A female protagonist, more comedy and increased tactical options bring subtlety without sacrificing adrenalin
The Nazi-splattering franchise returns, with thoughtful level design compensating for a lack of true play flexibility
It wouldn't be Gears of War without gore, and combining strategy with viscera dispersal aplenty, this cerebral twist on an old favourite remains true to form
Ultimately it doesn’t matter who you’re fighting or why. What matters is the fight itself, the spectacle and the flow. Superhot’s self-directed choreography emerges triumphant; stylish, dynamic and gripping.
Despite a messy start, this spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead becomes more challenging and characterful the longer you spend with it
Build knight schools and wizard academies in this imaginative college life sim, an endearing follow-up to Two Point Hospital
The Outsiders' impressive debut combines the gunplay of Doom with the musical button-mashing of Guitar Hero
Asobo's medieval adventure sequel is bigger, bleaker and more battle-scarred, but suffers from uneven storytelling
This remake of 2008's urgent sci-fi horror from Visceral Games resists big changes in favour of some laser-focused improvements
Lovingly remade, this game is no longer the trailblazer it once was, but there is an enduring majesty to the design of its space-station setting
With two protagonists exploring different worlds, this thriller is a thoroughly entertaining blend of detective procedural and narrative weirdness
Excellent combat and a stunning sense of scale help steer Lost Ark through its more tired MMO conventions.
Parkitect offers a well constructed attraction, even if the ride is overly familiar.
A flawed but fascinating hybrid, Remnant: From the Ashes is a looter-shooter charged with potential.
Thrilling night races make Heat the best Need for Speed in years, even if I want to batter every one of its racers.
A superbly stylish and surprisingly challenging management game, Evil Genius 2 is let down only by its tendency to bloviate.
Insomniac's Spider-Man is as loveable as ever, even if the surrounding game can't quite live up to him.
Transport Fever 2 offers a pleasingly detailed logistics simulation, although it does move mightily slow at times.
A compelling story and speedy stealth make up for Disjunction's less even moments.
Paper Beast's origami animals delight, but the resulting game is less than the sum of its parts.