Chronicles: China is short—I completed it in only a few hours—but with a cheap price and a handy new game plus mode, there’s certainly a lot of stabby-runny-climby value to be found.

Mortal Kombat X takes this franchise to totally new levels of entertainment with amazing next-gen graphics and revamped gameplay that truly separates this current game from its predecessors.

At its heart, Ride is basically a motorcycle racing simulation but with a touch of arcade fun to assist with the overall enjoyment factor.

Woolfe The Red Hood Diaries is a twisted gothic fairy tale that at times is held back by its mediocre gaming mechanics.

Borderlands: The Handsome Collection on PlayStation 4 is a flawless first person shooter that successfully takes this franchise to next-gen.

Life is Strange Episode 2 once again successfully ticks all the right boxes and creates a very interesting game driven by player choice and repercussions.

Fruit Ninja Kinect 2 is definitely one of those games that is great to show off the capabilities of this next-gen console.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is a pure holistic RPG mobile experience on the 3DS.

With interesting plot threads to discover, beautiful locations to traverse, and powerful equipment to loot, there’s plenty on offer in Jaws of Hakkon—it’s a valuable addition to what was already a worthwhile

Pillars of Eternity is indeed great fun for RPG players young and old, and you don’t need a $2000 beast to play it on either.

It may seem impenetrable at the beginning but Bloodborne rewards perseverance and dedication.

Xenoblade Chronicles is a game that ticks all the right boxes.

Toukiden Kiwami is a fun game on the PlayStation 4 with some great gameplay that really sets itself apart for what is available on the console at the moment with games like this.

All in all, another hit from Telltale Games, especially if you're a fan of HBO's Game of Thrones.

Mario Party 10 on the Wii U adds HD graphics, Bowser and the use of the GamePad for some classic Nintendo fun!

Battlefield Hardline takes the franchise to a totally new level with the inclusion of "cops" and "robbers" that is pure fun!

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD fails in all the same ways that recent Final Fantasy titles seem to fail: the convoluted plots, terms, and concepts; the extravagant cutscenes; the didactic storytelling; the use of character stereotypes as a crutch.

Ultimately Sid Meier's Starships feels like a game that might have been great in VGA back in the 90s.

A fine example of a remaster done right , DmC is a fast paced action game that offers a wealth of customisation options to appease even the most ardent critic of the game.

Valley of the Yeti is certainly worth playing for its interesting new ideas and that classic Far Cry feel, but its overly cold approach to its story.

Ori and the Blind Forest is a 2d platformer that sticks to its bread and butter. It’s beautiful to watch and listen to and for the price you get a lot more than you pay for.

White Night is a gorgeous and intriguing game that deserves to be played for its engrossing story and beautiful art style.

The control issues of Oscura Lost Light make the game very frustrating!

Inconsistencies aside, Aaru's Awakening does make for a relatively enjoyable experience, even with its control flaws.

Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires is a fun title on the XBox One but a little repetitive and is also showing its age.

This RPG/ Brawler mash-up has enough strong points and an ostensibly kinky central mechanic to ensure that it’ll find a market.

There was so much potential surrounding The Order, yet it hasn’t lived up to the expectations.

Screamride XBox One is not only an original next-gen game but really fun due to the outrageous rollercoasters and gaming modes.

Total War: Attila is definitely one for the long-time fans. It’s a shame that the new mechanics are buried beneath an absurd difficulty curve and an unhelpful tutorial, but with enough patience and practice (lots of it), Attila will reveal itself a nice step forward for the Total War series.

Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse is no next-gen title but is still fun to play on the PlayStation 4, especially if you're a fan of DBZ!

Dead or Alive Last Round is still a great fighter but is slowly starting to show its age, even with the overtly sexualised anime inspired characters.

The latest Kirby spinoff takes more than a few pages from Smash Bros.’ book- but it’s an alternative nevertheless.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D comes with tweaks and improvements, and yet it doesn’t disturb the feel and creepy atmosphere of the original game.

Unfortunately Drum Dash Deluxe is neither deep nor long enough to be worth the $7 asking price it stands at currently.

Evolve is a beautiful amalgam of a first person shooter meets third person that is set in a very engaging gaming universe.

The Escapists is easily one of the most original games in a long time that successfully recreates a prison environment.

High Value as a package Deal. The Saints are back and kicking some Demon Tail in the DLC Stand Alone Add on.

Grow Home ticks all the right boxes for fun and escapism on the PC in this enjoyable arcade sandbox title.

A light-hearted platformer with plenty of action. A swashbuckling journey awaits you!

Dying Light is an enjoyable yet clichéd zombie game that successfully injects Parkour into its mechanics.

Game of Thrones The Lost Lords Episode Two of Six is another excellent addition to this choice driven game based on the excellent HBO TV series.

Life is Strange Episode 1 Chrysalis on the PS4 is an interesting adventure game that mimics a TV series and uses player choice as the catalyst quite well.

Brilliant and completely infuriating in equal measures. Citizens of Earth is worth a punt, but perhaps only after some careful deliberation.

While it’s not nothing you shouldn’t expect from a Sims expansion, Outdoor Retreat has enough content to expand the base game, and it keeps The Sims 4 fresh enough to keep playing. Ultimately, it’s a fun experience and a great way to bring some life back into The Sims 4.

Elite Dangerous successfully takes the original game and turns it into a true 21st century revolution as you explore the furthermost reaches of the universe.

