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For 351 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 58% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 80
Highest review score: 100 Total War: Three Kingdoms
Lowest review score: 40 Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 252 out of 351
  2. Mixed: 84 out of 351
  3. Negative: 15 out of 351
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Ghost of Tsushima
    I think that your enjoyment of Ghost of Tsushima will come down to how you like the game’s structure. If you’ve played Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone, you’ll know exactly what to expect. While I understand the comparisons, calling the game “Assassin’s Creed but in Japan” is doing it a bit of a disservice, in my opinion. Yes, you will raid hideouts. Yes, you have a “listen mode” where you can see enemies behind walls and stealth kill them. The game also does have similar ideas from its contemporaries, like Sekiro’s focus on parrying and Nioh’s stances. But Ghost of Tsushima does many aspects exceedingly well – and it's more than the sum of its parts. The gameplay is fun, the narrative and its characters are great, and the art direction is absolutely beautiful. The pros here vastly outweigh the cons. Ghost of Tsushima is a breathtaking adventure.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled
    Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is another remarkable remake of a true timeless classic. It masterfully balances new and fresh content with everything that originally lapped up such a fanbase. CTR Nitro-Fuled not only feels like an indulgent, nostalgic treat but it feels like a game that can truly be appreciated all over again thanks to new and exciting tweaks and explosive new content. Step aside Mario, there’s a new karting-king in town.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Splatoon 3
    The game is great and well worth buying if you’re looking for some multiplayer online shooting fun without the overt violence.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Battlefield 6
    While its story could be fresher, the multiplayer suite is awesome and will be played by millions across the rest of this year and next for far too many hours. War gaming is rarely this wild and fun.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Ring Fit Adventure
    Another innovative showcase of the Joy-Con working with the new Ring-Con accessory, the fun-packed RPG mechanics makes Ring Fit Adventure the perfect gateway to fitness for gamers.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
    Probably one best for the diehard fans.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
    This is a must-buy for any Ninja Turtles fans looking for a retro gaming kick to add to their collection. Those less interested in a 90s cartoon classic may find the collection a little too samey.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Helldivers 2
    All in, this is great fun, albeit slightly limited in its longevity. While there are unlocks to push for, the core game remains largely the same from the off. However it delivers a good engagement and stress-factor when playing due to the overwhelming odds. And Helldivers 2 is at its best when played with other real-life players in a team situation. Not bad for £35.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
    This is an excellent first-person shooter with best-in-class multiplayer, a stunning story mode and over-the-top, enjoyable zombie smashing. Gaming gun action has never felt so good.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds 2
    There’s good depth to the role-play elements, weapons, combat and character development, including the introduction of character flaws as well as positive attributes. And the outer worlds look beautiful and lush on screen. A good game, with a wonderful style to it, but nothing you really haven’t played before.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's The Division 2
    The end result is a loot shooter far more confident and coherent than what we’ve seen before. Ubisoft Massive has learned from past mistakes, side-stepping those same pitfalls to deliver a sequel that feels dense without becoming tangled. There are still some rough edges and the burden of carrying a limp story but, ultimately, The Division 2 triumphs over everything else this genre currently has to offer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
    While it pays great homage to the originals it makes a few tweaks to give the title a more modern style and impressive visual upgrade.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Death Stranding
    Death Stranding is the most unique big-budget game I’ve ever played, a socially-minded injection of inventive ideas into a genre that has long survived by being lazy and brutish. This ambitious formula-flipper is brimming with empathy and carefully courts cinematic influences, an ensemble cast and a world of eye-watering scale, delivering a sticky gameplay loop to tie it all together and create a console generation-defining experience.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat 11
    Mortal Kombat 11 is a top-tier fighting game that deserves to be rated much higher - but locking 90% of the content behind gates that require thankless, constant grind has left us with a rather sour taste in our mouth.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares II
    While the puzzles can be tricky and resolutions are never easily signposted, you’ll have great fun slowly working your way through the tougher, more intense elements of this game to unveil ever-more details around what’s really going on in this dark world. It’s much longer than the first game too, so you feel like you’re getting more bang for your buck. Although one downside is there isn’t a huge amount of replayability in the longer term. A top effort, and we’re already looking forward to Little Nightmares 3.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Mario Party Jamboree
