Shadow Labyrinth swings for the fences, for better and worse. Despite fantastic enemy variety and rewarding exploration, unremarkable level design and an obscene volume of bloat hinder its potential.

Ragebound blends retro aesthetics and difficulty with modern design and fluidity, delivering an exceptional 2D platforming experience that feels right at home in the Ninja Gaiden IP.

Look past its dodgy technical state and safe open world structure, and you may find a lot to love about Mafia III's approach to storytelling, atmosphere, and moment-to-moment combat.

Outside of its fantastic roguelike mode, this is an incredibly banal package of stereotypical, unlikeable characters, average combat, and an absurdly bloated runtime.

My entry point into the modern JRPG that, despite showing its age compared to Reload and Royal, stands the test of time due to its winning gameplay formula and a likeable, nuanced cast of characters.

Aging far better than it should have, the unique hacking gameplay, varied mission design, and rich world of Chicago allows Watch_Dogs to overcome the digital shadow cast by its infamous marketing.

A pitch-perfect translation of that classic film trilogy to a AAA video game, The Great Circle is flawless down to the last, minute details.

An exceptional sequel that is equal parts grandiose, savage and emotionally nuanced, Ragnarök is the peak of Sony’s cinematic formula.

Space Marine 2’s incredible combat and game mode variety lay a fantastic foundation, providing a package that is greater than the sum of its parts.

A graphical masterclass attached to a nuanced plot and iterative but enjoyable mechanics, Hellblade 2 is a solid sequel that should satisfy fans of the original.