Video Games Chronicle

Simple to pick up, impossible to put down, this card roguelike is a masterclass of simple…

The vibrant 2D platformer is one of the better attempts to bring the 16-bit era into the 2020s…

2K’s latest entry isn’t a massive overhaul but does improve an already great game…

Aerith, Tifa, and the gang make up a hugely enjoyable road trip you’ll be playing for hundreds of hours…

Nintendo delivers another staunchly faithful remake, but what’s left offers little challenge for core players…

The Arkham story comes to a close in a graphically gorgeous, if somewhat uneven…

It’s easy to get breathless talking about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Bandai Namco recaptures the excitement of the classic era with deep combat and meaty single-player modes…

Capcom’s compilation is light on flourish but entertains where it counts…

Every element of Cing’s classic adventure games has been entirely reimagined…

The Lost Levels, No Return and a performance boost make this the perfect reason to replay a masterpiece…

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.

Ubisoft’s open world template is elevated by an incredible presentation…

This Switch re-release is a faithful – to a fault – recreation of one of the best RPGs ever…

The FPS series hits a low point with a short, shallow campaign and thin multiplayer offering…

Wario’s latest will have players going ‘waaah’ with its motion controls…

Teyon’s game lacks complexity but that doesn’t matter when it’s this fun to play…

Brilliant writing, incredible visuals and genuinely scary, Remedy’s sequel is better than many thought possible…

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…