Video Games Chronicle

Mario’s first side-scroller in a decade oozes spirit and invention like the classic games – but doesn’t rely on nostalgia…

Insomniac confidently handles one of Spider-Man’s most seminal storylines, and adds new elements to it to make it its own…

Those of the 16-bit era finally have the sequel they’ve been waiting for…

It’s basic but well-written and should appeal to younger players…

The game’s brevity is a breath of fresh air among increasingly larger open-world games…

At launch, Xbox’s racer is heavy on velocity, but light in variety…

Lingering problems from the FIFA era and a lack of real evolution make this the most skippable football game in years…

CD Projekt’s pulpy sci-fi thriller delivers a strong campaign and much more of what many players wanted at launch…

NetherRealm delivers an excellent retkon that will appeal to modern and lapsed fans…

Bethesda’s space opera takes what people loved about Fallout and Skyrim, and casts it across an enormous galaxy…

Quantic Dream’s first indie release is a strong first foot forwards…

Aveum is a world we loved blasting our way through, even if its characters grew tiresome…

The Switch exclusive is beautifully designed but left us wanting a little more…

Veterans have to get through a familiar start to reach the best of what’s on offer…

What THQ’s game lacks in variety, it makes up for in gameplay…

Capcom’s remaster doesn’t try to fix what wasn’t broken before…

Breathtaking setpieces and out-of-this world production values shine, even if some of what made Final Fantasy an Eikonic franchise isn’t as strong…

Blizzard exorcises the sins of Immortal with a stunning ARPG.

Capcom scores a flawless first round in 2023’s fighting game throwdown…

The minds behind Tetris Effect deliver a welcome slice of puzzle-led psychedelia…