Overpass, unfortunately, deserves to be passed on. The game offers an interesting concept, but fails in its execution. Framerate problems and a frustrating difficulty curve, as well as unnatural physics, are the main detractors.

Storywise, this could've been an animated feature film. Maybe it even should have been, since the game's severe lack of interaction is its biggest flaw, offering - when push comes to shove - a rather boring experience.

The unique artistic vision behind the game deserves a tip of the hat. However, the same cannot be said for the unimaginative characters, deserted multiplayer modes and technical shortcomings.

Better than the last one, but some weird gameplay choices - chief among which a stupid penalty system - keep it from being truly impressive.

Balan Wonderworld offers a great story, accompanied by an absolutely wonderful soundtrack. That's about all it offers, though. In the end, mediocre graphics and rough gameplay make for a rather disappointing package.

The story is worthy of the name, but unfortunately the rest of the game is nowhere near as good as the series it is based on. This could and should have been much better.

The interesting game world is worth exploring, thanks in part to the many fun easter eggs and missions you get to choose from. The fact is that it is technically rather messy. For example, the game has quite a bit of screen tearing, frame drops and more. Also, the battles are stiff, making it all feel a bit shaky. If you know how to get past this, then the game is quite nice to play.

Don't be deceived by first impressions , The Long Reach is a very mature and impressive adventure thanks to some powerful storytelling and some great story twists. The atmosphere makes this game a real joy to play. Even though some of the puzzles are a little bit far-fetched, it doesn't detract from the overall experience. Absolutely worth it.

WRC 5 could have been fine, with its decent controls and beautiful environments. The good, however, far from outweighs the bad, which is why we can only recommend this to die hard rally fans and people who like an adversary that lets them win every single time. Shame.

Hardly innovative and technically flawed, Berserk and the Band of the Hawk never really manages to deliver anything remarkable.

This party game is great fun regardless of your age and the entry barrier is very low. However, the game quickly becomes repetitive since the amount of content in the form of different types of mini games is lacking given the price of admission. Typing with a controller - and you'll be doing lots of that- doesn't work properly and is extremely frustrating. Sandbox mode is way too limited and that is a shame.

Hot Wheels Unleashed is initially a pretty fun arcade racer, with decent controls, as well as a nice connection between soundtrack and gameplay. After a while, the game starts to get tedious, though. Uninspired tracks, annoying enemy AI and a large amount of filler content ultimately prove Hot Wheels Unleashed's downfall.

Same shit, different day. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 has its moments, at times turning into an enjoyable shooter with wonderful graphics - as long as you're playing on PS5, that is. Inconsistent AI and frustrating scenarios however - as well as resolution and framerate issues; if you're on PS4 - ultimately drag down the experience into severe mediocrity.

At first, Here They Lie is quite the scarefest. Unfortunately, this sense of creepiness doesn't last long. In the end, Here They Lie is a confusing walking simulator that simply doesn't offer enough in terms of depth or content to deserve your hard-earned money.

If Batman: Arkham City effectively made you feel like the dark knight, then Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate turns you into an overweight cosplayer with a batsuit that was made by your mum.

At first you'll be having a lot of fun. After a while, though, the gameplay gets terribly repetitive and at times extremely challenging. Some gamers will undoubtedly love this, but most of them won't keep playing all the way to the credits.

A strong sense of atmosphere and occasionally enjoyable combat go a long way toward making a game great. When you add disappointing graphics, a severe lack of variation and a number of flat-out boring sidequests, however, this just isn't enough to justify the price tag.

Only fans will understand this, though even they will struggle with the mediocre graphics, as well as the superficial and repetitive gameplay.

It starts off well enough, but the lack of challenge and humor, as well as the episode's short length, drag the experience down. The story's interesting, but so far it's not enough to keep this ship floating.

Play soccer in a way that only Nintendo can, in Mario Strikers. Mario Strikers is a game that is especially fun to play with friends, thanks to the variety of moves and in-depth mechanics. Were it not that the field game does not work so well, because the emphasis is too much on tackles and items. Also, the content of the game is rather sparse and to make matters worse, the AI is also very inconsistent. There is certainly fun to be had in the game, but we had actually expected a bit more from this game.

