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Mass Effect: Andromeda is an expansive action role-playing game with some great moments that recaptures the highs of the original trilogy that came before it. Filled with energetic combat and fantastic sound effects contributed the thousands of talented voice actors. But suffers due to facial animation issues.

You were close, so very close to being good.. Ultimately, the game is pretty fun in places but drops off when it's away from it's high spots. When it's good, it's fantastic, for the other 80% of the time, it's mediocre at best.

With a strong campaign, and plenty of replay value, DOOM is exactly what fans of the series were hoping for, whilst also being relevant for newcomers.

Kathy Rain is a fantastic mystery adventure that is a necessary addition to the library of any serious fan of the point-and-click genre. It's also a great starting point for anyone new to the genre and an excellent piece of horror-fiction in its own right.

ncharted 4 also contains a surprisingly fleshed-out multiplayer mode. Swinging and grappling your way around these 4v4 and 5v5 maps gives you a sense of competitive awesomeness that is a great way to extend the life of the game beyond the sixteen or so hours offered by the main campaign. The three distinct game modes; deathmatch, plunder and command, are all great fun in their own ways and the inclusion of a ranked team deathmatch mode gives you a reason to keep coming back for more. While the multiplayer is very much playing second-fiddle to the campaign, it was a genuine surprise to me when I found myself really enjoying it.

Quantum Break is arguably one of the most artistically distinct shooters to-date, a great story supported by a strong cast of characters and well-known actors, making you wish there was more live-action episodes even after you complete the game. Ultimately playing Quantum Break’s 10-hour campaign twice over was a great experience.

Alekhine's Gun set out to fill a yawning abyss left by Hitman's departure from it's original style and unfortunately failed to meet the enjoyment factor of any game in the series. It doesn't really stand up to much in the genre at all. Considering I wanted to enjoy this, the fact that I had to tap out midway into mission 2 speaks volumes.

Overall, The Division's MMO aspirations tie its hands a bit and get in the way of its shooter personality and fundamentals. With friends, the flaws are easily overlooked as my friends and I have sunk 30+ hours into the game already between various modes and activities. Its an incredible experience and one that no one should miss. I just wish there was more variety to the leveling.

Unfortunately, the game really comes apart at the very end. I’ve seen many Steam reviews complaining that the ending was a disappointment and that all of the promise built up during the mid-game was simply discarded. However, I’d have to disagree. I felt the ending was a great, if not bitter-sweet finale. But it was undoubtedly rushed. Characters that ought to have made a visual appearance conveniently left before the game really had a chance to explore them properly and then Firewatch just kind of fizzles out. This is really evidenced by the running time, which is about 4 hours (and I’m being generous there.) Given that the asking price is £15/$20, it’s hard to recommend Firewatch to anyone other than those who truly love a well told story. While I’m really glad I played it and I'm totally torn up about having to give this review a bad ending, I can’t help but feel that there are much better value-for-money games out there right now. Playing Firewatch is like being served the tastiest food in the World and then only being allowed to have a few bites of it before having your plate yanked away and being told to leave the restaurant.

Any complaints that I may have about Football Manager 2016 are vastly outweighed by all of its quality and competence. This game is by far the best way to indulge in your managerial fantasies and a huge improvement on last year’s entry. A truly worthwhile purchase.

In summary, the game is enjoyable, and looks beautiful - however the controls were difficult to play with and the perspective was often out of place resulting in deaths from the background appearing to be a platform on the foreground. Poncho is a fun game, with unique charms and beautiful graphics - however it could be much more fun. A few little quirks that detract from the fun just need to be resolved first!

Overall Star Wars Battlefront is a solid entry in to the Star Wars series of titles. It has everything players could ever want in its gameplay all wrapped up in a visually pleasing package that will have you staring at your screen for hours on end. It’s a shame that the customization we’ve come to know from DICE isn’t there, but I highly suspect that will change in future Star Wars titles, or even in a patch for Battlefront. Every time I close the game, I can’t wait until the next time I log in to have more adventures in the galaxy far, far away…That’s something I wasn’t expecting from this title. Go pick it up today, or put it on your holiday lists, it’s definitely worth the asking price.

Rainbow Six Siege offers a change of pace from your traditional run-and-gun shooters of today, bringing the real experience of teamwork to the table unlike any other game today. Players will be required to think more tactically about how they achieve victory rather just point and shoot. However, the £40 retail price is a little high given that it lacks the well-known Tom Clancy story driven experience that core fans enjoy.

