Ace Attorney Investigations Collection lovingly brings the spin-off adventures of Miles Edgeworth to Xbox. It consists of another two entries in an impressively consistent franchise which largely sticks to what it does best, and that is no bad thing.

AirportSim gives a unique perspective on how a ground crew works an airport life - and with that in mind, it does the job.

The story of Nobody Wants to Die is an absolute highlight, full of great characters and an amazing world with superb practices and ideas. Further to that, the detective gameplay is fun and interesting, giving you a real feel that you are actually solving a complex crime and motive.

The Lullaby of Life is an extremely relaxing, hugely enjoyable game that will take you around five hours to complete. The rhythmic gameplay is key throughout, running as a charming mechanic that doesn't wear out. But the world is equally great, as you take in a journey through this cosmic oddity.

Rewind or Die may be aimed at 90's kids, but it offers a short, sharp burst of classic slasher horror which can be enjoyed by all.

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is one of those rare great games. Any Hollow Knight comparisons are valid, but the overall feel of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is very much its own.

Pepper Grinder successfully combines traditional platforming with a refreshingly original gameplay mechanic that breathes new life into a very tired genre.

My Lovely Empress is an engaging management sim that emulates the tremendously hard job of ruling an empire almost too well.

It is possible to have fun with Mad Devils: Damned-finitive Edition, especially playing with friends or relatives. It is rough, but look past the flaws and there is a good game struggling to get out.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn has a lot of heart, and is more than capable of providing an enjoyable playthrough. There is a challenge there, and a good story, but it could have done with that final bit of polish to make it a classic must play game.

There is a good game buried deep inside Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders, trying to get out, but the layers of nonsense over the top do a pretty good job of smothering it.

Did you need another Souls game in your life? Well maybe not, but there is something about Bleak Faith: Forsaken that will ensure you will want to keep playing. Yes, it feels like it treads very familiar ground in terms of combat, progression and sheer death. But there is something about this world that will demand your attention and game time.

You’ll find that there are many different elements to Dinosaur Fossil Hunter and I was gobsmacked at the sheer number of mechanics that were introduced. But this is intricate work at times and your enjoyment of that detail will dictate how well you get on with Dinosaur Fossil Hunter.

Conscript is grim to play, but ever-so important. It's a brilliant homage to the war and the soldiers who fought there, as the horror of the situation and the relentless fear of the battle are clear and constant.

I’m not sure there’s another game on the market quite like Hairdresser Simulator. That should mean budding hairdressers will have a lot of fun with it.

Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona is a game that packs a real challenge; a game that will test your patience as well as your reflexes. The basic premise is engaging and it tells a good tale, but the extreme difficulty and numb combat will make you question your life choices.

Crypt Custodian is a great metroidvania. It has fun exploration, enjoyable combat, cracking collectibles, and an incredibly chill soundtrack that makes for a mellow adventure that will keep you coming back.

The art of the game – both in terms of visuals and sound – is where it fully excels, and for that reason, Unleaving is to be loved.

Cat’s Request should be one for all the point-and-click adventure nuts out there. It has a very traditional feel to its gameplay, complemented by the extra character of Root, but its story and setting make it very unique.

Some of the mechanics in Farewell North struggle, especially those surrounding the platforming side of things, but that matters little when the game is capable of taking you on such an amazing journey; one person and their dog, visiting a magical place

The Mortuary Assistant is far removed from the usual horror fare - and that should be applauded. The sim elements mixed with horror scares and a great story help, but you may find the controls and menus annoying

There's huge joy to be found in Just Crow Things. Much like the game that came before it, should you be looking for uniqueness, fun, or a game that is just oh-so clever, you should swoop in on Crowy’s adventures immediately.

Asphalt Legends Unite is a poor racer that attempts to make you buy your way up the leaderboards.

Mists of Noyah is an interesting proposition, hamstrung by the lack of any kind of handholding.

There's hardly any action to get stuck into in Cilla, the story is poorly presented, running a twist that can be seen a mile away and it doesn’t look great.

Plastomorphosis should be seen as a worthy successor to the games of the past, and with the atmosphere that it creates as well, it is one to recommend should you have a hankering for the old days.

The big issue is that Foxyrush just isn’t any fun to play. It looks dull, the actual gameplay is dull, and there is no hook, no sense of needing to see the next level, to found anywhere.

