Valley’s answer to one of its main mysteries doesn’t quite satiate the curiosity it taunts, though it wisely leaves others unsolved.

A great game wrapped in a blanket of bugs.

Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom is a valiant attempt to capture the feel of AoT that is unfortunately encumbered by some underwhelming elements.

Designed for younger children but still a really well made game.

Worms W.M.D. is a Well Made Distraction that I Would Most Definitely recommend.

It’s size and scope elicits feelings of wonder and irrelevance in equal measure, creating metaphors from calculus and code. Those feelings are savagely curtailed by oppressive systems that transform it into something smaller: a videogame.

Bound is an ugly game, but it’s the most powerful, most enchanting kind of ugly. It dares to reject videogames’ obsession with “looking good” and instead focuses on using visual design to complement the core themes and emotional hook of the game.

The game that finally convinced me to get a Telltale account.

If you’re up for a challenge, MH Generations is an incredibly rewarding and satisfying experience.

Stunning art and music design, but shallow when it comes to depth of meaning and gameplay.

Design missteps and combat randomness don’t defeat this sombre tale.

There’s an interesting mix of characters and environments to keep the gameplay fresh, and the soundtrack is a delight. It doesn’t hold up so well as a single-player experience because of the repetitive nature if you have to do everything yourself, but it’s a great party game with some friends.

Slightly watered down version from PC, but still a good game to enjoy both with friends or alone.

An innovative little puzzler that stacks up well, and will keep you entertained for a weekend.

Woefully inadequate AI makes boring combat frustrating.

Mighty No. 9 began life as one of the most anticipated concepts in recent memory. While there is fun to be had – especially where boss fights are concerned – there is an overall lack of fresh ideas to bring it all to life.

While strategically deep; pacing and control issues prevent this game from being fantastic.

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is a must-buy for anyone with a Wii U, and I’d say is even worth buying a Wii U for. It’s not just a killer app for the console (well, the latest in a long line of killer apps), but a smart, beautiful, funny, thought-provoking, brilliant game – the sort of game we’ll be talking about for years to come.

Besides a camera straight from Robot Hell, there’s a real Heart to this little indie brawler.

Han Solo steals the show again, even in tiny minifig form.

Fun, easy, creepy, scary, bizarre, and oozing with atmosphere, but doesn’t quite stick the landing.

If you’ve played any side-scrolling games, chances are you’ve incidentally played this one. Odin Sphere is undoubtedly fun, but its 40-hour quest etches too long to repel the armies of repetition. It’s charm and aesthetic character are the real arrows for its quiver - the crux to get your attention and to keep it.

If you embrace everything, Grand Kingdom is a cheerful, relaxing, thoughtful experience.

Derivative setting, dull NPCs, and clunky combat make The Technomancer an exemplar of lost potential.

While the tutorials could see some work, and the tooltip text and other UI elements of the PlayStation 4 version are inconsistent in their size, this doesn’t detract from the game’s solid foundation.

The biggest issue with gameplay was the autosave feature. We’re all used to autosave these days; the swirling icon that either means you’ve just added something to your character or that presages an encounter. In H:TR the autosave feature also means that the game will freeze for a few seconds. It’s an ugly glitch and one that ruins that feeling I described earlier of dashing from cover and hoping that the patrol won’t see you. It’s a pretty big glitch and I am surprised it hasn’t been patched out yet.

With a bit more polish, and a few much needed scenes, this game could be amazing.

There’s a careful balance between sticking to a series’ roots at the risk of getting stale, and pushing boundaries at the risk of straying from what made the series great to start with – but that’s a tightrope Kirby’s been walking effortlessly for 25 years.

With a combat system that requires simple combos to achieve signature techniques, as well as activate Logia powers and Haki, each moment feels geared toward a faithful recreation of the source material. While it may only be a game for those who already love the series, Burning Blood delivers fans a boat load of fun.

If you have a 3DS, Fire Emblem Fates is a must-buy; if you don’t, it’s yet another reason, on top of so many others, to get one. Just be sure you do your research, and stick to Birthright unless you’re absolutely ready for the challenge Conquest has to offer.

If you have a 3DS, Fire Emblem Fates is a must-buy; if you don’t, it’s yet another reason, on top of so many others, to get one. Just be sure you do your research, and stick to Birthright unless you’re absolutely ready for the challenge Conquest has to offer.

