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A wonderful journey to experience as a fan of the franchise. Troy Baker's performance pays great respect to Harrison Ford's titular hero. I still remain a bit on the fence about the first-person perspective, however, it works for the most part and certainly doesn't detract from what is a terrific game.

A pleasant game that never quite gelled for me where it matters. While it has elements of cosiness that I was expecting, they are undermined by a few gameplay mechanics which contradicted that feeling for me.

Phenomenal characters and a unique setting are only the first things you notice with this amazing game. They only go on to ignite what is one of the best experiences gaming can offer in a long time. The writing, combat system, atmosphere and story are top draw. This masterpiece will leave a lasting impression of you.

Not sure how players new to the Horizon series will feel, but fans of the series will be amused enough with this unusual LEGO game. There is not much to unpack, everything is very simple here. The game is best played in co-op like the majority of LEGO games. I can't really recommend it to non-Horizon fans though as it feels a little 'by-the-numbers'. Having said that, I enjoyed it as a lover of the franchise.

A delightful, relaxing game that is chock-full of likability and warmth. Wonderful to see such a love for wildlife embedded into a game with care and detail.

Mildly janky around the edges, but I’d definitely recommend for a chilled time. The characters are a little bland but the world held my attention. Luckily the game doesn't outstay its welcome.

ARC Raiders is incredibly tense and has a great atmosphere - the sound design is top tier - however your fun will depend on the behaviour of others. Meaning you could have an amazing experience or an awful one. Luckily, most players seem to be on the side of good - who would have thought?!

With its silly physics and comical sound effects, TABS is good fun in short bursts. An easy way to kill half an hour.

Unique, peaceful and slightly moving. With it's brilliant atmosphere and sense of an old world gone by, I can't help but feel that Jusant is a bit of an underrated gem.

Ghost of Yotei is a strong follow-up that maintains the same beauty, fun and excitement as the original. The story may not have concluded in the way that I'd hoped, but despite that I can't really fault much else. The scenery is stunningly well crafted and the gameplay is as entertaining as ever.

Shorter than expected but very sweet. A culmination of ABZÚ and Journey’s essence, with a hint of The Pathless thrown in for good measure. It was a joy to play. It doesn't quite reach the emotional heights of Journey or the exciting tension of The Pathless, but it is definitely worthy to stand beside them.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is on par with the first game. It's a worthy sequel that is engaging, yet the difficulty spikes are an issue - maybe even more so than before. Having said that, the story was surprisingly intriguing with a few twists and turns that I wasn't expecting. Overall if you liked the first game, then this is definitely worth your time.

Having never played Cyberpunk 2077 during its famously shaky launch, I'm very glad to have started it years later now the performance is ironed out. I found it a rich, atmospheric, compelling open-world noir thriller. It doesn't have the moreish nature of some other open-world games due to its cold and generally unpleasant world, however, the characters are fantastic which makes the game worth sticking with. I just know that Night City is certainly not a place I'd want to visit in real life.

A nice novelty to have on console, yet the game is incredibly clunky to navigate and very tough to master.

Offline the game is same old, same old. Online the game is a broken mess that hardly works. It's shameful that these games are sold at full price.

Split Fiction is an astonishing achievement that is relentlessly creative and fun. There is not a single moment that isn't a great time - with numerous instances where I was in awe of what I was seeing. On a technical level, it is silky smooth too - which is a nice breath of fresh air. Although I prefer the story and characters from Hazelight's previous game 'It Takes Two', I can't give Split Fiction anything less than a ten. It's a true game of the year contender.

The Plucky Squire has plenty of charm and imagination for the full duration of its runtime. The opening hours in particular feel like a very welcome breath of fresh air in today's gaming landscape. The game may not reach the full potential of the ideas it displays early on, but it succeeds on most fronts for me to highly recommend it. The story is the game's highlight for me - I found it utterly wonderful.

