Xbox Series X Reviews

JDM: Japanese Drift Master Review

Going for a slide in the mountains is a whole lot of fun, whether that be for a mission or just to pass the time. The scenery looks amazing, and drifting feels so right that I can forgive a lot of the bad points found in JDM: Japanese Drift Master. It isn’t the most polished game ever, and does come with its quirks, but as a drifting game, it is currently right up at the top of the tree. 

Reus 2 Review

The big takeaway for Reus 2 is this: don’t give up on it in the beginning.

Windborn – Echoes of the Night Review

Windborn - Echoes of the Night has none of that trademark Aery calmness. Its entire focus is on relentlessly hitting checkpoints against a strict time limit. To be honest, the whole package feels a bit half-baked. It's a real shame.

Lumo 2 Review

You’ll have fun with Lumo 2, even if the isometric visuals do prove to be a persistent nightmare during the more demanding platforming sections. See through that and this is a well-crafted, retro-themed surprise.

Trivia: Knowledge Trainer – the Quiz Game Review

Trivia: Knowledge Trainer - the Quiz Game is good for a bit of fun for an hour or so, and the knowledge-building part is genuinely great.

Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Review

Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch does quite a lot of things different to the norm, but it all comes together in a delightful way.

Rise Eterna 2 Review

You should well enjoy your time with Rise Eterna 2, largely because it reminds of games from the past, and the swell of nostalgia hits hard.

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Review

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is an absolutely spot-on remake of an old, fairly simple game. The new things that are added in make a big difference, and the inclusion of multiplayer modes are a lot of fun.

SWORN Review

SWORN is just co-op Hades, but who doesn’t want co-op Hades?

Go Fight Fantastic! Review

Go Fight Fantastic! should really be called Go Fight Not Bad!

Painkiller Review

There’s no doubt - Painkiller is a shot in the arm for the FPS genre.

KAKU – Ancient Seal Review

KAKU - Ancient Seal comes with some big ARPG ambitions. Yes, there are times in which rough moments pop up, and for me, the platforming elements are too floaty. But nevertheless, this is a great game with a wonderful world to explore, pulled along by some decent combat and Zelda-like puzzles. 

Before Exit: Gas Station Review

Before Exit: Gas Station cleverly lures you into many false senses of security.

Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner Review

If you’re a fan of horror, Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner does a good job of mixing scares with sim work. But just remember, don’t let that jukebox play… 

ARC Raiders Review

ARC Raiders does a great job delivering on a satisfying and fun extraction shooter.

Goat Out of Hell Review

Goat Out of Hell might work better had it been titled Game Out of Hell, as that is how it feels.

Football Manager 26 Console Review

Football Manager 26 Console, at times, borders on the unplayable.

Syberia – Remastered Review

Syberia - Remastered is not a perfect game, and there are many moments when it really does feel like it’s 2002 again, but you’ll mostly be glad to experience this iconic story from the very beginning.

P1: Anchor Light Review

There is a vogue for this genre of game, where you are tasked with spotting anomalies in a short, repeating loop. Some are very scary, but P1: Anchor Light feels quite unique with its strange set-up, the terrifying hand from the sky, and the fragmented narrative that needs to be unlocked piece by piece. 

Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed Review

If you have kids, or are a fan of the series, then there is enough here in Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed to get you behind the wheel, in turn delivering some fun racing.