Simon Cardy
Overwatch is a masterpiece. A dizzying amalgam of unique characters, stunning style, and compellingly dynamic action.
The Final Cut elevates Disco Elysium from an already phenomenal RPG to a true must-play masterpiece.
An enthralling spectacle to behold and an even more exciting one to take the reins of, God of War Ragnarok melds action and adventure together to create a new, unforgettable Norse saga. Impeccable writing, pitch-perfect performances, knockout action – it’s a complete work of art from top to bottom.
Observation's novel approach to puzzle design and gripping plot combine to create a unique science-fiction experience.
A place for unlimited creation, Dreams is a highly ambitious concept, and one that has been magically brought to life.
Through engaging puzzles and a captivating story, Call of the Sea provides an excellent, poignant adventure.
A triumphant combination of enthralling combat, top-tier creature and character design, and a captivating open world, Horizon Forbidden West is an absolute blast
A deck-building poker roguelike of endlessly satisfying proportions, Balatro is the sort of fun that threatens to derail whole weekend plans.
FIFA 19 is a definite improvement on last year's effort, despite not all new additions quite hitting the mark.
A collection of exciting minigames and a burst of every colour under the rainbow makes Fall Guys a consistent delight.
AWE is an enjoyable few hours back in the world of the Bureau and a great first step into Remedy's Connected Universe.
Bugsnax is a puzzle-adventure packed full of charm, mystery and a surprising amount of emotional depth.
Overwatch 2’s switch to a 5v5 format breathes new life into what was once the sharpest shooter around. It just hasn’t quite recaptured all of that glory – yet.
A couple of poor boss battles aside, Burning Shores is a great new chapter with enough creative new bells and whistles to keep Horizon fans more than happy.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 delivers Insomniac's best tale yet, and despite its open world falling short, is a reliably fun superhero power trip.
All in all, FIFA 21 is a year of small improvements with much to enjoy, but little to shout about.
Call of Duty Vanguard's highly polished campaign provides a healthy amount of fun, even if its brief length and lack of variety lead it to fall short of the classic pieces of war cinema it's trying to emulate.
PowerWash Simulator's simple yet therapeutic style of gameplay provides an enjoyable way to chill out across its numerous generously sized levels.
Horizon Call of the Mountain’s exciting highs elevate it just enough above its often monotonous climbing mechanics to create a fun first blockbuster entry into the PS VR 2 library.
Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a puzzle game with unique ideas that takes far too long to fully implement them.