Gareth Brierley

I am an actor and a writer. I act quite a bit on stage, a little bit on tv and never on tuesdays. I have had some of my writing published and have written for TV and stage. I have been playing games since they begun and don't seem to be getting any better.

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Harold Halibut Review

Harold Halibut is a wonderfully creative endeavour.

Scott Whiskers in: the Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw Review

Scott Whiskers in: the Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw very much puts the heart back into point and click.

Loretta Review

For narrative lovers, Loretta is almost perfect.

Let’s! Revolution! Review

Let's! Revolution! feels like a breath of fresh air.

Chess Knights: Viking Lands Review

Chess Knights: Viking Lands on Xbox is pretty unique and the mash-up between Vikings and chess is one that I could never have imagined would work. But as a puzzler, it does - even if the control scheme doesn’t particularly help matters. On the whole though the puzzles are clever and if you're into your brain teasers then you can't go wrong with what's on offer here.

Hands-on in the Last Oasis on Xbox Series X

Much like many games that come in the survival MMO-styled genre, Last Oasis demands that you put many hours into it; hundreds if you so wish. Only then will you ever be able to find the secrets of the world at play.

Lost Words: Beyond the Page Review

If you're looking for a game that will entertain the whole family, innovating and informing as you go, then you can't go wrong with Lost Words: Beyond the Page on Xbox. It's a great experience with a fantastic concept, some beautifully heartfelt writing, and wonderful gameplay.

I Saw Black Clouds Review

I love the vast majority of what Wales Interactive do and that is the case with I Saw Black Clouds on Xbox. It's a game that works as a solo adventure, but equally good with someone to throw ideas off, dictating the decisions you make.

Sumatra: Fate of Yandi Review

If you're a fan of old-fashioned point-and-clickers then you must give Sumatra: Fate of Yandi on Xbox a go. It looks, sounds, and plays like one of those adventures from back in the day, and even though it may well play better on PC than with a controller, it works well enough.

Paradise Lost Review

Paradise Lost on Xbox has surprised from start to finish. It tells a good and moving story, and deals with an alternative chilling history with some brilliant visuals and well-written narrative. It's not a challenging game at all but rather a narrative exploration that takes you on quite a linear path.

Adios Review

I’ve found Adios on Xbox to be moving and profound. If you are a fan of games like Everyone's Gone to Rapture or Firewatch then I think this is probably up there as a must-buy game. But on the other side of the coin, if you are not one who is particularly interested in narrative or storytelling, preferring gameplay to run your games, then you may well have a bit of an issue with what it delivers.

Rip Them Off Review

Rip Them Off on Xbox is one of those games which is perfect to play for a while, before you start to feel frustration, put it down and then get swiftly tempted back in to find a solution.

Sanity of Morris Review

Occasionally there are gameplay experiences which you take in, but then require a nod to not just the asking price, but the size of the development team. Sanity of Morris on Xbox is one of those games; a game that at times feels like a triple-A title in scope and ambition.

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse Review

I wasn’t expecting much from Stubbs the Zombie, but Rebel Without a Pulse has proved to be enjoyable, with an entertaining narrative, writing and zaniness. If you're after some old-school action and can forgive the dated visuals, then Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse on Xbox might well be worth your time.

In Rays of the Light Review

In Rays of the Light won’t take you long to complete - just under 2 hours in fact - but if you’re anything like me you’ll love what it provides. For the cheap price, it's well worth taking a punt on, especially if you want something different, or are just after an amazing story that doesn't give you all the narrative beats on a plate.

Journey of the Broken Circle Review

If you have previously enjoyed games like Thomas was Alone, then Journey of the Broken Circle on Xbox is going to be for you. The developers have created a beautiful and magical world with strange, unreal characters, but have managed to place real-world issues into it; the mix works brilliantly.

Aery – A Journey Beyond Time Review

Much like those which have come before it, Aery - A Journey Beyond Time on Xbox is enjoyable. It's a simple piece of gameplay with an intriguing premise that delivers a relaxing experience even when chronicling the fall of humankind.

Active Neurons 3 – Wonders Of The World Review

If you have loved the previous two games in the Active Neurons series then you can’t put a foot wrong With Active Neurons 3 - Wonders Of The World on Xbox. It may feel a bit like a piece of DLC rather than a new imagining of the series, but that's fine for the cheap price and offer of a host of extra levels.

Speed Limit Review

Speed Limit on Xbox is a hell of a lot of fun. I’ll admit that I never thought I’d get to grips with what it offers, and thought failure would be nailed on. But there is something about it that keeps pulling you back for one more attempt, and then a few more thrown on top of that.

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Bio Inc. Redemption actually allows you to experience both the preservation of life and the threat of death very well.

Scott Whiskers in: the Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw Review

Scott Whiskers in: the Search for Mr. Fumbleclaw very much puts the heart back into point and click.

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