Verdict It’s easy to forgive Spintires: MudRunner exactly because it has such an eccentric charisma. It should be dull. It should be frustrating. It should be prettier. But it has its own strange beauty and offers something refreshingly unconventional in the driving genre. Pros A truly distinct driving experience with an eccentric charisma Delivers a…

Verdict SoulCalibur 6 feels like a real sequel to SoulCalibur 2, in a way that none of the others managed. It’s an immediately fun fighting game that has clear depth but never seems intimidating. It has one of the better rosters of any current fighting game, some beefy single player content and solid netcode. An…

Verdict It’s unreasonable to expect Marvel’s Spider-Man The Heist to reinvent the wheel here, it’s a DLC for a game that was remarkably popular, and many are clamouring for more. However, I don’t think I’m the only person that will be a little disappointed at Marvel’s Spider-Man playing it safe, and it’s a prime example…

Verdict Gunfire Games has done its best, and at times, succeeds in making Darksiders 3 a worthwhile successor to the previous two entries. Pros Fury is a brilliant leading lady Combat is fun and satisfying Enough reasons to explore the entire world Base aesthetic remains appealing Cons Woeful performance issues Lowers the scope of past…

Verdict Epic Games has created an engaging twist on the battle royale genre that not only stands out from the competition, but is head and shoulders above. Pros Fun by yourself or with a team Great gunplay Encourages cooperation Building adds a different way to play Bright and colourful Cons Building can be annoying Losing…

Verdict For my money, The Division 2 is the best of the shooter genre. Anthem might be shinier, Destiny might have more going on, but The Division 2 combines challenge, gameplay and a compelling / simple progression system into one bundle. Pros Compelling progression Easy matchmaking (and level up assistance for your friends) Weaponry feels…

Verdict A robust combat system, plentiful characters and a meaningful progression system combine to create a worthwhile fighter that I’d recommend checking out. Pros An accessible fighter with plenty of depth A large and varied roster of characterts Destructible stages return and are a blast Story is silly and doesn’t take itself too seriously Cons…

Verdict A brutal vision of the future, Metro Exodus is a worthy reimagining of the subterranean shooter that brings it blinking into the light of modern gaming with fluid gunplay and a gorgeous open world. Pros The gunplay feels solid Open world feels great to explore Tone and story are completely unique compared to other…

BY RYAN MCCAFFREY If you ask me, Saints Row The Third is the highpoint of Volition’s open-world gangster series. When it came out back in 2011, it pushed the comedy and absurdity introduced in Saints Row 2 to new extremes while still keeping one foot planted in reality, unlike the completely over-the-top Saints Row 4. So I…