    It’s all light hearted fun aimed at connecting people both in local co-op and online.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    NEO: The World Ends With You
    If you’re in the mood for something weird, different looking and of the RPG variety, give it a go. For those wanting an easy, predictable game to settle into - ignore.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
    Clementine’s character is renowned as being one of the most impactful and most beloved videogame characters ever. Seeing her entire story retold with beautiful graphics and supported by a plethora of extras feels deserved and right.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
    It’s lots of fun, particularly with pals by your side, and offers plenty of tracks and modes to keep gamers coming back for more.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition
    Despite these Switch-specific issues, Pillars Of Eternity is an absolute joy to play through. With the main campaign and two expansions included there’s well over forty hours of excellent RPG to get stuck into. It’s one of the Switch’s best ports because it’s one of this generations finest titles.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
    51 Worldwide Games throws you into a treasure trove of high-quality games, combined with amazing multiplayer support and addictive leaderboards. For players who want a quick gaming session or those who want to compete against their friends, the game is an absolute must-buy. In fact, I’m beginning to think that 51 Worldwide Games is going to become an essential purchase for anyone who gets a Nintendo Switch from now on. For such a simple concept, Nintendo really knocked it out of the park.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    WWE 2K23
    Overall, I love this game and – apart from Wargames – I can see myself playing this for hours upon hours without getting bored of it. The days of button-bashing your way through a WWE game are definitely over.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ninja Gaiden 4
    It’s a brutal game and one that’s fully sat within the oddball Japanese manga-style of near nonsense storytelling. There can be too much lore when all you want ultimately is the addictive gore of the gameplay. Difficult, frustrating, face-flushing - this game is all of them. But it’s also fantastic in its fluidity when you get things right and rewarding when a chosen baddie is finally slain after the umpteenth attempt. Overall, another strong title on the Xbox and PS5 consoles.
    • 82 Metascore
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    Marathon
    Gameplay is brilliantly addictive, the graphics and sounds standout - it’s just that crappy menu system that falters. There’s more to come from Marathon but this is a great start to a live service shooter and a great rival to the likes of Arc Raiders.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Plague Tale: Innocence
    A Plague Tale: Innocence is an outstanding game that not only manages to deliver an impressively constant and tense tone, but also a really gripping story that will have to push through your vermin soaked nightmares to find out what happens next. The incredible performance from the siblings frame the dark world in an extremely engaging way, and while it might not be quite as polished, Plague Tale will almost certainly be spoken about in the same breath as Hellblade.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII
    Final Fantasy 7 is still worth playing in 2019. Its legacy is undeniable, and as we wait for more news on the Remake, we can look back at the original which is now available on every current console. There's a reason Cloud and Midgar appear in Super Smash Bros - they, and Final Fantasy 7 as a whole, are true icons. Unfortunately, this piece of history hasn't received the port treatment it deserves just yet.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fuser
    I suspect only those who are really into sticking with practising the skills available, like with a real instrument, will carry on playing this long after the novelty wears off. But if you’re looking for something fun, colourful and different that you can share with pals at home during the dark lockdown weeks ahead, give it a go.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
    Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is a captivating, entertaining take on the best bits of Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei and deserves praise for its inventive battle system and unique setting. The performance, extra content and handheld functionality make this a must for JRPG-loving Switch owners – even ones that owned the game back on Wii U.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    WWE 2K24
    Perfection is hard to achieve, especially in the world of video games – but WWE 2K24 comes as close to that as any previous game has so far.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    MORDHAU
    Masterful combat, a heap of interactive elements, and delightfully indulging gore all interweave to create something close to a masterpiece.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
    It’s great to see a Nintendo classic like this get a decent makeover and opens up one of the early Link efforts to a whole new fan base by weighting it in more modern gameplay standards.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    My Friend Pedro
    My Friend Pedro is an addictive experience and a mesmerising shoot-em-up that, though failing to deliver a good story, takes you on a violent ballet filled with blood, bullets and bananas…There is plenty of content packed into the game’s 5-hour playtime, with a huge opening for possible DLC and easy ways for players to compete with each other via leaderboards.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mini Motorways
