Perhaps a bit too divergent from the Final Fantasy formula, but rich characters and spectacular combat still make it an impressive sequel.

One part detective sim and one part chaos generator, Shadows of Doubt lives up to its influences as an immersive sim that actually makes good on its ambitions.

A beautifully presented and accessible game in a sometimes obscure genre, Ara: History Untold is a pretty picture book rather than a deep tome.

Judero is peak indie game: Funky, weird, rough and wonderful in a way only such a small, ambitious project could be.

Despite plenty of style and cheek, Keylocker can’t get past the repetitive grind of its battles.

Italian folklore makes for a unique setting, but Enotria lacks the smooth combat and smart mechanics you'd look for in a decent soulslike.

Tiny Glade is a stress-free building game with some lovely ideas, but it too often feels restrictive rather than meditative.

A sprawling survival game in a beautiful subterranean world.

Not as satisfying a city builder as the original, but the society simulation is still on point.

A superb retro-style smorgasbord in real danger of drowning out its own consistently good work.

This wonderfully clever strategy roguelike demands your best, and it deserves to get it.

A collection of fun hacking minigames attached to a bland metroidvania.

The roguelike and FPS genres haven't been spliced so successfully since Deathloop—and Wild Bastards deserves just as much acclaim.

Satisfactory is a masterfully made game for crafters, builders, and factory managers of all kinds.

Visions of Mana weaves accessible action and RPG elements together to create a gorgeously enthralling fairy tale.

Fans of Warhammer 40,000 will be delighted by the spectacle and authenticity—but ultimately disappointed by messy action and unengaging multiplayer.

Even if I can't see myself logging into WoW every day, The War Within's campaign satisfied the urge to get lost in Blizzard's big fantasy world again. The story will continue as major updates happen and that might be enough to keep me hanging on until the end of the trilogy. But anything past that is a bottomless chasm that I'm happy to skip over, unless Blizzard finds a way to blend its powerful storytelling with a grind that doesn't drain the joy out of its world.

A charming meowtroidvania.

Concord feels out of touch and already out of time.

Old school strategy, sensibly modernised. Creaky cutscenes and character art aside, the visual overhaul works wonders.

Star Wars Outlaws is Ubisoft's most ambitious game in years, but it plays the basics way too safe.

Tactical Breach Wizards review: Excellent turn-based tactical combat wrapped up in a joyful, tightly-written story.

An entertaining roguelike deckbuilder held back by irritating design decisions. Frustrating, but far from a bust.

Black Myth: Wukong blossoms with an eccentric cast of characters and expressive combat all wrapped up in the rich world of its source material.

Ironclad's impressive sequel has made me proud to be a sinner.

While light on visuals and variety, Natsu-Mon's comforting world makes it a delightful summer escape.

Familiar and inventive, tough yet easygoing, World of Goo 2 is a whole world of fun.

Sharp and compelling strategy that expands on the first game with a clever new progression system, but at over twice the length it's in danger of outstaying its welcome.