Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind does a great of evoking the 90's TV series with solid use voice samples and some charming presentational touches. Unfortunately, the brawling has issues with collision. As nice as it controls, some of the vehicle sections can be busy and time consuming and the Megazord fights can develop into a real chore. It's a shame because the beginning shows so much promise. It doesn't quite come together with some strong highs undercut by some awkward choices.

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a fantastic puzzle game with so many interconnected threads and well designed puzzles, not to mention games within the game that you can plough hours into, that you’ll be playing it for ages. Just don’t give into the temptation of an FAQ. Turn the lights down and get to it.

I always worry if time is going to be kind to old games. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered have delivered a faithful recreation. The upgraded visuals help bring a more cohesive look across both games and I simply adore the way the story is told. At it's heart, it's a fairly forgiving platformer with a lenient approach to death. Despite that, things like the save system in Soul Reaver show an industry still trying to figure things out. Set against modernity, it feels more like a historical artifact but I can't deny that it still manages to work.

Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop is a good job simulator, but the repair manual being a nightmare to navigate on console, as well as the clock still running as you read instructions is harsh. Download the manual on PC and you might stand a chance. Just a few quality of life improvements on console would help here. Once you’re up to speed with how to maintain modules, you’ll really start to enjoy this, but it’s harsh sledding until then.

Back in 2002, The Thing was a rough around the edges way to continue John Carpenter's brilliant film but in 2024 it just looks and feels so dated that no amount of remastering can fix it.

In a competitive genre, Biomorph manages to stand apart with a clever approach to ability acquisition. The varied creatures you can inhabit lead to options in traversal and the map is full of secrets. It makes for a game that is fun to discover, even if the narrative doesn't quite grab me. The presentation doesn't do anything special, although the cartoon aesthetic does have a couple of surprising moments.

There are a lot of horror games on PSN but this one deserves to stand out from the rest. It may feel dated, clunky and unfriendly to play at times but it transcends that in a way that is so clever, so skilfully written that we can't help but love it.

A 'Match Three' puzzler with simple mechanics and some enjoyable stages. We can or leave the Anime stylings and it's all wholly unoriginal but we enjoyed playing this one for the three hours it took to finish it.

Mindcop is something of a throwback in some regards in terms of the strictly linear nature. The mindsurf and interrogation mechanic is fun enough, but we fear for many that the multiple playthroughs likely required to solve the murder will be a step too far.

There are so many roguelikes on PSN now but this is one of the better ones, elevated as it is by a brilliant cast of playable characters. The same roguelike pitfalls apply though so expect some grind and repetition.

If you're a massive fan of the original Rage of The Dragons Neo Geo title, then this is a great way to revisit it but if you're not, the brutal difficulty might leave you feeling like you've wasted your money.

VED is a surprising effort. I've not been hugely won over by it but there's ideas here that show a solid level of execution. I think the narrative tends to rush and the combat is kept on relatively simple terms. The hand-drawn visuals are incredibly polished, although I find Cyrus as a character to be a little one-dimensional. I do appreciate how the story can branch and diverge, although the pacing does impede some aspects from really building.

We love auto-shooters when they are done well but Spellagis fails to deliver in any aspect.

Shieldwall feels very hollow. The idea of building an army sounds great but it's realised in very limited terms. Tactical options seem very light and the timed nature of each battle means you're following the same basic flow every match. As diverse as the map selection can be, you're still stuck capturing flags against AI that seems to, at the very least, not operate under the same cooldown restrictions. The lack of multiplayer really hampers any longevity this game might have. As it is, Shieldwall is a very slender product with little depth.

Kong: Survivor Instinct is a solid enough Metroidvania. Don’t be expecting much in the way of Kong himself, as he and other titans are reduced to bit parts. You’ll be fighting off human antagonists, with the main baddie being Alan Jonah as previously played by Charles Dance. Combat is OK, but you’ll see little nuance in enemy encounters. The titan encounters are made frustrating due to miserly checkpointing, but we still had a fair bit of fun with this.

The story of Tetris might actually be more engaging than the game itself but this interactive documentary gives you plenty of both.

While the games featured here are all good, a compilation of three straight ROM ports with minimal extra features doesn't make this collection the best value for money.

Empire of the Ants is a luscious looking game but, as much as it pains us to admit it, it's not always all that much fun to play.

SlavicPunk: Oldtimer is The Ascent that your mum has at home but despite issues with the controls, difficulty spikes and storytelling there's more then enough here to keep you entertained.

Squirrel with a Gun is pretty much exactly what you’d imagine it to be from the title alone. Yes, it’s shallow but it is also a lot of fun with it. Don’t expect a massively polished blockbuster, ‘cause this it aint. As physics-based playgrounds go, this is a good one. It’s fine to be silly and throwaway, which is exactly what this game is. Enjoy, switch off your brain and blow away some Agent Smith-a-likes with your rocket launcher.

This just doesn't want to click for me. Skautfold: Into the Fray has some intricate pixel art but the combat is hampered by a small selection of guns and enemy variety. The shooting prioritises precision and I don't think the analogue sticks quite supply it. How you engage with combat rarely changed over my time with it and that results in something frustrating and a little tedious.

Any AK-xolotl fans looking for some couch co-op action will be happy but there might be better rogue-likes out there on PSN for the money.

Parcel Corps is a fun throwback to Sega’s Dreamcast days of yore, being a hybrid with the feel of both Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi. It doesn’t lend itself particularly well to extended play sessions though. It is generally engaging enough and a fun playground to mess around in.

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition forgoes some of the bells and whistles of the Playstation 5 platform for a port that's more straight forward. It's a sharper looking version but not an upgrade that really puts the old consoles to shame. For anyone new, this is a solid opportunity to discover a game with clever dungeon design, solid enough platforming and engaging combat. There is a surprising amount of craft n display for something that derives so much from other games.

Super XYX is a solid shoot 'em up made by people who clearly love and understand the genre.

Killing Time: Resurrected is a fantastic upgrade to an underrated first-person shooter. There's a great sense of place in the level design and a cheeky sense of character with the enemy sprites. The story, whilst a little goofy is told well by some solid acting and the visual upgrades give it a greater sense of clarity. The key hunting can really damage the momentum and I do find the combat a touch easy. Still, I can appreciate the ideas on offer and the execution can feel ahead of its time.

Go Mecha Ball offers up an impressive mix of twin-stick shooting and pinball and can be a lot of fun but it is let down by some under-developed upgrade mechanics and a level of difficulty that can often feel a little bit unfair at times.

Beyond Galaxyland takes a fairly inoffensive story and marries it to something startling presentation. At times, it can be a treat to watch but there is also some mechanical depth to the turn-based encounters. I found it to be a very linear experience but one that never lacked forward momentum. It's a pleasant surprise that I quite enjoyed, despite some of the narrative not hitting. I didn't find much of a challenge here but there's some clever ideas on display.