When I first played Astro's Playroom, I was stunned at how good it was. Astro Bot builds on the foundation that Team ASOBI created and fully delivers a real treat that has something for everyone. Nothing more can be said apart from what a phenomenal game this is. It's a complete delight from start to finish and I couldn't stop smiling the entire time. How I wish the success of this game can reignite the 3D platforming genre!

Tunic is a nice, little game that is charming and likeable despite a slight difficulty issue that seems at odds with the rest of what the game is presenting. The use of the gaming manual is a great idea that really gives the game a sense of identity.

Sable is a tricky game to review because it truly has all the elements to be something very special. I love so many of its ideas, its atmosphere, its exploration, etc. However, it is let down by such terrible performance issues and I really can't ignore these. They're so bad that the game consistently broke and needed to be reloaded. Some gameplay elements, such as the fishing, don't even seem to work most of the time. It's a tremendous shame as I may have given this a ten if the game wasn't broken. I was fond of everything except the performance.

A fantastic culmination of all the games in the series that came before. All the characters, both new and old, feel distinctly unique to play with a lot of imaginative abilities. Great fun with friends in particular!

Having played this a few years late, but being a tremendous fan of 'It Takes Two', it's clear that 'A Way Out' is what led the former to be such a fantastic experience. Having said that, I was thoroughly impressed with 'A Way Out' as it was clearly innovative at the time, exciting and a consistently fun time for both co-op players involved. Can't recommend it enough.

Coming after the first game in the Final Fantasy VII remake series, it's clear that the developers went all-out for this second instalment. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a phenomenally made juggernaut ****, packed full with so much to do. Nearly everything about it works. The characters, gameplay, soundtrack, design and artwork are fantastic across the board. Much like the first game, I found the story incomprehensible in the final chapter - but the journey that came before was so rich, polished and impressive that the game fully deserves the recognition it's getting.

Helldivers 2 is the most fun I’ve had in an online multiplayer game for years. I was a big fan of the first game, but there's even more to love here. The third-person perspective change was a gamble, but it works so well and amplifies the action moments that dominate every mission. The gameplay is tremendous and the developers nailed it. Another important aspect to applaud is that despite being live-service, the game is very generous with it's rewards and you don't actually have to spend any extra cash to unlock items - a huge breath of fresh air if you ask me.

Foamstars is fun for maybe a couple of hours at most, but it soon falls into obscurity. There's nothing here to latch on to - it all feels so bland despite the unique premise.

As ever, this is more of the same with a few new additions. The game is at its best when playing with friends. There are problems aplenty with the online modes and I steered well clear of the micro-transactions, so maybe my rating is a bit generous.

This is a very solid remake and looks great. Playing it in 2024, it was a welcome change of pace from today’s massive RPG’s. Coming into it with very basic knowledge of Final Fantasy VII, it was great learning more about the world and characters. The gameplay is fun, albeit a little repetitive. The short length is a bonus in my opinion.

With a handful of new additions, this builds on the first game’s winning formula very nicely. The game is the perfect size since it respects your time and also doesn't run out steam too early. Engaging, fun, impressive and exciting - this is yet another fantastic blockbuster video game from Insomniac.

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is a very safe sequel that fails to capture the intrigue of the original. While the artwork, writing and performances are high quality, the gameplay itself is a letdown. I was hoping they'd be more additions this time around, yet there are no changes here. It feels less engaging to play as the mystery of the storyline is lost due to it feeling too similar to the first game - although this may have been deliberate what with all the time loop shenanigans.

Final Fantasy XVI is purely spectacular in almost every way. The cinematic combat and boss fights are strengthened by a compelling story and a cast of memorable characters that are a joy to spend time with. A large number of side quests leave a lot to be desired, but they don't outweigh the positives. If it was a little leaner, this could have been a masterpiece. It comes close though and is a fine addition to the long-running series.

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A very simple co-op game that knows how to entertain. The puzzles are imaginative, satisfying and a lot of fun. The physics may be irritating to some, but I found the clumsiness to be part of the charm.

While Sonic Frontiers didn’t do much for me, I can see how fans of the series would enjoy it. The levels within the open world are by far the highlight, as the rest of the game felt empty and looked a bit rough around the edges to my eyes.

