Disappointingly by the books, but has charm. [Issue#206, p.82]

A strong, if sometimes frustrating debut. [Issue#206, p.81]

Terrific for getting a super party started. [Issue#206, p.80]

Tactical and considered like chess, with violence. [Issue#206, p.78]

Charm shines through in a rough and modest RPG. [Issue#206, p.77]

A flawed but enjoyable rework of Papers, Please. [Issue#205, p.84]

Smart, brutal and to the point. [Issue#205, p.83]

Gritty and imaginative, let down by fundamental flaws. [Issue#205, p.80]

A rich, vibrant world despite its lacklustre campaign. [Issue#205, p.78]

Fun but not daring enough to be memorable. [Issue#205, p.77]

Unique ideas hampered by finickity gameplay. [Issue#205, p.74]

Still brings the action and the funny. [Issue#204, p.82]

A worthwhile, if unspectacular, cyberpunk thriller. [Issue#204, p.81]

Not a glorious end, but a great package. [Issue#204, p.78]

A delightful reshaping of the puzzle platformer. [Issue#204, p.76]

A fun reminder of how great the WarioWare series is. [Issue#204, p.73]

A valiant error to kill with laughter. [Issue#204, p.72]

A compelling story but mundane survival gameplay. [Issue#204, p.68]

A delightful and demanding trip down memory lane. [Issue#203, p.82]

Lego's 13-year-old series needs serious building. [Issue#203, p.81]

A tough-to-watch vignette of familial love and loss. [Issue#203, p.80]

For something light and enjoyable, we would certainly recommend it, but don't expect this one to reach down and really grab a hold of your soul. [Issue#203, p.78]

Beautiful, but hampered by lackluster storytelling. [Issue#203, p.76]

Lack of design risks and personality spoil the ride. [Issue#203, p.74]

An engaging, if brief, narrative adventure. [July 2018, p.84]

Captures the 16-big feel, but falls short. [July 2018, p.83]

A stunning, fleeting experience betrayed by bugs. [July 2018, p.83]

Improved variety, but gimmicky gameplay. [July 2018, p.78]

Bright, intriguing, but lacking depth. [July 2018, p.74]

An engrossing dabble into otherworldly forces. [July 2018, p.72]

Far less engaging than it should be. [July 2018, p.70]

A clever, but not seamless, mix of genres. [Issue#201, p.90]

An interesting but limited spin-off. [Issue#201, p.84]

State of Decay 2 falls short of its promise, instead offering the kind of brainless, repetitive experience that turns you into a de facto zombie. [Issue#201, p.80]

An imbalanced but often enjoyable RPG rogue-lite. [Issue#200, p.82]

A weak story saved by innovative puzzle design. [Issue#200, p.81]

A short, simple showcase of artistic talent. [Issue#200, p.79]

A great foundation, but sadly a giant misstep. [Issue#200, p.78]

It may not deliver the same level of precision and polish exhibited in other titles in the genre, yet its imperfections seem to add to its charm. [Issue#199, p.83]

Well crafted, but lacking depth. [Issue#199, p.82]

A simplified spin-off that misses the mark. [Issue#199, p.79]

Worthy of your time, despite being predictable. [Issue#199, p.74]

Its fluid action and bustling open world full of character will draw you in, while the deeply engrossing narrative will keep you hooked until the emotionally fuelled finale. [Issue#199, p.70]

We have nothing but respect for Rare's vision with Sea of Thieves, but it is a game as likely to chew you up and spit you out, as it is to embrace you. If the wind is in your favour then it can be a delight, but a storm is never far off if you lose momentum. The real test of the quality and efficacy of Rare's plan will be in how it manages to evolve and grow in the weeks and months to come. [Issue#199, p.67]

A beautiful world marred by irritating controls. [Issue#198, p.83]

A stylish and satisfying detective adventure. [Issue#198, p.81]

A huge step, but in the wrong direction. [Issue#198, p.80]

Thrilling and fun, but deeply online-focused. [Issue#198, p.76]

We're all for survival, but when Captain needs to huddle down for a glass of milk and a roasted gerbil in the middle of the final boss battle, you know it's a step too far, and that's without the sodding microtransactions. [Issue#198, p.70]

Throwaway fun as strange as it is captivating. [Issue#197, p.83]

A clever house of cards that quickly tumbles. [Issue#197, p.81]

There's a good RPG in there somewhere. [Issue#197, p.80]

Sadly, Floor Kids lacks the variety or freedom in its core design to ever really offer more than surface-level engagement. [Issue#197, p.78]

