Our resident Turrican expert loved the previous Turrican Flashback compilation and this offers all that that collection did but with Director's Cut of Super Turrican, so this is a good option for fans of the classic run and gun series.

Thunderbolt Collection is an interesting curio for shoot 'em up collectors. There's definitely some value in owning two hard to get mid-'90s console shooters but the games weren't celebrated back then and that's for good reason: they're just not all that good. But as a package, you have to admire QuByte's efforts to bring these games to a new audience.

South of the Circle is an exquisitely produced dramatisation of the rampant paranoia present at the height of the Cold War almost sixty years ago. It shows how it affected the world geopolitically as well as on a more personal level for the wonderfully depicted protagonists of the piece. Special mention must go to Ed Critchley's excellent score and the stellar voice cast.

Aniquilation should be right up our alley. A twin-stick shooter on rotating planetoids? That's literally our jam. But Aniquilation manages to combine sub-par technical performance with gameplay that just isn't enjoyable. There's potential here but it's mostly wasted.

Avenging Spirit remains one of 1991's more interesting and original coin-op titles and so we're more than happy to see it get a new lease of life on the PS5. If you're not a retro gaming fan then this probably won't be for you but for everyone else getting closer to death, this is one of the more fun arcade ports on PSN.

Sword and Fairy: Together Forever is a linear, cutscene heavy RPG so people's mileage may vary. I enjoyed the story and characters despite the clumsy translation and the action combat is decent if unremarkable. Importantly it runs well, with only the odd hiccup, which after the last game wasn't a given.

You can see the passion it took to make Broken Mind but the end product results in something middling. At times, the spooky atmosphere shines through and I did grow to like the visuals. Unfortunately, it doesn't do much else particularly of note. There's a variety to the gameplay and a swift pace but the story and writing can often feel a little predictable. For a single developer, it's a commendable effort but not one I'd immediately recommend.

Train Valley is an easy-to-pick-up puzzler that offers up some relaxing gameplay and it's fun for a while but then it starts to get a bit repetitive and the fun wears off considerably. It's okay though and if you limit gameplay to shorter sessions over a longer time, it'll be improved by taking breaks from it.

Two Hundred Ways is the sequel to One Hundred Ways. It's a port of a PC puzzle game that needn't be on consoles at all. Slow paced gameplay and badly mapped controls make us wish for a PS5 compatible mouse for this game alone. Also a mere seven trophies compared to thirty seven on Xbox makes us wonder why we got the shitty stick on PS4. Not quite Wii-level shovelware, but it feels that way.

I'm conflicted about Quintus and the Absent Truth. I think the visuals are really worth seeing but the plot left me cold and there are some weak performances from the voice cast. In contrast, the musical composition works really well and the framing of the Quintus segments fits neatly with the rest of the package. The 'making of' features add a little something extra but the question of value will always hover around a game so short.

Ultra Mission is a top-down shooter that just doesn't offer anything. It's all well and good playing the 'retro' card but this game would have underwhelmed as much in 1982 as it does in 2022. You can't ignore forty years of innovation in this genre and claim it's a love letter to it.

Road of Death mixes twin-stick shooting with classic survival horror mechanics but none of it is done well enough. There's a degree of challenge that's mildly interesting for an hour or so but beyond that, the game just isn't any fun to play.

Rayland is a fun little lightbeam puzzler with a neat concept, but sadly it doesn't last particularly long. There's a double dip platinum for the trophy whores into the bargain.

Riddled Corpses EX is back in 2022 and is still a great way to spend a few hours blasting zombies in the face.

It's nice to be pleasantly surprised by something and Adventures of Chris managed to defy my expectations. Beneath the somewhat cheap look, there's some depth and neat touches that helps deliver a flexible and interesting experience. It's a pity the difficulty takes a sharp rise and might cause some players to fall off. There's a very warm and pleasant story on offer that doesn't take itself too seriously. This is definitely something worth your time.

