Video Games Chronicle

Video Games Chronicle

Reviews

274 reviews
Alone in the Dark
40
A promising setup is let down by repetitive puzzles, poor combat and frequent glitches…
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
80
Digital Eclipse’s latest doesn’t span all of Minter’s career, but what’s covered is handled with care…
Balatro
100
Simple to pick up, impossible to put down, this card roguelike is a masterclass of simple…
Berserk Boy
80
The vibrant 2D platformer is one of the better attempts to bring the 16-bit era into the 2020s…
WWE 2K24
80
2K’s latest entry isn’t a massive overhaul but does improve an already great game…
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
100
Aerith, Tifa, and the gang make up a hugely enjoyable road trip you’ll be playing for hundreds of hours…
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
60
Nintendo delivers another staunchly faithful remake, but what’s left offers little challenge for core players…
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
80
The Arkham story comes to a close in a graphically gorgeous, if somewhat uneven…
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Sujimon & Resort Bundle
100
It’s easy to get breathless talking about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Tekken 8: Season 2 - Ultimate Edition
100
Bandai Namco recaptures the excitement of the classic era with deep combat and meaty single-player modes…
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
80
Capcom’s compilation is light on flourish but entertains where it counts…
Another Code: Recollection
80
Every element of Cing’s classic adventure games has been entirely reimagined…
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
100
The Lost Levels, No Return and a performance boost make this the perfect reason to replay a masterpiece…
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
80
Prince of Persia was long in need of a ressurection and in The Lost Crown, it’s found it. Excellent platforming, clever puzzles and a huge map make one of the best Metroidvania games in years, and kicks off 2024 in style.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
80
Ubisoft’s open world template is elevated by an incredible presentation…
Super Mario RPG
80
This Switch re-release is a faithful – to a fault – recreation of one of the best RPGs ever…
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
40
The FPS series hits a low point with a short, shallow campaign and thin multiplayer offering…
WarioWare: Move It!
60
Wario’s latest will have players going ‘waaah’ with its motion controls…
RoboCop: Rogue City
80
Teyon’s game lacks complexity but that doesn’t matter when it’s this fun to play…
Alan Wake II
100
Brilliant writing, incredible visuals and genuinely scary, Remedy’s sequel is better than many thought possible…