More of the same, but since "the same" is still a lot of fun, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel remains warmly recommended.

Strider returns victorious. Great boss fights, responsive controls, interesting level design... those are only some of the elements that make this side-scroller such a success.

With Cronos: The New Dawn, Bloober Team has crafted a brilliant survival horror title, with a unique premise, an intriguing story, and a truly captivating setting. The Orphans are a challenging enemy that not only keeps you on the edge of your seat but also forces you to carefully manage every bullet. The varied way you explore the world also deserves praise. It's clear the studio wanted to push the creative envelope. Unfortunately, the technical side of things is far from perfect, with graphics that aren't always convincing and a frame rate that occasionally dips. Don't let that deter you, though. Cronos: The New Dawn is more than worth your hard-earned money and precious time.

This game is better than the previous installment in every way thanks to its fine controls, many vehicles and customize options. It is also nice to see that the tracks offer more spectacle, but that doesn't mean everything is fantastic. For example, the open level races are not well designed and the story adds nothing at all. Also, certain obstacles in racing can completely take you out of the experience. Some blemishes on an otherwise fine racing game for young and old alike.

Still good. Still the exact way to go for this franchise. But is every horror game required to include a boring sewer level these days?

The universe that Star Wars Outlaws presents you with is really optimal enjoyment and the addition of syndicates does the gameplay justice. The audio is fantastic and the story and characters are very interesting. But where the game performs really well in those areas, it is mostly more of the same. There are many opportunities for original and unique gameplay possibilities, but instead the game plays very much on safe. Also, interaction with Nix is very limited, and on top of that, the whole upgrade system feels rather uninspiring and even somewhat limiting.

While still being a great racing game, we were not too convinced by F1 2013. Yes, the career mode is properly fleshed-out (though we've seen it all before) and the classic mode is a nice addition to the franchise, though we could do without the weird paywall construction that demands players to pay extra for all the content. The visuals are also rather boring and the game's intro aims perhaps a bit too much at franchise rookies, which might annoy experienced players.

The ideal love child between Blood Money and Absolution, the first episode of Hitman is unnecessarily hampered by its episodic nature. It's good, but it's also over before you know it.

A truly engaging story told in a unique visual style... there's really not much wrong with Valiant Hearts, even if its replay value isn't all that valiant.

Kind of addictive, due to a lot of content and an enjoyable multiplayer mode. The story, however, is weak and clichéd at best, and Toukiden 2's visuals are mediocre as well.

Playing air guitar to familiar songs in virtual reality is a gift we didn't know we needed. It's a pretty fun game to experience which is partly due to the good tracklist, the different difficulty levels and the immersion. One downside: the explanations are somewhat random, which can make it confusing if you're just starting out. It is also a pity that there is no progression system in the game, which makes it more of a game for in between when you have nothing to do.

This game offers a refreshing adventure within the Ubisoft repertoire and although it lends several elements of other titles, in this setting and combination it feels good and in a certain sense innovative. The gameplay offers plenty of variety, graphically it is beautiful and there is plenty to experience. Only the DualSense implementation is more annoying than useful and Fenyx tends to continuously climb up everywhere, which can be a bit frustrating. But these are no points to ignore the game, the adventure is more than worth it.

I don't like giving a 'Tales' game such a low score, but Tales of Graces F doesn't leave me much of a choice. The game takes way to long to jump into second gear, while both the story and the graphics are mediocre at best. Our advice? Skip it.

As Dusk Falls keeps you glued to the screen from the first minute thanks to the developments in the story, which you can influence by the choices you make. The multiplayer gives it an extra dimension and it pays to play the game several times, thanks to the splits in the story. However, the input registration can irritate, because it does not always do what it should, but beyond that a must play.

The latest installment in the franchise builds on what we already know and, unfortunately, the AI is still not at its optimal level. Also, the skills are largely irrelevant, so the developer has dropped some stitches. But do not let that stop you, because the gameplay itself is very solid. The strong level design makes you enjoy going through the adventure and the sniping itself is a pleasure to experience time after time. In other words, a more than fine sequel in the popular series.

An enjoyable, if brief puzzle experience with a unique style and trial-and-error gameplay.

Darksiders turns into a top-down hack-and-slash title... and turns out to be all the better for it. Some minor annoyances don't weigh up to the sheer amount of fun this game holds in store for you, solo or in co-op. The deep and varied combat system forms the proverbial cherry on the cake.

