Joe Donnelly
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Rise of the Ronin is a solid action RPG experience that could, and probably should, have been stronger. It's fun but too familiar in the grand pantheon of similar offerings – not least from developer Team Ninja's back catalog itself.
Ultros takes the tried and tested Metroidvania formula, flips it on its head, bathes it in neon paint, switches dimensions, adds gardening mechanics and sends it to an outer-space uterus housing an ancient demon – and it all, somehow, works
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an otherwise top-tier Metroidvania game – filled with intrigue, neat brain-teasing puzzles, masterful platforming, and spectacle-fueled boss battles – that's let down by a confusing narrative that sometimes prevents it from spreading its wings.
The Talos Principle 2 takes all the genre-defining traits its 2014 puzzle predecessor championed, and improves them. Those familiar with the original will fall in love all over again, while newcomers will be kept on their toes from beginning to end.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 improves on its predecessor across the board, while saluting the superhero genre over the last 30 years as a whole. With a captivating narrative and unrivaled spectacle, it's the quintessential superhero game, in story and mechanical terms
Blasphemous 2 leans heavily into its inspirations, and therefore doesn't reinvent the wheel – but with more to see, more to do, and, of course, more to slaughter, it improves on its forerunner's familiar formula across the board with devastating results.
Sad Owl Studios has delivered a puzzling experience that's both instantly approachable and inventive enough to keep you guessing throughout. Viewfinder is simply wonderful – a breath of fresh air that shouldn't be ignored.
Dead Space sets new standards in modern day remakes with new tricks and terrors.
Sniper Elite 5 is the best it's ever been with a new game mode that'll blow your mind.
Sifu is a gorgeous, original and intelligent brawler whose self-confidence is leveraged by its masterful ageing mechanic and super tight combat.