It's not much of a sequel but this remains a superior mix of role-player, shooter and survival horror.

One of the most relentlessly charming video games ever made and the best Paper Mario since The Thousand-Year Door.

Funnier, more imaginative and with 100% more Murray the talking skull, Monkey Island is back on course.

Only a minor evolution of Rome II, and with many of the same bugbears, but the stunning visuals and deep strategy bring a fascinating period of history fully to life.

The problem is that the strategy elements are shallow and underplayed and while the game is fun and interestingly weird, it really doesn’t add up to much. We were interested to see how the mouse controls work, but while they’re fine on a technical level they’re really not necessary, given how little of the map you can see at any one time.

An impressively original horror game whose doom-laden atmosphere and relentless day/night cycle is more terrifying than any jump scare.

Another visually spectacular Arc System Works fighter that is both surprisingly accessible and full of hidden depth and clever ideas.

One of the best offline multiplayer games for years and yet more proof that the bow and arrow is gaming’s most entertaining weapon of choice.

One of the best MOBAs on any console and a good introduction to the genre in general, thanks to its more console-friendly controls and fun premise.

It may add up to less than the sum of its parts but in terms of storytelling and presentation this indie favourite has much to teach mega budget retail games.

Less a prequel and more a rerun, but this remains one of the most fully-featured and best presented Japanese role-players on the App Store.

As pre-order bonuses go this is definitely a cut above, but it's also an addictive and rewarding mini-game in its own right.

A great high-concept adventure that borrows liberally from old school Zeldas but has plenty of unique ideas of its own.

A fun spin-off that takes some of the best parts of Yakuza and weaves a story that’s at least as compelling – even if a lot of gameplay elements are becoming overfamiliar at this point.

A supremely playable action JRPG, which marries gorgeous anime visuals with satisfyingly original real-time combat.

A laudable achievement in terms of visual design and general ambience but the complete lack of challenge, and short length, reduces its overall impact.

An excellent driving game but one sullied by cheapskate microtransactions. a lack of tracks, and the dubious worth of the Drivatar technology.

Spring cleaning has never been so entertaining in this well presented and cunningly addictive physics-based platformer.

The increased role-playing elements add another interesting angle to an already accomplished franchise, but the cynical attempts to fleece parents’ wallets are hard to defend.

The best Wolfenstein game ever made and one of the best single-player shooters for years, with a brave attempt to tackle serious issues and still have fun at the same time.

As rough and ready as the previous games but a fascinating tour of Japan's seedy criminal underbelly.

It's clearly been quickly thrown together for the launch, with many features missing or out-of-date, but this is still an encouraging start for FIFA on the Vita.

Even for those that would never normally dream of playing a basketball sim this is a great game, although it's best played in small doses.

At last, the realistic, Aim-controlled multiplayer military sim PlayStation VR owners have been dreaming of.

Still a minor royal in the fighting game pantheon, but a hardworking one that beats Marvel Vs. Capcom in terms of depth - if not accessibility and brand recognition.

An earnest attempt to create the ultimate Jedi simulator but the mishmash of game influences and an unengaging story leaves it only impacting on the surface.

Ham-fisted controls and storytelling turn Samus into a clumsy blabbermouth, with a game that squanders all the series' best tricks and adds none of its own.

Another excellent portable Shin Megami Tensei title and one of the best strategy role-players on any format.