Atelier Sophie isn’t at its best when doing particularly anything. It may only appeal to an alcove of anime fans, being so jovial you can practically hear it wishing you a merry Christmas. The broad stroke of the content can be experienced with any other JRPG, and better so. But if the home-bound, alchemic twist appeals, you may have a game worth persisting for.

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is a good first person parkour game, provided you keep your momentum going. Chaining move after move while running across rooftops feels very satisfying, but putting the brakes on to fight or pick up collectibles grinds the fun to a halt. An okay storyline keeps you running, but ultimately, graphics that are above-average at best, and an open world that is essentially corridors stitched together means Mirror’s Edge Catalyst falls short of what we really want out of this franchise.

A beautiful, fantastically enjoyable adventure, and a bittersweet goodbye to Geralt of Rivia.

Not a Megan Fox in sight... and it’s still terrible.

Not up for medal contention. Buy London 2012 for the PS2 instead.

Blizzard have made a really good game with Overwatch, and succeeded in building a foundation from which they can build another mega-franchise. But it’s not perfect. Despite their inclusion of so many eSport friendly features and an incredible diverse cast of uniquely powered characters, a lack of modes, party options, and a context-creating campaign are sore points in my eyes.

EDF4.1 won’t win any awards but, if you can look past its failures, it’s a pretty fun game.

Irritating dialogue overshadows a unique blend of gameplay elements.

It's rough around the edges, but it sports one of the best, most interesting uses of the Wii U hardware – it just takes a bit of time and effort for the control scheme to really show its true colours.

Overall Shadow of the Beast a pretty good platformer with nothing much to hate about it. It’s a good time killer.

A great single player campaign that pays homage to the original, but the multiplayer is forgettable.

In a way, Megamagic: Wizards of the Neon Age is like a Saturday morning cartoon. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but it’s charming and special nonetheless.

If this is to be the Vita’s swansong, it’s a fantastic one.

A surprisingly complicated shooter that could prove worthwhile for those who invest the time.

Story woes and Link Twoguns’ ridiculous official name aside, Hyrule Warriors Legends has plenty to offer, whether you’re after carefree hack ’n’ slash combat or something more tactical. Even if it’s just the Zelda dressing that’s got your attention, the Musou series staples at the core of the game, so often written off as “mindless” or “boring”, will have you hooked.

An epic masterpiece worth saving your gold doubloons for.

Another reminder that shameful, when done well, isn’t that shameful at all.

Important, eye-opening, beautiful, and heartbreaking.

Pokken Tournament is an impressive game that carefully treads the line between a deep, complex game for fighting aficionados and an accessible, approachable one for the more casual audience.

A very atmospheric, but unfortunately mediocre rinse-repeat horror title.

This is a game that transported me back to my childhood and kicked up a storm of nostalgia. It is also proof positive that Insomniac have lost none of their sharpness, even after fourteen years of intergalactic travel.

Maybe the most enjoyable typing game ever, but it’s clichéd story elements hold it back.

Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 is an ambitious game, but may need to dial it back to gain more players.

Another year, another outstanding sports title.

MXGP2’s excellent physics and gameplay mechanics makes it a game-changer in the motocross genre.

Michonne offers an intriguing perspective on the overcooked zombie apocalypse theme.

Some directionless new systems and pandering historic tie-ins can’t undermine its achievements.

Republique is a decent game with a good premise and unique gameplay, but a disappointing ending.

A familiar tale, but expertly told.

Whether you consider Quantum Break a game with episodes, or a mini-series with interactive segments ultimately doesn’t matter - it’s an experience. It may use an unproven formula, but that blueprint is also the main attraction that piques one’s curiosity, even if my own started to waiver amidst a story too interested in its own keywords to talk about anything more depth-inducing. With a dire need to be amongst the blockbusters, it’s an inoffensive, non-threatening tale with big-name actors who try so seriously to make it otherwise. And while not an one interesting story in itself, Quantum Break has an interesting way of being told.

Aside from the impossible submission mechanic, and the prospect of being matched up online against someone far better than you, EA Sports UFC 2 is a serious sports sim. In all its bloody, knock-down, choke-out, primal glory.