Sky is a very disappointing follow-up to the amazing Journey. It's a live service-lite type of game that falls flat and struggles to capture the power of togetherness that the developers are clearly trying to achieve. I can see how it may be impressive on a phone, since it was clearly made for the mobile gaming market. Playing it on a console though feels very lacklustre and ultimately vapid. All the magic of Journey has been lost and we're left with a husk.

Very short but incredibly sweet. Untitled Goose Game is unique, comical and charming. It may be very short, but its light hearted gameplay and fun atmosphere is worth spending time with - even if it can be beaten in a couple of hours.

Tchia is a mostly successful effort and well worth your time if you're looking for a calm open-world experience. Despite some moments that feel a little misjudged and leave a sour taste, the game is charming with a likeable atmosphere and fun gameplay. It might be a bit too large for what it offers and gets tiresome towards the end, but the first few hours are strong enough for me to recommend.

This game thoroughly impressed me more than I expected - particularly in its first half, before the open world fatigue started to take its toll. Despite the overabundant open-world elements such as the Merlin Trials and the treasure vaults, the rest of the world is breathtaking. It's so nice to see an open-world game with a UK countryside setting. The story and characters are passable - nothing great but it gets the job done. This is not what you play the game for though. The combat however is something that stands out to me as very strong. It's great fun to use combos as you unlock more spells. In spite of its flaws, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter game that fans have been dreaming of for years.

Arcadegeddon is a mildly fun time with friends, although its generic nature becomes dull after a while.

An ambitious but shaky misfire that had some good potential. The crafting and artistic style of the game is interesting and feels unique. Unfortunately the negatives such as the stretched-out gameplay, annoying voice acting and unfocussed story cancel out the positives. It soon feels like a chore to endure.

God of War Ragnarök is everything you could possibly want from a sequel. I was blown away by the craft - it is exceptional video game production. The story, the characters, the environments, the combat, as well as the performances are all top tier across the board. This is another must-play from Santa Monica Studio.

An exciting, funny and thoroughly enjoyable summer blockbuster video game that has clearly been overlooked since its release. This is single-player gaming at its near finest.

Stray is wonderfully atmospheric, with confident design and a surprisingly good story. All the elements come together very well to create a truly unique twist on the puzzle platforming genre. I would have liked a little more, particularly with the ending, but aside from that I can't recommend Stray enough.

Omno impressed me way more than I expected. It is clear that the game is very underrated and overlooked. It's perfect for fans of gentle exploration and platforming who want relaxing vibes and heartwarming moments. The world is fantastically realised - backed up with pleasant visuals and a great soundtrack. It's astonishing to me that Omno was made by a single developer - what a game to be proud of!

Silt is an atmospheric and visually pleasing experience, yet it lacks the finesse of similar games such as Limbo. It's a little clunky and unpolished, but the design and the mysterious story made me glad that I played it. Short but sweet.

Road 96 is an ambitious game that mostly sticks the landing. The chapters are fun to play through with enough variety and nice character moments to add to the overarching story that develops in an interesting snowball-effect way. It doesn't outstay its welcome and by the end, I was very happy to have experienced it.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure successfully captures the essence of the LittleBigPlanet series and is a blast to play, particularly in co-op. The levels are plentiful, imaginative and are paired with a great soundtrack. It's a must-play for fans of the platforming genre.

This is a very faithful remaster **** from a different time. I thoroughly enjoyed it as the controls feel tight, the levels are well designed and collecting the items is always satisfying. It surprised me that I enjoyed this so much. Well worth a try.

Horizon Forbidden West is more of the same as its predecessor, but its refined nature just goes to show how fantastic the ideas in that first game were - because this sequel is everything that you'd want in a follow up. As well as the improved gameplay mechanics, there are many welcome additions and surprises that I thoroughly enjoyed and will continue to enjoy for a long while yet. This game cements Horizon as one of my favourite video game series of all time.

A strong co-op game that feels fresh, fun and challenging. It’s surely worth trying with a group of friends.