“It could have been a KOTOR sequel but it isn't.” Overall, Star Wars: Uprising feels like a game that had great concepts behind it and then they tossed them all out the window save one or two to make the game launch in time for Episode VII. It’s a true shame, as this could have been the spiritual successor to KOTOR that Star Wars and RPG fans have been wanting and needing for 12 years. It's as if millions of fans cried out, and were ignored completely by the developer. And I'm not sure how to feel about that...

“Push through the first half to enjoy a great second half.” ‘Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse’ is not quite as good as the first two games in the series, but then very few games are and it is made all the more tragic by the fact that without its first half, it perhaps could have been. But fans of the series and/or genre will find a game which is full of witty dialogue, familiar characters and challenging new puzzles.

“Push through the first half to enjoy a great second half.” ‘Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse’ is not quite as good as the first two games in the series, but then very few games are and it is made all the more tragic by the fact that without its first half, it perhaps could have been. But fans of the series and/or genre will find a game which is full of witty dialogue, familiar characters and challenging new puzzles.

“Flawed but fun” Zombi is a decent survival-horror game buried beneath several layers of lazy porting and sub-par graphics. However, Ubisoft know they don't have a AAA title here and if you can get past the bugs and the dodgy lighting you'll find a scary zombie experience that won't break the bank.

“Nailbiter” While it struggles to balance its plot, mechanics and characters, Life is Strange's penultimate episode is a gripping, action-packed thrill ride with superb leading voice performances. There's a lot for the final episode to wrap up, but this is already the best adventure game in years.

“As close to perfection as we're going to **** now” Rocksteady should be very proud of what they have achieved here; an almost perfect Batman game. It has everything fans of the series want, along with plenty of features for new-comers as well. The immersive world of Gotham City strikes once again. Players will lose hours as they investigate the world of The Dark Knight for (possibly) the final time. If this really is it, they sure have left us wanting more.

“Solid puzzles, beautiful level design, decent voice acting and a constantly intriguing plot make Technobabylon an adventure well worth embarking on.” Technobabylon is definitely a game for fans of the genre. If you’re looking for non-stop action and intense gameplay then you won’t find it here. But chances are, unless you’re a Victorian time traveller who has never played a computer game before, you already knew that. Solid puzzles, beautiful level design, decent voice acting and a constantly intriguing plot make Technobabylon an adventure well worth embarking on and at just $14.99/£10.99, despite being a little on the short side, it is also an adventure which won’t break your wallet.

“Enthralling” Opinion may be divided, but Life is Strange: Episode Three is a disarmingly confident attempt to fix the game's previous flaws with a renewed focus on its characters.

“The king of fighters returns, this time to next gen.” It's a shame that the launch has been so spoiled by supposed bugs and input lag (embarassingly one of the main boasts of USF4 on PlayStation 4 was that it would clear up input lag issues), because Ultra Street Fighter IV is one of the brightest, most addictive of all fighting games, and for the currently very low price it's up for on the PlayStation Network Store, it's worth every penny, even with the aforementioned issues.

This is a game not to miss. It rightly deserves all of the praise its been getting. Wild Hunt is an achievement the likes of which we only see once in a console or PC generation. It is the best RPG hands down since KOTOR. The story, the side missions, the open world grinding, the visuals, and music all come together in one absolute perfect package. If you only play one game this year, or in your life ever, make it this one. You will not be disappointed.

Once Cryptic releases new content to catch up with the PC version, Neverwinter will be the go to MMO for consoles. It's combat is fluid and fast paced and perfectly suited to the Xbox One controller design and set up and its stunning visuals make for a true hit. Until then however, it feels like you're playing a half-finished game with no real end game available until new content drops besides PVP and some group missions and dungeons to grind for gear.

Mortal Kombat X is the best the series has ever been. It does everything that the series has become known for so well, brutal combo-based combat and stomach-churning violence and gore, whilst adding so much more including - surpisingly - an enthralling and engaging story mode. Brilliantly designed Multiplayer and Online Interactivity also adds to the package. The "Pay to Make It Easier" DLC can be largely ignored, but a Publisher arbitrarily cutting content to sell on later cannot. Netherealm Studios have crafted a wonderful game that has sadly been sullied by Warner Bros trying to cash in.

