It fills up the gap between both Lords of Shadow games quite nicely and the HD-transition is well-done. Nevertheless, the game's a bit easy, the gameplay lacks depth and the story could have been a lot more engaging. It will keep Castlevania fans busy until Lords of Shadow 2 is released, which is the only reason we could come up with to recommend this.

A nice, nostalgic re-release of a classic game, which works decently on our current gen consoles. However, though the gameplay is fine in itself, some technical shortcomings definitely spoil the fun on a regular basis.

Old school Real Time Strategy returns in the form of 8-Bit Armies and it absolutely delivers on the nostalgia factor. Simplistic visuals and gameplay really don't detract from the large amounts of fun to be had. Plenty of varied maps and multiple modes offer more than enough content. Online there aren't any competitors however, which makes you get bored relatively quickly. A fun snack, but that's about it.

Ancestors has an intriguing concept, but its slow gameplay and the high degree of precision required to succeed make it a mostly frustrating experience. Worth a try, but you might want to wait for a discount.

When you're able to play this title in co-op with a couple of friends, the resulting experience is almost elemental. When you're going in solo, however, Ghost Recon: Wildlands is less memorable as the cracks in the framework inelegantly show and the extremely repetitive nature of the gameplay slowly reveals itself.

You control Arca's Path with nothing but your head and thanks to the game's sublime head tracking it's possible to be very precise. Add varied level design to the mix and you'll know you're dealing with an interesting experience. However, the whole thing will be over in just three hours, which isn't all that many.

It's certainly better than the previous iteration, though WRC 7 still lacks too much content as well as progress in the visual department to truly make a difference.

Let's face it, if you're not into stories, you shouldn't buy Beyond: Two Souls. After all, player input is kept to a bare minimum and even then it manages to take you out of the experience, as it needlessly slows down the action. However, those who love a good and well-told story can't go wrong with Beyond: Two Souls. Both Ellen Page's and Willem Dafoe's acting is highly convincing and the visuals are appropriately jaw-dropping. Co-op is also a feature very much worth exploring, as it succeeds in turning this "interactive movie" into an effective two-player experience.

The game looks and feels nostalgic with its 2D gameplay and challenging gameplay. However, the endless grinding and re-using of level design eventually make it an incredibly repetitive and overall tedious experience.

The game introduces the recruitment system, which is an interesting addition as it brings more diversity to the gameplay. At the same time, the missions involved are repetitive and Ubisoft uses a bit of the same blueprint in terms of gameplay structure. So, apart from new hack features and the recruitment system, do not expect any particular innovations. A solid game, but it is not the ultimate autumn title either.

The entire concept will still bring a smile to your face, especially when you consider the drastically improved graphics. The game is severely outdated, though, which is mostly noticeable when you're actually playing it. This could - and perhaps should - have been better.

Forget simulation, Project CARS 3 goes in a different direction and provides a more arcadelike experience. While this will definitely be a letdown to longtime fans of the franchise, in and of itself the game nevertheless manages to be great at what it tries to do.

Telltale more than anything manages to capture what it's like to be Bruce Wayne. It does an admirable attempt at capturing what it's like to be Batman too, but ultimately falls a bit short due to the limitations of the chosen format.

A captivating story fueled by memorable characters which benefits from the documentary-like narration. A shame that animations are relatively stiff and some scenes feel rushed because the game would have been better if these minor issues had been addressed. Overall, a very interesting title worthy of your attention.

A very entertaining game in which you must roast human flesh to satisfy the wishes of the invaders on your island. It's like Overcooked, but slightly different. This is due to the dishes and the fact that you also have to kill the people before you can cook them. Completely absurd, of course, but that makes for a lot of fun. Play in co-op though, because solo is not recommended and it is a shame that the audio gets boring rather quickly, let alone the balance in extra skills which is not good enough. Points to consider, but that does not make the game less worthwhile to play with friends.

The intriguing story with the solid gameplay manages to make Soul Hackers 2 an engaging game. In terms of content, the game is also richly supplied and thanks to the presentation, the atmosphere drips from it. A fine title, were it not for the fact that loading times are a bit long and there are some minor graphical imperfections. However, it is absolutely not a problem for the overall experience, so give this game a chance.

