An excellently-crafted shooter, especially with friends. Just don’t expect much in the way of brains.

Funny, fresh, and full of surprises, Typhoon’s debut blends genres expertly. Co-op doesn’t add much, though.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is by no means perfect, but it’s a solid RPG that very efficiently covers the entire Dragon Ball Z saga. The game sometimes crumbles under the weight of its own systems, but Kakarot is still a fun way to revisit (or even experience for the first time) the Dragon Ball Z saga.

Floaty combat and repetition mean this cartoon brawler is never more than a pretty face.

A sumptuous fusion of sound, colour and love that everyone should try.

Often obtuse in its puzzle design and not that artfully told, The White Door is still effective at taking you to another place.

Fails to explore its themes but still delivers the series' most potent monster hunting yet.

Transport Fever 2 offers a pleasingly detailed logistics simulation, although it does move mightily slow at times.

Occasionally fun but often unconscientious, Detroit: Beyond Human takes steps in the right direction but retains too much of the old Quantic Dream formula.

Wattam is a fun colourful playground for players to goof around in, even though it's controls have a few screws loose.

Excellent writing and vibrant characters help to overcome prominent technical issues and unwelcome repetition.

A lighthearted romp, with plenty of opportunities for creative building and a surprisingly good story.

But MechWarrior 5 is a game that will get a pass on its narrative woes because, I must concede, the narrative is so thin the gameplay completely trumps it. MW5 is unmistakably a game about being a sandbox mech jockey, and the stories are just a low-quality veneer over some superb robot combat. If you're here for a mech smashing simulator, this is the best new mech smashing simulator around. Here's hoping for more and better from a MechWarrior 6.

Life is Strange 2 promises a classic roadtrip, but fails to put you in the driving seat.

Espire 1's VR stealth is brimming with neat ideas, but the end product is slightly less than the sum of its parts.

A PC port that minimizes Halo: Reach's flaws and highlights its strengths, from the unique campaign to the joy of a clean headshot.

A game about breaking free from monotony that gets, perhaps inevitably, a little monotonous.

A great one-shot adventure or an enjoyable grindfest, depending on which you want.

Strategically delicious, Phoenix Point’s biggest problem is lackluster technical execution.

A seamless continuation of the series that makes up for its limitations with pure heart. It's like Ryo never left us.

Lost Ember is a wonderful, unique, and unforgettable experience with a love for nature.

Technical issues marr an otherwise slick adventure. A must for Star Wars fans.

A mediocre XCOM-like in the form of a deeply worrying depiction of militarised police.

Red Dead Redemption 2's stark, slow depiction of America's fading frontier is a monumental work straining against stubborn mission design and stability problems.

Wargames don't see a lot of innovation, but Unity of Command 2 builds new things out of familiar parts.

Thrilling night races make Heat the best Need for Speed in years, even if I want to batter every one of its racers.

A fun blend of puzzle and roguelike that inspires forward-thinking, but cuts your strategy short.

Another superb entry that feels tailor-made for the series' most dedicated players.