Fall of Cybertron surpasses its predecessor in almost every way and is therefore the best Transformers game on the market. It's got its fair share of problems though: disappointingly bad textures, online connection problems and some annoying glitches and freezes somewhat spoil the fun.

EA's first WRC game is a good entry. With a reasonable price and plenty of content, fans will have a great time with this. The career mode is not too special, but offers enough variety and being able to build your own car is a nice extra. In addition, the gameplay is very strong thanks to good control, but the title does suffer from performance issues and visually it is rather uneven. That said, EA Sports WRC is well worth playing.

A nice little treat to fill in the downtime between the big releases. Nothing more, nothing less.

A nice combination of a rhythmic music game and a twin-stick shooter that loses its power after a first play through due to an overall lack of creativity.

One epic trip down nostalgia lane, The Disney Afternoon Collection will keep you busy and on your toes for the entire runtime.

A new year, a new MotoGP games. Milestone brings you more of the same and that feels very good in terms of gameplay, because of the better mechanics. In addition, the addition of the 2009 season is very cool, which makes it worthwhile for fans. Still, the game lacks some things here and there. The multiplayer content is very limited and the AI sometimes does crazy things. No major problems, but there is room for improvement.

Finally, Tropico makes its debut on a PlayStation console and it's a great first appearance. Tropico 5 is a wonderful city builder, the mechanics of which are well-adapted to the PlayStation 4. Get this if you're a genre fan.

Blasters of the Universe is an Virtual Reality homage to the almost forgotten shmup genre. It reinvigorates the genre with panache however and the game provides an insane amount of replayability if you're willing to put time and effort into it. And get ready to break a sweat since playing this game on Hell mode will seriously wear you out. A great first title from developer The Secret Location and we want more.

A Fragmentary Passage is a wonderful addition to the Kingdom Hearts franchise, though newcomers will find any part of this collection very hard to understand.

It's a well-made game, especially in co-op, but repetitive gameplay and a story that fails to intrigue keeps it from becoming something truly great. As of now, Destiny unfortunately hasn't reached its full potential yet.

Once more, MotoGP suffers from long loading times and underwhelming graphics. However, the franchise has improved in some ways, chief among which the dedicated servers for the online multiplayer modes and the effective AI. Sometimes, baby steps are enough.

It's both better and more enjoyable than its predecessor, with lots of depth in its world and gameplay.

An entertaining title that excels in coop. The main characters have loads of personality which makes for an entertaining adventure, rounded off by a fantastic score. Some puzzles are repeated far too often however and you can get stuck in the environments which is a bit sloppy. Nevertheless, Pode is well worth your time.

MotoGP 20 offers more realism and better physics, as well as a remarkable graphical improvement. Because of this, it's one of the best titles in the franchise. It's not all great, though: the game's historical mode lacks substance, while the presence of bugs and glitches never ceases to annoy.

Trials of Mana retains the atmosphere of the original, but its gameplay feels a bit dated at times. But if you can overlook this, as well as the many loading times, you’ll be in for a lengthy adventure that’s definitely worth your while.

Assassin's Creed: Mirage excels in level design which allows for the best parkouring in years. It is a highlight of the game along with the soundtrack, the Tales of Baghdad and the greater focus on stealth. At the same time, it is clear that the previous games are the foundation, making stealth more of an addition than a core element. In addition, the story pauses a bit too long between the beginning and end, and the combat is a bit dull at times. Ultimately, a fine game, but one with both many pluses and minuses.

Readers, behold - this one's for you. Torment: Tides of Numenera is an engaging RPG with a lot of options and deep fighting mechanics. It's not completely brilliant - some technical issues and long loading times manage to annoy - but don't let that stop you.

With some slower gameplay, EA Sports FC 25 plays very well, giving the right feeling. In addition, new additions are very good, such as Rush, FC IQ, the use of Cranium and various gameplay tweaks. Does that make it the ultimate soccer game? Yes in the sense of for lack of better/competition, no when it comes to the bugs and glitches, as well as the lack of innovation in the game. It's mostly more of the same with no real big steps forward in gameplay, with the tweaks not necessarily all doing what they are supposed to.

A new racer in the well-known franchise that doesn't really excel at anything, but certainly doesn't do anything wrong either. It is entertaining, varied and has enough content to keep you interested for a long time. It also looks and plays nice. It is notable that it is on the easy side and that there are some flaws here and there. Fan of arcade racers? Then this is a good choice.