A sublime atmosphere combined with a well thought out narrative along with the recurrence of moral dilemmas is Vampyr's biggest selling point. Combat leaves a little bit to be desired however and there is a fair amount of glitches to be found. If you can see past these things, then you'll have a grand ol' time with Vampyr.

A great tactical RPG that more or less mixes the turn-based combat of the early Final Fantasy games with the strategic joy that was Vandal Hearts. It's not the best game ever – among others, the story is lacking – but we definitely recommend it to fans of the genre.

AER: Memories of Old offers neat puzzles and a refreshing sense of freedom, though the gameplay's too limited to truly leave an impression.

Lo Wang's return is highly enjoyable, even though the controls aren't as responsive as they should be and the gameplay lacks variation. Ah well, you can't have everything, I suppose.

While the story is strong, the suspense is there well and the visual revamp does the game justice, the main question remains: was this remake really necessary? The awkward controls and technical shortcomings here and there also don't make it a very strong execution and otherwise there is little new under the sun. In terms of gameplay, there is little wrong with it, but if you have played or own the original, this release is a completely unnecessary buy.

The framerate isn't great and apparently the camera wants to kill you, but otherwise this is a great send-off for the Assassin's Creed franchise on the last-gen consoles. The environments are varied and your role as a templar is interesting. Definitely recommended.

Old, clunky and panic-inducing... Just the way we like our Resident Evil games. However, that still doesn't excuse the fact that Resident Evil 0 is severely inferior to the Resident Evil Remake that came out just last year, which makes this remastered edition a lot less attractive.

A unique style, challenging puzzles, a fun story and strong level-design make PiD a well-made platform game. Long loading times, an often frustrating difficulty curve and disappointing audio keep it from being a truly great one.

Rainbow Moon is a well-made RPG with a decent amount of micro-managing and a surprisingly strong soundtrack. Unfortunately, the game lacks innovation and simply isn't interesting enough to warrant a higher score.

The third episode makes up for the dull second with eventful additions to each of the four major stories. Though some truly exciting things happen to every main character, it's the promise of spectacular things to come that keeps the series upright.

An interesting story and neat atmosphere aren't enough to make your game stand-out, especially when the gameplay is as unremarkable as it is here.

This game builds on the foundation of Battle for Bikini Bottom, so don't expect much innovation or novelty. However, the gameplay in itself is totally fine thanks to good controls, varied levels and solid presentation. Do take into account that it is a fairly easy game and that the game has some technical flaws, in addition, it can be a bit monotonous at times.

Better than its predecessor, but lacking in identity, Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 3 mostly offers more of the same, though with excruciatingly long loading times that will drive anyone up the wall. Worth its price tag only if you're interested in the genre and haven't played the previous title.

EA brings more depth and detail to its fighting game, though a fierce amount of glitches and framedrops keep it from gaining a legendary status. The absence of any kind of historical mode doesn't help much either.

Ad Infinitum is characterized by its strong atmosphere and engaging story, which keeps you playing. The few puzzles in the game round out the gaming experience in a positive way, even if it is not entirely technically sound. For example, there are several bugs that can be somewhat a bit annoying at times, and the frame rate is not stable either. Nevertheless, the overall experience of Ad Infinitum nis quite special, making it worthwhile for fans of psychological horror.

In style and gameplay a decent sequel to Grow Home, an annoying camera and clumsy BUD keeps it from reaching lofty heights.

If you've got friends to play That's You with, it might just be the ideal party game for Sony's PlayLink system.

Wuppo's may not be perfect, but its sense of humour and enjoyable gameplay do make it stick out from the pack.

Immortals of Aveum is a successful first game from Ascendant Studios. Combining a shooter with magic makes for interesting gameplay, and much attention has been paid to the lore, environments and variety in combat. This picks up well and makes for an enjoyable experience. At the same time, the performance is not yet optimal due to a unstable framerate and some jokes feel a bit out of place. That being said, Immortals of Aveum has a fine adventure to offer that is worthwhile with some rough edges every now and then, but they don't get in the way of enjoying the game.

Patience and immunity against frustration are much-needed character traits for anyone who wants to try out Flame Over. If you think yourself qualified, then by all means check it out.

A spiritual successor to the excellent Until Dawn, Man of Medan is the promising first entry in a brand new series of interactive horror films. Once again, there are plenty of scares to be experienced and 'life or death' choices to be made, though technically the game just doesn't run smooth enough to be as good as the developer's magnum opus.

