“With an exquisite visual design that is impossible to ignore, some games can capture our hearts and minds in a second. Often the key, though, is whether or not there’s anything under the surface. Beauty may only be skin deep, but in SMAC Games’ case, the arresting visuals are hiding something far more exciting underneath:…

“As the undisputed king of a genre, it’s time for From Software’s series to finally come to a conclusion. After three games, multiple updates, expansions, and a million YouTube lore videos, it’s time to see if our Ashen One can bow out on a high note or a rotten one. Starting in a Dreg Heap…

“If you’ve ever loved any of Rare’s Banjoo Kazooie games, Playtonic’s debut title might feel like putting on a pair of cozy slippers near a warm fire. “Ooh lovely”, you might think, “let’s get the marshmallows out”, but the affection for the games from an almost forgotten 3D platforming genre is a little too intense,…

“Brett Taylor’s ethereal, relaxing puzzler feels like everything the world needs right now. A magical little game that takes away all of your worries and transports you for a fleeting moment to a better place. Yes, it’s that good, and yet you’ve never heard of it until right now.” Read more in GamesMaster issue 315

“As the high speed sniper bullet zooms towards the target, so many questions come to mind. Most importantly, you’ll be asking yourself why you are watching a slow motion x-ray camera of a man’s testicles exploding. The obvious answer is that it’s an accident. You were staking out a enemy camp that’s patrolled by a…

“One thing is for sure, you can’t fault Sony’s effort when it comes to producing smaller games that have clever ideas. Marrying blistering style and narrative substance isn’t an easy thing, but the big console follow up to the PS Vita’s most interesting title aims for the skies, but isn’t without its flaws. After an…

“If you’ve played Shovel Knight, then this NES-styled indie platformer will feel instantly familiar, but let’s be fair, that was an exceptional game, so Elden Pixels’ adventure has a lot to live up to.” Read more in GamesMaster issue 314  

“Interesting, unique games are rare these days, which means titles like Sunless Sea can come to the fore and blow us away. Sharing many similarities with it, this spiritual brother is set in a dimension known as “The House” where you are in charge of a land-train that moves with mechanical legs. This is a…

“You’re shopping for a group of homeless men who work for a company of dubious repute, and they all want a variety of alcoholic beverages – only then will they give you the information you need. It’s an early opportunity to take a proper look at where your adventure is taking place, with a chance…

“This is a game that requires planning, and can punish any poor planning; though not as much as it used to. Originally, if you were foolish enough to not save your game after a few hours, a party wipe in one of many dungeons would mean you’ve lost all that progress. Now, though, a quick-save…