    This cracking little title will make you look at boring road building in a completely different way. The popular Apple Arcade indie hit has finally found a new home on Nintendo’s handheld device. And the two are a perfect fit if you’re looking for a game on-the-go that’s simple to play but will keep your hands busy for hours on end.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stellar Blade
    By pulling on the strings of many a modern classic they’ve been able to deliver a fun, tough, playable title that’s addictive and enjoyable. But it can be improved on in both image style and gameplay if there is a sequel.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
    If you are seeking an interactive, heavy themed, intense movie this is your game. If you’re after a hands-on player, maybe wait until it drops in price. Unless of course you have already got the Game Pass subscription, in which case it’s yours to try now.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Gears Tactics
    Gears Tactics is a brave new take on the turn-based strategy genre, executed to perfection. The freedom and fast-paced action that it provides are a breath of fresh air, and it nails so many mechanics that will hopefully become staples for the genre. It left me wanting more, though, which on one hand is glowing praise for the addictive, engaging gameplay, but it was also a little disappointing when the ending arrived so soon. Still, Gears Tactics blows its competition out of the water in terms of moment-to-moment excitement and production quality.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 1
    While not quite on a par with the PS5’s best graphics, it does a wonderful job conveying the actors’ emotions. And the storyline is tightly written and compelling. You’ll want to get onto the next episode. The gameplay is basic and only time will tell how the choices you make play out over the next four episodes. So for now, episode one is a good start. Very much a Telltale interactive story. And if you’re down with that and not too much actual gaming you’ll be satisfied.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
    Overall, a lovely little game. Not what we were expecting at all, and that’s a good thing. It’s wonderful to look at, tricky with its puzzles and helps to build out the Bayonetta franchise.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    WRC 10 The Official Game
    There’s a lot going for WRC10. It’s slick, in-depth and full of authenticity. That’ll appeal to fans of the genre who want to go deep into the endless tweaks and changes available. But it isn’t the best driving game out there and ultimately, that’s what holds this back from being a classic racer.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla
    Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is another success in the series. We love that it’s starting to look back at older, more classic elements of the franchise and finding ways to reimplement them in an ever-evolving, fresh feeling new game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Blood & Truth
    Blood and Truth leaves the old glorified tech demos in the dust and realises VR’s full potential with an incredible blockbuster campaign that’s also a love letter to the city it’s made in.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic x Shadow Generations
    The overall package is extensive and both games play well, top drawn speedster stuff for platform gaming fans.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
    It’s not quite up there with the PS5’s superlative Spider-Man Marvel game, that’s another level of awesome. But there’s plenty of old-school singleplayer adventure here to get you through those chilly Autumn nights until the next big Marvel movie hits the silver screen.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sword / Shield Dual Pack
    Pokémon Sword and Shield are not bad games. But fun character arcs and inventive, creative designs of new ‘mon are often offset by poor pacing and restrictive world design. The world of Galar is charming, and is a Pokémon interpretation of Britain I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid, but between gating what Pokémon you can catch behind Gym Badges, some half-baked route/City designs and a modest amount of post-game content, Sword and Shield can only be called ‘good’ Pokémon games… not ‘great’ ones.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
    In general, Call of Duty Modern Warfare is a tight shooter that hits most of the parts you expect from a AAA shooter, while throwing heaps of new ideas into the mix. However, the few areas that I'm cold on: Ground War, Spec Ops and the few moments of the campaign when common sense gave way to a desire to shock needlessly… they're a bitter aftertaste to one of the best shooters I've played all year.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pokemon Shield
    Pokémon Sword and Shield are not bad games. But fun character arcs and inventive, creative designs of new ‘mon are often offset by poor pacing and restrictive world design. The world of Galar is charming, and is a Pokémon interpretation of Britain I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid, but between gating what Pokémon you can catch behind Gym Badges, some half-baked route/City designs and a modest amount of post-game content, Sword and Shield can only be called ‘good’ Pokémon games… not ‘great’ ones.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pokemon Sword
    Pokémon Sword and Shield are not bad games. But fun character arcs and inventive, creative designs of new ‘mon are often offset by poor pacing and restrictive world design. The world of Galar is charming, and is a Pokémon interpretation of Britain I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid, but between gating what Pokémon you can catch behind Gym Badges, some half-baked route/City designs and a modest amount of post-game content, Sword and Shield can only be called ‘good’ Pokémon games… not ‘great’ ones.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lonely Mountains: Downhill