It is worth it because of the engaging gameplay and the steep challenge provided and because of the ability to play in coop. The level of difficulty will lead to a couple of unfair situations and graphically speaking this is a pretty lazy rehash of an older title. The game is pretty expensive too and load times are surprisingly very long. If you can accept these issues then you'll have a good time with this game regardless. But oh boy, we just can't get used to that name!

The authentic medieval atmosphere makes this virtual world a joy to get lost in... Or at least that would be the case, if the game weren't absolutely riddled with bugs and other technical issues. As it stands, this supposed piece of entertainment is a jumbled mess.

Although Eternal Strands brings interesting lore, features engaging boss fights, offers fun gameplay and has a nice soundtrack, the game also suffers from several shortcomings. For example, the combat is somewhat clunky, the physics are inconsistent and the game lacks a bit in variety over time. A decent game, but it could've been better in many regards.

This combination of strategy and tower defense turns out pretty impressive in VR. There's challenge and variation in abundance, though the game would do well with a more active online community.

An MMO without social obligations is a nice concept in and of itself. The story's decent and the gameplay amusing. Mediocre graphics put a bit of a damper on things though.

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Better than its predecessor in almost every way, though long loading times and dated graphics still keep the game from reaching top marks.

Traditional point & click gameplay with a healthy dose of trial-and-error... Darkestville Castle is definitely worth playing. Its funny story alone should be experienced. At times, though, the game's a bit too clumsy in its execution to warrant a higher score.

The story of this game is worthwhile, as it sheds a new perspective on the famous detective. In addition, there is a nice environment, which is complimented with great gameplay and good audio/voice acting. That said, the fight scenes get boring quickly, frame drops are noticeable and the graphics are not of the highest order. The game also lacks structure due to the many side missions, but it is nevertheless an adventure that will entertain you.

The captivating story is what keeps The Devil in Me going, thanks in part to the atmospheric setting. Were it not for the fact that the characters can be a bit annoying on their own and that it does start to feel a bit outdated technically. It's a more than fine game on its own that gently tries to offer a bit more interactivity, making it enjoyable. At the same time, though, it is time for innovation and improvement in several areas.

It's a bit short and the controls are at times quite clumsy, but that doesn't keep this visually unique and overall intriguing platforming experience from being highly recommendable.

Star Ocean: The Divine Force is a game with many positives, but offset by just as many negatives. The story is fun, but gets off to a too slow start. The soundtrack is fine, graphically it is mediocre. And so we can go on and on. It is certainly not an unpleasant game, but it could have been better in many ways. However, for fans of the franchise, the game could be well worth playing.

The premise of this game is a bit been-there-done-that, though that does not mean Tower of Guns doesn't have its charms. Technically, it's rather mediocre, but that doesn't take away the fact that there's definitely some fun to be had here.

Everything in The Callisto Protocol is carefully crafted and made with a lot of love for the horror genre. The result is a unique survival experience with an intriguing story and tense captivating gameplay. It redefines what a survival horror can be and it will go down in history as a masterpiece.

Fans of the source material will appreciate the effort put into this, though the game's slow and counter-intuitive controls will probably leave even them with a bad taste in their mouths.

A challenging and deep experience, RiftStar Raiders will keep you enthralled for most of its runtime.

Well, here's a nice way to change things up: a Move game that actually works brilliantly! You'll have to take the long loading times and the mediocre presentation for granted though.

It's not bad, with its sprawling white city and hard-to-resist freerunning gameplay. However, a disappointing story and graphics that don't always feel up-to-date keep it from joining the pantheon of current-gen genius.

Octodad is a unique and above all hilarious experience, mostly because of the downright weird controls. Unfortunately, these controls can make the game completely unplayable for people with less than optimal motor skills.

Strong acting and an interesting, creepy story make The Bunker very much worth experiencing at least once. It's a nice little adventure, though two hours of limited playtime may not be enough to justify the pricetag.

Short, but fun. Now if only they'd polish the technical hiccups by the next episode, we won't be so lukewarm about it.

A fun title which guarantees 8+ hours of entertainment for PlayStation VR owners. The sense of scale is great and the graphics are dark yet colorful and overall the world around you feels great. The game relies heavily on gesture control for even the most mundane actions which does become stale rather quickly and the story is nothing to write home about either. That being said, The Mage's Tale absolutely impressed us with good action and puzzle sequences. Be warned though; you will need to own motion controllers since the DualShock controller is not supported.

