Author: Arman Siddiqui

Functional. That is the greatest praise I can give Star Wars Outlaws. It is not a broken game where the Stormtroopers are phasing through walls or spawning right in front of the player. It (mostly) works. The blasters fire. The speeder bikes move. The imperials get shot. But there is not much here that feels inventive or evokes a feeling of awe from the player. Instead, there is a lasting feeling of sameness that is tough to shake. The standard open world tropes: menial side activities littered around the map, vast stretches of barren land on planets –  it is…

In recent times, I have really warmed up to games that don’t overstay their welcome. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, now remastered in glorious quarter-of-4K resolution, is a great example of designers understanding the appropriate scope for a project and delivering a game that is consistently engaging within that measured scope.  Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD comes with a solid visual uplift over the 3DS original. While it may not hold up next to current generation releases from the average AAA developer, the excellent art direction, coupled with new, detailed assets and richer lighting, make a relatively strong impression, considering the Switch’s…

Another year, another victory. WWE 2K24 builds upon last year’s efforts to deliver a phenomenal celebration of pro wrestling spectacle.

Ghostrunner 2 is an excellent demonstration of how to expand a sequel, without foregoing what made the original a blast in the first place.

Link’s return to Hyrule is captivating, wildly dynamic and a moving demonstration of exceptional game design.

Bursting at the seams with style and combat variety, Bayonetta 3 is another excellent instalment in a franchise that refuses to disappoint.

A sad successor to a brilliant Tale