Tom Phillips

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Stronger emotional stakes and faster-paced drama promise an explosive climax that ultimately pulls its biggest punch.

Majestic in scope, impressive in detail, Assassin's Creed Shadows honours the beauty of feudal Japan, even if its strongest moments are saved for the personal stories of two protagonists.

A fascinating new narrative adventure from the original Life is Strange team, this first slice boasts fresh twists that help move the formula forward, even if its story sometimes feels a remix of genre tropes.

Like its own hero's dabbling with time travel, Life is Strange: Double Exposure highlights the troubles of trying to revisit old memories, while raising unanswered questions about the future.

WarioWare: Move It!
3/5

Nintendo serves up another bumper blink-and-you-lose blitz in WarioWare: Move It!, but the package is let down by the need to fumble with often-fussy motion controls.

Detective Pikachu Returns is a straightforward mystery adventure whose strengths lie in its Pokémon setting and breakout star.

Pikmin 4

Pikmin 4

July 18, 2023
5/5

The Pikmin series blossoms anew, in a bouquet of fresh gameplay and the best bits from its roots.

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

October 27, 2020
Unscored

Like its many buried riches, Nintendo's Pikmin series remains a treasure ready to be rediscovered.

Playtonic tightens up its nostalgic take on platforming and turns its eyes to the future.