A traditional LEGO game with highly recognizable gameplay, humour and great atmosphere. Although both movies are incorporated in this game, you are forced to play the second part first while we can imagine that a group of players want to start with the first part. There isn't any choice on that matter, which is a bit strange. Some inputs aren't registered correctly and the camera is sometimes annoying but overall, these minor gripes don't detract from this fun title.

Knack 2 surpasses the original with fun puzzles, a lot of variety and decent combat. The developers clearly listened to the feedback they received and changed almost every aspect of their game for the better. Hats off.

Interesting concept, lacklustre execution. A good story with a neat soundtrack, brought down a bit by a mediocre script and a frankly rather useless segment called 'The Beyond'.

Don't let the slow start of the episode fool you; this is quite a ride, ending on a spectacular cliffhanger that will leave any fan desperate for more.

High On Life is a game that, in terms of writing thanks to Justin Roiland, is superb. The humor is fantastic, though you have to love it. In addition, the audiovisual presentation is also excellent, but the gameplay itself is not too special. It is not very unique or innovative, but thanks to the weapons, voice-acting and writing it is a game worth playing. Especially if you are into rough, on the edge humor.

Tumble VR is enjoyable and works well with a PlayStation Move controller. It's as good a way as any to kill some time.

While the previous game in the series was a mess, its successor turns out to be a huge improvement. It’s not quite top-of-the-bill yet, but decent (if at times a bit clunky) gameplay and a huge amount of content will keep you playing.

An interesting setting and enjoyable gameplay make for a fun game, even though the story is lacking and the features turn repetitive way too fast. Mediocre, but definitely worth experiencing.

Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is a somewhat unique game. Especially thanks to its visual style, which gives it its own identity. The voice-acting is also very strong and the combat can be called interesting, but it stops there. Indeed, the elaboration of this is not good and the interface is a disaster. Then you have the poorly mixed-up music and the artefact based combat gameplay leans a little too much on luck, which starts to annoy pretty quickly. Bottom line: the concept is cool, the execution leaves much to be desired.

Lots of depth and freedom give Farming Simulator 17 quite the edge when compared to its predecessors. However, a truckload of bugs, a lack of innovation and an overabundance on repetitive gameplay elements keep this farmer from earning maximum profit.

A strategical third person shooter that fits perfectly within the bigger XCOM universe. It's a shame then that the regularly stuttering framerate and the mediocre graphics put somewhat of a damper on this otherwise impressive party.

As the ending to the first season, the eighth episode of Minecraft: Story Mode delivers an emotional pay-off. However, the game's still a technical mess, while the story once more didn't manage to keep our attention throughout its runtime.

If not for Mira Forrester's portion of the story and the arrival of a surprising new character in Ironrath, this would be a pretty dull affair. As it stands, it's still a rather dull affair, though spending a couple of hours in Westeros will never be a bad way to spend your time.

Fun, mindless entertainment with plenty of diverse missions which are a blast to play due to the large arsenal of weaponry at your disposal. Technically the game follows the rest of the franchise by which we mean that the game is still as messy as the other EDF games. Unstable frame rates, long load times, pretty much all the things you'd expect from an EDF game. There are some difficulty spikes as well which can lead to some frustration but overall this is a fine addition to the franchise.

Visually beautiful and interesting in the gameplay department, the spin-off series Assassin's Creed Chronicles is off to a good start. It's a shame the developers kind of force you to use stealth though, whereas action was always a viable option in previous games. It doesn't help that the controls feel a bit clunky either.

If anything, Snake Pass hinges on a neat little idea that's been executed in a flawed and therefor frustrating way.

There's a lot of depth to ARK: Survival Evolved, though players will have to dig deep to find it. Technically, the game's also a bit of a mess, leaving ARK firmly lodged in the 'mediocre' section of your gaming library.

A great experience for the fans, who will forgive the developers for their poor menu presentations and useless open world ambitions. The gameplay does what it needs to do, which is excel.

Invizimals: The Alliance is a great experience for the younger gamer. It's a varied and highly addicting bag of fun, with nicely implemented Vita features. On the downside, you can't play the game when it's dark, its objectives aren't always clear and there's a certain lack of depth to be found. Nevertheless, Invizimals fans will thoroughly enjoy this extra addition to their collection.

