Available on 360 and PS3 l Published by Konami l Developed by Platinum Games l Classified MA15+ l Supports 1 player

REVIEW IN BRIEF > This action focused spinoff is a game of highs and lows, with the latter sadly outweighing the former. The inventive blade mechanic, which allows you to dismember your opponents in spectacular fashion, is almost worth the price of admission. Alas, a series of subpar boss battles, a broken camera and an overreliance on grinding already completed levels derail the experience.

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Available on 360, PS3 and PC l Published by Square Enix l Developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal l Classified MA15+ l Supports 1-8 players

REVIEW IN BRIEF > Tomb Raider reboots a series that had well and truly lost its way. As Lara Croft you’ll be fighting for your life and the lives of others in this rousing action adventure epic. It’s a totally absorbing experience, from the story to the gameplay and the moody graphics. The campaign is incredible, but you’ll probably be disappointed by the tacked on multiplayer. Read the rest of this entry »

Available on 360, PS3 and PC l Published by EA l Developed by Visceral Games l Classified MA15+ l Supports 1-2 players

REVIEW IN BRIEF > Visceral Games’ survival horror trilogy comes to an end with a bigger campaign and a new co-op mode. Expect more levels, more missions and more to shoot, but fewer of the trademark scares. Publisher EA clearly wants to promote microtransactions in place of genuine DLC, which can leave a distastefully mercenary impression of the game. While much fun is to be had in this still exciting world, it’s now time for Isaac to have a rest.

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Available on 360, PS3 and PC l Published by EA l Developed by Crytek l Classified MA15+ l Supports 1-12 players (16 on PC)

REVIEW IN BRIEF > Crysis continues its reputation as a system melter with this third iteration. There is no doubt that on a PC capable of running it, this game is a thing of beauty. The good news is that there is plenty of top notch gameplay to match the visuals this time around. Crysis 3 imparts a true sense of power on the player, and despite some small missteps along the way, this alone makes it an experience worth having. Read the rest of this entry »