An interesting premise squandered on poor storytelling and unremarkable play.

In its fully-evolved form, Pokémon Rumble World works much better here than as a freemium game.

Quite simply the definitive version of Twilight Princess.

At this point, I’m definitely going to keep playing for a little longer with my friends, and see if the free Incursion mission coming out in April helps improve the longevity of the end-game. However, it isn’t looking too likely that The Division is going to take over as my next “gaming addiction” the way I’m sure Ubisoft were hoping it would.

Everything you loved about Bravely Default, but with more interesting characters and a more captivating story."

Great in sprints, but tedium might put off players looking for deeper experiences.

Interesting concept, and fun with friends, but a lack of online competition makes it rather dull.

Plenty of promise, but this game is going to require some decent updates over the coming months.

For anyone who hasn’t had their fill of retro side-scrolling platformers, Broforce effortless and undeniable fun. Load-up, settle in, and invite a few bros.

Still visually striking, but poor voice acting has undone much of the gravitas it once had.

Bewitching.

The finest JRPG in years.

For me, Snowfall will definitely be sticking around on my PC, but more as a feature I’ll dip into from time to time, rather than a permanent installation.

So, Gunscape isn’t another Minecraft. It’s a game for fans of old-school first person shooters.

Dull encounters mean a great Job system never gets a chance to shine.

An excellent fighting game, wrapped in an incomplete package.

There is no better way to wrap up the last few chapters of Naruto.

The new prehistoric setting is amazing: swapping armed soldiers for tribesmen, a rifle for a bow and arrow, and er, regular elephants for woolly elephants - it all creates a very different atmosphere...However a lot of the game feels like déjà vu for anyone who’s played the previous one. The same setup of missions, the forming of alliances and expanding your territory, the same crazy-old guy character with a dead animal on his noggin, and even the same hallucinogenic discovery missions are all lifted straight from it. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it does make Primal feel like a spin-off rather than it’s own game.

A fitting tribute to gaming icons.

A fun, mature entry in the Digimon series, let down by the verbose story and lack of challenge.

Everyone should try this game, even if you hate cars or football.

Perfectly bridges the gap between casual games and hardcore shooters.

New cast, new story, new creative team - just what The Walking Dead needs.

Driving and customising the buggy is a lot of fun, but not at the expense of tight parkour.

Obsidian Entertainment have managed to have the ante upped, and I feel the entire story told throughout Parts One and Two place The White March on a higher pedestal than most expansions, especially these days. This DLC is more than worth the asking price.

Etrian Odyssey II Untold: The Fafnir Knight is another solid entry in a great RPG series. More of the same will appeal to old fans, while a deeper, richer story mode and more forgiving difficulty make this a perfect jumping on point for newcomers.

A wonderful, but short, plot that will have you believing you own real life detective skills.

Give it 20 minutes and I guarantee you won’t put it down for the next 4 hours.

An interactive discussion of the darkled human spirit.

I walked away from Unravel thinking not about those moments of frustration, plentiful as they are. All I could think about - and still keep thinking about - is the beautiful adventure I’d been on with Yarny, all culminating in one of the most captivating, lovely, heartwarming endings I’ve seen.Truly, Unravel is a special game.

Despite its problems, Gravity Rush Remastered is a refreshing change of pace, and a thoroughly enjoyable game to play. While not an improvement per se of the PS Vita game besides the graphics, it does bring Kat to the larger PS4 audience, and will undoubtedly win a few hearts. Especially with the less than average price for a PS4 game.

A fresh, compelling take on the “cabin in the woods”-style teen horror.

You’ll get frustrated, I can guarantee it – but that’s the point. It doesn’t offer tutorials, because the game is confident in your ability to prevail. It’s a treatise on our ability to develop and grow, as we attempt to make sense of the unknown.

So while Hardware Rivals is fun for a while it still has a lot of annoyances to overcome.

Enjoyable and frustrating in equal measure.

The difficulty curve might scare some people away, especially those who haven’t experienced an XCOM game before. There are a few little technical hiccups like certain alien enemies going invisible during their attack animations, or damage numbers taking a few seconds to show after an attack has played out. However, these things are easily ignored and I can still highly recommend XCOM 2.