Frustrating combat game with little reward to make the effort worthwhile.

I you can't enjoy its over-the-top charms, there's precious little hope for you.

A nicely remastered, pretty JRPG let down by a slightly dodgy battle system.

A decent tribute to From Software's masterpiece, elevated by its co-op mechanics.

A special experience for a certain type of gamer. Try it if you're brave.

Not an especially great game, but an enjoyable nostalgia-trip nonetheless.

A beautifully fettled, deeply tactical XCOM-alike that has a shot at cult-classic status.

A totally unique surveillance experience impressively set in a compelling alien world.

Perfectly captures the essence of the original while offering something completely new.

The best LEGO game for a while, perfectly pitched for couch co-op family fun. [Christmas 2018, p.93]

A Destiny/No Man's Sky hybrid that you'll happily lose yourself in for many hours. [Christmas 2018, p.90]

The most polished WWE game for years, with MyPlayer mode a highlight. [Christmas 2018, p.88]

A beautiful, challenging and enchanting game that shouldn't be missed. [Christmas 2018, p.86]

Playable and expansive, but extremely familiar-feeling and technically clunky. [Christmas 2018, p.84]

A simple, strange, and flawed game. But quite memorable at the same time. [Christmas 2018, p.83]

The best AC yet, with finessed game design, gorgeous visuals and great narrative. [Christmas 2018, p.79]

A lot of fun at heart, bloated by a cluster of dubious design decisions. [Christmas 2018, p.77]

Excellent single-player offering for those who aren't usually into fighting games. [Christmas 2018, p.74]

Tired and lacking ideas, this is the most disappointing CoD in years that follows, not leads. [Christmas 2018, p.72]

Unquestionably 2018's best game, and an all-time open-world masterpiece. [Christmas 2018, p.89]

Brilliant fun until the difficulty level reaches Valhalla and you risk losing the entire game. [Dec 2018, p.94]

Still struggles with technical problems, but the gameplay is tight, tense and tactical. [Dec 2018, p.80]

Instantly arresting and emotional. An almost flawless start to the series. Recommended. [Dec 2018, p.90]

Basic rally racing with some strong track design, but there's little else worthy of note. [Dec 2018, p.88]

Still the best footballing gameplay out there, shame about the licenses. [Dec 2018, p.86]

Challenging puzzling with a beautiful backdrop. Certainly worth a quiet peruse. [Dec 2018, p.84]

Xbox's underrated sports sim delivers again - digitised hockey has never been better. [Dec 2018, p.83]

This gorgeous, event-packed racer earns its place as a must-have for your Xbox. [Dec 2018, p.80]