CYGNI: All Guns Blazing is a cracking game, complete with outstanding graphics and a proper challenge. This is one of the best shoot ‘em ups you’ll have played in recent years.

Love is All Around is a pleasantly surprising romance-fuelled FMV that is likely to win your heart. Despite the translation errors and lack of English voiceovers, the characters still manage to come across very well.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles delivers a bit of mindless fun with its action and exciting special moves, but not much else. For all the characters featured and arcs covered, the narrative struggles to recreate the joy of the anime and ultimately lacks charm.

MultiVersus will provide a great time! The deep gameplay systems, fun characters and overflow of game modes to play with makes it much more than just a platform fighter, although some issues with monetization hold it back from reaching its heights.

Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse is a madcap mystery brimming with creativity, showing there is life in the old dog (and rabbit) yet.

How much you enjoy Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery depends on how much you like hidden object games so it’s difficult to be objective in this regard. The developers promote the game as being cosy and relaxing and it certainly will be for many. However, we often felt a little bored and occasionally frustrated.

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter finally blasts on to Xbox with a little polish, but no fundamental changes since 2002. There are better Star Wars games out there, but fans of the franchise will enjoy the ride.

No Umbrellas Allowed is a promising shop sim that ultimately comes undone by a raft of issues. There’s a very good concept here, with genuinely rewarding gameplay in regards to the successful appraising of all sorts of items. It matters little though when the functionality is compromised and your progress is regularly hindered.

HoneyLand is a budget game that leaves a bitter taste due to a series of illogical puzzles. While the initial concept is easy to grasp, every attempt to make matters more complex ultimately introduces flaws.

Phantom Spark is most definitely a racing game, but it isn’t necessarily one for the purists out there. No speedometer, hardly any engine noises and no real opponents may put traditional petrolheads off. But for those looking for a chillout, zen-like racing game, look no further than Phantom Spark.

Dustborn has a lot going for it. There’s a great story that goes down many different pathways, all while meeting a ton of interesting and diverse characters along the way.

Whilst there are better Metroidvanias out there, MARS 2120 certainly makes a decent fist of things.

Deathbound does enough to make for an interesting playthrough, and this is largely down to the new features and the introduction of the Essences, which adds a whole new dimension to the familiar gameplay.

Super Woden GP II is a good racer that harks back to the glory days of arcade racing. The challenge in the later stages is intense, while the chasing of credits and stars to get new events is agreeable in and of itself.

SteamWorld Heist II comes together to bring a lot of fun. You’ll enjoy getting to know all the characters and locations that have been added into the game, whilst the actual combat is tough, but well balanced.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a game that has something for everyone. Some may love the story, others perhaps the combat. A few people may just want to explore the world and put the difficulty on easy. Each element of the game is done well enough to create an all round very good game.

For players who are looking for a game that is simple to pick up and play, with easy combat then we would certainly recommend Creatures of Ava. However, if you prefer your action adventure games to be heavier on the action with a larger area to explore then you may want to look for another planet to play on.

Dedicate time to mastering the abilities of your favourite Agents, learn the callouts for each map, and get your aim down to a T, and Valorant may quickly become your next major gaming addiction.

Retaliate replaces mindless bullet spraying with a more considered approach of ammo absorption, and it works rather well. There’s certainly no harm in adding it to your list of potential purchases in the shoot ‘em up category.

For the new ideas, I’ve been left slightly disappointed with Ancient Phantasma. The control system is a throwback to the bad old days, and the sheer amount of random encounters fast starts to grate. Other than these complaints, it is very much business as usual, but sadly even the new features won’t be enough to keep you playing long term.

Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero gets the balance just right in terms of difficulty, something that previous games struggled with. It also brings the melee attacks back, but it would have been nice to have had a choice when playing solo.

Better late than never, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1’s arrival on Xbox is well overdue. But it is also most welcome. The first game lays some great foundations for subsequent chapters and we can hope that they don’t take as long to arrive on Xbox.

If you want to take in a thoughtful journey, one that focuses on how we move through grief then please give Closer the Distance a go.

Deadlink is a well-polished, extensive FPS/roguelike experience that I can see being an absolute time-sink for many players.

