Game of Thrones - Iron From Ice (Episode I)
"It's a very strong start to a series that could end up being absolutely brilliant."
Text: Simon Eriksson
WWE 2K15
"This is a game that will certainly entertain the biggest WWE fans (to some extent), but if you're not one of them there is absolutely no reason to take a closer look."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Tetris Ultimate
"Tetris Ultimate is a solid title that delivers exactly what you'd expect it to; blocks that drop and aching thumbs."
Text: Mike Holmes
Escape Dead Island
"You have to be able to look past some design problems in order to enjoy the captivating story that's there."
Text: Rasmus Lund-Hansen
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
"Although the game doesn't shine when it comes to originality, the new Lego Batman is a high-quality title that will provide hours of fun."
Text: Fabrizia Malgieri
Far Cry 4
"Far Cry 4 is a huge and ambitious open-world shooter, and one of the better games of 2014."
Text: Mike Holmes
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
"The game has its flaws, and the absence of some licenses remain a troublesome setback, but at least the gameplay is in the best shape it has been in years."
Text: David Moschini
F1 2014
"This year's edition of Codemasters F1 series is a massive disappointment."
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
"It's a breath of fresh air in a series that has been standing still for several years."
Text: Jonathan Björklund
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
"There is a lack of new, innovative ideas: this is just more of the same (great) stuff."
Text: Stefan Briesenick
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
"The Definitive Edition proves to be a worthwhile update, and an excellent opportunity to rediscover a good game."
Text: Fabrizia Malgieri
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
"Despite a few issues, our time spent with Holmes was entertaining enough, and the different cases managed to maintain a level of tension throughout."
Text: Martin Eiser
Forza Horizon 2
"Even if it drops down a few gears after a fantastic opening, Playground still offers one hell of a road trip."
Text: Gillen McAllister
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
"This is easily the best Lord of the Rings game released in the last decade."
Text: Bengt Lemne
FIFA 15
"FIFA 15 is a good game, make no mistake, it's just not a great game; it looks like we're going to have to wait at least another year for that."
Text: Mike Holmes
Destiny
'But what we have on disc feels like the opening chapter of a larger game in which the best is yet to come. We're left not just wanting more, but expecting better."
Text: Gillen McAllister & Mike Holmes
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution
Without a specific story arc, does Revolution have enough content to convince fans?
Sacred 3
The phrase ‘a good laugh' suggests a few things.
Text: Johannes Leander
Titanfall: Frontier's Edge
"The new maps in Titanfall are all decent, and if you're still playing the game, you'd do well to pick them up."
Text: Mike Holmes
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King
"The new area is interesting, the enemies are more challenging than ever before, and it's long enough that you'll feel you got value for your money."
Text: Philip Lauritz Poulsen
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark
"It's a solid if unspectacular game, low on content and complexity, but ultimately playable enough for it not to be a write-off."
Text: Mike Holmes
Sniper Elite 3
"While the campaign is shorter than before, Rebellion has done a decent job of fleshing out the game as a whole."
Text: Mike Holmes
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
"Imagine if the Beano or Dandy devoted themselves to realistic World War I comic strips. There's no punches pulled here, and certain sub-chapters are hard to stomach."
Text: Gillen McAllister
Grid: Autosport
"This could have been so much more, offering something fresh to core fans while summarising the best of the past. As it is, this feels nothing more than a stopgap."
Text: Morten Bækkelund
Tropico 5
El Presidente returns to rule his loyal subjects, but there is plenty of new stuff to take in with the latest entry in the Tropico franchise.
Text: Tobias Garsten
Wolfenstein: The New Order
"Machine Games hasn't crafted the perfect shooter, but they've given it a good go and the results are decent."
Text: Mike Holmes
Super Time Force
"Super Time Force is one of the great exclusive titles heading to Microsoft's consoles this year."
Text: Ingo Delinger
Bound by Flame
"In the end, and surprisingly after those first few hours, Spiders manages to deliver a compelling story; enough to raise our verdict a couple of notches from our original impression."
Text: Martin Eiser
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
"It's a sidestep rather than a progressive move forward, tweaked yet comparable to FIFA 14, and ultimately more of the same."
Text: Mike Holmes
Trials Fusion
"The bike balancing is still perfect, tracks the right side of tricky, the worlds rich in detail. And we'll go against popular consensus - the music's brilliant."
Text: Gillen McAllister
Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode 2
"This could have been the crowning moment of the Bioshock series."
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
"At its best, it's low-brow gory fun, but in comparison to some of the great games releasing at the moment, it's definitely one of the poorer titles of 2014."
Text: Gillen McAllister
Dark Souls II
"The game has lost none of its relentless difficulty, and the many improvements make it a great experience for veterans and newcomers. But it may not be for everybody."
Text: Philip Lauritz Poulsen
Titanfall
"Titanfall's a damn fine multiplayer shooter worth your time and money: that's the bottom line."
Text: Gillen McAllister
South Park: The Stick of Truth
"It's fun and entertaining, and beneath the simple surface and the fart jokes there's a surprisingly well functioning RPG."
Text: Rasmus Lund-Hansen
World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition
"On the outside it might just look like big, metallic monsters brutishly blasting away at each other, but there's actually a refreshing amount of tactical depth here."
Text: Mike Holmes
Rambo: The Video Game
"There are virtually no redeeming features as John Rambo makes it over to the video game scene a few decades after his heydays."
Text: Tobias Garsten
Earth Defense Force 2025
"Even though one may not believe it at first glance, the game is extremely rich on content and offers a lot of depth to experts."
Text: Kalle Max Hofmann
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
"Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 takes elements of the first game to pioneer the interconnected world - Symphony of the Night - and mixes it in with the God of War series."
Text: Kim Visnes
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare
"It's a much better game than you'd think. But we can't help but feel this would have made a better case as a Xbox Live Arcade title rather than a (nearly) full-priced retail release."
Text: Gillen McAllister
Thief
"Yes, it's got issues, and no, it's not perfect, but underneath some suffocating design decisions is a really solid game."
Text: Mike Holmes
Strider
Capcom's cyber-ninja returns on digital.
Text: Stefan Briesenick
The Lego Movie Videogame
"It's hard not to be excited by this title, one that feels so fresh compared to past titles and is the best take on a movie tie-in we've seen in a while."
Text: Lee West
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
"Given that this is the end of a trilogy, we're not just burdened with saving humanity, but also the challenge of trying to keep track of the narrative."
Text: Martin Eiser
Fable Anniversary
We venture back to Albion for this anniversary edition, but is a trip down memory lane worthy of your time and money?
Text: José Manuel Bringas
The Banner Saga
"It's a mature game, as thought provoking as it is beautiful."
Text: Mike Holmes
Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD
some of the flaws were expected, but it's still hard to see anyone but the hardcore Assassin's Creed fans finding this interesting."
Text: Bengt Lemne
Halo: Spartan Assault
"For the most part it's pretty fun to play. However, there's no Master Chief and it's no masterpiece."
Text: Mike Holmes
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Freedom Cry
"War as entertainment is something that we've acclimatised to through multiple generations and mediums. Prisoners of war and human trafficking however, is a different issue entirely."
Text: Gillen McAllister
Xcom: Enemy Within
"The price is high, especially for console users, but if you loved the original game this is certainly worth it."
Text: Kenneth Flage