Reviews
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THE LAST OF USGDead Space remake review: A masterclass in survival horror, all over again
One of the most influential horror games of all time returns to show us all how it's done. 15 years later, Dead Space asserts its place at the top.
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I'M A FREY'D KNOTForspoken review: Already on borrowed time
It stumbles out the block with a slow, awkward opening and barely manages to recover its footing – even 10 hours later. But there's something in Forspoken, somewhere.
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SAVED BY THE FELLFire Emblem Engage review: brilliantly meaty strategy RPG combat meets a less compelling world
Following on from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Engage has equal capacity to delight and frustrate – for newcomers and veterans alike.
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SMALL TURNPeople in small apartments deserve better driving games: Thrustmaster T128 review
A sim-wheel that’s unapologetically designed for cluttered desks.
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UP JACOB’S CREEKThe Callisto Protocol review: A dead frustrating space
The Callisto Protocol is what happens when you aim for the moon and land on your arse.
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MARVEL MASHUPMarvel's Midnight Suns review: Firaxis assembles its most joyful game to date
The feelgood game of the year is a strange, stark contrast to XCOM.
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NO WAND REQUIREDThe Knight Witch Review: A magical twist on the genre — lean and engaging
A decent release, just before 2022 vanishes.
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evil missedEvil West review – One of the year’s best action games let down by outdated level design
Evil West is a fun action game, but it could've been a lot more fun.
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ON THE VICTORY ROADPokemon Scarlet & Violet review: a super-effective new vision – with painful performance woes
When Game Freak tries to wrap its head around developing on modern platforms, it still hurts itself in its confusion – despite the greatness of everything else.
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Carnage ConcertoDying Light 2 Bloody Ties DLC review: All tied up
Dying Light 2’s first DLC expansion is more of the same, for better and worse
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HOOFIN’ AROUNDGoat Simulator 3 review – A wacky yet meaningful lesson in the etiquette of an entitled goat
There’s goat-shaped destruction, a presidential race to boycott, and even a portal to IKEA. What more could you want?
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SCIENCE-FEELSSomerville review: the most beautiful game I’ve ever played
Jumpship has created a gorgeous work of art that just achieves greatness in Somerville, in spite of some control quirks.
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CLING ME THE HORIZONTactics Ogre: Reborn review – One of the best strategy games of all time gets even better
New features, gorgeous presentation, and a stone-cold classic in the middle? Yeah, Tactics Ogre: Reborn is essential.
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FOR THOR EYESGod of War Ragnarok review: Unmatched spectacle action that's determined to say the quiet part loud
What did we think of Kratos and Atreus' latest adventure? Find out in our God of War Ragnarok review.
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E PLEASE, CAROLThrustmaster eSwap X Pro review: a star premium pad for symmetrical controller lovers
The Thrustmaster eSwap X Pro is a great, quality product, propped-up by one feature that is massively unique.
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GHOST+SOAP BROMANCEModern Warfare 2 campaign review - An excellent pitch for an Infinity Ward RPG
On the surface, Modern Warfare 2’s campaign may look like the same old Call of Duty – but in playing it, I found it to be the series’ most imaginative.
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Playing BatmanGotham Knights review: Four isn't always better than one
It's been many years in the making, but can Gotham Knights meet expectations? Not really.
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RAT’S ENTERTAINMENTA Plague Tale: Requiem review – an essential Game Pass encore, in sickness and in health
The cinematic sequel to A Plague Tale: Innocence wants you to think long and hard about who you are, and what you’ve done.
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23andMbappeFIFA 23 Review: EA's last ever FIFA game isn't quite a clinical finish
Find out how the final football game in EA Sports' long-running series performs in our FIFA 23 review!
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HIT THE BRICKSLego Bricktales review: A near-perfect video game representation of joyous Lego creativity
Lego Bricktales carries the energy of the finest and most experimental Lego video games of the 90s – and it’s a wonderful low-key game of the year contender.
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Living onDeathverse: Let it Die review — a game I love, doomed to the niche
Deathverse: Let it Die is a weird, wacky, wonderful game. You might hate it.
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HEAVEN AND HELLThe DioField Chronicle review: An understated, under-marketed strategy RPG romp that deserves better
The DioField Chronicle feels like it’s been sent to die as some mega-niche undertaking, but it’s nevertheless a pleasingly experimental tactical RPG adventure.
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Kill ‘em allMetal: Hellsinger review – The road to hell (and Game Pass) is paved with reinventions
With a wry smile and a knowing little headbang, Metal: Hellsinger is a fun riff on rhythm action tied up in a lean package.
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one night in parisSteel Rising review — A ballet of French steampunk and Souls that’s more tedious than tour de force
Souls-like in nature, Spiders has tinkered with the formula to make a machination all of its own – to mixed results.
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The memory remainsImmortality review – A haunting love-letter to the silver screen that will keep you awake at night
Sam Barlow’s latest deftly weaves cinema and interactive fiction together to create something both unsettling and unexpected.
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word of mouseIslets review – If the wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting you down, you need to try this
“We’ve got Hollow Knight at home” never sounded so appealing.
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joely goodThe Last of Us Part I review – A PS5 remake that shines above most
Perhaps not 100% necessary, but still absolutely brilliant.
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Line 'em UpSaints Row Review: Stripped-back shooter-focused sandbox feels aimless outside of super set-pieces
Found the 3rd Street Saints all over again in the new city of Santo Ileso
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Keep Rollin'Kirby’s Dream Buffet review: When you want a tasty treat rather than a banquet
This is the first time a four course meal has ever left me hungry.
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all the gifsMidnight Fight Express review: the superb Game Pass brawler that taps into your inner John Wick
Midnight Fight Express wants you to pull off sick moves and feel good.
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Cold bloodedTower of Fantasy review: Genshin Impact’s newest rival will be lucky to survive the winter
Is it worth jumping into Tower of Fantasy?
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Yharnam townThymesia review: A bargain bin Bloodborne, for better and for worse
There’s something special about Thymesia, but don’t expect greatness.
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Whimsi-schoolTwo Point Campus review: A zany management sim that lovingly develops its predecessors’ legacy
It appears Two Point Studios may have taken a class or two in Funny Business.
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LIFESAVERLive A Live is a must-play 16-bit era classic, lovingly remade
In the 90s, Live A Live was outshone by its peers and missed a Western release. This excellent 2D-HD remake is a chance to set the record straight.
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light combatEyes in the Dark Review - A refreshing, beautifully illustrated roguelight that rewards the curious
The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom asks that you fight with light, against the dark.
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Kingdom ComeMonster Hunter Rise Sunbreak review: A royal welcome to the PC and Switch expansion
Capcom has done it again; Sunbreak might just be the most comprehensive update a Monster Hunter game has ever had.
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SlugfestDNF Duel Review: An absurd fighter that pulls no punches
Certainly one of the wildest fighting games we've seen in a while.
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IT'S A HAT TRICKMario Strikers Battle League review: perfect play, but somewhat light on content
Next Level Games goes three-for-three on brilliant Mario soccer games, but at launch Battle League's content is thin on the ground.
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