Fobia – St. Dinfna Hotel is a really good survival horror title if you like exploration and puzzles. There is combat but it isn't really the focus, with puzzles that require observation and some actual brain work. It's also filled with optional puzzles to really reward thorough players. Highly recommended.

This bizarre mix of point and click, visual novel mystery solving and old-school shoot 'em up blasting really shouldn't work but it does thanks to some clever and engaging writing. It might not be the best visual novel on the market and the shoot 'em up aspects are fairly average but together it all comes together into one memorable package.

MX vs ATV Legends is a shambling corpse of a game struggling along on life support. How it passed testing and got approved for release is anyone's guess, but we figure THQ Nordic probably release so many games that the Sony approval team will rubberstamp literally anything these days. Don't bother, we really wish we hadn't. This series is effectively dead to us now. Hopefully it’ll be patched to a playable state, but at the moment it simply isn’t.

Sonic origins is a solid retro remaster collection stacked with some of the best platformers from gaming’s history. The return of Sonic 3 and Knuckles is amazing and the versions of Sonic 1, 2 and CD are as good as they were on mobile. However, some areas of the games have been altered in ways that are not as welcome, especially when considering audio and level structures which have seen changes that are questionable to say the least. To someone coming fresh off the movies, wanting to see where the series started, this collection will be essential. For the fans that have stuck with the franchise, there are some modes and improvements that are worth experiencing. Overall though, these are not quite the definitive experiences that you may be expecting.

System of Souls is a clever puzzler that does deliver some tricky and smart challenges. There's not much in the way of deceit, allowing players to see the task ahead and worry about execution. It's not mind-bending but there is some frustration on hand when the occasionally erratic physics intervene. As well presented as the levels are, I found the narrative fell flat and there are definitely times where things can feel very sterile. The puzzles are worth seeing although the lack of a level select does mean replaying can feel a bit of a slog.

Disgaea 6 finally arrives on PlayStation consoles in the West and brings all its DLC with it in this Complete edition. It has the majority of what you expect from a Disgaea but certain elements are lacking whilst others that have been introduced maybe aren't for the best. Ultimately I can see some enjoying the additions and others resenting them so approach with caution and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Drunken Fist 2: Zombie Hangover is a bite-sized novelty which is fun enough while it lasts. If you try to persevere too far you'll be the one bringing your fists to a gunfight and finding yourself coming off worse most of the time.

Redout 2 delivers where it matters with some of the fastest, most hardcore racing we've seen in a game. The bold visuals add to sense of excitement too. It's just a shame that the difficulty isn't more consistent and that the game is lacking in variation, especially as some of the gameplay modes aren't ready yet and will be patched in later when much of the game's already small community may have drifted elsewhere.

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined is a tasteful but ambitious remix of a SNES favourite that should appeal to shoot 'em up fans and retro gamers generally. It might be a bit too tough for casual players though.

Bitmap Bureau continue their streak of bringing quality retro styled games in their unmistakeable, passionate style. Final Vendetta is a great attempt at a new Final Fight style brawler; however, the challenge and lack of modern conveniences will be a put off to some. This one is well worth it if you love an excellent soundtrack (courtesy of the Utah Saints) and thought Streets of Rage 4 was too easy.

Metal Max Xeno Reborn is a great game. Don't judge it by looks alone and you'll be rewarded with a fun deep JRPG with a quirky translation and great gameplay.

Inessential. That's how I'd describe Destroy All Humans!: Clone Carnage. It feels like a placeholder between games to keep the fans simmering over and I'm not even sure they would be satisfied. Online lobbies are already deserted so your chances of any joy might have to stay local. Even when I found a match, the lack of content means I'm struggling for reasons to stick around. It looks nice but some of the maps feel fairly empty.

From the opening notes of the manipulative theme song to the credit roll, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is a brilliantly entertaining, nostalgic ride. The game is fast, fluid and above all, fun to play alone or with up to five other players. Created with love and devotion from a development team that clearly gets the franchise and what makes it great, this is not only the best Turtles game ever made, but one of the finest titles in the side-scrolling beat-em-up genre.