Mike Holmes
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If you can look past the slightly underwhelming narrative layer (and we suggest that you do), you're left with an intense puzzle-shooter hybrid that encourages flair and audacity. It's at its best when you're discovering things for the first time, so that first play-through is when Superhot shines brightest. Having...
Crypt of the Necrodancer wants you to dance your way through some deadly dungeons, but it provides you with such a delicious beat to play to that it's almost impossible not to fall in love with its subtly blended charms. The soundtrack is chirpy, and there's even the option to...
XCOM 2
Simply put, Xcom 2 is a masterpiece. It improves on the original (Enemy Unknown) in every way. Firaxis has cut away the dead wood and replaced the outgoing features with game-enhancing additions that makes for a more exciting, more engrossing, and more rewarding experience. We've only scratched the surface of...
There's not much in the way of "game" here, beyond elements of trade and planning (financially and in terms of keeping Fogg healthy), and while these elements can at times govern your decision making, 80 Days mostly relies on captivating storytelling. This won't be suited to everyone, but for a...
Vlambeer has done it yet again. The studio excels in crafting brilliant, replayable arcade experiences, and this is without doubt their finest work to date. The pixelart visuals are stylish and detailed, the audio work is great, and the game controls brilliantly. Fans of the roguelike genre have been treated...
We spent a lot of time deliberating over the final score. Having played and reviewed Mad Max earlier this year, it seems like the obvious game to compare this to. Considering it on those terms, Just Cause 3 is the better game, and ultimately that's what pushed us into giving...
So we like it, but which version did we prefer? The mobile version is great in that the relatively quick-fire play sessions are great filler during a quiet moment while you wait in the car or before the train rolls into the station. That said, when we switched from touch...
Broforce offers the player plenty of explosive action to enjoy, but it does get a little samey after a while, largely because of the amount of testosterone flowing through its veins. That said, it's great fun most of the time and we've been enjoying its very particular delights on and...
Halo 5: Guardians feels like a step forward for the series. 343i have finally emerged from the shadow cast by Bungie and have crafted a shooter that stands side-by-side with anything made by its original creators. Is it our favourite game? Halo 3 still holds a special place in our...
Soma
What we liked best, however, was the lack of cheap scares. This is a game built entirely of tension, mystery and story, and as such we enjoyed taking our time over it, savouring each hour or two spent navigating this underwater nightmare. There's moments of genuine fear in there, sequences...
Lego Dimensions has entered into a competitive genre, with two well-established franchises already enjoying plenty of success, but it brings something new to the table and comes well supported by a back-catalogue of appealing properties. It might be the most expensive option on the market, but for our money it's...
The only other criticism will be more significant for some than it is for others, and that's the grind. Like it or loathe it, it's a big part of the game, and those who can't abide revisiting content and putting a new spin on an old challenge will likely score...