A brilliant concept is hampered by a limited amount of content, while playing online doesn't have nearly as much charm as playing on the couch with a couple of friends does.

Like all quiz games, this one has an expiration date. It's good fun until the questions start to repeat themselves.

As a platform game, it's hard to do much better than Sea of Solitude. With an intriguing story, varied gameplay and a beautiful world to explore, there's more than enough here to keep you invested for a decent amount of time.

It's not interactive enough to work as a game, though it's perhaps a bit too interactive to count as a movie. The choices you're presented with may be interesting on paper, but in practice they mostly just remove all tension from what should and could've been a fine thriller.

WWE 2K17 offers some improvements when compared to its predecessors, but hiding the popular Showcase mode behind a paywall is hard to forgive.

Lots of charm and lots of content, still worth the investment if you’re a nostalgic soul, looking for a fresh dose of bikini bottom action. Some aspects - the amount of texture pop-in, to name one - undeniably feel a bit dated, though.

Maneater's unique perspective will keep you playing for a while, though the extremely repetitive mission design and lack of gameplay depth will eventually get on your nerves. The horrible framedrops, however, are hard to forgive.

They made it possible to skip animations, which is fantastic. Other than that, this is a nice, if a bit brief, continuation of the first episode with an interesting story and enjoyable gameplay.

Lost Sphear is old school to the bone and all the better for it. A lengthy experience, this RPG does everything the way the golden oldies did... Though to call it unique or special would be a bridge too far.

A unique concept that uses all of Sony's handheld features in a creative way. If you own a Vita and like puzzle games, you might want to consider this, even though some of the moves you need to do in order to play Metrico aren't exactly advisable to do in public.

NBA 2K24 is Visual Concepts' best basketball game to date. The gameplay feels fantastic and this is complimented with an excellent atmosphere during games. It also looks stunning and the addition of Mamba Moments is a big plus. This is why it is such a shame the game is being destroyed by the microtransactions. Annually a point of criticism, but it's really hitting its stride as it hinders the enjoyment of the game.

An enjoyable and good arena shooter that's maybe a bit too expensive. The lack of online players doesn't exactly do the game any favors either.

Great gameplay, as usual, though the addition of the shotmeter isn't exactly a home-run. However, the latest update did bring better options. The large amount of microtransactions are the game's biggest problem, but besides that NBA 2K21 is a decent new iteration in the franchise.

Shooting at everything that remotely resembles the Zed is entertaining enough in VR although repetition rears its head after a short while. The coop action is capable and audio-visually the game is fine although it never really stands out in anything it tries to accomplish. Teleportation as a means to move around is a bit of a bummer and the fact that you automatically drop some guns is something you'll never get used to. The puzzles are far too easy. Killing Floor: Incursion is a okay shooter but it doesn't distinguish itself enough from the crowd.

A traditional point & click adventure that does little to advance the genre but it does provide you with plenty of entertainment. The graphics are very pretty and the user interface is well thought out. Collectables aren't a chore like in many other games. The price is pretty steep and the humor is a love it or hate it type of deal. A decent game but nothing more.

The gameplay of Killing Floor 3 is perfectly fine with above-average combat. In addition, the range of maps and weapons is also very varied, which adds to the fun, and the soundtrack deserves a special mention as it fits perfectly. However, we cannot ignore the fact that in terms of content, it is still a bit thin at the moment, and the story also lacks depth. Finally, the performance could be improved. So there are a few points of criticism to take into account. However, the history of this developer with previous games teaches us that it will ultimately be rectified.

Dynasty Warriors 8 sticks to its guns. That means repetitive, but deep hack & slash gameplay. Fans will enjoy it, newcomers won't be that impressed.

There's a lot to love here, but unfortunately, none of these things quite manage to escape from the big loot box-shaped shadow that's hanging over the franchise. For now, do not buy this.

Business as usual, which means: a lot of depth and content in the racing department, but also mediocre graphics and a lacklustre atmosphere.

It's not perfect - characters get stuck on terrain, there's only a few multiplayer maps and you can't change characters in the middle of a match - but neither are we. Colorful characters, enjoyable gameplay with quite a bit of depth and Humor with a capital H make Battleborn a shooter that is certainly worth your attention.