Video Game Reviews
Risk of Rain Returns Review – Run it Back
Hopoo Games' Risk of Rain returns with HD visuals, new content, multiplayer functions and more, while retaining everything that made it great.
EA Sports WRC Review – Driven
Those itching for a solid rally racer with plenty of modes and features backed by solid gameplay will find plenty to like about EA Sports WRC.
Dead Island 2: Haus DLC Review – Undead Kool-Aid
Is this brief return to HELL-A worth your time?
Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review – Secret Agent Kiryu
The story of this one exceptionally specific time period in the Yakuza canon, revealed at last.
The Invincible Review – Retro Futurism Codified
Check out our review of the retro-futuristic trappings of the narrative-heavy philosophical adventure game The Invincible.
Football Manager 2024 Review – Steady Eddie
Sports Interactive's admirably consistent franchise delivers yet another dangerously addictive outing.
Jusant Review – Make the Climb
The Life is Strange developer tries something new with this 3D platformer and delivers a uniquely meditative experience.
RoboCop: Rogue City Review – Serve the Public Trust, Protect the Innocent, Uphold the Law
RoboCop: Rogue City may not have the expected level of polish, but it's undoubtedly an experience crafted by the hands of RoboCop fans.
EA Sports UFC 5 Review – Ready to Stumble
Some interesting new features aside, the latest in the EA Sports UFC series is a solid, if routine and milquetoast, sequel.
Quantum Error Review – Punching Above its Weight
Quantum Error is an ambitious horror shooter but most of the experience falls flat.
Dave the Diver Review – Charming
It shouldn't really work so well, but it does.
Stray Souls Review – Souled Out
Despite some impressive visuals via Unreal Engine 5, Stray Souls feels utterly uninspired with awful story-telling and laughable horror.
Alan Wake 2 Review – Can You Survive This Nightmare?
Alan Wake 2 is a new survival horror title by the studio behind Control. Can the sequel live up to the original’s legacy? Find out in our review.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Review – Tactical Espionage Perfection
The Metal Gear franchise is back with a bang.
Ghostrunner 2 Review – Blade Blast
Equal parts sleek and cheesy, with expanded levels and several new mechanics, Ghostrunner 2 is a great sequel that doesn't skimp on difficulty.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review – Mario ODDyssey
Here we go!
Skull Island: Rise of Kong Review – So Bad it’s Boring
Skull Island: Rise of Kong hopes to let you feel like the eponymous Kong as you rampage your way through his younger years.
Wildmender Review – Where the Wild Things Aren’t
Despite an intriguing premise and unique mechanics, Muse Games' survival crafting experience falters in several ways.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Review – A Great Arcade Racer
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 does a good job of rectifying its predecessor's shortcomings.
Overpass 2 Review – Rocky Terrain, Rocky Experience
As a confounding racing slog, this unnecessary sequel remains as unsatisfactory as its predecessor.
Endless Dungeon Review – Deeper Underground
Amplitude's tactical shooter is a conservative but solid roguelike that builds on the legacy of Dungeon of the Endless in fun ways.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review – Twice the Power
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 uses the power of the PS5 with great responsibility.
Sonic Superstars Review – Starfall
Arzest and Sonic Team collaborate on a mediocre Sonic experience which falters with its Zone design, visuals and soundtrack.
Front Mission 2: Remake Review – Mech Commander
A flawed but fun package.
Lords of the Fallen Review – An Excellent Soulslike
Lords of the Fallen is a new Souls-styled game with fresh ideas for combat and exploration.
NHL 24 Review – Under Pressure
NHL 24's overall presentation could still do more, and certain play modes demand a refresh.
Cricket 24 Review – Ashes to Ashes
Big Ant Studios promises significant strides and new features in its latest Cricket title and delivers much of the same gameplay.
Detective Pikachu Returns Review – It’s Pretty Effective
A wholesome tale, with some bite.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review – Low-Key Redemption
What you see is what you get with Assassin's Creed Mirage, and what you get is really good stuff.
Forza Motorsport (2023) Review – Racing Renaissance
After a six-year absence, Turn 10 Studios is back with Forza Motorsport, setting new standards for the genre and the series overall.