    Lonely Mountains is far from lonely, it rekindles a feeling of childhood. Of meeting with friends and exploring the woods, daring each other to take jumps or freewheel through water. It’s a game about being alone, by being at one with nature and the bike beneath you.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Mario Party Superstars
    Even non-gamers will find this easy to enjoy. Great family fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ghostrunner 2
    They’ve wisely kept to what made the original game so much fun and the pace is crazy fast as the difficulty ramps up...If you liked the first Ghostrunner it’s a no brainer, for those not into reflex-focused gaming, maybe wait until it drops in price.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Paper Mario: The Origami King
    Paper Mario: The Origami King is a vibrant, detailed, and exciting adventure filled with bustling hubs and lots of hidden treasure. Sadly, whilst the battle system looks good on paper, it isn’t the enjoyable or in-depth RPG system long term fans were hoping for. The writing is consistently laugh-out-loud funny though, and that’s the most important thing in any Paper Mario game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Keeper
    It’s meditative and gently puzzling, trying to always be more about being in the moment than the usual gaming tropes of ‘do this’ and ‘do that’ right now. That won’t necessarily be enough for the hardened gamers used to adrenaline-style action play. But it will appeal to those looking for something different in the gaming space.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
    It is the best Star Wars game in years. Respawn taps into so much potential in the universe, and it makes Fallen Order ‘A New Hope’ for EA and the future of Star Wars games...Though it isn't Respawn’s best work, Fallen Order is a great project... and that’s the Star Wars we need right now.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Before Your Eyes
    It’s beautifully written, has a subtle but evocative soundtrack and really a groundbreaking gaming effort, particularly for players who have never seen Before Your Eyes. It’s a bit of a one-and-done game, so burns bright but dies fast. That said, for £12, this is a wonderful example of the interesting places VR gaming can go in future.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game - Complete Edition
    Scott Pilgrim doesn’t have the same attention-grabbing appeal to the modern blockbusters and with many people still fresh to the winter’s big titles thanks to getting them as Christmas pressies I worry that the early January release may fall flat. However for those looking to revisit this game, people with fond memories of a cult classic, they’ll find it a joy still to play and well worth a look. It plays brilliantly, has a really tough challenge to the gameplay and still inhabits all that charm and uniqueness you remember.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rollerdrome
    The gameplay is sublime and just the right mix of detailed, intricate and skills-based button bashing while always avoiding being overwhelming.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
    The multiplayer element adds replayability, as does the mini-games section, and there are enough collectibles and hidden sections to want you coming back for more.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yoshi's Crafted World
    The game is best played in short bursts, and it shines when in handheld mode. But the costumes don’t really add anything, and sometimes you’ll come across levels that are just there to complete - they feel like filler, padding stuffed in this wooly wonder to fill it out.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Gears of War: Reloaded
    With 4K resolution, 120FPS multiplayer, cross-play action from Xbox to PS5 Dolby Atmos music and Spatial Audio sound effects, this is the best version I’ve ever played of this game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    New Pokemon Snap
    It’s a calming, relatively tranquil game with a huge addictiveness at its core and a desire among players to come back and try to snap an ever-better picture perfect moment.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
    All in all, fans of the franchise and genre potentially have a real gem on their hands with The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners , but it requires a lot of work to get there. Right now, the game is still a diamond in the rough — with a bit of polish (or better yet, an Oculus and a powerful PC), there is a lot of fun to be found here. However, if you don’t like cripplingly difficult AI, buggy tracking and hours of picking up firewood, padlocks and shoes with holes in them, perhaps give this one a miss.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blazing Chrome
    It's a great time for returnees from a time in the mid-90's, while for newcomers, the difficulty will be a surprise, but the gameplay and its fantastic art-style will keep you coming back for more, it's just that good.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Sackboy: A Big Adventure
    Overall, a great start for the PS5 era and a perfect example of a game that doesn’t have to be in-your-face to still dazzle.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy
    Spyro Reignited Trilogy is the perfect Christmas gift for old school video game lover. Those whose childhood consisted of gliding around collecting coins, and those who perhaps weren’t as lucky.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    FIFA 20
    FIFA has never been better, at least on the pitch. Volta is fun in small doses, but those looking to play something other than Ultimate Team will be inevitably disappointed in the lack of variation in offline modes. Those who are in it for the thrill of opening a pack and getting a star player, or who simply love collecting cards and playing football matches with their new additions will find a lot to love, at least until next season when it all begins again.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WHAT THE GOLF?