Just Cause 3 is not a bad game. On the contrary, it is a lot of fun. It's a shame that our enjoyment with it is cut short by technical difficulties that really have no place in this day and age.

The use of PlayStation Move or SIXAXIS features is a rare thing, so Dare to Fly is at least somewhat unique. It's also rather mediocre, with long loading times, a lackluster story, an unhealthy amount of pop-up and power-ups that simply don't work. Skip this.

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.

Dynasty Warriors hasn't changed much as a franchise over the years. Each episode has its additions, of course, but the developers have never really strayed from the beaten path. Dynasty Warriors 7, dubbed Empires, is not a great game. There's a bunch of technical problems, the graphics are disappointingly average, the menu stutters and the camera irritates. Fans will probably like it, though - newcomers won't. And it's a shame the multiplayer's a waste - there's hardly anyone online to play with.

Fun for a couple of hours, but ultimately pointless and far from memorable. Most of the time, Marooners is pure chaos... and not the fun kind.

Sadly, Revelations 2 on the PS Vita isn't the step in the right direction that the PlayStation 4 version was. Clumsy controls, a lousy framerate and - to put it bluntly - ugly graphics make this yet another forgettable Vita effort.

It's a pretty cool concept, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired, especially as far as the clunky controls and technical inaccuracies go.

EA tries to improve with a lot of modes and a new license, though the lack of gameplay depth returns with a vengeance.

It’s a shame, but EA disappoints with NBA Live 15. There’s a lot of modes and it looks nice, yes, but other than that, this is a very disappointing experience, with weak gameplay and clumsy game design.

A unique style and intriguing storyline unfortunately aren't enough to make up for the title's lack of interactivity and overall boring gameplay.

Enough already! Stop trying to be Call of Duty, you're failing miserably at it. This shooter lacks any ideas of its own and only delivers an extremely lackluster single-player campaign and an online multiplayer segment that will not be able to hold your attention for long. Do not buy this, you'll regret it.

There's some potential here, but the end result feels limited, lacking a story, content and the option to recalibrate. Shame.

MGXP PRO is pretty much the same game as the previous iteration. Sure, there are some improvements in the graphical department. Physics are at times more realistic than before and the big old playground called Compound is back. Negatives? Load times are far too long, the reset system is frustrating because it's highly inconsistent, the game lacks innovation and we could go on.

A very noble effort to translate the grueling Dakar rally into a videogame while staying true to the spirit of rally racing. Die hard rally fans can and surely will enjoy Dakar 18 but more casual racing fans less so. Navigating is a pain and the different types of vehicles don't all control very well. On top of that , the long load times that riddle the game when you attempt to restart from a checkpoint don't do the game any favors either.

The augmented reality made the Invizimals franchise a lot of fun. If you take that away, you get a platforming experience that is mediocre at best and on top of that highly forgettable. Children might get a bit of mileage out of it; everyone else shouldn't come within a mile of this disappointing product.

NHL 24 should be an improvement over NHL 23 in several areas, but in the end it's very minimal. The new pass mechanism adds to the experience and the new animations are also an improvement. At the same time, there are now a lot of owngoals and the scores are often unrealistic. In addition, several modes have almost no innovation or improvement. Do you already own NHL 23? Stay with that one.

There's brilliance here... but unfortunately it's almost completely obscured by general clumsiness and hasty game design. A rush job pur sang.

More luck- than skill-based and way too repetitive to stay interesting for longer than a couple of short play sessions. Next!

The web swinging's the best it's ever been, but the uninspired story, buggy game world and haphazardly thrown together gameplay elements make for an awkward, ill-structured and often downright unfinished gaming experience. The human spider deserves better.

An ambitious and interesting game that disappoints in practice due to a lack of depth. Audiovisually the quality is hit and miss and the roster mostly focuses on three anime series which is a real missed opportunity. Load times are also horrible. A lot of potential here that has gone to waste.

The standout features of the King's Bird are its audiovisual qualities and the way in which the story is told but after a strong opening, the game crumbles under its own weight because the puzzles are repetitive and the level design is too simplistic. The game could have been far better than it turned out to be and that is a shame.

