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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort may not have the same novelty factor as the original Wii Sports, but it's a great way to get everyone together for a bit of friendly competition.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam can be frustrating, unforgiving and rough around the edges, but when everything comes together, there is nothing quite like pushing through the jungle.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival understands what makes the franchise special, even if the gameplay doesn’t always reach the same heights as its atmosphere.
Halloween: The Game is a stab at bringing one of horror’s most iconic villains to gaming, but technical issues, balancing problems and a waste-of-time campaign stop it from being the killer experience it could have been.
Silver Pines's combat could do with a little more polish and the backtracking can wear thin, but there’s plenty here to keep horror fans hooked.
Tenebris Somnia is a truly fascinating little horror adventure that doesn't always get everything right, but its creepy atmosphere, intriguing story and wonderfully bizarre presentation make it well worth a look.
Like the original game, TOEM 2 is at its best when you stop worrying about the destination and enjoy the journey - charming, relaxing and packed with little moments that make exploring truly worthwhile.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave delivers a deep, rewarding tactical combat system alongside an epic story that gives you more than enough reasons to keep playing.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a welcome and refreshing change of pace for the series, delivering a racing adventure that puts skill and speed ahead of lightsabres and Force powers
MXGP 26 - The Official Game feels like a foundation instalment - the racing is improved and the dynamic tracks are brilliant, but the lack of features and some rough edges hint at where there is still work to be done
Gears of War: E-Day takes the things that made the original games so good, throws in some modern bells and whistles, and reminds us why this series became such a big deal in the first place.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is everything I wanted from the next game in the series - a full-blown return to form.
Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection is exactly the sort of release retro fans will appreciate - an important part of Amiga and UK gaming history that adds enough modern touches to make going back painless.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is a game that fully understands who it’s aiming at and, in part, nails it - a fun arcade racer that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Cost of Hope gives S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 more depth, introduces a new conflict and, most importantly, gives you plenty of reasons to get lost all over again in the Zone.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword keeps the spirit of the originals while bringing the combat and presentation firmly into the modern era. .
It might not deliver the lightsaber-heavy action some fans are looking for, but by taking the universe into tactical RPG territory, Star Wars Zero Company manages to feel both familiar and genuinely fresh
The Blood of Dawnwalker offers a genuinely interesting approach to both time and choice that makes it difficult to put down.
NBA 2K27 is a fantastic basketball game surrounded by a business model that continues to frustrate, if I’m being honest.
Guilty Gear Strive 2.0 Starter Edition is a fantastic fighter that manages to be accessible for newcomers while still offering the depth that hardcore players crave.