A triumphant combination of enthralling combat, top-tier creature and character design, and a captivating open world, Horizon Forbidden West is an absolute blast and fantastic showcase for the power of the PS5.
Call of Duty Vanguard's highly polished campaign provides a healthy amount of fun, even if its brief length and lack of variety lead it to fall short of the classic pieces of war cinema it's trying to emulate.
FIFA 22: Legacy Edition on Nintendo Switch is another infuriating release in the series.
Speed Golf is a fun addition, but a poor adventure mode, a slight selection of courses and low replayability results in Mario Golf: Super Rush being an underwhelming entry into the series.
The Final Cut elevates Disco Elysium from an already phenomenal RPG to a true must-play masterpiece.
Destruction AllStars can provide fun bursts of frantic car combat action, but never adds up to much more than that.
Through engaging puzzles and a captivating story, Call of the Sea provides an excellent, poignant adventure.
This year's Call of Duty multiplayer is somewhat of a backwards step for the series.
Bugsnax is a puzzle-adventure packed full of charm, mystery and a surprising amount of emotional depth.
All in all, FIFA 21 is a year of small improvements with much to enjoy, but little to shout about.
AWE is an enjoyable few hours back in the world of the Bureau and a great first step into Remedy's Connected Universe.
Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a puzzle game with unique ideas that takes far too long to fully implement them.
A collection of exciting minigames and a burst of every colour under the rainbow makes Fall Guys a consistent delight.
Overwatch is a masterpiece. A dizzying amalgam of unique characters, stunning style, and compellingly dynamic action.
Predator: Hunting Grounds offers brief moments of blockbuster action, but ultimately underwhelms more than it excites.
A place for unlimited creation, Dreams is a highly ambitious concept, and one that has been magically brought to life.
Observation's novel approach to puzzle design and gripping plot combine to create a unique science-fiction experience.
FIFA 19 is a threadbare experience on the Switch. The inclusion of the Champions League and a significant graphical upgrade goes some way to approaching the levels on presentation found on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC version, but on the pitch it's a mile away from being a premium football simulation and fails to build on last year's game. I can see myself having some fun playing the new House Rules modes locally with friends, but in most single-player modes there is no doubt that it is a repetitive and unfulfilling experience.
FIFA 19 is a definite improvement on last year's effort, despite not all new additions quite hitting the mark.