    It could get by on it’s absurdity alone, but What The Golf’s greatest trick is that it eventually becomes quite the tricky puzzle game, shifting dimensions and creating delightfully daft criteria to complete each mission.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ragnarock
    It’s all a bit trippy, intense in gameplay, musically brilliant and highly enjoyable. This is exactly what VR is there for.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 3
    Just as the 1999 original was a more action-focused Resident Evil game that arguably helped pivot the franchise towards the iconic fourth instalment, this 2020 reimagining feels like last year’s game in many ways, only sped up and thirstier for zombie blood. It treads the line between tension and action impressively, and Nemesis cements his legacy as one of the series’ most enduring creatures. If you’re stuck inside and looking for somewhere to escape, you’ll find Raccoon City more than accommodating.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Kirby Air Riders
    Plenty of modes, plenty of unlocks, this is a full and fun package of wild racing.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Horizon Call of the Mountain
    Horizon: Call of the Mountain is the single best VR game I’ve played and shows exactly what the PSVR2 is capable of. It has its glitches, some of the climbing can go a bit wonky at points and the general gist of the game never wavers too far from climb, shoot arrows at baddie, craft a bit, climb, etc. But as developers get used to the tech things should only improve. And for now we have a wow game at launch for the new device.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Paper Beast
    Whilst a little tricky at times, Paper Beast is an experience every PSVR owner should play at some point as it is quite simply a one-of-a-kind experience. Pixel Reef and Eric Chahi create a gorgeous ecosystem where animals, plants, natural resources, and the elements all work harmoniously to keep one another alive. All of this is done with incredibly complex and beautiful paper creatures that you will marvel at as they walk on by you in the dry deserts and cold tundras. And, when the simulation you are in is over, you might come away valuing the life on Earth in reality, just a little bit more.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's The Division 2: Warlords of New York
    The new gadgets, locations and boss fights are all thrilling, but the lack of coherent storytelling makes the emotional pay off for these adventures sorely lacking.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wild Hearts
    While the premise remains the same throughout, the battles each offer unique enough enemies to ensure your tactics have to change per fight and progress is a must to move on. Well worth a look if you’re into lengthy epic boss battles.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tell Me Why
    Those who enjoyed Life is Strange will find quite a lot to love in Tell Me Why . It’s strange that this game isn’t a third entry into the series when it very well does feel like one. After several releases with very similar gameplay structure, you’d think there’d be some more improvements in regards to the slowness of picking of objects and cycling through dialogue. However, as you’d come to expect, the characters are great and the overall story is intriguing enough to keep going. Tell Me Why is another interesting and captivating episodic adventure, albeit a familiar one, from one of the studios that does it the best.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Borderlands 3
    Ultimately Borderlands 3 is a mixed bag. It’s like going to visit my family at Christmas; you jump in the car, visiting those same people that you love dearly and enjoy seeing but it’s still the same long journey and your Dad is telling the same old jokes that make your skin crawl.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
    Overall, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a much-needed bold and beautiful shooter game for the new Switch console. It’s familiar to players of the past titles in the series while also more modern thanks to the extra power under the hood of our fancy new machine. While there are better FPS titles out there on other consoles, this is among the best on any iteration of the Switch.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sairento VR
    Sairento VR deserves enormous recognition for its excellent gameplay loop and extensive replay value.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Days Gone Remastered
    All in, a cracking remaster of what was originally a troubled game. One that’s finely polished and looks fantastic on PS5. It plays great and really does give returning fans and those seeking out Deacon’s story for the first time a definitive zombie battler to enjoy.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
    Six years later, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is still an exceptional adventure game - the only difference on Switch is that you can now take the fun on the road with you.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Moving Out
    Moving out is a lovely little party game. Lots of fun, and gently humorous with some good accessibility options making it easy to play with younger or less skilled players for everyone's enjoyment.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: True Colors
