The Persistence review – Dead Space lives The latest PlayStation VR exclusive is a horror game that’s as scary as Resident Evil 7 but has the sci-fi thrills of Prey.
Train Sim World review – on-the-rails Train Sim World rumbles its way onto PS4, but is its soporific gameplay enough to interest console owners?
Mothergunship review – the biggest guns in gaming If you liked the Doom reboot you’ll love this fun mix of roguelike and bullet hell shooter, that has the best gun customisation ever.
Tempest 4000 review – eat electric death PS Vita classic TxK is remade for home consoles and the PC, but is there more to it than just getting its proper name back?
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Xbox One review – first person bludgeoner You don’t need Left 4 Dead 3 when there’s Vermintide 2, as the fan favourite co-op game comes to consoles.
Sonic Mania Plus review – gotta go faster The best Sonic The Hedgehog game since the ‘90s returns, with two new characters and 2D action to make the Mega Drive proud.
Shining Resonance Refrain review – role-playing by numbers The series that spawned the classic Shining Force games gets its first Western release for years, but how triumphant is its return?
Octopath Traveler review – the past and future of JRPGs The makers of Bravely Default bring an exclusive new Japanese role-player to Nintendo Switch and it’s the perfect mix of old and new.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana Switch review – role-playing survivor It might have a weird and off-putting name but this is one of the most original and enjoyable Japanese role-players of recent years.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Switch review – make room for the mushrooms One of the hidden gems of the Wii U’s games line-up comes to both Switch and 3DS, and it’s just as magical as ever.
Lego The Incredibles review – the Pixar family Pixar’s latest animated movie is out in cinemas this week, but it’s also been turned into a video game in this new Lego tie-in.
Hollow Knight on Switch review – a bug’s life too One of the best Metroidvania games of last year arrives on Switch and it’s the perfect game to while away the summer games drought.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – July 2018 round-up GameCentral checks out this month’s new releases for iOS and Android, with hidden gems like One Deck Dungeon and Golf Club: Wasteland.
The Crew 2 review – come back later Ubisoft’s open road racer returns to offer even more variety in terms of vehicles and features, but how does it play at launch?
Wolfenstein II Switch review – low-tech victory Bethesda’s state-of-the-art shooter comes to Nintendo’s hybrid console, as the Switch puts in a heroic effort to do it justice.
NieR: Automata Become As Gods Edition review – glory to mankind One of the best games of last year is finally available on Xbox One and it’s just as a bizarre and memorable as before.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Nintendo Switch review – switching mascots The PS4’s best-selling exclusive of last year comes to Xbox One and Switch, but can Nintendo’s console handle it?
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure review – monkey magic One of the best Switch games of last year gets an excellent new expansion, as the real king of kongs swings into action.
Lumines Remastered review – puzzling music The creator of Rez returns to what was once viewed as Sony’s answer to Tetris, with a remaster of the classic musical puzzler.
The Awesome Adventures Of Captain Spirit review – Life Is Strange 1.9 Square Enix offer a free two-hour long introduction to the world of Life Is Strange 2, but is the magic still there without Max and Chole?
Jurassic World Evolution review – fossil fuel Jurassic Park is given some excellent fan service in this new dino-filled business sim, that feels like the perfect match of licence and genre.
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion review – underground extension The first paid-for DLC for Splatoon 2 is an expansive new single-player campaign that will test your skills to their limit.
Mario Tennis Aces review – mushrooms before strawberries Nintendo looks to raise a racquet on Switch, with a new sports game that features online multiplayer and a story campaign.
Sushi Striker review – kaiten crush saga Nintendo’s new Switch and 3DS game is one of the best new puzzlers in a long time, with the most bizarre story premise ever.
Onrush review – racing innovation The makers of Driveclub and MotorStorm return with an arcade racer that offers genuinely new ideas and a great multiplayer experience.