Above all though, I like the fact that it's kind of an art game take on stupid coconut-shy mobile sports rubbish while also being an extremely good example of the latter. It's the sort of game you could write a paper about but you will also see randoms playing and enjoying on the train.

At its best, this is still the shooter that can do things no other can - the emergent drama, the unscripted madness - but Battlefield Hardline will need to offer much more (and work perfectly on day one) for DICE's biggest hitter to not get left behind.

There is a soul to the game, an integrity that tries hard to smooth over many of the game's rough edges.

Undeniably Islands sits to the far left of the sliding scale that runs between digital art installation and Call of Duty. That only adds to its transgressive appeal. It expands the definition of what games can and might be. [Recommended]

An odd combination of Dead Space and Dear Esther, ICARUS.1 isn't particularly challenging to play through or exciting to conclude, but it does offer a premise and a pace to enjoy it that never feels that it has to rely on the obvious survival/horror tropes, preferring instead to evoke the spirit of classic science fiction, from a time before all astronauts were armed and the mysteries of the universe could be solved with a blaster.

Clickers meet twin-sticks in a game that will eat your time like no other. [Recommended]

On Sony's Vita (it's worth noting that it's also available on PlayStation 4, with cross-buy part of the package), it nestles alongside contemporary classics such as Spelunky, TxK, Hotline Miami and Proteus and cements the cult status of this much-loved, ill-starred handheld. Heck, it may well be the best of the lot. [Recommended]

Please Knock on My Door effectively encompasses the isolation and strain those who experience depression go through on a day-to-day basis. [Recommended]

A smart and charming puzzle game that has respect for your time and money. [Recommended]

A classic tower defence game gets a makeover, and a welcome touch of physics.

Beneath the bland mascot lurks a decent arcade game.

Sterling hack-and-slash combat meets raw, fractured prose in one of gaming's most essential nightmares. [Eurogamer Recommended]

A one-of-a-kind splicing of PS1 with 16-bit aesthetics and formal conventions, streaked with self-aware humour, sorrow and yearning. [Eurogamer Recommended]

Told with nerdish detail - and limited production values - Train Sim World 2020 might surprise you. [Eurogamer Recommended]

A narrative postal adventure delivered with zip and style. [Eurogamer Recommended]

A gently interactive experience that will put a smile on your face. [Eurogamer Recommended]

A brilliant woman's life is centre-stage in a game filled with insight and generosity. [Eurogamer Recommended]

Llamasoft's latest arcade treat is as thrilling as ever. [Eurogamer Recommended]

On the Edge provides a tense new challenge and is the perfect reason to rediscover an exquisite city-building game. [Eurogamer Recommended]

There's witty and satisfying puzzling here but it takes patience to get through it.

Draknek masters a genre with a game of little touches, big challenge, and giant heart. [Eurogamer Essential]

Love is a warm but brief puzzle game about playing with time and fate and people's lives.

Some of the details and idiosyncrasies might not be exactly as you remember them - and no, Monkey Target is sadly not the same - which reminds you this is something of a cover version rather than the real deal. It's a cover version, though, of an all-time classic, and one that ultimately nails the all-important fundamentals. It might not be Monkey Ball exactly as it lives in your memories, but it's certainly the best Monkey Ball experience there's been since those magical originals. [Eurogamer Recommended]

The mind behind Threes brings us this 'cosy-crunchy' turn-based adventure that's delightfully deep and brilliantly approachable.

A folk horror spectacle turned score-attacker that will give you nightmares in a matter of minutes. [Eurogamer Recommended]

A work of powerful ugliness that skilfully refuses to find the fun. [Eurogamer Recommended]

Radiohead's near-genreless music is paired with a remarkable first-person walkthrough that's just a touch light on interactivity.

A pop-up picture book with a lovely feel - but busywork intrudes too often.