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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is proof that good things really do come to those who wait - only question now is how long it will be before Final Fantasy VII Rebirth reaches Microsoft and Nintendo platforms.
Kirby Air Riders is unusual, but it’s also brilliant - The controls take a little time to grasp, from the frantic racing to the one‑button input, but once it clicks, you unlock a world of content and hours of fun.
Project Motor Racing game feels rushed, with a 'fix it later' approach - pro racers or amateurs looking to stay sharp might find value, but casual fans could struggle.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin improves on the original in many ways and sets the stage nicely for the third instalment.
Monster Hunter Stories is over ten years old and definitely shows its limitations - however, it's still a cracking wee JRPG you can happily get lost in.
Rennsport is very much a racer’s racing game and clearly aims to be an eSports staple - the game demands time and focus, though it does reward you in the long run.
Fear Effect brings a classic to a new audience with a modest amount of work behind it - a more thorough remaster would have been preferable, but it’s good to see it playable on modern hardware at a fair price.
Octopath Traveler 0 finally strikes a balance the series has struggled with - a strong story, engaging systems and a narrative that pulls you in.
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny does a lot right and uses the licence extremely well, but it is let down by weak level design and repetitive objectives.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gets a lot right and is, in some respects, an amazing experience, but it also gets a lot wrong, and those issues will divide fans.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the strongest entry in the series from a performance standpoint, but its strict adherence to canon holds it back more than you might expect.
Painkiller (2025) is a solid, if often flawed, co-op reimagining of a retro shooter that could have, honestly, been called anything else.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 builds on what has worked so far - not a huge leap forward but another true love letter to all things Jurassic Park.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is the best the game has ever been in almost 20 years and offers something new for everyone.
PowerWash Simulator 2 is more of the same, but with smart upgrades and tweaks that keep the addictive loop intact.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A turns away from a proven framework to try something new - a gamble that mostly pays off, but not without caveats.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a brilliant mech title held back by a dull open world and controls that aren’t always tight enough.
Little Nightmares III is tense, terrifying, and full of dread - artfully crafted and packed with standout moments, it’s a journey into darkness worth taking, alone or with your best mate.
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition was never going to be a Game of the Year contender, but this remaster offers hours of gameplay at a fair price.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a triumphant return, challenging but adaptable, that honours the series’ legacy while carving a path forward.