Exhausted Man is a real hodge-podge of mixed ideas that don’t always work together - the contradicting gameplay elements, the fact that any ‘rewards’ are in fact detrimental, and that within the first hour of gameplay you’ve seen all this one has to offer.

There is no denying that Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends is what would be considered a cosy game. Its cutesy graphics and relaxing gameplay are definitely there, but the social aspect and even the customisation of the cooking is lacking. Everything is just a bit too passive really.

Although there still needs to be a proper tutorial present in order to entice the most bike-shy of gamers, if you are a fan of MotoGP, or are interested in the sport, then MotoGP 24 is the best way to get involved virtually.

Tchia is a game with longevity as finding every collectible, completing every mini-game and killing every bad guy can still be accomplished on completion of the main storyline. Complete with a beautiful location inspired by Caledonian culture, there should be no reason to not follow Tchia’s journey.

PuzzMiX is a bit of a mixed bag that might only serve the ardent Luminous Avenger iX fan. The Suika puzzling and merging excitement is a novelty that soon wears off, with leaderboards adding a minimal amount of longevity.

Glyphs of Gitzan is a cheap, but not so cheerful, block-sliding puzzle game that’s lacking in multiple areas.

You may end up frustrated with Aerial_Knight’s We Never Yield, because while it is enjoyable in parts, problems make it feel like a huge step backwards. That is a real shame.

While Lesson Learned: Cult of the Elizabeth might look like an intriguing tower defense, a taste of the gameplay is enough to cast doubt on advancing to the full game. There’s no harm in giving this freebie a go, but in the hour it’ll take to finish, you’ll probably have had enough.

A delightful game that will keep you busy for no more than an evening, Hidden Cats In Rome will sink its claws into you from the get-go, whacking you silly with some seriously addictive hidden object hunting. With the addition of a new-to-the-franchise game mode, this is probably the best in the series so far.

Consider Flock like the finest of fine wines: enjoyed best with a group of friends having a chat, taken at your own pace, not rushed through! Minor bug-bears aside, especially with the inconsistent catching mini-game, what has been produced here is in the upper-echelon of cosy games.

If you are looking for a short, but sweet, puzzle game then The Star Named EOS comes highly recommended.

The introduction of Create A Team makes F1 Manager 2024 the most rich iteration of the F1 management sim series to date.

Aimlabs is a very difficult game to score, mainly because it’s not really a ‘game’ and nothing else like it exists on the Xbox. If you want to get better at shooting, the exercises will help, as will the ping of achievements, something that Aimlabs is quite generous with. But this is far from something that you will fire up just for the heck of it.

Dungeons of Hinterberg is proof that a mash-ups of genres can work. The concept and setup are brilliantly creative, whilst highlights sit in respect of the sim side of the game and trying to build up relationships around the town. It looks beautiful too.

The idea of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! was always a risky prospect and unfortunately it hasn’t really paid off. It’s all well and good showcasing the characters in their glorious anime visuals, with notable locations recreated as boards, but there needs to be more substance.

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is a faithful remaster. It may not radically change or update the source material, but that matters little thanks to its brilliance.

Parkitect: Deluxe Edition’s no frills approach to building a theme park will undoubtedly appeal to those looking for a modern Theme Park World or Roller Coaster Tycoon game. But you’ll have to put up with a few big issues too.

Hats must be tipped to Disaster Band for being able to capture the pain, celebrating the non-gifted musicians out there.

Magical Delicacy has some tasty elements - the game looks gorgeous and revealing more of the map as you discover new, previously unreachable locations is exciting. However, there are quite a few annoying aspects we just can’t ignore.

Lakeview Cabin Collection is full of inventiveness, playing out as a homage to the golden era of horror movies. For that, it should be applauded.

Doug’s Nightmare is almost perfectly middle of the road. It isn’t the worst twin-stick shooter in the world, but neither is it anywhere near the best.

CLeM is an adventure that you should love, pretty much from beginning to end. However, you should be warned that some of the puzzles can be quite hard to fathom out.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is so different, so compelling, that it is a joy to play.

The First Descendant lands on Xbox to provide a solid start to what has the potential to be a long running game.

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail will forever be divisive and it is going to take some time for the dust to settle on Dawntrail to see where it ranks amongst other Final Fantasy XIV expansions.

