It’s one of the quietest spells in recent times for new releases. As of the time of typing (Wednesday night), not a single new game has graced the Xbox One store all week. We may see something on or before Friday (a NeoGeo re-release perhaps) but Xbox One owners shouldn’t expect much in the way …
A 2D side-scrolling racer with looping stages and minuscule sprites, SpeedRunners recalls Sonic 3’s oft-forgotten two-player mode. It plays by the rules of different retro classic, however – Codemasters’ legendary Micro Machines. The idea is to outrun other players, causing them to fall behind and become edged off the screen. We could’ve use Codemasters’ own …
We’ve seen a few Disney games on Switch this generation, but none that have been system exclusive. That changes this week with the debut of Disney Illusion Island – a co-op side-scrolling platformer developed by the studio behind 2020’s Xbox Battletoads reboot. Featuring hand-drawn animation and an orchestrated musical score, it sees Mickey and company …
The PlayStation and Xbox formats are having a quiet one this week, with less than ten games gracing each system. Over on the Switch eShop things are a little quieter than usual, but there’s still plenty to jump into should your trusty Switch find its way into your luggage or travel bag this weekend. After …
When Pac-Man Museum+ launched in May, many Pac-Man fans questioned why it didn’t feature Pac-Man World. While the obvious answer was that Bandai-Namco isn’t ready to go diving into their 32-bit catalogue just yet, it seems there was another reason too – a full-on remake was on the cards. Pac-Man World Re-Pac launches this Friday …
Annapurna Interactive is on a roll of late – something that doesn’t look set to end soon. Stylish speed running FPS Neon White is their latest to wow critics, with review scores being a mixture of 8s and 9s. At the time of typing, it’s one of the best-reviewed games of the month. Not only …
This 2D puzzle platformer presents a host of unique challenges to overcome as you travel through different worlds saving teensy alien creatures. With a total of 60 levels, and fresh mechanics to master, there’s plenty to get stuck into. It’s a case of running and jumping to reach the end of the level. Sounds simple, …
The term ‘twin stick’ usually conjures images of frantic 2D shooters or perhaps a top-down dungeon crawler with projectile lobbing combat. This makes World-Splitter quite the exception – it’s a 2D twin-stick puzzle game. Here, the world can be split by twiddling analogue sticks, creating paths for characters that give access to new areas, before …
If the ‘January Blues’ are making you feel down then maybe this week’s eShop line-up will perk you up, this being one of those rare weeks where there’s something for everyone. The week’s biggest release is a toss-up between the cult classic Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath HD and the tactical Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf, with Psikyo …
We certainly didn’t expect the Switch eShop to be back up to speed this quickly. January is barely past the halfway mark, but already the Switch eShop schedule includes almost 30 new releases. There’s even a big first-party title – Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore is the latest Wii U conversion to hit the Switch, …
The Switch eShop seemingly isn’t affected by Red Dead 2 hype, as this week’s line-up of new titles in the biggest yet – 37 games in total, along with a handful of demos. There’s a new ‘Gaming on The Go’ sale underway too, which includes a bunch of horror games. Speaking of all things Halloween, …
Imagine if Super Mario World came to an end after conquering the Donut Plains – the legendary platformer’s first full-sized world. You’ve become acquainted with the controls, beaten more than a dozen levels, began to experiment with the power-ups and had your skills tested with a couple of boss battles. Then, after defeating Morton Koopa …
It’s doubtful Metal Gear fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Metal Gear Survive. The first Metal Gear to be released without Hideo Kojima at the helm, it was instantly labelled a cynical attempt to jump on the zombie shooter bandwagon using the prestigious Metal Gear name as a selling point. But here’s the thing …
Sony’s ravishing Shadow of the Colossus remake reasserts Bluepoint as the go-to guys for quality remasters. An all-time classic made even better, it boasts of radically improved visuals and a new photo mode. The £25 asking price seals the deal. After a quiet spell, the Switch bounces back with a trio of new retail releases. …
This year commenced in the best possible fashion. Unusually for the quiet season of spring, we received several highly acclaimed hits in quick succession. Things settled down in the run-up to summer, leading to what has been a sporadic winter. A few quality titles, the usual solid but unspectacular annual updates, and more than a …