Harsh difficulty mars an otherwise engrossing sci-fi journey in a fascinating setting. [July 2017, p.76]

Matching recycled ideas with ingenious new ones has bred a challenger to one of gaming's greats. [July 2017, p.74]

A unique twist on multiplayer combat, but niggling problems mean it's not a must-buy...yet. [July 2017, p.73]

A visually dazzling adventure in which navigating space feels almost as difficult as it would be in real life. [July 2017, p.72]

The most gratifying fighting game for anyone intimidated by Street Fighter's grueling technicality. [July 2017, p.70]

A novel but insubstantial shooting gallery bolted awkwardly onto a fun sci-fi story. [July 2017, p.69]

When we finished it we immediately started our second playthrough, desperate to find all the collectibles we missed. The fact that the developer has been able to create such an emotional story with such subtlety and restraint is nothing short of genius. You need to play this. [July 2017, p.68]

An accessible fighter with just enough depth, it'll hold our interest even if you're playing alone. [July 2017, p.64]

If it worked perfectly this would still be a pretty limited game, but with no way of fixing input lag, it's a huge disappointment. PaRappa deserves better. [June 2017, p.83]

We're left cautiously optimistic for Telltale's first foray into the Marvel universe, but the story needs to shift up a gear if this series is to escape the shadow of its big-screen brother. [June 2017, p.83]

A wonderfully conceived package that conjures up memories of Japanese curios such as Majora's Mask and Gregory Horror Show. [June 2017, p.82]

Fun in short bursts, but ultimately hampered by tonal problems and balancing issues. [June 2017, p.81]

A good ending to a beloved series, but it's definitely time to lay Dark Souls to rest for a while. [June 2017, p.80]

An exploration of death and memory, Edith's narration makes the family come alive again. [June 2017, p.79]

An inventive, surprisingly in-depth battle system is the highlight of this mid-'90s-style RPG. [June 2017, p.78]

There's a brilliant little 15 quid multiplayer game here, but at its current price, it's only for fans of the franchises. [June 2017, p.77]

A unique and endearing game idea that isn't quite matched by the structure of its challenges or worlds. [June 2017, p.76]

Tough, intimidating, and powerfully gripping, Dawn of War III is the Power Fist of RTS sequels. [June 2017, p.74]

A superbly atmospheric puzzle-platformer that expertly blends stealth with scares. [June 2017, p.72]

A fantastic effort that mostly delivers on the promises made during its funding campaign. [June 2017, p.71]

A small game in a big universe. Tolva is a slow burner more about exploration than combat. [June 2017, p.70]

Uncomfortable, unsettling, and truly unpleasant. A ferociously effective horror game, then. [June 2017, p.68]

The definitive edition of the world's greatest arcade racer. Switch has its second essential game. [June 2017, p.64]

Everything cares about you. And you should care about Everything. [May 2017, p.83]

It needs more features to remain relevant, but if its player base can remain consistent until then, it might yet live up to its excellent potential. [May 2017, p.83]

There's great variety here, too. [May 2017, p.82]

A throwback to a decade ago, this is a decent game, but needed longer in development. [May 2017, p.81]

It's a ridiculous reason to get into VR, but the Hollywood levels of joy here are off the charts. [May 2017, p.80]