Controls are noticeably improved over past installments, but still imbued with a degree of inherent clunkiness. [Issue#197, p.66]

Unnecessary additions are irritating. [Issue#196, p.88]

You're better off just watching the movies. [Issue#196, p.86]

An intriguing, if imperfect, blend of two genres. [Issue#196, p.84]

Just not quite enough. [Issue#195, p.82]

It lacks any substantial cause of replayability after a couple of runs, but still has an impressively malleable string of events that transcend other titles in the genre. [Issue#195, p.78]

Lacks the part, but doesn't have the soul. [Issue#195, p.75]

Fun, heroic stuff, especially for younger players. [Issue#195, p.74]

Battlefront II is fan service and little else; much respect to the craft, the attention to detail and the wealth of content, but sadly it just isn't enough. It's starting to feel as if Star Wars simply isn't a franchise suitable for this type of sprawling, large-scale multiplayer experience. It doesn't have it in its bones, and if DICE can't find a way to make it work, we're fearful nobody can. [Issue#195, p.72]

Competent, but not wholly compelling. [Issue#194, p.84]

A high mid-table finish. [Issue#194, p.84]

Enjoyable to play, but derivative and badly-written. [Issue#194, p.76]

A unique take on a stealth experience. [Issue#194, p.75]

A fun medley of DW-style combat and strategy. [Issue#194, p.75]

Creatively empty and functionally adequate, so long as this series keeps on making money there'll never be a reason for it to be anything other than what it is... Thoroughly formulaic. [Issue#194, p.72]

A fine, yet lukewarm, RPG spinoff. [Issue#193, p.85]

Fails to capture the imagination. [Issue#193, p.84]

Enjoyable, but almost marred by convoluted menus. [Issue#193, p.77]

If you're looking for a football simulation then grab a copy of PES 2018. If you want a dramatic series of events with every match you play then get FIFA 18. [Issue#194, p.75]

Infinite raises more questions than it delivers answers. [Issue#194, p.74]

While it's huge and complex in many of its systems, it still feels as if it is caught in 2014. [Issue#194, p.68]

A strange and hauntingly beautiful adventure. [Issue#192, p.84]

The combination of approaches offers gameplay that's initially engrossing. But a lack of emerging ideas and differing enemy types robs latter sections of that same excitement. [Issue#192, p.83]

Fast, intense, but flawed. [Issue#192, p.82]

It it had just managed to add a little more depth to this Windjammers update, it might have made something better than this nostalgic celebration. [Issue#192, p.81]

Approachable gameplay, obstructionist systems. [Issue#192, p.81]

Sadly, the writing, the story, the level scenarios, the pacing, and the characters are apocalyptically awful. At its best, monotonous, and at its worst, infuriatingly rote. [Issue#192, p.77]

A beautiful simulation of wilderness survival. [Issue#192, p.76]

It's compelling. It's one of the most gripping short games we've had the pleasure of playing in recent months, it's seven-hour lifespan never outstaying its welcome or diffusing the innate tension or intrigue. [Issue#192, p.73]

A challenging but repetitive tactical RPG. [Issue#192, p.72]

Fun and frustrating solo, but a riot together. [Issue#192, p.71]

A great mix of styles that almost works. [Issue#192, p.68]

Beautiful, joke-filled, but ultimately a little empty. [Issue#191, p.82]

Dream Daddy is a breath of fresh air. [Issue#191, p.82]

Gorgeous, but sometimes laborious. [Issue#191, p.81]

If you don't mind poor gameplay, this will entertain. [Issue#191, p.81]

Good, but nowhere near Housemarque's best work. [Issue#191, p.78]

Ultimately this all amounts to - hold on to your trousers, because this'll shock you - a genuinely good Sonic the Hedgehog game. Yes, in 2017. That this exists at all after so many failed attempts is impressive, but the fact that it's really good is a bloody miracle. [Issue#191, p.75]

There is a great game within, that in small ways perfectly shakes up the Quake/Unreal formula. Finding it though means pushing through several barriers to entry. LawBreakers plays great. It just feels like a game its developers don't want anyone, except a select few, to play. This fixation on niche has bred a singular shooter but might just kill the game before it can get started. [Issue#191, p.72]

As a free PS Plus game, it's worth a look. [Issue#190, p.84]

Good, but may leave you thirsty for more. [Issue#190, p.82]

Pretty much no frills, but good fun with friends. [Issue#190, p.81]

Small and imperfectly formed. [Issue#190, p.81]

A fun game ruined by poor implementation. [Issue#190, p.79]

Tries and fails to replicate Inside's brilliance. [Issue#190, p.78]