Even though it's not perfect thanks to a couple of minor issues - and is more for showing off than playing with - with it's highly detailed and surprisingly complex design, the Lego Star Wars AT-AT Walker stands tall as a must-have addition for fans who can afford it.
A beautiful twist on the city-building genre, Airborne Kingdom is a fascinating journey with innovative gameplay mechanics, a stirring soundtrack, and a sense of exploration that flies high.
Morbid follows the Dark Souls formula pretty closely despite it having a retro charm, but the boss fights are an undeniable highlight of the game. Disturbing bouts of danger that will snuff your flame out with a single lucky blow, these encounters boast an incredible art direction, fascinating gameplay quirks, and a challenge that’ll leave your controller moist with hand sweat.
Cyberpunk 2077 tells a compelling story with an excellent assortment of characters but fails to deliver on the promises of a living, breathing open-world. All of these faults are amplified by a messy user interface, unengaging combat, and shoddy performance across multiple platforms.
The Asus ROG Delta RGB commands a premium price, but it delivers a performance in the audio department that looks, sounds, and feels great. A comfortable and current-gen headset that has plenty of versatility, this striking piece of kit will make any media piped through it sound outstanding.
Nerf’s new foam dart design remains controversial, especially in the face of rising competition or cheaper knock-offs, but the toy is a quality piece of plastic and electrical engineering. It looks great, operates brilliantly, and is surprisingly accurate. It’s definitely an unusual addition to the Nerf arsenal, but it’s an interesting new direction.
Transformers come and go, but through the entire saga there has been one single constant: Optimus Prime. The stoic leader of the Autobots, Transformers without the greatest prime is like Xmas without a bad gift from your grandmother: Unimaginable. Not just a great character, Optimus Prime also boasts a design that is eternal. Red, blue, and grey paint over an …
Fitness Boxing 2 isn’t a bad way to keep your body energised, but the few improvements it has loaded into its gloves can’t hide its flawed punching technique or its disappointing lack of beats to bounce around to between uppercuts.
Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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