One thing I was the most excited for was the updates to crafting and design that 3.0 was set to provide and oh my goodness did it deliver.

I’m 70 hours into this beast and still finding new things to try out, new mechanics to unpack and unlocking new combos to try in battle...The roller coaster ride has barely started, and I hope it never ends.

Despite having such simple gameplay loops, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream just kept drawing me back in multiple times a day, desperate to see how the little creatures were coping with the daunting experience of being alive. If I used this game to cope with missing my friends, that’s between me and the other version of me. All I know for sure is I loved every second.

Gecko Gods is an absolute delight as you explore the beautiful, chill world as a tiny gecko. Solve puzzles, smash pots and sail a boat around while you work towards waking up the gecko gods.

Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven, and in fact the game as a whole, is not defined by the false-god worshipping, dark imagery, and occasional cavern made of actual pulsating flesh it finds itself packaged in. The story lives and breathes, carrying the same love and care that we have always been able to expect from this incredible team. I love this game, and this DLC is a poetic inclusion to the symphony of the Lamb.

A beautiful, monochrome tale about a whimsical little being on a journey that embodies the fairy theme spectacularly.

Initially overwhelming but ultimately addictive, Mewgenics’ unlockable features, fun bosses and item synergies eventually sucked me into the layered, turn-based combat system, its inclusivity and great UI an added bonus but its music and problematic collaborations didn’t thrill me.

Crabmeat is a chill crabbing game, nothing but you and the waves, until it’s not and you have to defend your ship from the giant crabs.

A quick and calming escape from stresses and timers.

A remake that feels both faithful and refreshing for long-time fans while remaining an absolute thrill for newcomers.

Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon is impressive, with a good variety and gameplay loop and enough story to keep you engaged and motivated to continue a run. It has three difficulties, the recommended one being a good mix of challenge and reward. It brings out the determined gamer and satisfies the likes of the tycoon player and the puzzle-game enjoyer. I will definitely be sinking some more time into this one.

With slick gunplay, striking art direction, and relentlessly punishing encounters, Marathon stands out amongst the mass of online shooters.

A great cast of characters and the thrill of Fever Rackets help Mario Tennis Fever overcome its minimalist Adventure mode.

It’s a unique offering with enough to keep you engaged through a campaign, and with different endings depending on how you play the game, there’s a welcome portion of replayability too.

Cupiclaw is a simple rogue-lite with a fun mechanic but a frustrating lack of items at the start.

The only fighting in this game was between my need for action and my love of cosiness.

I wanted to like this a lot more than I did.

I did little happy dances every time I played one of my favourite games but for an older fan who hasn’t played Neopets in a long time, once you play a mini game there’s not a lot to keep you coming back for more.

Providing a mostly faithful recreation, Rayman Legends 30th Anniversary Edition gave me an accurate glimpse into the past, but not an enjoyable experience.

An ultimately disappointing end to a story with so much potential.