A little too streamlined in places, but Rise of the Tomb Raider does a lot to improve upon its predecessor.
A few good ideas, but Prospekt is hurt by uninspired design and infuriating combat encounters.
Effortlessly stylish, perhaps to the detriment of substance. But Superhot isn't one to miss.
Despite being a smart progression of Blood Money's ideas, Hitman feels unrefined and unfinished in lots of small but important ways.
Not particularly difficult, and its mobile roots are showing, but Hitman GO: Definitive Edition is an entertaining puzzle spin-off.
Functional, yet prosaic. Constructing robots is a highlight, but Automatron's quest is short and unremarkable.
Beamdog has proven they can continue the Baldur's Gate story. In doing so, they replicate the antiquated nature of the Baldur's Gate games.
Huge, open and beautiful. Sapienza offers up a different sort of challenge to Paris, and is a promising sign for Hitman's future.
The early game promises an instant strategy classic, but Stellaris is unable to maintain that pace.
It's not flawless, but Overwatch is still one of the best new multiplayer shooters to arrive in years.
Not quite on par with Sapienza, Hitman's third episode is nonetheless a detailed, intricate playground for murder.
Trials of the Blood Dragon shows promise when it's allowed to be a Trials game. The rest of the time, it's just bad.
No polish or refinement, just lots of giant ants and plenty of ways to kill them. Ridiculously fun at its best, which it frequently is.
An excellent sequel that expands your toolbox and offers complex, multifaceted environments to explore.
More good Hitman, although the repetition of style and presentation is taking the shine off the experience.
The best Forza Horizon is now one of the best racing games on PC. Vast, varied and lots of fun.
Not the best or most intricate level, but a welcome departure from previous episodes.
By returning to the past, Battlefield 1 feels renewed. The best game in the series since Bad Company 2.
Hokkaido is a confident and experimental end to a great season.
A rich, detailed world, tense stealth and frenetic action. Dishonored 2 has it all.