Shovel Knight is a game that is very hard to fault. It is clearly inspired by all the best bits of Retro-Gaming whilst pasting over the limitations and bad experiences by not limiting itself, reverently referential without being exclusive. The game is difficult enough to challenge players without being frustrating or unfair, and there is enough content to keep players going for a decent chunk of time, with more DLC on the way to extend the already amazing experience.

Other than some unfairly biased multiplayer, Pikmin 3 is a beautiful game that will have your mouth watering at the fruit and graphics, your mind watering at resource management as only the best RTS games can offer, and your eyes watering every time you mess up and your faithful little Pikmin die horribly. THEY TRUSTED YOU.

FINALLY forward progress. The stories get more complex and interesting and if they can sort out the issues with the Ironrath storyline, Game of Thrones will be the best Telltale game series yet.

Life is Strange Episode Two delivers on its early promises of big choices and interesting gameplay, but those hoping for an improvement on E1's ropey dialogue and character tropes will be disappointed.

Despite some uncomfortable localisation issues and a hyperactive camera, the vast majority of Final Fantasy Type-0 is a well presented story wrapped in fast-paced and well implemented combat. It's Final Fantasy at its darkest, and no less gripping or memorable for it.

Overall, Visceral Games did an amazing job taking the familiar feel of a Battlefield game and breathing new life into a series that was becoming quite same-y very quickly. The smooth launch of Hardline compared to BF4 should also be considered a huge achievement. The amazing campaign with its stealthy approach to a traditional FPS and new multiplayer all add up to one of the best FPS experiences I've had in a long time. I can only hope this a huge step forward for the Battlefield series as a whole and not just a one off until Battlefield 5 is eventually released. Only time will tell and until then, I'll be playing Battlefield Hardline.

Oddworld: New 'N Tasty could have been the perfect reintroduction to the Oddworld franchise. The game design is perfect, fresh whilst retaining everything that made the original such a timeless classic; the graphics, sound design and narration are all beautifully well done, but it is sadly all let down dramatically by control issues that make the game near-unplayable. As much as I wanted to love New 'N Tasty, I can't help but recommend the PS1 Classic version of PS3 or PSVita over it.

Quite possibly the strongest fighter on next-gen consoles so far, Dead or Alive 5 Last Round oozes style and fluidity whilst retaining the tight core gameplay that makes the series so damn good to begin with. With the most characters, costumes and modes of any Dead or Alive game so far, there's a lot to get stuck into, even if some of the new content is a disappointment when considering what it could be.

In short, DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition doesn't really add all that much to the original mix other than graphical smoothing and an improved framerate, but then it doesn't really need to. The original game was a bombastic action packed romp, and that's only improved with it looking all the sweeter. If you missed the game last generation, this is the perfect excuse to give it a try, and is one of the strongest of the genre on PS4 and XO thus far.

All said, it does also speak volumes that, besides one utterly rotten dungeon experience, Majora’s Mask is still as wonderful and magical as it was the first time around. It’s not a perfect game, nor is it the definitive Zelda experience (an award I still believe goes to A Link To The Past), but it is a timeless experience that’s worth playing if only to be a part of the legend.

Should have hit the throttle instead of the choke. The Prospect tries to copy the Telltale game formula. Shooting for the moon, it misses on almost every level imaginable.

With beautiful graphics and (sometimes weirdly) varied environments, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris manages to add something fresh to the long line of videogames that Lara has starred in, whilst also staying true to the character. It's a fun and fast paced adventure that is sadly over too soon, even with the optional dungeons, but can be extended with some cheap DLC - for better or worse.

Evolve is a tough game to call. On the one hand, despite a plethora of game modes and character variation, some people will find the game gets repetitive quickly, but others will find that what the game does, it does very well indeed. If you're looking for a competitive game to sink your teeth into and start climbing leaderboards, then Evolve will be a feast for you; but if you're after gripping plotlines and gameplay variation, then you may find the plate a little scarce. The graphics are beautiful, dark and brooding, and varied between the environments with awesome weather effects and smooth framerates at all times. The game's audio is also an absolute delight, varying between tense and gripping tracks to bombastic and powerful as required, and when a Stage 3 Goliath hurls a boulder or leap-smashes the Hunters, you don't just hear it, you feel it. Evolve really is one of those games that I can give my opinion on, but it feels entirely subjective and may be entirely different for you. Watch the streams right here on Senshudo, and make up your own mind if this beast **** is for you.