Even the low price point and decent number of levels can't save Bouncy Chicken from being a frustrating puzzle experience.

Garten of Banban 4 is where the series starts to find its stride. The story is the most cohesive, the challenges are less about jumping through hoops to avoid jumpscares and instead feel like they belong in this bizarre world. But it is still some way from being the pinnacle of this mascot horror movement

SCHiM is an inventive, highly creative puzzle platformer. There’s a genius idea that comes to the fore, and going from shadow to shadow is highly entertaining. But the developers have also managed to create a world and a story that many will want to spend much time in...In a perfect world, there could be some more hints and pointers, but SCHiM is a game that will ensure you’ll never want to lose track of your shadow.

Trucking fans will have a lot of love for Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition. It's not as epic as others in the genre, but it does a good job with adding the RPG elements and management bits.

Neon White feels like a breath of fresh air, thanks to its brilliant design and wickedly paced gameplay. For thrills, spills and occasionally chills, this one should not be missed.

There’s no doubt that Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports is a well put together collection of mini-games, pushed along by a fun narrative and some additional challenges. But it’s very much let down by the asking price - we’d wait for it to drop in price by at least half before being able to fully recommend it.

Garten of Banban 3 isn’t the strongest entry in the series, but by this point if you have played all three, you are probably invested until the end.

With achievements and Gamerscore flowing, if you’re looking to spend some time fitting your feline friends into a grid, over and over again, then Fit My Cat does the business. It’s probably a game that you’ll forget as soon as the last achievement pops, but it can more than tide you over for a couple of hours.

Should you be a fan of the base game of A Little to the Left, then it feels like an obvious choice to get involved in Seeing Stars. There are some good ideas included in here, with multiple solutions available for nearly all new levels. Whether you have the inclination to work through all those different completions though may be nothing short of an extremely personal decision.

You should enjoy BLEACH: Brave Souls, but much of that will be down to the story and being keen to see where it goes next. You see, the rest of the time, the game feels a bit scrappy, a bit of a rushed conversion. There is fun here, but BLEACH: Brave Souls is far from the most polished game you’ll ever play.

Goat Simulator 3 - Multiverse of Nonsense isn’t massively long, and while it will take a decent amount of time to get all the new cosmetic items that are available, I do have concerns about the overall longevity. Aside from that though, you shouldn’t turn down the opportunity to embark on more nonsense with Goat Simulator 3.

If you’ve a Sokoban itch that needs a scratch, Sokomage will be able to provide it. A cheap enough purchase with a level structure to suit, this is a fairly decent example of a box-pushing genre that has been done to death.

If you want a bit of tension in your gaming, something that is capable of raising your blood pressure, then Scholar's Mate could be a nice bit of medicine.

The biggest compliment to give The Land Beneath Us is that even after suffering multiple deaths, you’ll instantly come crawling back for more. It’s not just the mildly amusing narrative or the raft of enemies and bosses that are alluring, but also the variety of upgrades, weapons and relics to get your hands on.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is a seriously addictive turn-based RPG that will impress returning players and enchant newcomers for hours on end. There’s a ridiculous amount of content and a huge roster of demons to engage with, as well as a shed load of welcome additions and improvements.

GRAVEN will be adored by the old-school brigade. It has that cozy retro feel, but also a good story and a great sense of world-building.

A tricky table but also a fun and well thought out one, Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pinball is perfectly on brand for Pinball M.

Last Night of Winter is enjoyable as long as you have something to fight, otherwise what is left is a frustrating exploration game that lacks a bit of focus.

BIT.TRIP RERUNNER isn’t just a remaster, thanks to numerous updates and additions that are present compared to the original game. There’s an awful lot to do beyond the core set of levels which will keep new and existing players happy.

Times & Galaxy will leave you smiling. It's a gentle game, but one complete with some good, fun writing and storytelling, full of humour and strange world-building.

99p or not, a broken game is a broken game. And that means Mr Trials should be avoided at all costs - unless you have the patience of a saint and are happy to run through completed levels over and over again.

A step-up from the first game, Garten of Banban 2 introduces several of the mascots, whilst drip feeding you the story. It is clear that there is a long way to go though, as this game is much more focussed on trying to scare you than relinquishing story and lore.