A good little shooter that could have been great, L.A Cops is like a nicer version of Hotline Miami that's a bit on the blander side.

A fun novelty buddy shooter that offers a pure enough experience but lacks real substance and character.

A noir art style, terrifying atmosphere, and an enjoyable narrative lead White Night towards success only marred by a few irritating mechanics here and there.

You won't play anything quite like Republique anytime soon, and its deep storyline is worth taking the time to dig into.

A superb puzzle game that has the added bonus of being cross-buy.

After a bright start Gardening Mama’s irritating faults will have you wanting to throw in the trowel.

Not so much Masterchef, more Easybake oven.

OlliOlli 2 is a sublime game, that manages to keep the keep the soul of what the first game was, but refine it and innovate it to new-untouched levels of brilliance.

A badass little blaster that's not afraid to be hardcore and treat you like a whiny little child, Helldivers is most fun when you and your teammates work together.

Revelations 2 continues at a rate of knots, upping the action in favour or slowing the actual story exposition a little.

A completely insane concept, ScreamRide is a decent coaster sim combined with a brilliant physics game and a complex yet engaging level designer.

Tempo is a new and original take on the shooter genre - just don't be put off by the QTEs.

An aesthetically-pleasing but decidedly empty puzzle game, Pneuma scratches an itch but fails to excite.

A solid, extremely accessible fighting game, Dead or Alive 5: Last Round is certainly worth adding to your collection if you’re a fan of the genre.

Gearbox has taken two of the finest RTSs ever made and turned them into something you’d be proud to show off on any modern gaming PC. Fans of the originals will fall in love with this, and if you missed them the first time around you’re getting two of the very best RTSs ever made with this.

Aaru’s Awakening is a beautiful frolic into a world of nightmares and imbalance: championed by its hand-drawn art style, compulsive level of difficulty and thrilling sense of achievement.

A more robust offering than last time, and a more essential addition this time around, The Bright Lord is a solid way to top off Shadow of Mordor's Season Pass.

Deep but confusing strategy layered over classic Dynasty Warriors.

Some great moments, but this is far from being everything a fully interactive Dragon Ball Z battle could and should be in 2015.

A surprisingly good return to the world of Resident Evil, that could pave the way for something rather special.

The best way to enjoy the classic space shooter today, and it’s just as compellingly addictive as ever, but a lack of online functionality holds it back.

Hand of Fate is unique, offering an addictive and incredibly entertaining experience that anyone can enjoy.

A stunning action game that relies on story and performance over padding and tacked-on game modes, The Order: 1886 will nonetheless divide gamers with its short run time and reliance on cinematic dazzle.

A sequel that definitely builds upon the promise shown in its predecessor. A great combination of fantasy adventure and comedy.

A unique proposition on the 3DS it may be, but Ironfall Invasion has a long way to go to trouble the classics it emulates.

Like Left 4 Dead before it, Evolve is a game that feels slightly under-nourished at times, but which takes the crummy old co-op FPS wheel and totally re-invents it.

Dedede’s Drum Dash Deluxe may be plentiful in Nintendo charm and character, but ultimately, the gameplay itself is one-note and over-stretched.

If you’re looking for something to take up ten minutes of your time and you’re having one of those days where nothing is going your way then hop aboard the Kirby Fighting Deluxe train. If you are looking for a fighting game where you can “smash” the opposition, then other games are available, although I’m not giving you any clues as to what they are.