Though it suffers from genre conventions and baffling slang, Life is Strange is a colourful and engaging attempt at a Telltale-style teen drama, with a promising central mechanic and enough plot threads to leave you curious for episode two.

The cynic might see Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker as a quick cash grab from a desparate Nintendo, but then that cynic would miss out on one of the Wii U's defining games of 2014. It might not be massive, but it is a creative and continuously compelling twist on the way we think about puzzle platformers. Executed with polish and never extended beyond the limits of its premise, Treasure Tracker is the absolute best version of itself it could have been.

Definitely one of the most visually stunning videogames ever created, Muramasa Rebirth is an absolute joy to play with a beautiful soundtrack, gorgeous environments, and gripping gameplay. It can get repetitive if played in long bouts, and the story can be very vague at first, but this game definitely shines as one of the must-plays of the PS Vita.

The thing is, whilst I love Project Diva f 2nd (probably more than any western 25 year old male should), it is the kind of game that doesn't appeal to everyone. If you're a fan of Japanese music or rhythm games, then this is a no brainer, but if you're on the fence or unsure about it, I'd urge you to at least download the demo from the PSN store and see what you think. If you're fortunate enough to have both a PS3 and PSVita and are unsure as to which version to get, personally I'd go for the Vita one as the game translates perfectly to a portable console and looks every bit as beautiful on the smaller screen - and there's always Playstation TV if you then fancy taking it to the big screen (you can set the Vita to use the analogue sticks for stars too). That said, I was such a fan, that I picked up the PS3 version too (despite also having PSTV) purely to cross-save and watch the videos on a larger HD screen.

Rabbids Invasion The Interactive TV Show is defiantly a game for you to get the family if you want a series of party games to play and a few minutes of laughs or just to keep the kids busy.

Overall, Dragon Age Inquisition is a very welcome return to form for Bioware. Graphical issues aside, it is a massive game that has huge replay value for any RPG fan and should keep you busy for countless hours between its single player story and new multiplayer campaign.

This game is really fun and it gives the feeling that the player is learning about how trains, both old and new, work. This gives you the satisfaction that actions do have consequences even with the smallest action. The game is a good buy for players who like to take their time and don’t like to rush their way through things. The pricing value of the DLC doesn’t seem that great because it’s just different countries and different train brands. The basic game alone is enough as there is replayability in trying to beat different scores, not only personal, but global as well. In conclusion this game is good and fun for mild amusement to work the brain. Train lovers would love this game and others might find it a fun game to play.

TellTale has done a wonderful job with the Game of Thrones IP. Graphical issues aside, the story really drew me in and I cannot wait for the rest of the episodes to be released to continue the characters adventures in Westeros.

The mixed variety of race types and car types is enough to keep most people playing for a very long time. Ubisoft really took a chance trying to bridge the gap between the tuner (Forza and Gran Turismo) crowd and the more arcade (Need for Speed and Burnout) crowd and give them the best of both worlds. For the most part the succeeded. I loved the seemingly endless customization options for each car, and figuring out the best way to get that new upgrade I so desperately needed had me coming back for more despite the issues mentioned above. If they can keep turning out content in a timely fashion that isn’t just money grabbing DLC, they could have a huge hit on their hands. This is the best open world driving experience currently available. Period. They have some tweaking and fine tuning to do to certain mechanics, but they’re off to a great start.

Overall, the title just isn't quite up to par. It promises a lot but delivers comparatively little. It might be worth waiting until 2K16 before taking the plunge with WWE on current gen.

Overall the game is wonderful, with its exciting gun play and familiar elements from Far Cry 3. Its a shame the story isn't more engaging but the side quests and sheer amount of exploration alone make up for that lost aspect in some ways. It is an enjoyable game. Its fun, its witty, and the elephant combat sequences are great but I was left wanting more. More out of the story, more innovation, and more reason to care about what was going on around me. Hopefully Ubisoft can give us more in the inevitable Far Cry 5.

Overall the game is a joy to play. It is a refreshing change of pace from the AAA games released this fall and has kept me coming back for more far more often than I would have imagined when I started playing. Its replay value is very high, as enemy movement patterns can change with each play through and you can make other upgrade/weapon choices to vary the game play. Sneaky Sneaky stands as a very strong first showing from Naiad Entertainment and I cannot wait to see more.