It looks like we're playing a game on an ancient Greek vase, which makes it unique in the visuals department. The gameplay isn't as deep as it could have been, but it's enough to keep you interested for a while - or at least until the next big guns come out.

Some bugs and the inconsistent batting mechanic can cause quite a bit of frustration, though it never breaks the experience. Challenging, yet accessible, the actual gameplay turns out to be a lot of fun. The ability to create your own courts is a nice extra.

EA is back with a golf game and they don't hit a hole in one right away, but they do come off well. The game mainly stands out for its beautiful courses and smooth gameplay, which can provide hours of fun via the extensive career. The presentation of the sport, on the other hand, is a bit thin and visually the animations are a bit disappointing. Otherwise, the game has many small improvements to make. Nevertheless, it is a decent golf game that will entertain fans of the sport.

After a bad game two years back, we now have another good sequel in the series. Visual Concepts has taken its time and it works out well. Modi such as MyRISE and MyGM are very cool, the audiovisual is well done and the gameplay is very refined yet accessible, making it appeal to a wide audience. WWE 2K22 does have some sloppiness here and there, but that's okay.

Although the story is sometimes a bit vague and predictable, the puzzles are anything but. This game is a looker with a fantastic atmosphere and there is plenty content for you to experience. If you played and loved titles such as Portal or The Talos Principle this title is absolutely recommended.

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.

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.

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.

Not entirely a puzzle game, Chime Sharp puts a lot of emphasis on agility and adds a truly enjoyable soundtrack to the mix. Yet the puzzles are needlessly confusing at times due to the game's colour scheme and the ever-running timer cranks up the frustration.

A remake of the original Game Boy Advance game that comes with plenty of variety in the puzzles, offers an excellent challenge and introduces fun co-op features. Nintendo delivers a solid remake that does exactly what you expect from it without really risking anything. Too bad the boss fights are not as good - more frustrating, - because that should have been the icing on the cake.

This highly addictive RPG experience will keep you hooked in front of your TV for a very long time.

Ratchet & Clank return to their roots, though their "comeback" isn't exactly a homerun. You'll have a lot of fun with Nexus, to be sure, but certain aspects - some weapons are useless, there isn't any innovation to speak off and Clank's moments in the spotlight are more frustrating than enjoyable - could have been done better. In the end, fans will definitely want to get this, though newcomers should think twice.

With FIFA 23, EA takes another step forward when it comes to gameplay with the necessary relatively subtle improvements and innovations. FUT Moments is an excellent addition and the visual quality is outstanding. At the same time, there isn’t a lot of real innovation and the game still has its share of issues and bugs, which can interfere with gameplay. Basically a good football game, but EA still has some polishing to do.

Dripping with atmosphere, Mafia offers a strong story with engaging characters, great voice-acting and an intriguing setting. The game does fine in the gameplay department as well, but strafing feels a bit clunky and there's quite a bit of screen-tearing to spoil your fun. You'll still have a good time, though.

Depending on the people you're playing with, Werewolves Within is either an amazing social experience or a boring lonely one.

It's a bit cliché and at times rather buggy, but those are only minor problems in an otherwise very enjoyable game. London makes for a great setting and genuine improvements in gameplay make Syndicate another step forward in the franchise.

A wonderful prequel to the New Order. Did you like the original game? Then you'll definitely want... nay, NEED this. What are you waiting for?

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.

The concept is nice and surprisingly challenging, making for an ideal game to play in-between the bigger titles.

It's been a long time coming, but finally the Dying Light sequel is here. The parkour is refined, the combat is great and the city is lively enough to keep you entertained for a long time. There is also plenty to do in the game, but at the same time it is mainly more of the same without really big innovative steps forward. The first few hours are also disappointing and the visual modes do not offer a best of both worlds standard. A fine sequel, but perhaps a victim of too high expectations.

The Top Spin franchise is back and what the game does well is presenting you nice tennis gameplay. Indeed, you play a delightful game of tennis in this game, which you learn through excellent tutorials. The career mode is also a pleasure to play through, but so much for the good news. Less good news is that visually it looks questionable, especially the tennis players and outside of career mode the game is not that engaging. Online you can also get started, of course, but there, as always with 2K Sports games, you have the VC ruining the fun.

