As a new IP, Forspoken comes off quite well. For example, the story and lore is very interesting, with the interactions between Frey and her bracelet Cuff being enjoyable. Add in magical combat and parkour, and it creates a game that can bring you a lot of fun. At the same time, you have to take into account a very weak beginning and that it is very recognizable in terms of gameplay design. That is, it's more of the same and in terms of variety not really extensive. As a result, Forspoken is a game that is worth playing, but at the same time it doesn't really excel or innovate in anything very much.

MediEvil shows its age, but remains a fun hack-and-slash romp that hilariously pokes fun at every conceivable Halloween and fantasy trope. The game’s still very much worth your time, even if it has become a little rough around its edges.

Part three of the Lost Planet series is good, but a bit disappointing as well. The story's interesting and the characters surprisingly engaging, as they wander around an atmospheric world that's definitely worth exploring. The action, however, is quite repetitive and the pacing's more than a little awkward. Audiovisually, the game is mediocre at best. Lost Planet 3 could (and should) have been a lot better.

Diverse locations, a tremendous amount of content and fast-paced gameplay ensure you'll have a blast playing Xenon Racer. The AI is somewhat unpredictable and the game does suffer from framedrops and long load times. If you can look past these minor technical quirks then there is plenty here to be enjoyed.

Managing an airplane sounds very complicated but Bomber Crew simplifies it to such an extent that it becomes fun. Gameplay is excellent and provides plenty of entertainment and with all the strategical options at your disposal there is plenty of depth here. While audiovisually simple, it simply works. It does feel a bit barren and the controls could have been optimized for the DualShock controller, so take that into account.

If you can get over the fact that this isn't a survival horror game and subsequently hardly feels like a Silent Hill game at all, this is actually a very addicting button basher with surprisingly good level-design and a great atmosphere. A weak story, mediocre graphics and the repetitive nature of the gameplay keep Book of Memories from receiving more praise.

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.

After a strong first episode, the second one comes out of the gates equally strong with a couple of nods and winks to the first season. Although episode 2 definitely leaves you wanting more, the fact that TellTale closed its doors makes us wonder if this is truly the final episode to this final season. If this is indeed the case then it simply is not enough.

Getting to work with Crypto again is always good news. In this remake we get more or less the identical adventure as before, now optimized visually. This ensures a decent standard and the co-op is again very nice. However, the performance is far from optimal and the texture pop-in causes a detriment to the experience and that is a shame. Nonetheless, the remake is an enjoyable release that will certainly please fans of the franchise.

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.

This beautiful adventure transports you to an amazing world filled with a wonderful soundtrack. As far as gameplay is concerned, Yonder never becomes complex, instead opting for a simple, but charming experience. Highly recommended.

Master Chief has returned, but our adventures on Zeta Halo left us with mixed feelings. The gameplay is truly phenomenal and the grapple hook, in particular, steals the show. But the game is, after an extra year of development, still not finished. The single-player is not memorable, the surroundings are repetitive and the game is on a technical level very unpolished. While we have a tremendous amount of fun with the multiplayer, 343 Industries just doesn’t meet the mark with this Halo installment.

The latest installment in the franchise is more than welcome and scores points mainly on its beautiful and varied world. The combat is also diverse and the soundtrack is incredibly enjoyable. However, the pace of the game is a bit crazy, the dialogues are choppy and the animations are a bit disappointing. Still some flaws, but if you are a fan of the franchise you will nevertheless enjoy it.

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.

Gameplay is smoother, ground combat is better and the real impact system adds a lot. Graphically it is also very strong, so in several ways it is a better game than UFC 4. At the same time, there is relatively little new in the career mode and the roster of fighters is not complete. Finally, the game suffers from occasional poor input registration and a disorientating camera, which together put a bit of a blemish on an essentially fine fighter.

EA takes baby steps in refining the gameplay while adding enough content to keep you entertained for quite a while. The entry barrier for new players is pretty low, which should be beneficial to the game's community. Oddly though, the graphics are of a lesser quality than last year's iteration and the commentary is still off.

A new game in a now familiar series. It is mostly more of the same, but complemented by subtle improvements and technical optimisations. This makes every race feel slightly different and the Supercross Park is a nice feature that gives you a lot of freedom to race. It is a solid game, but one that has to deal with issues that were also known from previous installments. A lack of real innovation, mediocre AI and graphically it is also not very impressive. Take it into account, but other than that it is a fun racer.

A very competent yet short science fiction title in which you move around in zero G while you blast robots that have gone haywire while attempting to escape Horus station intact. Audio visually a great title that reminds us of Kubrick's 2001, albeit with more action. The game is not very challenging however and floating around in zero G is frustrating at first. When you're not playing on PS VR, feel free tot deduct a point from our score.

