Respawn could have settled for big dumb fun, but Titanfall 2's eclectic, standout campaign and honed multiplayer make for a smart and unusual shooter. A total rush from beginning to end. [Christmas 2016, p.84]

The individual parts are all solid: they just don't all play nice when mixed up. [Christmas 2016, p.82]

An essential purchase. [Christmas 2016, p.79]

Another strong entry in a series that's keeping itself relevant. While familiarity is creeping into multiplayer, Zombies and the campaign are the best they've been in years. [Christmas 2016, p.79]

A fantastic end to a fine season of assassination. [Issue#130, p.93]

Hitman's developed better than expected - but the onus is now on IO to keep adding content throughout the next year. [Issue#130, p.93]

A genius idea guaranteed to amuse, Job Simulator offers incredible short term thrills. Alas, unfulfilled potential means you'll hand in your notice quicker than is ideal. [Dec 2016, p.95]

Elegance and simplicity is the intent, but in (virtual) reality, it soon gets old. [Dec 2016, p.94]

A great spin-off offering a well-rounded package that condenses, but doesn't surpass, the pleasures of its bigger bro. Just be aware of possible motion sickness. [Dec 2016, p.93]

With no player limit, only one headset required and endless replay value, this is the perfect VR party game. [Dec 2016, p.92]

A must-own puzzler. [Dec 2016, p.89]

A fun skill puzzler that just about achieves its potential. [Dec 2016, p.89]

Feels like an underwhelming adventure trying to piggyback on VR's inherent charms. [Dec 2016, p.89]

Own PS VR? Then Thumper needs to be part of your gaming collection. Don't own a PS VR? Thumper still needs to be part of your gaming collection. It's that simple. [Dec 2016, p.88]

Impeccable visuals and some slick, considered design make it one of PS VR's most impressive. [Dec 2016, p.87]

A remarkable update of a classic videogame, Rez Infinite is a perfect fit for PS VR. The astonishing new Area X is worth the cost of entry alone. Utterly essential. [Dec 2016, p.86]

Sadly, it won't leave much of a lasting impression. [Dec 2016, p.85]

Make this your first PS VR purchase. [Dec 2016, p.82]

NHL 17 plays and feels as great as always, but the improvements plateaued some years back and this year's gameplay tweaks...are welcome but largely inconsequential. [Dec 2016, p.80]

What lets it down is the lack of variety in design. [Dec 2016, p.80]

Colorado scores an unexpected win when it comes to a much overlooked element. [Dec 2016, p.80]

Slick brawling, charming visual design, vibrant set-pieces and that glittering guest star mean it's still well worth crashing this kids' party. [Dec 2016, p.78]

Prepare to be grapple hooked. [Dec 2016, p.77]

Its structure turns out to be exactly the fresh spin on the genre we've been waiting for. [Dec 2016, p.76]

An assured, confident outing with barrels of both quantity and quality. Physical play is more rewarding than last year; attacking play's more excitingly incisive, and The Journey's a great experiment. [Dec 2016, p.74]

A beautifully made project, indeed, but one with limitations that peg it behind the likes of Virginia or Dear Esther. [Dec 2016, p.73]

A solid idea, but that's all. [Dec 2016, p.73]

Hoops: they did it again. [Dec 2016, p.73]