The gameplay of Gungrave G.O.R.E is very cool in itself because of its brutal and unrelenting action, which is improved up by a delightful soundtrack. In the game, you are simply a bad-ass and that feels good. Were it not for the fact that the game suffers from difficulty spikes, a lack in enemy variations and inconsistent level design that can get on your nerves considerably. Potentially a very cool game, although it loses some momentum as you progress.

Limited (and often frustrating controls) are the main reason this 'Mario Party with monkeys' ultimately disappoints. Winning is fun, but if luck is this much of a factor, it also often feels entirely random, which is a shame.

The game successfully fuses different genres together. Each new adventure presents you with randomly selected levels which do a great job of conveying the sense of survival. The longer you spend with the game however, the more its flaws become apparent. Luck plays a big part in whether or not you'll survive a little bit longer and the level of difficulty is anything but consistent. When repetition sets in after a while, you'll soon want to forget going to Canada altogether.

A major disappointment in almost every way. The AI is dumb, the graphics obsolete, the animations at times absolutely horrible and the story boring. It's not scary, not engaging and certainly not exiting. It's just not good, period.

While the concept of the game is certainly interesting, the title unfortunately falls short in many areas. The combat feels too clumsy, the AI is not very smart and exploring the world is constantly discouraged, which breaks the immersion. In addition, the performance is inconsistent. That aside, the game does excel in its stealth components and level design. The voice work is also fine, but to say that makes the game a must play. Not really.

Arcade through and through, yet ancient physics, weird design choices and a faulty VR-mode ultimately lead this brave attempt at rebooting a franchise to an early grave.

At its heart this two year old 3D tower defense game with its deceptive looks is a fun title to play but the hardcore difficulty will cause a lot of frustration even to the most veteran players among us. The multiplayer mini games are fun for a couple of times, but no more than that. A mediocre title at best.

Nothing too special, with a bare career mode, disappointing AI and underdeveloped animations. Could (and should) have been a lot better than this poor attempt at an MX vs. ATV game.

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare's concept is intriguing, but technical problems, clunky controls and a mediocre presentation make for a pretty terrible experience. Shame.

The story's fine, as is the game's co-op mode. However, that's about it as far as the game's positive elements are concerned, as a mediocre technical performance and severe lack of originality are the main causes for Asterix and Obelix's downfall.

Nostalgia can be a determinative factor, but often it isn't enough on its own to justify a purchase. Case and point: Constructor HD, which is so riddled with bugs, awkward controls and incomprehensible menus as to render any enjoyment stemming from nostalgia immediately moot.

The main quest is everything it should be, but unfortunately most of the side content isn’t nearly as interesting. Add to this a shocking amount of bugs, stupid AI, loads of performance issues… and you’ll understand why Cyberpunk 2077 is a contender for ‘disappointment of the year’.

Virtual hunting enthusiasts will get some mileage out of Hunting Simulator, thanks to the amount of depth that's to be found here. Unfortunately, a huge amount of bugs, bad sound design and a high price tag will keep the enjoyment to a minimum.

Loyal to its franchise, One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows offers a lot of different fighting styles. However, the controls are far from fluent, all missions feel exactly the same and for some reason it's impossible to switch between fighting styles while fighting. The end result is pretty damn mediocre.

Smashbox Arena hinges on a neat idea. Unfortunately, a neat idea isn't enough and especially can't make us forget about the deserted servers, all too superior enemy AI and awkward controls. Shame.

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.

Despite a great start and a unique setting, Homefront: The Revolution's technical weaknesses overshadow every aspect of this game that showed promise. Shame.

The gameplay is enjoyable as always, and the return of classic maps is a nice reunion. At the same time, Activision did make it very easy on itself by recycling a lot of content, adding older maps and more. This makes it not a new game, but simply downloadable content. Moreover, the amount of bugs that have been present for a long time is ridiculous and the menu is a mess. The shooter has potential, but it's time to consider the community as gamers, not cash cows.

You'd expect a lot of progress when a developer transitions to a newer engine but the opposite holds true for MotoGP 18. Load times are excruciating and visually the game is mediocre at best. Gameplay remains largely the same as previous editions and is anything but innovative. Unbelievably, the Managerial Career mode from the previous game is absent much to the detriment of MotoGP 18. This game definitely takes some steps back so we'd suggest sticking to MotoGP 17.

