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.

You'll enjoy this long and incredibly atmospheric adventure, even if the game's controls take some getting used to and the experience as a whole lacks a bit of challenge.

The predictable story and short running time are countered with varied gameplay and great level design. Definitely good enough to keep Dishonored fans happy.

Better than the original in almost every way, Project CARS 2 is a challenging and incredibly deep racing experience that will keep car fanatics busy for years to come.

NBA 2K18 yet again crowns itself king of basketball games. However, its focus on pay-to-win might leave a sour taste in your mouth.

The game's roster of fighters feels severely limited, but this flaw is more than made up for with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite's deep combat and tons of new features.

The intriguing story has potential, but a lacklustre technical execution and questionable sense of humor keep the game firmly rooted in the 'mediocre' category.

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

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

PES 2018 is more refined as its predecessor, delivering a smoother experience for both hardcore and casual soccer fans.

Bungie vastly improves its online shooter in almost every possible way, offering players an enormous amount of varied content, hidden away in a huge universe that is as interesting as it is beautiful.

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

This intriguing tale will leave you wanting more... but you'll probably be a bit disappointed by the lack of interactivity and (for now) meaningful choices as well.

Everbody's Golf does its title justice and delivers a near perfect virtual golf experience accessible to everyone looking to shoot some holes.

Copy pasted from Madden NFL 17, the 2018 edition of EA's American Football franchise doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel. Adding a story mode was a nice touch though and will no doubt keep fans happy for a while.

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.

Sonic Mania is the Sonic title we've been waiting for. It's traditional in every sense of the word... and all the better for it. If not for the clunky autosave feature, the word 'perfect' might have come to mind.

Codemasters delivers on almost every level, turning F1 2017 legitimately into one of the best F1 games ever made.

The story isn't quite as interesting as it used to be and the game's multiplayer mode feels a bit tacked on, but don't let that stop you. Yakuza Kiwami is still very much worth your time and sincerely recommended to both fans of and newcomers to the franchise.

One of the series' best episodes, Giant Consequences will keep you grinning from beginning to end. It's a shame that it ends rather quickly.

Visually stunning and old-fashionedly adventurous, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a great swang song for this memorable franchise. You'll miss Nathan Drake and his signature quips, though... and be unpleasantly surprised by the bugs that every now and then rear their ugly heads.

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 surprisingly superb PC port, Cities: Skylines nevertheless doesn't include all DLC, which makes the otherwise great package feel somewhat incomplete.

Matterfall is brief, but intense; a highly memorable experience that offers outstanding visuals and great replay value.

It's not as funny and polished as most of the Saints Row games, but Agents of Mayhem is still a lot of uncomplicated fun.

Ninja Theory examines both mental illness and Norse mythology in one hell of an experience. Only the game's lacklustre combat is a bit of a drawback.

Technically, The Long Dark isn't exactly flawless, but what's here is done well enough to keep armchair adventurers busy for a long time to come.

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.