Cameron Swan

“Keeper is an absolutely gorgeous game, but in terms of gameplay, it might be the most bland entry in Double Fine's catalogue yet.”

“LEGO Voyagers is a truly delightful co-op puzzle adventure with a ton of heart that really captures the essence of what LEGO is all about.”

“Daemon x Machine: Titanic Scion is a marked improvement over its 2019 predecessor, though it isn't without its shortcomings on Nintendo Switch 2.”

“Gears of War: Reloaded offers a solid first impression for PlayStation newcomers, but not all of the 2006 classic holds up as well as we may remember.”

“The latest title from the Abzu and Pathless developers, Sword of the Sea is a must-play meditative game that won't take up much of your time.”

“A Lord of the Rings life-sim, Tales of the Shire tries to live up to its inherently great premise, but the Hobbit game falls short in a few ways.”

“While there's a lot to love about Sifu developer Sloclap's new multiplayer soccer game Rematch, it scores a few own goals.”

“MercurySteam makes its bold return with Blades of Fire, a Soulslike with some revolutionary mechanics but some serious pacing issues.”

“Gentle Giant's debut title Spiritfall has just come to consoles, and it's certainly worth playing this fast-paced roguelike with a unique hook.”

“Once Upon a Puppet is an indie 2.5D puzzle-platformer with a lot of charm, but not a whole lot of substance.”

“The 12th and latest entry in the franchise, Sniper Elite: Resistance doesn't break the wheel by any means, but it does exactly what it needs to.”

“Released 25 years ago, Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles is a divisive game, and Aspyr's modern port doesn't do much to make it a must-play.”

“A sort of successor to 2019's Void Bastards, Blue Manchu's Wild Bastards is a roguelike Wild West shooter that's a tad too ambitious for its own good.”

“Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions does a great job of scratching that Quidditch itch, but one or two concerns could keep it from achieving glory.”

“When playing through The Last Case of Benedict Fox, it's clear that the developer had high ambitions for the project, but none of it really comes together in the end. Combat feels unresponsive, puzzles quickly become tedious, sound design is lacking, the story is hard to follow and delivered with sub-par voice acting, and that's simply too much for some nice lighting and visual effects to paper over, especially when games like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Ultros exist.”

“ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...”

“The final challenge will be a fun throwback for Flight Simulator X fans, as players are tasked with landing their aircraft on a moving carrier ship's deck, just as Top Gun's Navy pilots do.”