This kart racer plays very nicely and there is also a lot to unlock, which makes it a fun title in its own right. Were it not that the game is riddled with microtransactions and the number of circuits is low. On top of that, there is an unbalanced power-up system and the paid content feels superfluous, making it very disappointing in practice. The core is good, but it falls short in several other areas.

Detective Pikachu Returns is a fun game to play if you're a kid. For adults it's way too easy and graphically it doesn't impress one moment. It's also kind of stupid that the game doesn't have localisation in every country when its targeting kids as the main audience. A bit of shame, since the core of the game can be fun and charismatic.

Funko Fusion creatively plays with various classic films and licenses, presenting fine music and humor in the process, which makes sure that part is in order. At the same time, many things are out of order. For example, the frame rate is unstable, the game has annoying bugs, it is often unclear what the objective is, and more. While the concept is good, the technical execution is very disappointing.

This re-release of Disney Epic Mickey is a fine reunion that excels for its creative world, atmosphere and visual presentation, were it not for a game breaking bug toward the end. In addition, the lack of voice-acting is a bit uncomfortable in the experience and it's odd that you can't revisit levels afterwards because of the many secrets to discover. Some points of criticism, and while those can be looked past, the game breaking bug is a problem which has a considerable effect on the score.

Chernobylite appears to have it all: an intriguing storyline, a phenomenal world that feels authentic and begs to be explored, and exciting survival horror gameplay. Technically, it's a mess though, with an inconsistent framerate, disappointing graphics and - worst of all - a huge gamebreaking bug that deletes your progress. What a waste...

While visually very appealing and with a highly varied career mode, V-Rally 4 is plagued by a poor control scheme which can't decide whether it wants to be an arcade racer or a race simulator. Paired with very long load times the end result is a game which could and should have been far better than the end result. V-Rally deserves better.

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.

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.

Time Carnage shouldn't be faulted for its technical aspects since those are absolutely solid. Where the title does fall flat on its back is in the generic design - it lacks any standout feature to make it distinguish itself from the ocean of available stationary VR wave shooters. Boredom sets in a couple of minutes after picking up your motion controllers and that can never be a good thing. Skip this game and choose one of the many (better) alternatives available on the PlayStation VR platform.

As relaxing on the Vita as it is on the PS4, but lacking in basic features and disappointing in the graphics department; Farming Simulator 16 is a bit of a wasted opportunity.

Quite a challenge, as much because of its difficulty as because of its repetitive gameplay and the annoying lack of a health bar.

It's good to see Ni no Kuni II follow its predecessor and make an appearance on the Nintendo Switch. Technically, however, this port is a mess. The framerate's all-over-the-place and the same can be said about the game's resolution. The gameplay's fine, but this title's shortcomings cannot be ignored.

Biomutant tries to do a lot of interesting things. It offers a potentially captivating world and unique crafting mechanics. Even the combat's fine, on the surface. The game, however, doesn't exactly play well, with clumsy controls, repetitive missions and an overemphasis on drawn-out dialogue that bores instead of inspires. This really could (and should) have been a lot better than it is.

Though the fast teleporting action is what ultimately makes this VR-game worth your while, the title is still too limited and too awkward to recommend. Frankly, the desolated online community doesn't help either.

Fun to play with friends, not so much on your own. There's potential here, though a huge load of bugs manages to annoy and frustrate the player, leaving him or her with the impression that this full-priced game is far from a finished product. Shame.

An interesting story isn't enough to save Past Cure. The main culprits? Lacklustre controls and an absolute overdose of bugs. Shame.

We had high hopes for Time and Eternity, but the game was ultimately a disappointing experience. The pros: the soundtrack's great, the gameplay's pretty elaborate, the story s interesting and the 2D-sprites are beautiful. The cons: the combat's rather stupid, the 3D-world is mediocre, the voice-acting's awful and the environments keep repeating themselves. It's a nice attempt at a JRPG, but there are a lot of better alternatives out there.

The kite flying works fine thanks to a great implementation of the PlayStation Move. The repetitive and uninteresting environments will bore you, however, and the cutting of other people's wires simply doesn't work, which makes for a lot of frustration. Don't spend your hard-earned money on this; it's not worth it.

