An elegant and expressive new puzzle experience. [Issue#206, p.84]

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 season of fun ideas and great presentation. [Issue#206, p.76]

Both a great racer and a great sandbox. [Issue#206, p.74]

No, it's not just an Origins knock-off. [Issue#206, p.70]

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

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

Stunning, but undermined by microtransactions. [Issue#205, p.82]

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]

Stunning on the field, awful everywhere else. [Issue#205, p.76]

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

The biggest success of Two Point Hospital is that once the comedy stops managing to land - and at some point it will simply by virtue of repetition - it still remains compelling and fulfilling to play. [Issue#205, p.72]

Everything you can do here is positioned to celebrate Spider-Man's abilities, and that means everything you can do makes you feel like Spider-Man. [Issue#205, p.69]

A clever genre mix and essential VR experience. [Issue#204, p.84]

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

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

Incredibly punishing, impossible to put down. [Issue#204, p.80]

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

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

Great concept, solid execution. [Issue#204, p.74]

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 new and improved recipe for family fun. [Issue#204, p.70]

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

What continues to impress on our second time playing through Treasure Tracker is the quality of the level design. The addition of stages based on worlds from Super Mario Odyssey is yet more evidence that these little dioramas are a rich format for creativity. [Issue#203, p.86]

When it's all said and done it's difficult to escape the mindset that Earthfall has taken the template of a decade-old experience for inspiration and failed to replicate (or expand on) it in any meaningful way. [Issue#203, p.84]

A fantastic reimagining of arcade racing. [Issue#203, p.83]

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]

Moonlighter builds good will, even in the face of some of its design choices. The grind from lowly dungeoneer and shopkeeper to an adventurer in your own right is enjoyable and, thanks to the gorgeous pixel art, you won't want to take your eyes off it. [July 2018, p.82]

An esports-ready success needing a sizeable audience. [July 2018, p.81]

Awful controls overshadow everything. [July 2018, p.80]

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

Though Codemasters' dedication to the many details underneath the simple, blocky exterior, Onrush ends up being much more than just Overwatch for petrolheads. It's an innovative resurrection of the arcade racer. [July 2018, p.76]

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

While its story doesn't quite have the emotional heft it could have had with more character development, it nonetheless gives players a drive, and a reason to persist through a harsh world. [July 2018, p.73]

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

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

Vampyr has a bold and ambitious concept at its heart, but the execution is sorely lacking, so while it may be packed with good intentions, it's not really worth the effort. [July 2018, p.68]

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

A survival game that embraces adventure. [Issue#201, p.88]

A tactically rich and rewarding space-merch-mech-sim. [Issue#201, p.86]

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

One of the best things we've played all year. [Issue#201, p.82]

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]

Massive, overwhelming, engaging and brilliant. [Issue#201, p.78]

So, is Detroit going to convert David Cage skeptics to Quantic Dream's way of thinking? Absolutely not. This is pure thematic pondering, melodramatic, challenging, gamified cinema-aping stuff, and that's why we like it. [Issue#201, p.74]

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

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

Between the pitch-perfect length, a case of cheeky characters you just want to pinch and a distinct visual style you'll be left with a lasting fond impression. Short, sweet and filled to the brim with charm, you won't want to drop this one in a hot minute. [Issue#200, p.80]

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

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

Misguided, unfair and boring: a poor mix. [Issue#200, p.76]

At its cold, frostbitten heart, Frostpunk is a game of decisions, and what makes it so satisfying is they all matter. [Issue#200, p.75]

With an engaging plot that's as much a commentary on consumerism as it is a tale of morality, Forgotton Anne's inspired narrative is backed up by some solid and engaging gameplay. [Issue#200, p.74]

It's a game of two halves, God of War. For the first dozen or so hours you may find yourself frustrated by the slow levelling up, a bewildering map system, and perplexing storyline stuffed with gated areas and treasures. Stick with it, though; the more you do, the more of the realms you'll open... and that's where the fun REALLY begins... Like Kratos, this game gets better with time. [Issue#200, p.70]

A delightful adventure and excellent VR showcase. [Issue#199, p.84]

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]

A stunning work of interactive art. [Issue#199, p.83]

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

An exceptional strategy game, but needs more variety. [Issue#199, p.80]

An overpriced, underdeveloped disappointment. [Issue#199, p.79]

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

An enchanting RPG...A claimant to the JRPG throne. [Issue#199, p.78]

An unexpected and unforgettable co-op gem. [Issue#199, p.77]

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

Fatshark is more than filling the L4D void.

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]

An evocative exploration of the art of storytelling. [Issue#198, p.78]

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

Brilliantly realised for hardened MMA fans. [Issue#198, p.75]

An excellent platformer that never fails to surprise. [Issue#198, p.74]

The dull broken side of medieval busywork. [Issue#198, p.72]

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]

A marvellous game, beautifully remade. [Issue#197, p.84]

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

A compelling adventure full of great ideas. [Issue#197, p.82]

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]

PUBG lives up to its monstrously large reputation. [Issue#197, p.74]