If you have that itch for some off the wall out of this world speed and a little mayhem on the side. Quantum rush Champions is the ticket to a fast jump in race game experience.

It’s a nice change to Mario gameplay without making it unrecognizable.

Although not as tightly refined as some other 2D platformers, like Puppeteer, for instance, Little Big Planet 3 offers up tons of fun for those willing to seek it and, with the promised patches on their way and a creative community that’s growing by the day, hopefully it won’t be long before this is the ultimate Little Big Planet experience.

Forza Horizon 2 Storm Island is easily the best DLC of the year because of the amount of content jam packed into this release.

Monopoly Family Fun Pack Xbox One truly pays homage to the original board game and creates a very clever virtual replacement.

However with the inclusion of a new level cap, legendary weapons, it’s really easy to be drawn back into the Destiny universe as you commence that grind “again” for the ultimate power. It’s just a shame that Bungie have thrown the baby out with the bathwater so hopefully Bungie will take note of the feedback from this DLC!

Overall Tears to Tiara II: Heir of the Overlord is a solid entry in the JRPG genre and worth a visit if you’re a fan of games of this type of ilk.

The Crew on the PS4 is a highly ambitious game that succeeds on some levels and fails on others that results in a standard racer.

The ultimate showdown between 50 of Nintendo’s brightest stars.

Game of Thrones Episode 1: Iron from Ice is an engaging game that is steeped in the mythology of George R. Martin's epic series.

Never Alone is a beautiful puzzle game about the Iñupiat people that focuses on a young girl and her fox that is beautifully told through story.

Shaking up the formula somewhat whilst still ensuring that longtime fans and purists are catered for, Lucid Games have done the unfathomable and created a game that betters the already stellar efforts of Bizarre Creations.

GTA 5 is still one of the best games money can buy and with the added features of the latest edition, it is worth upgrading your last gen copy.

The Pokémon series makes a return to the Hoenn region that’s well worth a revisit.

Fantasia Music Evolved is a great music game for the XBox One that works very well on the Kinect 2.

WWE 2K15 for XBox One is definitely different from the previous games but is easily the best looking game in the series to date.

Play this videogame about playing videogames in order to make the videogame you are playing.

Rocksmith 2014 Edition is the perfect way for both non-gamers and gamers to master the guitar on the PlayStation 4.

LEGO Batman 3 Beyond Gotham is the biggest and best LEGO DC Comics games to date!

A rotation option, but not a primary starter.

Basketball for the number crunchers.

Far Cry 4 is an enjoyable, exhilarating thrill ride full of enough entertainment to keep you happy... just be nice to the elephants!

Company of Heroes 2 Ardennes Assault is an honest portray of World War II via a real-time strategy game.

Assassin's Creed Unity boasts an amazing new gaming engine that unfortunately suffers from some graphical issues. Nonetheless, it's still a fun experience.

Singstar Ultimate Party is a true dichotomy and ultimately gives the player a half-baked karaoke game on the PlayStation 4 that is saved by its cost.

Farming Simulator 15 is not for everyone but if you enjoyed farming simulators than you've come to the right place!

Dragon Age Inquisition is a must play RPG on the PS4 that successfully takes the best out of both previous games to create sword and sorcery perfection.

If you missed Sleeping Dogs last generation then you really should pick this up – With all of the DLC and refinements this is truly the definitive Sleeping Dogs experience… On consoles, at least.

Lords of the Fallen is an enjoyable and satisfying adventure that is definitely worth a visit.

Halo the Master Chief Collection is the definitive version of this amazing series that plays and looks amazingly on the XBox One.

Call of Duty Advanced Warfare once again proves why this series is so popular with its next-gen physics and flawless gameplay.

Promising first episode.

Aims for the stars and reaches them.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is one of the most beautiful and original adventure games of the year!

Even considering the occasional bugs, the game is more than worthy of your time if you’re a fan of the franchise.

Struggling to break into the first eleven, but has a few new tricks.

Shadow Warrior on PS4 is a brilliant homage to what make the 90's video gaming world so entertaining!

The Wolf Among Us works on so many levels on the XBOX ONE and is how this interactive story should be played!

Bayonetta 2 is perfect on all levels that supports a flawless gaming engine, exceptional graphics and kick-ass female protagonist.

Samurai Warriors 4 on the PlayStation 4 screams next-gen as this franchise finally makes its way to the 21st century.

Just Dance 2015 once again proves just how well this gaming formula works.

DriveClub is not an awful game but feel free to skip this one as you’re not missing much.

Sunset Overdrive is a fun romp through a unique world that mostly succeeds in despite of it’s overbearing attitude.

A very satisfying, Uruk Hai quality Tolkien experience.

NBA 2K15 is a slam dunk on the PlayStation 4.

The Minecraft PlayStation 4 Edition is the penultimate version of this game on any console.

Project Spark allows you to unleash the gaming creator inside you.

Skylanders Trap Team successfully implements new gameplay mechanics to make this one of the best games to date.

Alien: Isolation will make you scream in both frustration and euphoria but succeeds where many games of this franchise have failed.

Natural Doctrine is a cruel, unpolished, but interesting spin on tactical RPGs.

Tango Gameworks have successfully ticked all the right boxes when it comes to the survival-horror genre and The Evil Within is one of those must play titles.

A very addictive and enjoyable game that focuses more on the tasks for your jobs opposed to the standard RPG format with beautiful its gameplay and almost flawless gameplay.

Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star is a fun Japanese RPG that goes outside the square in terms of its bizarre story and combat techniques.