A fun, if slightly generic and uninteresting adventure with decent gameplay, Earthlock: Festival of Magic is not exactly a title to remember.

An enormous level must mean an enormous amount of things to do, right? Right? Nope.

Contrast is a unique puzzle game with enjoyable gameplay in 2D and 3D. It's a shame the controls aren't very responsive, making for a rather frustrating trial & error experience. There's a lot of bugs as well, which further lowers our score. Still, Contrast might be worth checking out, if you're willing to overlook the game's lesser aspects.

Motorcycle enthusiasts take note, with MotoGP 23 we are replaying the most important motorcycle championship. This in a traditional way similar to previous parts. The AI has improved and the addition of sprint races and dynamic weather, as well as LiveGP does the game justice. Yet we also have to deal with a new accessibility system that is not well balanced, the game can crash and the AI is just a little too good making it unrealistic. That being said, MotoGP 23 offers a lot of content to enjoy.

The story's kind of pointless, but you'll have fun playing through it. The technical issues should've been fixed by now, though unfortunately we still experienced some.

Bomberman returns after years of absence and the game offers a varied campaign and a multiplayer mode which at the time of writing feels online a bit empty. Some badly designed levels combined with a faulty camera cause some cheap deaths and the credit system is pretty awkward. Nonetheless the game still remains a fun title.

Training your brain never hurts, and this game on the Switch provides another great opportunity to do so. The game presents you with a series of activities and although some of them can be a bit frustrating, thanks in part to the controller control (play in handheld), it does manage to bring a lot of fun thanks to its diversity and multiplayer features. Not the best game ever in the series, but it is one that will entertain you.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is an absolute treat for Jurassic Park fans. It nails the atmosphere of the franchise and offers a lot of options to customize your park. However, if you're not a diehard Jurassic Park fan, you might find the management aspect a bit too limited, the visuals a bit too underwhelming and the amount of actual innovation rather disappointing.

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.

It's a shame Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier doesn't really run well. The unstable online connection also doesn't do the game any favours. If not for these detriments, The First Soldier would actually make for quite a nice experience, with tons of atmosphere and decent gameplay. Again: shame.

Blasphemous represents the vision of a true artist, but remains a diamond in the rough due to technical difficulties and a frustrating degree of unfairness. There's room for improvement, let's leave it at that.

This medieval simulator is a technical mess, with mediocre graphics, clumsy controls and a steep learning curve. However, if you manage to look past all that, there's still something to like here.

Guerrilla Games together with Studio Gobo is venturing into a LEGO game based on Horizon: Zero Dawn. The result is a game that mostly feels very lighthearted thanks to the LEGO humor. The voice-acting is also excellent and so is the combat in the game. At the same time, that is also the problem, as the focus is so much on the combat that everything else feels rather boring, which in turn is due to the lack of exploration options and very limited platforming. At its core, not necessarily a bad game, but it could've been so much more, because it has potential.

An elaborate strategy experience, hurt by mediocre graphics and a disappointing fighting system. It's a shame we can't properly read the letters on the screen either.

The adapted story is very engaging to follow which is complemented by clever level design and good exploration gameplay. At the same time, it is not the remake it could have been, as battles lack precision, the actors lack empathy and the technical side is also far from perfect. At its core, it is an interesting title, but these shortcomings definitely do the game no favors and that is a shame.

The story and the philosophical themes give Monark a reason to play and that also counts for the tactical combat. However, visually the game is not that good and the level design could also be a lot better. Monark introduces a lot of original ideas and styles, but fails in the execution which is a shame. Don’t get it wrong, it’s a fine game, but it has so much more potential.

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is an enjoyable, but weird and deeply flawed game. Overall it feels a lot like a budget game, the concept of which unfortunately had more potential than its eventual execution.

A great story on its own just isn't enough to warrant a purchase. Not when it's hampered by an ungodly amount of framedrops and loading times, as well as lackluster controls. Shame, cause this tale deserved to be told in a better way.

The jolly kangaroo is back in a brand new adventure, and it's quite enjoyable. This thanks to the fine gameplay and fun combat, making it a successful adventure. The diversity in environments and fighting moves provide variety in gameplay, but on the other side, the game has annoying bugs, the voice acting is not good and the audio will regularly drop out. So there is still some polishing to do, but if you look past that it is an entertaining platformer.

Dead Rising 4 continues the series' focus on absurd fun, with a mixture of insane weaponry and idiotic enemies. It makes for a cute singleplayer adventure, to be sure, though the same cannot be said for the game's repetitive multiplayer, which flatout doesn't always work properly.

Freedom of choice, emphasis on tactics and a beautiful artistic vision are the main draws to Ash of Gods: Redemption. However, a mediocre story and technical difficulties - framedrops, among other things - put a damper on the fun.

Fighting in space has never been so realistic as it is depicted in EVE Valkyrie. However, it's also never been so dull. An unnecessary micro-transaction system turns this game into a missed opportunity.

Bound By Flame is an ambitious action RPG with a lacklustre story, an annoying camera and disappointing graphics. It's a nice attempt at greatness, though it doesn't quite nail the high notes.

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.

Although Stalker 2 presents us with an excellent atmosphere in a world where there is a lot to do and explore, technically the game is a mess. The title suffers from many bugs and glitches, looks graphically outdated and the AI is not too good. Despite its long development time, the game is a diamond in the rough, which will get better over time, but it is a shame that the game did not release in better condition. Underneath the criticisms, however, is an exciting game that is nevertheless worth playing.

As an interactive movie, you could do a lot worse than Hidden Agenda. However, technical issues and a number of unsatisfying endings are flaws that deserve to be mentioned.

This game mostly builds on what we know from the previous game, but just a little bit better. The gameplay is more varied, the challenge is more present and the co-op feature is a lot of fun. All positive points, were it not for the fact that the presentation is a bit dull and there are some sloppy mistakes here and there. The lack of more language options, given the target audience, is also a shame. But if you look past this, it is an entertaining experience.

The beloved classic returns with a lot of promise… but it doesn’t quite meet our lofty expectations. It looks, sounds and plays great, but there are downsides: you’ll find loads of bugs and glitches, some important features are missing and it turns out you can actually be too faithful to the original.