Ben Skipper
Ben Skipper's Reviews
As important as it is terrifying. A worthy successor to Scott's original vision and definitive proof that survival horror is back with a force.
A disappointing but noble effort.
A fine evolution of the Far Cry 3 formula, and an improvement in every way, but all without that same wow factor.
A plentiful array of excellent puzzle-platforming morsels given vitality by Nintendo's renowned knack for superb animation and design. Perfect for youngsters with just enough for grown-ups to enjoy as well, but it's marred by a lack of depth.
Resident Evil is a fine horror game that stands the test of time, and that game is still here. However Capcom's job updating it for 2015 is lazy and insulting to fans.
The Telltale style, successfully applied to an original, supernatural coming of age story. It's now up to Dontnod to continue the fine quality over three more episodes.
A disappointing second act, dragged down by the mundane but saved with an unexpected and game-changing twist.
Not perfect, but one of the most absorbing, challenging and fun games of the year so far, which makes the fact it was developed by just one person all the more astounding.
Remarkably fun and boasting a bold, lively and completely mad style, Splatoon is an unbridled joy. Another gem for Nintendo's Wii U.
Thoroughly engaging from start to finish, Her Story is a tour de force of interactive storytelling and a murder mystery for the ages.
Playing as Batman has never felt better, but Rocksteady's kitchen sink approach gets in the way. A textbook example of why less is more.
Regular jarring difficulty spikes sap the joy from this otherwise colourful and inventive platformer.
One of the greatest video games ever made. A masterpiece.
An enormously enjoyable bit of fun for the summer months. A multiplayer cult classic in waiting.
Dontnod has something truly special here. All they have to do now is finish on a high.
One of the better remakes of recent years, stifled slightly by bugs that should be squished in future patches. The signs are good for Gears under The Coalition.
Stealth hasn't felt this good, this pure, since Mark of the Ninja. Volume is tightly-designed and lovingly-crafted vivacious fun.
With The Phantom Pain Hideo Kojima has realised his Metal Gear dream.
Super Mario Maker offers an exquisite tool for creating new platforming memories. It realises a dream Mario fans have had for 30 years, but a lack of checkpoints and a skewed course browser that favours levels requiring little effort from players holds the game back from true greatness.
Dontnod brings one of the best video game stories in years to a tense, powerful and satisfying conclusion. Life Is Strange has been a triumph. The surprise game of 2015.