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As a lifelong Halo fan, I can confidently say that Halo Studios did an excellent job with this remake. If this is the standard going forward, Halo might well and truly be back, and I’m already hungry for a remake of Halo 2 next. The main game was exceptional, and the Remix mode adds so much replay value for both single-player and multiplayer playthroughs. It was only the prequel missions that I found to be a tad disappointing, but I wouldn’t go as far as to say they were bad or unenjoyable. I just wish they were a little bit more. In many ways, I still think it’s a shame that we had to go all the way back to the beginning to get a truly excellent Halo game, but Halo: Campaign Evolved does give me hope for the future of this franchise.

The developers at Ubisoft have clearly gone to great lengths to ensure that this remake deserves to exist, and it’s very clear after spending many hours with the game that it’s a love letter to the fans and the developers. The folks at Ubisoft have made one of the best games ever, even better. Whether you’re a returning veteran or a newbie, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is the definitive way to experience this all-time classic.

Star Fox does succeed in being a solid remake of Star Fox 64, on most accounts. This is the prettiest the Lylat System has ever looked and even the oddly realistic character designs started to grow on me after a couple of missions. Gameplay-wise, it’s just Star Fox 64, which is fine in my opinion because how can you improve upon perfection? Mouse Mode on the Nintendo Switch 2 is a literal game-changer though and I’d wholeheartedly recommend it for your first playthrough. The game falls short in its characterisation and performances. The story is only narrowly expanded compared to the original and what you get isn’t all that impactful. What I really want to see from the next game is something new.

The story itself isn’t much to write home about. Your custom character aims to become the best racer in the galaxy but to do that they’ll need to qualify for the big leagues. That means taking part in increasingly tougher races across multiple planets before finally getting your shot at the title. [Hands-On Impressions]

If modern-day AAAs have left a hole in your life that’s longing to be filled by a retro-revival, Mina The Hollower is for you. It’s also for those who are craving their next gruelling gaming challenge.

007 First Light is an exquisite taste of slick spy action and blockbuster storytelling, and is fully what a Bond game should be, but rarely is.

Whatever it lacks in story or challenge is made up with clever gameplay mechanics disguised as weird and wonderful creatures. It’s unfortunate that some of that magic dissipates on a replay, but even when you’ve filled all of the mysterious book’s pages, you’re still left with another charming Yoshi platformer to enjoy at leisure.

If anything, it makes me want to play a fuller version of the game with more maps, deeper stealth mechanics, and more level variety, but given that it feels a little rushed out the door, I’m not sure if OtherSide will have the budget to finish this. In other words, it’s fun for a fiver, but it does feel like a small chunk of something far bigger and more interesting that we may never get to see.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is impossible to put down. It manages to imbue the intensity of Gotham with just the right level of whimsy and humour. The game’s perfectly crafted open-world and varied mission design don’t simply just make it a blast to play; it also makes the game very good value for money, and that goes a long way these days. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight deserves to stand proud as one of the best games of 2026 and within LEGO and Batman’s history.

Simply put, Forza Horizon 6 is the racing game fans have waited years for. Out of all the gorgeous places this series has taken us, Japan was always a frequent request across social media, and now that wish has come true. On top of that, the gameplay is divine, and the content that the game has now, and perhaps what’s to come, might just keep us entertained until the arrival of the next entry and beyond, wherever that may take us. We may only be in April, but I’d be surprised if anything pips Forza Horizon 6 as the best racing game of 2026.