explore. It misses the mark in some areas, but the core gameplay loop and cruising around on the hoverboard kept me engaged from the start.
This genre is saturated. It feels like every indie developer wants a piece of the pie. Though this isn’t an issue per se, you get a lot of poor imitations. Thankfully, Soulstone Survivors isn’t in that category. It is well polished and a joy to play.
Heaven Dust is a great homage to early Resident Evil games and solid enough to stand on its own. Plenty of puzzles, exploring, shooting zombies and even three endings for players to enjoy.
Submersed 2 The Hive definitely gets an A for effort, but F for execution. I forced myself to play this; I *really* wanted to enjoy it, but how the character moves made it impossible and mostly frustrating as some sequences require precise movement.
Look, I get the nostalgia factor LUNAR Remastered Collection and that the core games come from a different time, but this collection will mostly appeal to those who played the originals. But to newcomers or first timers, it’s hard to recommend this faithful collection.
The Lost Cube is a fun, addicitive and fairly challenging platformer that plays perfectly in short bursts. Each level makes you think as to how you can get through it; although the game’s pacing feels a bit unbalanced in terms of level complexity, it won’t dether the overall experience.
Sir Lovelot reminds me of a bit of Super Meat Boy, but easier and less hair pulling challenging. It’s a fun addictive little platformer that will have players go “one just more level” until they reach the end.
If you crave a game that throws logic out the window and replaces it with a firestorm of chaos, Maniac is an absolute must-play. It’s unpredictable, ruthless, and downright hilarious—a love letter to the joy of pure, unfiltered anarchy.
Admittedly, dating sim-style games aren’t usually my thing, believe it or not. However, as a reviewer, I like to approach experiences open-mindedly, as you never know if they’ll take you by surprise. Date Everything! is probably one of the most wacky and unique games you’ll ever come across in this genre.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is definitely one of the better RPGs to (re)release this year. Easy to pick up and play, but still challenging, demon fusioning is a fun and addictive mechanic; trying to make your perfect crew. But some quality of life improvement do make the experience a bit irritating. The forced auto-targeting causing headaches during boss battles, the constant hand holding can feel like a detriment. On the good/bad side of things, it’s shorter than most RPGs, clocking in at around 20-ish hours, story only. If you don’t explore and rely on the handholding, it can be ever lower. As a die-hard fan of the original, and the SMT universe as a whole, I still enjoyed my time with RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army despite its shortcomings and I strongly recommend it,
Rematch is mechanically solid with an addictive gameplay loop, and it looks great too. I can see myself pumping hundreds of hours into this one, and it’ll be one of those games that will always have a special place on my hard drive. If you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription, then it will be available to everyone on Thursday, 19th June 2025 and is well worth your time.
F1 25 is an excellent continuation of the franchise. While not a radical reimagining, it delivers meaningful enhancements where it matters most—handling, immersion, and presentation. The updated physics engine rewards skill and punishes sloppiness, creating a more authentic experience for sim racers and F1 fans alike. There’s still room for growth, particularly in career innovation and narrative storytelling, but this year’s edition is more than just a routine pit stop. It’s a smart, well-tuned machine that respects both its legacy and its future. From the newly improved Braking Point 3—featuring characters like Aiden Jackson, Devon Butler, and Callie Mayer—to the fun inclusion of the Brad Pitt-led movie sequences, F1 25 isn’t afraid to take a few creative risks. They may not redefine the genre, but they keep the ride exciting. If you’re a returning player, you’ll feel the difference in every corner. If you’re new, it may just convert you into a fan of the franchise—and possibly the sport itself.
Next of Kin is an enjoyable, albeit short, gaming experiences that touches on some tough subjects. While it does feel a tad predictable, the soothing score adds a layer of dread of what’s about to happen. The lack of hand holding is fine, but can feel tedious at times as you try to figure out which item you need to investigate. If you’re looking for something short to juggle between longer AAA experiences, Next of Kin is an enjoyable experience that might make you think.
Cookie Clicker works well with a controller on the Xbox family of consoles and becomes a moreish experience if you’re into your idle clicking titles. It’s the perfect title to leave running in the background whilst listening to a podcast or doing something else. The majority of my playtime with this one was dipping into it every half hour and expanding everything whilst writing other game reviews. You can go and play this for free at any time from anywhere in the world in any internet browser. But playing it on the Xbox family of consoles gives you access to those precious achievements and the ability to save the game and pick it up later. For that reason alone, I’d recommend it at its low price of £4.29, which wouldn’t even grab you a decent cold pint in the UK.
For its reasonable price point of just £14.99, Cattle Country is worth every penny in the return you’ll get from it. There is tons to do and I’ve invested a good 20+ hours just sifting through the first year of the game and I’ve loved exploring every nook and cranny and ticking off as much as I can, making friends, protecting the community, and just losing hours gathering resources and taking in the gorgeous graphics. Not only does it bear many similarities to indie greats like Stardew Valley and Graveyard Keeper, but it puts its cowboy hat on and goes down as a must buy for 2025.
The Alters delivers a phenomenal space survival game with an impressive UI. This helps newbie gamers to gather their thoughts and master the core mechanics. Alongside this, every previous dialogue choice is highlighted. This will impress completionists and those looking for increased longevity, replay value and a straightforward path to each branching storyline. This is a love it or hate it genre. The survival elements can be stressful. Additionally, managing your weird cloned twins is pretty odd. However, combine these mechanics with interesting exploration and base building, and you have yourself a winner. The Alters is unusual but fun. It offers an original take on the genre, and I recommend getting it from the Xbox store.