Alan Wake 2 Night Springs is a short, sharp burst of brilliance which, despite existing simply to expertly whet our appetites for more, is a great ride whilst it lasts.

The difficulty spike found in Astrune Academy helps to increase the feeling of accomplishment when you beat a tough fight. But from there, whilst the story is pretty good, there’s nothing you wouldn’t have seen in any KEMCO game previously. Thankfully, it is interesting enough to keep you playing, as you wait to see where the story goes.

If you are looking for some brilliant F1 seat-of-your-pants racing, then by all means jump behind the wheel of F1 24. Don't expect too much excitement away from the racing, as the omission of a story mode is a real whack. And certainly don't pin all your hopes on the smallest of new features and this year's buzzwords. Join for the racing, and enjoy what is provided from there on out.

Candle Knight will take you on a glorious journey, one complete with lovely visuals and rare cut scenes. The platforming elements are good without being anything different, but it’s the interesting combat mechanic that gives Candle Knight an extra element of thought.

CityDriver is not helped by the fact that the driving mechanics are off, running a bit rough, whilst a strange sat nav and some crash mechanics are just weird. You could say the asking price is way too high too.

Roxy Raccoon's Pinball Panic - a clunky, clumsy pinballer that tries to add in a story for no real reason. Whilst there’s no doubt that the amount of content included in Roxy Raccoon's Pinball Panic is high, rarely does any of it work as intended.

Running at just a few hours in length, Horror Tales: The Beggar is one to enjoy, especially if you are looking to be taken on an epic journey. The story is good, but the world building is stronger, as are the different gameplay mechanics that are implemented.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is an awesome expansion. It is hard, but extremely satisfying, and gives you the opportunity to explore Elden Ring like never before. Go and buy it.

Morbid: The Lords of Ire is an odd duck. It looks poor but good at the same time, the combat is clunky and yet still a decent amount of fun to partake in, and there are interesting facets to get to grips with.

Horrific Xanatorium is less of a horror visual novel and more of a thriller that’s in a rush to get to the finish line. Despite having well-designed characters who could be memorable, the lack of substance and building upon the initial impressions makes it difficult to care about them.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape is the best expansion that has been added to Destiny 2. The story arc truly draws to a close, but there is still much to get on with - exotic quests, new chapters and a whole new area to explore. They make The Final Shape a must play if you are a Destiny fan.

Strange bugs and lack of challenge aside, you should enjoy the new stories found in Detective Minerva Case.

Alchemist: The Potion Monger is a good, family-friendly game that will satisfy those looking to brew up some magic in the depths of a cauldron.

The sheer level of detail in Democracy 4: Console Edition is very impressive. Fans of menu management strategy games will find this super addictive and highly absorbing, as they look to prove themselves as the perfect leader. For others, it may become a bit tiresome after a few runs.

Downward: Enhanced Edition is a bit of a bargain. The parkour elements are fun, as it allows the player to zip and jump around, whilst the exploration of a ruined world brings secrets to the fore.

POMBERO: The Lord of the Night is a good indie horror game that allows you the chance to experience a different culture. The gameplay, exploration and story are to be liked, but the whole thing is too dark at times and the combat/chase mechanic becomes weary.

Some of the checkpointing is quite unforgiving at times and the physics occasionally feel off, but power through GRAPPIN and you'll find a decent view from the top.

Humanity is a great game. Pretty relaxing initially, things build as progress is made, until the latter levels come across as proper tests.

Whilst Hidden Cats in Paris is a super tempting proposition, it does fall a teeny bit short in what it could well be. A few more main levels would be preferred, possibly replacing some of the Bonus stages. But then it’s hard to be tough on a game that is incredibly affordable, especially one that is oh-so vibrant.

#BLUD is a valiant attempt to break the mould of the traditional dungeon crawler but it fails to achieve its target at being more than this. If you are a fan of the genre and are up for a challenge then it is worth a play. Just be warned that it’s not only the vampires that are a pain in the neck.

Still Wakes the Deep is a linear game, one that will take you roughly six hours or so to complete. It doesn’t have any combat and you won’t be finding out the full answers to all your questions, but what it does do is provide a masterful piece of tight storytelling, full of heart, mystery, and suspense. Still Wakes the Deep has some amazing visuals and a wonderful piece of sound design, especially in the voice work that is both haunting and full of warmth.

Things are better as a multiplayer proposition, but Armed and Gelatinous: Couch Edition does still struggle in terms of a hook. There’s no doubt that the game modes can keep you busy for a little while, but after that…?

In a very crowded genre, Ziggy comes up short, mostly thanks to mechanics and features that we’ve seen many times before.

Project 13 is a game that is quite different in its approach, working with a very simple concept. It’ll be whether you embrace it or not, as to whether it lives or dies.

I have to roll out the worst word I can use in the context of a review - Phantom Fury is disappointing. The gunplay is weak, levels are confusing and the lack of a map is criminal. Thankfully, the mini games add a touch of class to an otherwise poor package.

Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a wonderfully characterful tale that gets so much right, adding up to a memorable if not brief experience.

Sure, it’s on the unfairly punishing side, and both the controls and the weapons could have done with more work, but this is a worthy rewind to the time of the Dreamcast. Pick up Rainbow Cotton on the Xbox and save yourself that £300.

Galacticare is an intergalactic powerhouse that’s full of weird and wonderful concepts. The campaign delivers unimaginable scenarios with great narrative moments to keep you engaged. With new ideas constantly being introduced, it’s always fun to see what bizarre species, creature, or object is coming next.