If you like puzzle games, Expand will definitely entertain you with a unique blend of brilliant level design and enjoyable music.

The atmosphere is the main draw here, in part thanks to an excellent soundtrack. The gameplay is fun as well, if a bit easy and superficial. Overall, a fun adventure that's worth a try.

LawBreakers is an enjoyable shooter with a twist. It's a shame the matchmaking isn't exactly up to par with the excellent gameplay.

A breath of fresh air in the Far Cry franchise, Far Cry Primal makes up for its lacklustre storyline with enjoyable gameplay and a genuinely interesting setting.

The Evil Within 2 isn't flawless, but it delivers where it counts. It's an at times scary and at often exhilarating experience with an intriguing story, hampered slightly by mediocre graphics and lacklustre voice-acting.

A mixture of strategy and exploration... there's a combination you don't see every day. Some limitations with the audio form the only downside to this otherwise great adventure, that manages to convince with intuitive controls and a unique setting.

Rise of the Ronin shows that Team Ninja knows perfectly well what they are doing. The game presents you with an engaging story with interesting characters where your choices affect the course. The gameplay is excellent thanks to the accessible but in-depth combat and there is plenty to experience in the game world. Only graphically the game is not very impressive compared to other PS5 exclusives, but that should not spoil the fun. Rise of the Ronin is yet another recommended game this year.

WarioWare's back with an initially enjoyable title filled to the brim with minigames. After a couple of hours, however, you'll notice that this new iteration doesn't really have a lot to offer. Boring bossfights and a lack of minigame variation make for an ultimately unworthy addition to the franchise.

A well-made fighting game with enough content to keep the disc spinning in your PS3 for months to come. Lackluster AI and wooden animations, however, keep WWE '13 from getting more praise.

We've seen better stories come to live virtually, but Victor Vran makes up for this flaw with enjoyable gameplay, that pretty much guarantees a good time, especially when you've got a friend to play the game with.

The Ratchet & Clank games still hold up today. The platform series is a great Vita experience, with beautiful graphics and the characteristic gameplay we've come to know and love. It's a shame the cut-scenes look a little outdated and we don't understand why the developer chose to leave out the multiplayer mode from Ratchet & Clank 3, but otherwise we're very pleased with this handheld collection.

The interesting visuals manage to impress, while the high difficulty spikes are sure to keep fans of the survival genre busy for days to come.

Telltale Games ends its brief sidequest with an enjoyable and interesting conclusion. Fans of The Walking Dead will not want to miss this.

It's a shame the game forces you to replay certain sections in order to experience the whole thing, thus making JYDGE a lot more repetitive than it should be. If you are able to overlook this minor complaint, JYDGE comes highly recommended.

An excellent multiplayer game with a unique concept and jaw-dropping action. You'll need friends to play it with, though. And now that we're nitpicking: a single-player campaign would have been nice as well.

The newest Call of Duty delivers a fun adventure, filled to the brim with espionage and explosive action. It's very enjoyable - as Call of Duty always is - yet rather short. If we talk about the multiplayer, it feels very compact for now, a bit to compact with just a few modes and maps. But the maps are varied enough to entertain you for a while and Fireteam: Dirty Bomb is a fun addition. So, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is a fine game, but that being said... it feels in a way like a little step back from Modern Warfare.

An intriguing world and challenging, varied gameplay make for a worthwhile experience. If you're a fan of the Soulsborne games, you'll most definitely like this. There are, however, some annoyances, chief among which the low number of savepoints and slow walking speed of your character.

The Crew: Motorfest is exactly what you expect if you have played the previous parts. A large, open environment to race around in is never boring. The game is rich with vehicles and various activities, good for dozens of hours of fun. It is notable, however, that the side activities exceed the number of races in volume, which is a somewhat odd balance. Also, the ghosts of other (AI) racers are confusing and the menu is chaotic, but that does not take anything away from the fact that there is a lot of fun to be had in this game.

It's all there - fun and intuitive combat, challenging stealth gameplay and an engaging story - but Warner Bros. Montréal never truly hits Rocksteady's mark. At times the game feels rushed, empty and frankly, uninspired. It's an enjoyable title, to be sure, but it's nowhere near as good as its predecessors.

Diggs Nightcrawler sets itself apart by using the book itself as a controller, instead of the PlayStation Move. The game is mostly aimed at a younger audience and is very amusing to look at (and listen to). It's a shame that the Wonderbook isn't always correctly detected by the PlayStation Eye and the adventure is a bit short overall, but still we would recommend a purchase.

