Richard Dobson

Avid gamer since the days of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Grew up with the PS1 and PS2 but changed allegiances in 2007 with the release of Halo 3.

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Minishoot’ Adventures Review

Minishoot’ Adventures is another excellent addition to Xbox Game Pass and feels like a modern retelling of games you grew up playing.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection feels just like a turn-based Monster Hunter game. For the first time in the Stories series, they’ve nailed the feeling of every fight feeling like a boss battle.

Surviving Mars: Relaunched Review

Whilst questions can be raised as to whether Surviving Mars: Relaunched is needed as a full new release, the gameplay is still absolutely solid.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – Can This Spin-Off Series Stand With The Main Games?

The improvements made to Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection are apparent from the very moment you start up the game.

Palia Review

Palia doesn’t reinvent the cosy game wheel, opting instead to add MMO elements and a well-structured story to a tried and trusted trope.

Atomfall: Wicked Isle Review

Wicked Isle offers almost nothing in terms of ‘new’ for Atomfall.

My Friendly Neighborhood Review

If you enjoy mascot horror, then My Friendly Neighborhood is something a bit different that doesn’t rely on cheap jumpscares and chase sections to add tension.

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4 Review

There is an established formula for a Poppy Playtime game, and Chapter 4 is no different - some puzzles, some scares and some collectibles to help flesh out the story. But it feels like Chapter 4 is the beginning of the end, putting in motion moments that feel like a climax.

Missing Banban Review

Another short completion in the world of Banban, Missing Banban offers up something fresh for the franchise. Perhaps a side-scrolling platformer wasn’t first choice on the list for series enthusiasts, but it plays surprisingly well. 

Final Fantasy XVI Review

Better late than never, but Final Fantasy XVI’s arrival on Xbox is a very welcome one. If you can stomach the unnecessary entry fee for a two-year-old game – or wait for a sale – then a thrilling action-RPG awaits.

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time Review

As a complete package, FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a wonderful game - and suddenly the world has another cracking life sim to sink all manner of time into.

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is an incredibly fun game that’ll have you exploring every nook and cranny.

Garten of Banban 0 Review

Garten of Banban 0 doesn’t overstay its welcome, and the puzzles actually require you to think.

Cooking Companions Review

If you are looking for a visual novel that echoes Doki Doki Literature Club, then Cooking Companions should be on your radar. It doesn’t quite hit the heights of the aforementioned VN, but is still able to forge its own identity.

The Epyx Collection: Handheld Review

That’s the beauty of these compilations, and The Epyx Collection: Handheld on Xbox is no different; you’ll probably find something new to enjoy regardless of the overall quality.

Moving Houses Review

If you enjoyed the subversive type of psychological horror from Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, then Moving Houses on Xbox will be right up your street.

Yoyovania?! Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Might Just Be Genius

Describing itself as the first “Yoyovania” is Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, a metroidvania where your main weapon is the titular Cursed Yoyo. 

Croc Legend of the Gobbos Review

For many, a beloved childhood classic has returned in Croc Legend of the Gobbos on Xbox. And, aside from the improved camera and graphics, it plays exactly as you remember.

Finding Frankie Review

Another day, another mascot horror game releases on Xbox. The efforts that Finding Frankie has gone to in order to differentiate itself from others works very well.

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The Coin Game is TOO big.

RIG R8 PRO HX Headset Review

It’s good to see Nacon and RIG trying something new in the audio space, putting previous successes behind them, leaving that history in search of all-new lands and glory. And for the most part, they’ve done a stellar job with the RIG R8 PRO HX.

Slots & Daggers Review

Slots & Daggers is clearly a niche title.

Call of the Elder Gods Review

Call of the Elder Gods is a special game that serves as the perfect sequel to Call of the Sea.

Directive 8020 Review

The story is surprising, interesting enough to keep you hooked to the various endings, but the stealth sections and QTEs do get a bit tiresome. There is no doubt though, Directive 8020 is a great playthrough.