Zombie Army 4 expands upon the basics of the preceding trilogy, adding depth through weapons and perks. It offers dozens of hours of zombie action, topped off by a highly addicting co-op mode. Mediocre graphics and clunky controls keep the game from being a must-have, though.

A new year, a new Tour de France game. It's fine, as usual, with some notable improvements, like the first person camera and more competitive AI. The game's not for everyone, though; some knowledge (and fandom) of professional cycling is required.

The singleplayer isn't special in any way, but as is most often the case with Worms, the multiplayer's very much worth your time.

Project Warlock is a worthy tribute to the shooters from the nineties, with truly challenging gameplay and RPG elements. The game lacks personality though and some features - the weapon wheel chief among them - don't really work as well as they should. Fun, but not exactly great.

Mafia III is a game with a great, interesting story and is quite enjoyable if you can look past the repetitive gameplay and technical issues. The open-world feels more like an open-map with almost no activities to engage in, which is a shame.

Minecraft Legends is a fine strategy game that will provide plenty of entertainment for young and old alike. The gameplay is fine and that goes also for the co-op feature, which allows you to experience everything with others as well. Moreover, there is no shortage of humour. At the same time, we should note that while the gameplay is fine in itself, it feels very superficial and in the long run it gets a bit repetitive. Things to keep in mind.

We've played a magician and a sleuth and now we've used Sony's virtual reality book to learn a lot about dinosaurs. It's a fun little game, though aged graphics, long loading times and a couple of technical issues keep it from really hitting it off. Young gamers won't mind though - they'll be too busy enjoying the nicely implemented Wonderbook and PlayStation Move features.

Saints Row IV continues the franchise's trend of gradually descending into insanity. This episode features the absurd and varied gameplay we've come to know and love, and adds super powers to the mix. There's definitely a lack of innovation and the visuals were not all that impressive, but none of this is truly gamebreaking. One thing is sure: you'll have a lot of fun playing this game, especially if you're a fan of the series.

A dauntingly hard game that asks a lot of patience from its gamers, A-Men 2 is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of deal. It's an interesting, if at times rather frustrating experience, also because of mediocre checkpints and the lack of a Cross-buy option.

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.

Well here's a funny game. High Moon Studios managed to perfectly capture one of Marvel's out-there characters and even though the game falls a bit short on the gameplay front - the annoying camera and the repetitive level design are the culprits - Deadpool still holds its own thanks to its truly enjoyable namesake protagonist.

Fans of Road Rash will find a lot of like in this predominantly nostalgic experience. However, the game has no real staying power, due to the repetitive nature of its gameplay.

The Vita-version of Football Manager Classic 2014 is both a hit and a miss. On the one hand the game contains all the necessary features and the short challenges are ideal for a handheld title. On the other hand, however, the touchscreen at times makes navigation way too difficult and it's a shame you can't watch the matches live. Well, you can't have everything, I suppose.

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.

Remarkably fluent gameplay and an enjoyable B-film atmosphere make Werewolf: The Apocalypse absolutely worth playing. There are some drawbacks though, chief among which the boring stealth levels and an annoying camera.

As befits a good game in this franchise, WWE 2K25 is packed with modes, wrestlers, atmosphere, innovations and more. In that respect, it is a fine addition to the franchise, but there is some room for improvement. For example, the voice-acting could be better, the gameplay is somewhat shallow and the micro-transactions remain somewhat annoying.

Start running, keep on running and then... run some more, avoiding a number of obstacles along the way. It's a bit repetitive, but also highly addictive and challenging. Infinity Runner is thus far from a bad game, though graphical mediocrity and a disruptive amount of bugs keep it from becoming truly enjoyable.

Monster Truck racing isn't a crowded genre on today's console market, so there's still a lot of fun to be had driving these behemoths around. On top of that, Monster Truck Championship has quite a lot to offer in terms of content. There's room for improvement though, mostly in the way the game presents itself. Still, if you're interested in monster trucks, this might just be the ideal game for you.

A fine wrestling game with a lot of content and the MyCareer mode as an esteemed highlight. However, the game still has a number of problems that can't be ignored, like the strange animations, clumsy controls and loading times.

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.

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.

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.

More of the same, with improved technical aspects and the addition of four player co-op. If you're a fan of the franchise, this game should be right up your alley. If not, you're probably just going to be confused a lot.

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.

MotoGP 24 is the best game in the franchise to date. This is due to the new transfer market, the refinement of gameplay thanks to the adaptive difficulty and stewards, although they often make curious decisions as well. In addition, the game lacks real innovation in its various modes. In terms of gameplay, it is top notch, but the rest is all rather basic. Newcomer? Then this is your motor racing game. Do you have the previous installment? Stick with that.

Conarium's storytelling and the ominous setting are the game's strong points and they make for an interesting game. As a walking simulator, interaction with the world around you is extremely limited though and the voice acting is a bit over the top. Apart from these minor blemishes, Conarium is a solid experience nonetheless.