    For the Switch, it is a lovely change of pace from your usual Marios or free-to-plays like Fortnite. Well worth a digital download.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Project Songbird
    It’s beautifully told and has a lovely medium pacing to it, rarely too frantic and mostly set just right to give you thinking time about the big themes at play. For £15 this is well worth a look if you’re keen on an emotional rollercoaster, rather than an all-out blockbuster action by-the-second one.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    WWE 2K26
    I'm giving this a 95/100, but if the few little bugs are ironed out then it's as close to perfection as a wrestling game has ever been.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Elden Ring Nightreign
    Against all odds, Elden Ring Nightreign keeps FromSoft’s streak alive despite a very, very surprising left turn into multiplayer. What could have felt like a game chasing trends or designed by committee has maintained so much of what’s special about the core franchise.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
    It's old-school gaming, straight to the point, simple and fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mario & Luigi: Brothership
    The game plays well enough, just like the Paper Marios before, with a near top-down viewpoint for the puzzle sections. And the visual style is a little different, more cartoony than many of the recent Mario efforts. The brothers are as cute together as ever and their joint fighting is a highlight.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
    And while leaks suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 is imminently on the horizon, it’s brilliant to know at such a late stage in this console’s life that the firm can still deliver nice little surprises like this for gamers...Fun, playable, challenging and packed full of replay value.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
    Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is very much a revamped version of a classic game. It’s nicely brought up to modern gaming visuals by the Nintendo bods but remains at its heart a very strong video game in the Mario franchise.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Indivisible
    Indivisible is one of the best RPGs of the year. A masterclass in game design, Indivisible is funny, challenging and creative in equal measure. A few difficulty bumps can't take away from what is an almost perfect example of turn-based RPG genius. The production values are through the roof, and the game will have you rapt from beginning to end.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    EA Sports FC 26
    Overall, this is one hell of a football package that now tries to satisfy both classic arcade-loving football gamers and the diehard players who strive for an ever more realistic title to enjoy. By giving you the option now for both, FC 26 elevates its gameplay offering on last year and makes this a must-buy for football fans. Although don’t expect giant changes anywhere else in the title, more small tweaks.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    XCOM: Chimera Squad
    XCOM: Chimera Squad is a polarizing spin on a familiar formula. Some fans will be delighted with the fresh ideas and quippy characters, while others will rue the lack of greater tactical depth and gravitas. For our money, Chimera Squad feels like mostly a side-grade than a firm step forwards or backwards, which still places it as a solid turn-based strategy title, but it’s not the killer sequel we were hoping for.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MotoGP 21
    Overall, a great race game that gives us a glimpse of what’s to come with the new consoles. While it’s quite niche in it’s genre-specific focus, there’s a good game in here that will appeal beyond diehard Moto GP fans.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    South of Midnight
    Different, fun to play, with loads of collectibles to find and a deep story that pulls at the heart, South of Midnight is THE video gaming gem of the year so far.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Immortals Fenyx Rising
    Overall, this is a fantastic new IP for Ubisoft and they should be commended for allowing this development team to pursue an idea that sprung out of the Assassin’s Creed development.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Screamer
    Well worth a look if you fancy trying a different looking and feeling race game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Fever
    As tennis games go, it’s a smash.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Mirage
    This is an ideal way back into the franchise if you’ve lapsed from it recently. And a much-needed step backwards to, ultimately, take a step forwards.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Roki
    Roki is undoubtedly one of the most engrossing games of the year. While the gameplay may at times contradict its perfectly nuanced story, it’s often easy to overlook and be swept away on a magical adventure full of mystery, heart and tragedy.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
    The graphics are truly standout and the audio plays a nice role in enhancing the overall feel of the game. An absolute bargain for the price.
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