It all feels like a brilliant framework held back by a few unsavoury elements. The hub-based world and other problems would’ve been less apparent if there was actually a decent narrative to prop the game up, but instead we’re left with a half-baked tale that feels shallow and dissatisfying by the time you reach the end. Still, there is still plenty to be happy about here, with a wealth of great gameplay flares and a strong aesthetic.

It's short for an RPG, but does offer plenty of replay value. [Issue#240, p.70]

Tiny Brains is a game that isn't so much improved by co-op as made for it. [Issue#240, p.68]

Every bit as engrossing as before, Season Two could hardly have begun in better fashion. [Issue#240, p.66]

Gloomy, tricky and endlessly punishing. [Issue#240, p.64]

It's the excellent game it always has been, with as much to get out of it as you're willing to put in. [Issue#240, p.62]

Monster Hunter still wins out in terms of depth and variety, but Omega Force manages to nail so many of the other elements that make Capcom’s game so satisfying. And since Capcom is busy sleeping with the enemy, we have no hesitation whatsoever in heralding Toukiden as the best Monster Hunter game on Vita.

As a game for XIII’s downtrodden fans, Lightning Returns is excellent. It fleshes out the interesting world, gives each of the cast a little more screen time without singling any out as more or less important (well, except Lightning) and brings an extremely stupid story to an extremely stupid conclusion in style. And the haters? They’re gonna hate, clearly. That’s kind of their thing. But this isn’t a game for them. No, it’s a reward for those bold enough to be of the apparently controversial opinion that Final Fantasy XIII wasn’t awful. And a fine reward it is too, so long as you don’t go into it expecting a traditional Final Fantasy experience.

As a cheap PSN download, this is a fairly solid addition to your fighting library. [Issue#239, p.72]

If you're into the look of the game, there's no reason not to fall in love with Tearaway. [Issue#239, p.70]

Surprisingly good fun. [Issue#239, p.68]

The best driving sim on PS4. [Issue#239, p.62]

We expect a little bit more from a next-gen game. [Issue#238, p.72]

An engaging and deeply rewarding racing game. [Issue#238, p.70]

While never truly bad, Knack's simple gameplay and dull level design make it tough to recommend. [Issue#238, p.64]

It's not bad, but Ghosts can't escape from a growing feeling of deja vu - we've definitely played this game before. [Issue#238, p.60]

As Amazing, Fantastic and Incredible as this may be, the blocks are starting to fade ever-so-slightly and if the team isn’t careful, this could be the last truly great build it gets out of them.

Battlefield 4 feels like more of a ‘true’ Battlefield game when compared to its predecessor, aping that sandbox arena fun that made 1942 such a hit. Thanks to the power of PlayStation 4, we finally have a PC Battlefield experience on a home console, and it’s pretty darn good.

Whichever way you slice it, Resogun is a glorious score attack game and the perfect way for new PS4 owners to learn just how awesome PlayStation Plus really is. Essential.

It sets a very high benchmark for what can be achieved on Sony’s new console, while only giving a hint at what innovative gaming experiences are waiting to be discovered in the hardware’s future.

A refreshing rarity. [Issue#237, p.76]

After the disappointment of Assassin’s Creed III, Black Flag being such an enjoyable return to form is a really pleasant surprise. The classic complaints of sticky movement and rubbish combat make a return, but the rest is such an enjoyable package that they don’t ruin the experience.

Existing fans will relish the chance to explore Gotham and drink in the detail while going toe-to-toe with some marque villains plucked from DC Comics’ rich history. It’s just a shame that while Warner Bros Montreal proved it was a student capable of copying Rocksteady’s formula, it didn’t have the confidence to add any real ambition of its own.

It's an easy recommendation for both lifelong Disney fans and Square diehards alike. [Issue#236, p.80]

There's an engaging narrative here focused on an everyman just trying to do the best job he can, but everything surrounding it is just so disappointing, from the truly awful Akrid to the limp guns and the unbalanced and irritating multiplayer. [Issue#236, p.78]

Quite unlike anything else on PS3. [Issue#236, p.76]

The best-looking handheld game ever made. [Issue#236, p.74]

Offers a wonderful package that rewards those who are willing to adjust to it. [Issue#236, p.72]