A Slender clone that actually gets things right... mostly.

BLEACH does a fine job of translating into an engaging fighting game, where staying true to the source material is a very strong point. Add engaging mechanics, strong audio and a cool presentation, and you have a package that is well worth a look for fans. However, you do have to take into account an unbalanced roster and the hit detection, which is not always accurate. At bottom, a solid game, but with room for improvement.

It's a decent way to spend some time in-between the bigger releases, though Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India is ultimately too superficial to make a lasting impression. A promising setting ultimately isn't enough to keep this 2D platformer interesting.

This new LEGO game is mostly very atmospheric thanks to the setting, the characters and the story. Creating your own character is a great feature but apart from that, LEGO DC Super-Villains is still built on the archaic LEGO-game template. Which means all the criticism aimed at LEGO games in general, apply here too. Familiar bugs, messy coop multiplayer, not enough buttons et cetera. You know exactly what you're going to get if you've played any other LEGO game in the past. Worth it if you really like the DC universe.

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.

It's a nice level, to be sure, but the formula's starting to grow stale. On top of that, the requirement to always be online is still annoying and the game's performance is far from perfect.

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

Palm City is a lot of fun to explore at night, yet kind of boring during the day. Lots of tuning options and exciting chase sequences will keep you playing, though the same can unfortunately not be said about the game's lackluster story.

If you're able to handle the annoying camera and slow pace, Spintires: MudRunner may just surprise you with its deep, varied and challenging gameplay.

A nice comeback, were it not for the bugs and glitches. They were present in the previous versions and, unfortunately, appear to have made the journey to this generation of consoles along with everything else.

A different approach to the well-established formula of Ratchet & Clank that works well... for the most part. The single-player is extremely short, but the strategic nature of the gameplay makes the online multiplayer very enjoyable.

In a genre that is well populated with similar titles, Scintillatron 4069 differentiates itself by offering specific goals and challenges which makes the game addictive and refreshing. Using powerups is extremely annoying though since they can seriously mess up the goals you're trying to accomplish. This combination makes for a somewhat schizophrenic experience. But, all in all a solid arcade shooter which can entertain you for a fair amount of time.

Just Dance 2018 is exactly what you've come to expect from this series. It's a lot of fun, especially now that you can use your smartphone to participate.

It's Fan Service with capitals F and S, offering a lot of content and unique visual style to lure gamers in. However, the graphics are mediocre at best and the overlong tutorials bored us to tears. 

Yes, it's repetitive, borrows heavily from other games and isn't all that impressive in the graphics department. That, however, does not stop this game from being an incredibly fun experience.

It takes a while to get going and doesn't do anything all that surprising, but other than that, Fairy Fencer F's engaging characters and fun combat system makes this a title very much worth playing.

Somehow, we expected more than these few levels and skaters mashed together. It just doesn't suffice to match the originals' quality. There are also a lot of glitches and controls that aren't as responsive as they should be.

Loading times and clumsy controls aside, Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders is a nice little throwback to the glory days of point & click adventures.

A very capable farming simulator that offers enough entertainment value for long sessions while still having deep mechanics. From a technical standpoint it's all pretty bare bones; the graphics are average at best and the physics are very limited. The game does feel very complete and because of the great tutorial you'll understand everything that goes into managing your own farm in no time. Love farming? Then you'll like this one.

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 lack of modes and the presence of bugs keep this hyper-realistic simulation game from truly soaring. It’s worth the investment, though - especially if you own a steering wheel controller.

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.

A beautiful and relaxing experience that's a bit too short and a bit too technically flawed to be considered a must-play.

Graphically this remaster definitely holds up to contemporary games and the option to choose between English or Japanese language is very welcome. The story is good and you’ll be entertained for days but be aware that the controls are pretty sluggish which will cause some frustration.

A fun start to Telltale's newest series, even though it lacks a bit of action and suffers from the usual technical issues.

After a couple of hours, World to the West opens up and becomes a thoroughly enjoyable, if a little repetitive experience.

It's still far from perfect - clumsy controls, long loading times and disappointing minigames see to that - but Sherlock Holmes' newest videogame adventure is still a lot of fun, mainly due to the interesting cases that keep taking things in unexpected directions.

Due to its repetitive nature and mediocre graphics, Megaton Rainfall will never be up there among the giants. Yet it's still a thoroughly enjoyable VR-title.

Call of Cthulhu is the most Lovecraftian experience Lovecraft himself never conjured up, with a storyline filled to the brim with the elements that made the Cthulhu mythos so persistent over the years. Most of the numerous gameplay elements are both hits and misses though. That and a questionable technical execution make for a game that won't stand the test of time as much as its main source of inspiration did.