There's a lot of variation in the singleplayer, but innovation in and of itself isn't enough to make or break a game. In the end, mediocre visuals, a difficult story and a severe lack of innovation turn The Seven Deadly Sins into a severe disappointment.

Fans of farming might enjoy this, but if you're not particularly fond of agriculture, we wouldn't recommend this game. To be sure, it's an incredibly deep experience, but sheer depth does not prevent a title like this from growing stale within a couple of hours. Repetitive gameplay, outright bizarre physics and mediocre visuals don't help either.

They try every year and fail every year. Unfortunately, the latest attempt doesn't break that streak. It's boring and repetitive, with the Pro Team modus serving as the only saving grace... which just isn't enough.

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.

There's quite a lot of content here, though just one out of four Grand Slam titles is hard to swallow. As you start playing, however, you'll find that there's a lot more wrong with this game. The clunky controls never give you the feeling that you're actually in control of what you're doing, while the severely mediocre graphics are only passable from a distance. Shame.

Jon Bernthal steals the show, though what's here truly isn't valuable enough to warrant stealing. The game's a technical mess, and displays stupid AI, repetitive missions and unnecessary looter shooter elements. All of these combine to turn Ghost Recon: Breakpoint into one of the most disappointing experiences of the year.

A nice attempt at a PlayStation Vita game that ultimately falls short of the mark. The well-implemented touch controls are interesting enough to keep you playing for a while, though the repetitive nature of the gameplay, lack of challenge and short length make it hard to recommend.

G.I. Joe is faithful to its source of inspiration, with a great cast of characters and locations, as well as an overall atmosphere worthy of the brand name. Everything else, though, breathes mediocrity, from the lacklustre AI to the overly simple level design. Shame, cause there's a lot of potential in this license.

Although the setting and approach are very interesting, which is accompanied by a good variety of missions, the game ultimately disappoints. It is a bit outdated graphically, the game has quite a few bugs, and most of all it lacks a good technical finish, making the game feel very rough.

Like previous games in the franchise, this one is also incredibly relaxing to play and even educational here and there. Still, we can't get around the fact that it is not too engaging, which is due to the long load times and because there is fairly little to do and unlock. It's all not that special and on top of that, audio-visually it can be a bit shaky.

Cleaning objects is generally not too fun to do, but in PowerWash Simulator that changes to a zen experience. It is incredibly relaxing to clean all kinds of objects and properties with the most powerful tools. The game is packed with levels, has a fun multiplayer and even has an addictive effect. There are some small bugs that can be a bit annoying, but it’s not something to really worry about. One of the most relaxing games you can play this year.

If you thought an incoherent story and lacklustre world weren't enough to keep people from enjoying a game, wait until you see the microtransactions EA managed to cram into this series. What a disappointment.

The world is beautiful and mysterious and the great music definitely contributes to this nice setting but the game itself somewhat disappoints. There's plenty of technical issues, the letterboxing format blocks your view and the game feels segmented due to being split up into levels. You don't always know where you're going either. A missed opportunity.

While Ferrari generally stands for great cars, it unfortunately does not stand for great games. Racing Legends suffers from repetitive gameplay, weak AI and surrealistic car behavior. Racegames have been done so much better before, don't bother buying this one.

Snowboarding is back... and this game made us wonder whether that's actually a good thing. Aren't some things meant to stay dead?

The amount of fan service is both admirable and astonishing, but the lack of local multiplayer modes is hard to forgive. On top of that, the graphics suck and the game doesn't do anything others haven't already done before it. Conclusion: a major disappointment.

Big environments make for superb hunting grounds, if you’re willing to overlook the repetitive nature and many unrealistic aspects of the game. We weren’t.

If not for the long waiting times - a remnant of the freemium model the game was initially based on - this would've been a fun experience. Besides that, the decorating of your own house is a fine element of the gameplay.

The book's story is told in a simple way, allowing Storm Boy to become an experience children may enjoy. However, the game doesn't last long and the controls don't always work, which ultimately turns Storm Boy into kind of a mess.

The Inpatient looks and sounds great, but it's also dreadfully slow and not all that interesting. The inconsistent control scheme is the final straw.