Still one of the most charming, innovative RPGs of last generation, despite the rough edges.

Despite being a side-show from the annual attractions, it’s still business as usual. Standard stealth with a null story amidst an interesting and unventured historical period. Like me, that last part may be enough to entice. Just don’t expect the former to feel as novel.

One of the better JRPGs on a system that’s full of them.

A spirited good time.

SteamWorld Heist is a fascinating game; a strategy RPG through and through, but with a central hook that sets it apart and makes it worth a look even for people with little interest in the genre. It’s not a good game, “for an indie studio” - it’s just a great game, and one that anyone with a 3DS should look into.

A new direction for the series manages to lose what made the original so special.

This is a game for anyone looking for some light, easy fun either by themselves or with friends.

Intense and a refreshing change of pace for a shooter, but only if you have the right team beside you.

When you’re not waiting for it to load, Just Cause 3 is an incredibly fun game. Crisp visuals and a clever soundtrack bring all the explosions to life. Even with the violence and destruction, it manages to maintain a lighter tone than the Far Cry games, without sliding into the outright silliness of Saints Row. But, it’s still silly enough.

Classic Zelda puzzle-dungeons in a simple, in-and-out format.

The story is a little slow throughout, and it often feels like an interactive cutscene, but the graphics are good, the choices are interesting, the acting is great, and overall I feel the journey is more than worth the price of entry.

An alright platformer with charming looks and characters, but nothing revolutionary.

A game that’s atmospheric as hell, but that does nothing with it.

A throwback to the golden era of music games.

I wouldn’t rely on it as the only game for the summer, but it’s definitely a fun time-filler.

Driveclub Bikes is a solid DLC. When promised extra content starts pouring in, like the trophies and unusable cars, there’s no telling how much better Driveclub Bikes might get.

This is a rather shortlived experience that dives head first into a pit of tedium after some early promise.

Heavy decisions and fun action, but a poor end to an overall enjoyable season.

More than just DLC. It’s a core part of the Bloodborne experience.

At risk of repeating other reviews, Battlefront has the form of a Star Wars game that feels like it’s still in the making. Whether from time constraints or by design, every ostensible grandeur and moment of fantasy it does so well to impress can be experienced with a day off. Its glamour and gloss only makes more regretful how little there is. After a ten-year hiatus, Battlefront is only a figment of what it wanted to be.

The online requirement seems pointless, but it’s an enjoyable racing game overall.

Love Tales, hate Tales, or just don’t care - Zestiria will give you exactly what you expect.

Call of Duty is the Coca Cola of the game industry. Popular, unchanging, and tastes good to most, but it’s still the same stuff.

So, WWE 2K16, at least in Career Mode, is horribly frustrating. Everywhere else, it’s just mildly frustrating. You can play single matches, tag team matches, fatal 4-ways, and triple threat matches online, but just remember all fights are extended QTEs, so if you experience any lag, you’re in big trouble.

The same loveable Fallout formula far outweighs bugs and directionless new systems.

Unfortunately the potential for a compelling story to vault Lara Croft back into legendary status did not materialise, and what you get instead is a pulpy action-adventure with a straightforward, MacGuffin-chasing story in the same vein as the reboot, right down to the cadence. The world Crystal Dynamics created here, though, is packed and has more to explore, more action to witness, and loads more tombs to find. So switch your brain off during cut-scenes, and save that mental workout for the tombs and for the path least taken.

Disgaea makes it PS4 debut, and it’s brighter than ever.

It’s pretty clear Ubisoft has taken an inward look following mediocre offerings in the recent past – and not just among the AC franchise – and made an attempt to correct them. That is commendable in its own right, but even more so for how much better Syndicate is as a result.