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Dispatch is one of those rare experiences that you simply can't stop playing; before you know it, nine or ten hours have disappeared and the credits are rolling. It's a masterclass in storytelling, supported by gameplay systems that complement the narrative brilliantly.

DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations is an exhilarating, masterfully crafted thrill ride which grabs you by the scruff of the neck from the very start, and doesn't let go.

Aside from the usual camera annoyances and the slightly repetitive mission structure, Echoes of Aincrad is a very good game indeed. It isn’t quite top tier, but it will capture your interest and ensure you keep playing for a decent old while.

Whether you are looking for a chill time in the skies alone, or if you have a mate you want to drag through a post-apocalyptic earth, Forever Skies has something for you. It’s not a perfect game, but if you can get past some flaws, then hours of fun await.

Is Anomaly Hunter: Observation Duty enjoyable? I certainly admired what the game sets out to do, and I think it succeeds. It's a game built around patience, observation and staying calm under pressure. Personally, though, I found it a little too slow and not quite frightening enough.

In a very crowded genre, Abyssus does not necessarily have the wow factor, but it gets a lot right. Aesthetically it feels different enough to catch the attention of players, and has enough to keep most of them coming back for more.

I emerged at the end of Redtail Relic Rush with 2000G, barely a sweat, and an urge to jump out the window and grapple to work. That’s testament to the fun grappling system in Redtail Relic Rush, which had no right to be so good.

Aleesha’s Tower is something to while away forty minutes whilst it reminds you of better games from long ago. It is by no means a bad game but it had the potential to be so much more. Unfortunately, it is held back, not by its meagre budget, but by design choices that render it an unremarkable time-killer.

As a hidden object game, Dark Town Secrets: Lost Lulu Collector’s Edition feels extremely rough-edged, but I can’t help thinking that it’s onto something. I’m hoping there are more secrets in Dark Town. That way, Ocean Media might be able to lessen the bad and bolster the good in a sequel.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy delivers an enjoyable eight-to-nine-hour adventure. The shadow mechanic is good, and building an entire game around stealth rather than combat feels refreshing. The story begins brilliantly, even if it doesn't quite reach the heights it promises early on.