This is a huge game, huge fun, and a huge time-sink too. In this case, bigger is definitely better. [Nov 2017, p.72]

Another annual masterclass in sports games, but the VC grind is edging close to breaking point. [Nov 2017, p.71]

New dekes, revamped defence, and a breezy Threes mode - lots to enjoy, but the clock's ticking for a revamp. [Nov 2017, p.70]

Different rather than strictly better or worse, MvC's combat still holds up, even if its personality doesn't. [Nov 2017, p.68]

Sharper players, a fab campaign, and FUT's increased value make FIFA 18 a match made in heaven. [Nov 2017, p.66]

One of the best racing games ever made. Gorgeous (even on a regular Xbox One), vast, and fun. [Nov 2017, p.64]

Mediocre story aside, this improves on The Stick of Truth's successful formula to great effect. [Nov 2017, p.63]

An uncompromising and varied simulation racer. The thrilling action is let down by glitches and unruly AI. [Nov 2017, p.62]

Builds on the best bits of the original to become a ruthless, compelling machine of orc conflict. [Nov 2017, p.60]

Perhaps the most charming Mario ever made, and a game that never forgets the plumber's proud past...With hundreds of Power Moons to unlock and some kickass secrets to discover - including the coolest end-game East egg we've ever seen - only BOTW can match Odyssey as the most must-have package on Switch. Mario's star has rarely shone brighter. [Dec 2017, p.56]

Masquerada's got heat - give it a chance, and it'll give you a wonderful world to lose yourself in. [Nov 2017, p.79]

Forget the internet, then - Windjammers' arena is the living room, and there it shines just as brightly as it did in 1994. [Nov 2017, p.79]

All the additions will be a breath of fresh air for any XCOM 2 veteran. [Nov 2017, p.78]

A superb, technical racer. F1 fans will love the career mode, but be disappointed by the classic content. [Nov 2017, p.77]

It'll delight you, it'll make you despair, but ultimately Ark will leave you with a real sense of satisfaction. [Nov 2017, p.76]

One for those who enjoy crazy golf, rather than those who fancy themselves the next Rory McIlroy. [Nov 2017, p.73]

Like Doctor Foster's puddle, Absolver packs a surprising amount of depth into a small space. [Nov 2017, p.72]

PES continues being brilliant on the pitch and less so off it, but it's a worthy upgrade over last year's entry. [Nov 2017, p.70]

In no way is this horrendous - it's better than the first - but it's certainly not worth your time. [Nov 2017, p.68]

An uneven remake that rallies strongly to banish early disappointment - stick with it. [Nov 2017, p.67]

Deck Nine has produced something tremendous in Before The Storm's first episode. Life is good. [Nov 2017, p.66]

A smart, inventive, and genuinely funny strategy game - and possibly 2017's most pleasant surprise. [Nov 2017, p.62]

There's so much life in the RPG genre, and Original Sin II absolutely crackles with its energy. [Nov 2017, p.74]

The ruthlessly satirical writing, though, is in another league altogether. [Oct 2017, p.81]

It's a strong start. [Oct 2017, p.81]

It's a Soulslike, sure, but likely due to the isometric angle and the simple controls it requires, a repetitive one that offers little beyond a surface-level challenge. [Oct 2017, p.80]

Fans of early noughties shooters will love this; others will probably find it frustrating. [Oct 2017, p.79]

An excellent sword-fighting game that at times has trouble remembering its brilliant roots. [Oct 2017, p.78]