Christian Donlan

“From coconuts to black holes and watch parts, Lumines is back in fine voice.”

“Kenny Sun's new game is a voguish spin on an Atari classic - and it rules.”

“Pretty and charmingly mean-spirited, this is a game filled with revelations and genuine personality.”

“At its best this colourful racer has the power to improve your day.”

“There are cuts and alterations, but this remains a properly glorious collection of two classic games.”

“A bold approach to the concept of work marks this game out as a singular enterprise.”

“At times, Welcome Tour is Nintendo's Fantasia.”

“By turns minimalist and luxurious, this is a thrilling exploration of the art of photography.”

“Here's a more grounded Doom, but one that's as brisk and playful as ever.”

“Ingenious and characterful, this immersive sim is an absolute delight - particularly when things go wrong.”

“Part management sim, part open-world adventure, this is both weird and familiar, and deeply comforting stuff.”

“I wanted more strange possibilities from the spaces I lived around. With Blue Prince I get that. What an extraordinary game this is.”

“Both While Waiting and The Swimmer seem deeply interested in life - what it's made of, how it unfolds, and how easy it is to miss important details. Both are larks, in a way, but difficult, complex, ponderous larks. You know, if such a thing is possible.”

“Come for the clowns and cavemen, stay for the zombie capitalism.”

“Aspyr's renovation project tackles the three lesser Crofts, with intriguing results.”

“An action RPG with magical powers that feel genuinely dangerous, married to level design that offers scale and prettiness.”

“Densely imagined and as complex as you fancy, this roguelike RPG is brilliant.”

“Naiad offers real pleasures and real frustrations - but always with a purpose in mind.”

“A true puzzle classic is explored in this gorgeous documentary compilation.”

“A relatively minor instalment, but in a series this magical, that's still good news.”