Video Game Reviews
The Invincible Review – Retro Futurism Codified
Check out our review of the retro-futuristic trappings of the narrative-heavy philosophical adventure game The Invincible.
Football Manager 2024 Review – Steady Eddie
Sports Interactive's admirably consistent franchise delivers yet another dangerously addictive outing.
Jusant Review – Make the Climb
The Life is Strange developer tries something new with this 3D platformer and delivers a uniquely meditative experience.
RoboCop: Rogue City Review – Serve the Public Trust, Protect the Innocent, Uphold the Law
RoboCop: Rogue City may not have the expected level of polish, but it's undoubtedly an experience crafted by the hands of RoboCop fans.
EA Sports UFC 5 Review – Ready to Stumble
Some interesting new features aside, the latest in the EA Sports UFC series is a solid, if routine and milquetoast, sequel.
Quantum Error Review – Punching Above its Weight
Quantum Error is an ambitious horror shooter but most of the experience falls flat.
Dave the Diver Review – Charming
It shouldn't really work so well, but it does.
Stray Souls Review – Souled Out
Despite some impressive visuals via Unreal Engine 5, Stray Souls feels utterly uninspired with awful story-telling and laughable horror.
Alan Wake 2 Review – Can You Survive This Nightmare?
Alan Wake 2 is a new survival horror title by the studio behind Control. Can the sequel live up to the original’s legacy? Find out in our review.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Review – Tactical Espionage Perfection
The Metal Gear franchise is back with a bang.
Ghostrunner 2 Review – Blade Blast
Equal parts sleek and cheesy, with expanded levels and several new mechanics, Ghostrunner 2 is a great sequel that doesn't skimp on difficulty.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review – Mario ODDyssey
Here we go!
Skull Island: Rise of Kong Review – So Bad it’s Boring
Skull Island: Rise of Kong hopes to let you feel like the eponymous Kong as you rampage your way through his younger years.
Wildmender Review – Where the Wild Things Aren’t
Despite an intriguing premise and unique mechanics, Muse Games' survival crafting experience falters in several ways.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Review – A Great Arcade Racer
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 does a good job of rectifying its predecessor's shortcomings.
Overpass 2 Review – Rocky Terrain, Rocky Experience
As a confounding racing slog, this unnecessary sequel remains as unsatisfactory as its predecessor.
Endless Dungeon Review – Deeper Underground
Amplitude's tactical shooter is a conservative but solid roguelike that builds on the legacy of Dungeon of the Endless in fun ways.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review – Twice the Power
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 uses the power of the PS5 with great responsibility.
Sonic Superstars Review – Starfall
Arzest and Sonic Team collaborate on a mediocre Sonic experience which falters with its Zone design, visuals and soundtrack.
Front Mission 2: Remake Review – Mech Commander
A flawed but fun package.
Lords of the Fallen Review – An Excellent Soulslike
Lords of the Fallen is a new Souls-styled game with fresh ideas for combat and exploration.
NHL 24 Review – Under Pressure
NHL 24's overall presentation could still do more, and certain play modes demand a refresh.
Cricket 24 Review – Ashes to Ashes
Big Ant Studios promises significant strides and new features in its latest Cricket title and delivers much of the same gameplay.
Detective Pikachu Returns Review – It’s Pretty Effective
A wholesome tale, with some bite.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review – Low-Key Redemption
What you see is what you get with Assassin's Creed Mirage, and what you get is really good stuff.
Forza Motorsport (2023) Review – Racing Renaissance
After a six-year absence, Turn 10 Studios is back with Forza Motorsport, setting new standards for the genre and the series overall.
COCOON Review – Puzzling Recursion
Some tedious and esoteric puzzles aside, COCOON manages to be as inventive as it is weird.
Witchfire Early Access Review – Witchborne
Witchfire hopes to meld gameplay inspired by Soulslikes and extraction shooters while trying to forge its own identity.
EA Sports FC 24 Review – First of its Name
FIFA may have changed its name to EA Sports FC, but that is, sadly, the most meaningful change the series has made with this year's instalment.
Payday 3 Review – Highway Robbery
Starbreeze's newest title in the co-op heist shooter series should have been a slam dunk, but falls short in several ways.