Ali Jones

“"The gross-out humor and whacky build interactions that have been a key part of McMillen's work for decades don't distract"”

“There is beauty in Cairn's golden hour-soaked world.”

“Balls 'evolve', gaining new effects if specific weapons are fused.”

“There's a huge degree of skill expression even amid the most chaotic encounters.”

“Building on the excellent cyberpunk parkour of its predecessor, Ghostrunner 2 is the best freerunning game available, despite some ill-advised attempts to push the boundaries of its world.”

“"The ability to swap between characters at will means that it's easy to get the most from the Action Point system"”

“Baldur's Gate 3 is the most successful and authentic take on D&D in the tabletop franchise's 50-year history. Its complexity and size might be daunting for novices, but the breadth and depth of Baldur's Gate 3's world make this a once-in-a-generation achievement.”

“An intricate, playful Metroidvania set in the worst that League of Legends' universe has to offer, Convergence brings its dystopia to life by knitting weighty platforming together with excellent time-winding combat, and is only held back by its slightly cartoonish take on its source material.”

“Jedi: Survivor sets itself up as a benchmark for what new Star Wars stories can look like”

“Dredge makes sure to weave in gentle horrors that ensure you can never fully relax”

“Life is Strange 2 promises a classic roadtrip, but fails to put you in the driving seat.”

“Struggles to do justice to what should be its show-stopper moments, but breathes much-needed life into the Khajiit and their homeland.Ali Jones”

“Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a masterful prequel, then. Easter eggs and fan service exist peacefully alongside a fantastic new narrative filled with characters I wish I could spend even more time with. Its story fills all the gaps it needs to while never feeling as though it steps on the toes of what is yet to come, and still manages to carve out its own space. In some ways, Before the Storm is only the start of the Life is Strange journey, but in many others it is a joyous adventure in its own right.”

“Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Dies Today doesn't have particularly innovative gameplay, but it does have a compelling story and interesting characters. Some slightly odd design choices mean it's probably not for everyone, but point-and-click fans should definitely enjoy it.”