A huge open world to engage in various extreme sports in... sounds wonderful, but in reality a lack of variation and truly memorable disciplines keep it from reaching the lofty heights it aims for.

It's simple, a bit too easy and - as far as the story goes - rather confusing. It is however also quite unique, varied and at times very amusing. Consider the pros and cons and make your choice.

A unique concept, a cute style and dito visuals cannot prevent the game from growing stale after a while.

The story's definitely worth experiencing, as is the unique artistic vision conveyed within the game. However, glitches, framedrops and an overabundance of loading screens unfortunately kill the joy a bit.

As a successor the game definitely improves on a couple of aspects whereas other elements are not realized as well. Both graphically and in terms of content you definitely won't be bored anytime soon. Boss fights are great fun and the combat system in general works really well, although it does rely a bit much on hack 'n slash. Strategy therefore takes a backseat which is a shame. Another point of concern is the framerate which can be somewhat unstable at times.

A walking simulator that drops you into an intriguing story, set in a wonderful world and scored with beautiful music, but still a walking simulator - and one with illogical puzzles and occasionally tricky controls at that.

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

Infliction is pretty creepy at times, though it tries a little too hard to be P.T. The game's overall lack of originality is its biggest flaw, immediately followed by the piss-poor graphics.

As far as story and character development goes - not to mention cliffhangers and intriguing developments - Guardian of Gotham is easily the best episode of the series so far. Unfortunately, the technical issues that seem to plague every Telltale release nowadays are also present here. Shame.

Pros: the gameplay is still awesome and enables us to use old instruments is a cool move by the developer. Cons: calibrating is way more of a challenge than it should be, and the lack of Rock Band 3 songs and online multiplayer is a downer. In this case, however, the good outweighs the bad.

Worth playing if you liked the previous one, if only for it's deep and intriguing storyline. It's a shame, however, that you have to play - or rather: watch - the whole thing multiple times to completely understand what's going on.

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.

Digimon Survive takes a slightly different approach from previous installments in the franchise by combining a visual novel with combat and other fun Digimon elements. The story is dark, grim and very engaging to follow, making the game worthwhile in its own right. However, the combat system is superficial and the frame rate is not too stable either. Added to that is a shoddy localization, but all these criticisms aside, Digimon Survive manages to provide an enjoyable experience. Thanks in part to the audio-visual presentation.

Lords of the Fallen tries again with this kind of reboot and partially succeeds. The switching between weapons and items in combat is very nice and the two worlds are also very cool to explore, thanks in part to the visual presentation and audio. The downside, however, is the unstable frame rate, the lack of variety in enemies over time and crashes, which impact the enjoyment of play.

In many ways, Overpass 2 is a better game than its predecessor, but at the same time it still leaves some gaps. For example, the AI is completely retarded and sponsor goals are nonsensical, also the graphics are a bit weak. However, the game is full of variety in routes, has a nice career mode and the purchase price is very reasonable. Fan of the original? Then this is an okayish sequel that is at least better.

The intriguing combat system will keep you playing, though the game's repetitive nature and focus on backtracking will probably start to get on your nerves after a while.

The Technomancer sports a neat idea and an intriguing setting, but ultimately falls short due to boring conversations, mediocre gameplay and disappointing graphics. This could have been so much better.

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.

Defiance kicks off an engaging science fiction universe along with the series of the same name. The world itself is great, but the game is rather mediocre. The action is fun thanks to a nice variety of weaponry, but repetitive missions, terrible AI and disappointing audio take away from the experience. Nevertheless, Defiance isn't the worst shooter out there - the interested shouldn't keep themselves from applying for duty.

Great concept done too often without any significant additions or improvements when compared to the previous iteration.

It's Limbo, but a bit too short and bolstering repetitive puzzles as its main attraction. Shame, because its enjoyable atmosphere has potential.

The gameplay of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is nice thanks to the fine movement and cool combat. At the same time, it is unfortunate that the game quickly becomes repetitive in platforming and the battles are somewhat limited due to a lack of variety in enemies. The game can be described as Metroidvania in a way, but also not quite - it is a lot more accessible, which in turn makes it interesting for a wide audience. Overall, the game is certainly not bad, but it has so much more potential.

Dontnod is known for its engaging storytelling and interesting gameplay mechanics. Twin Mirror succeeds in the former, though we could’ve done with a less predictable ending. The gameplay, however, isn’t exactly as good as we’ve come to expect from this developer. Somehow, everything feels rather limited, due to your choices not having much influence. Shame, cause in the end the story remains worth experiencing.

Cars 3 is - like the movie it's based on - a lot of fun. Unfortunately, the game isn't exactly impressive in the technical department. Weak graphics and a lack of online features keep Cars 3 from reaching the lofty heights it should have aimed for.

Remarkably faithful to the source material and always fun to play, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is bogged down by an uninspired story and a huge amount of bugs.