Even though EA and Visceral chose to focus more on full-out action and less on the creepy horror atmosphere which made you pause the game in tight spots just so you could breathe easily, Dead Space 3 is a worthy successor to Dead Space 2. It has a few new additions to the game like weapon crafting and cooperative play, which makes it all the more fun. Though Dead Space shouldn’t be fun, it should scare you sh.tless!

The classic beat 'em up title is back, this time as a complete package. The oldschool gameplay still works wonders. Newcomers will definitely want to give it a try, while the addition of extra characters will undoubtedly draw old fans back into the fold.

An excellent compilation of the first three Super Monkey Ball games, with lots of content. A truly enjoyable trip down memory lane, with fun gameplay that will keep you busy for a long time to come. There's some minor annoyances - you can't choose the worlds you visit in story mode, for example - but none that will genuinely hurt the experience.

A lot of content for a low price tag; this deserves to be recommended. And did we mention the game is both adorable and enjoyable?

The racing in MX vs. ATV Legends is especially fun to experience in first-person, thanks to the varied courses. The downside, however, is that the game disappoints in many areas. For example, it is full of visual issues, bugs and glitches. In addition, the AI is very unstable and the carrier mode feels a bit empty and mindless. A game that certainly has potential, but where currently not everything is exploited.

The gameplay is just a bit better again, graphically just a bit nicer, the menus just a bit better and the game features several new gameplay features that provide refinement. Still, we can't ignore the fact that all the additions are rather minimalistic, the game has some minor mistakes and that we had expected a little more from the evolution EA has promised us. Beyond these critical points, we do have to say that EA Sports FC 24 is a fine soccer game in its own right.

Like the original, The Escapists 2 delivers both a creative and challenging videogame that will keep fans of the first game busy for a long time to come.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider shifts the franchise's focus more towards exploration - which is a good thing, since it complements Lara Croft's character in a way the more shooting-oriented previous games didn't. The adventure's a bit predictable, but nevertheless a joy to see through to the end, even if an annoying camera and bad input registration drag the experience down at times.

Still as crazy and over-the-top as only a Devil May Cry game can be and that's a good thing. This is the game's most complete version too, though the graphical upgrade isn't especially impressive.

A fun episode that places you in the shoes of a youngster with an extremely vivid imagination. To accomplish his super hero dreams there's plenty of side quests to complete which are challenging yet fun, but there's a fair amount of trial and error involved which gets frustrating. The overall story is pretty good although it is somewhat disappointing that apparently your choices don't affect the final outcome at all.

Both versions of Superhot are well-executed little games, though its steep price tag doesn't gel well with its rather short lifespan.

The Surge 2 follows the SoulsBorne formula to a T, but forgets to add some fresh ingredients of its own to the mix. The lack of original ideas is mirrored in the game's lacklustre technical execution.

Far from a bad game, Jet Set Radio HD suffers from long loading times, silly controls and overall repetitiveness.

It's not a huge game in terms of context, but the highly enjoyable gameplay makes it well worth the wait.

If not for the addition of a new - and surprisingly enjoyable - game mode, this iteration of the NHL franchise would've felt exactly like its predecessor.

Top of the league in every possible aspect, Unruly Heroes is a game that will have you enthralled in front of your TV-screen for all of its runtime.

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.

The atmosphere and presentation in this sequel are again very good, just like the story and world design. However, the random encounters can become a bit annoying, just as the menus are annoying because of the way they work. These are some criticisms that get in the way of a smooth experience. That said, in terms of gameplay, it is otherwise more than good and if you liked the previous installment, you'll be fine again.

If you were expecting a phenomenal third game in this series, you'll be disappointed by the amount of wasted potential displayed on screen. The worst offenders? A weird control scheme, boring career mode and lots of small technical issues. The game's still fun to play, but it could've been so much more.

The first episode of the supposed final season of Telltale's The Walking Dead is a classic slow burn, with well-developed characters and a real shocker of an ending. Telltale experiments with giving the player a bit more input and though this is nice conceptually, it unfortunately also leads to a lot of trial-and-error. Don't let that stop you though; there's a lot of promise here.

Hohokum is a weird game above all else. The relaxing music and special visual style, however, is held back by clumsy level design.