There's plenty to see and do in Mordor when you're dead; all that's left, in the words of a wise old wandering wizard, is to decide what to do with the time that is given to you.
Far Cry 4 is well worth a visit, but it's more a backpacker's delight than a five-star island paradise.
As it stands, Batgirl fans are likely to be the ones most disappointed by this offering. If you decide not to fork over cash for the ability to step into Bab's impractically-heeled Batsuit, know that you aren't missing much. That said, if all you want is a few extra scuffles and challenges in a new space with a new face, this will scratch that itch. Just think long and hard about how much you're willing to pay for the privilege.
Over five episodes, Life is Strange has become more than another interactive drama - it's become one of the most interesting games in years.
A bland and formulaic affair that's more likely to bore than it is to horrify. Compared to its cult-hit predecessors, it's a damp squib.
Have no fear of this ruining your childhood; it barely tries hard enough to ruin your afternoon.
Final Fantasy 15 rediscovers the series' epic scale and love of intimate moments, but its scrappiness can sully the bigger picture.
Intelligent and enriching, this is a preview worth playing.
Dontnod takes a thrillingly Gothic perspective on early 19th century London, but squanders it in a dreary and indecisive adventure.
Slick and overly downbeat, Lara's latest sees the reboot trilogy end just as it began.
Capcom finds the perfect middle ground between old and new in this sterling remake.
An expansive remake that treads carefully upon this most cherished of games, though some blunders will linger long in the memory.
Grandiose, mysterious, but now a touch more welcoming, Elden Ring tweaks the FromSoft formula to open up its world.
Keeping what works while reimagining what doesn't, this is about as good as remakes get.