Richard Devine
As if it was in much doubt, Forza Horizon 3 is one of the finest games you'll find on the Xbox One right now. It's so incredible to look at, so beautifully crafted and so enjoyable to play that there are literally hundreds of hours of fun to be had here. Maybe more than that once additional content comes along.
If you were expecting Minecraft but with Legos, you'll probably be a little disappointed. The game lacks the ultimate freedom you find there but covers everything with oodles of Lego charm and personality. Lego Worlds is fun to play, that's for sure, but the longevity aspect will potentially be linked to how old you are.
Dirt 4 is a terrific game, and if you never played last year's release you'll likely be blown away. I just wish there was some kind of defining feature that made Dirt 4 leap ahead of last year's game.
F1 2017 is a thoroughly enjoyable, deeply engrossing experience that both fans and newcomers will enjoy.
The truth is that yes, Forza 7 is an evolution of Forza 6. But Forza 6 was virtually faultless. Forza 7 is bigger, the single-player mode is more engaging to play, and the dynamic weather alone adds an entirely new dimension to the gameplay. It has hundreds of more cars than two years ago. Hundreds.
This might only be for serious Rugby fans, but it's well executed to the point you can almost feel the mud on your face.
If you like your motorsport sideways and dirty, you'll probably enjoy WRC 7 on the Xbox One.
A famous name in need of fresh ideas
If you like fun racing games, especially ones that never try to be too serious, Gravel will scratch your itch. The driving part of it is consistently enjoyable.
ONRUSH rewrites the formula for what a racing game is, and it's enormous fun because of it.
Ubisoft's open-world racer ditches the cringe-worthy storyline and is all the better for it, but it's a bit hectic.
F1 2018, just as with last year's game, is a game worthy of your attention and something fans of the franchise will love. It's stunning to look at, excellent fun to drive in, and the single-player mode has more than enough depth to keep keener players entertained.
This game is a masterpiece.
One of the most fun things you'll play all year. If you needed an excuse to get back into Forza Horizon 4, this is it.
WRC 8 is fun, it's challenging, and it's frustrating, and with that license in tow, it's a great play for rally fans the world over.
There are some rough edges but MotoGP's latest incarnation feels fantastic to play and packed with the content we need right now.
Just enough newness to make it worth playing, and it remains the most complete, enjoyable package for NASCAR fans.
Guardians of the Galaxy looks good, sounds great, plays well, and above all else, is an authentic experience based on Marvel's misfits.