Resident Evil 0 looks and sounds better than ever, providing the same great game as before, even if the controls feel somewhat unnatural at times.

It'll suck you in slowly as it transforms into one of the greatest JRPGs of the last few years, with memorable characters and gameplay.

An impressive RTS that offers a well written story, magnificent visuals and a stunning soundtrack that will stay with you long after playing.

A good second stab for Ubisoft's latest spin-off series, India makes up for what it lacks in excitement with visual flare.

Lovely Planet is deceptively hard and surprisingly time-consuming, but its reliance on simplicity may divide opinion.

Amplitude has a great soundtrack and is really addictive, but lacks any real longevity or appeal beyond the first five or six hours of play.

A masterclass in storytelling with its memorable characters and soundtrack. Undertale is a phenomenal experience overall.

The conclusion to the Wither Storm storyline is delivered in a refreshing and heartfelt way, and I am looking forward to seeing what Jesse and friends get up to in the conclusion.

This isn’t just the best Hearthstone expansion to date, it's one of the best expansions I’ve had the pleasure to play for any game.

Rubble Without a Cause takes King’s Quest down a much darker path and is very enjoyable for it. With having to solve puzzles against the clock it really feels as if your decisions matter, due to gut punching consequences.

An inoffensive yet unspectacular game that pleases through being something different and relaxing.

Yakuza 5 offers a different kind of open-world experience, giving you more of an immersive game than you may be expecting, even if it does suffer from repetitive combat and long cut scenes.

An incredibly fun combat mechanics is the basis for one of the most enjoyable 3DS games this year.

Fat Princess is a fun, well made, but ultimately shallow four-player hack and slash with a cutesy aesthetic and amusing writing.

It won’t be for everyone, but this is a brutal and unwavering assault on the senses, made for the most hardcore of racing fans.

Fun gameplay that reminds me why I enjoy playing video games in the first place.

A brainless shooter that manages to be fun despite poor aesthetics and a host of technical issues.

Hard West is a turn-based strategy game that gives you an authentic western experience whilst pushing you to the limits of your ability.

This isn’t an awful game by any stretch, it’s not nothing special, despite the feeling it should be.

A brilliant online experience that is tense and strategic, but one that really needs to be played with friends to get the full experience.

An open-world fill of exquisite explosions that, while often falling afoul of flaws, might well contain some of the most fun moments this year.

This is an essential purchase for all Wii U owners who love the JRPG genre.

This game is in no way a revolution of what’s come before, but that doesn’t matter one bit - the mechanics are still as solid as they always were, the humour still makes my face ache from smiling, and not once did it ever outstay its welcome.

Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey is a great translation of traditional JRPG mechanics for a touch screen that excels with visuals but is let down by some glaring issues.

The Old Hunters faithfully adds to the gothic adventure of Bloodborne, and reminds you how delightfully wicked that bunch at From Software really are.

More action packed than the previous episodes, with better character development and progression, The Last Place you Look is the best episode yet.

A brilliant strategy game that asks you to think carefully about every decision, pushing your tactical buttons in every conceivable way.

It’s a rather transparent and honest take on free-to-play monitisation, and as long as you’re sensible enough to either abstain from paying any money, or to set yourself a budget, then there’s a little bit of fun here for you.