With the games industry becoming more competitive than ever, we round up some of the biggest releases vying for your attention to make your final decision that little bit easier easier:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch)
For all the pun-filled jokes that can be made of the latest Smash Bros., it quite literally is the ultimate iteration in almost every way. The level of characters is immense, all your favourite characters are accounted for and the sheer polish on the gameplay is astounding. Sure, World of Light and Spirit Board won’t be for everyone, but that classic Nintendo magic surrounds the whole package.
You can buy Super Smash Bros. Ultimate here.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy (PS4, XBO)
Much like Crash Bandicoot’s N. Sane Trilogy, this is the definitive way to embrace your old-school nostalgia. Thanks to a complete visual overhaul that’s downright gorgeous, your favourite purple dragon looks and plays just as you remember. The trio of adventures will be a tad easy for some, but it’s a small concession in an otherwise stellar offering.
You can buy Spyro Reignited Trilogy here.
Fallout 76 (PS4, XBO, PC)
Fallout 76 had the potential to be something special, but the end result is instead a fairly buggy experiment that will likely soon be forgotten. If Bethesda continues to steadily patch away the sore points, there may be some redemption for this desolate wasteland, but you can’t help but think it probably should have stayed in the vault a little longer.
You can buy Fallout 76 here.
Tetris Effect (PS4)
For a game that’s had an abundance of releases since 1984, it’s truly impressive that Tetris Effect is as engaging as it is. But by taking the tried and tested gameplay, then layering entrancing musical tracks and stunning visuals over the top – developers Monstars and Resonair have created an amazingly creative experience that feels borderline spiritual.
You can buy Tetris Effect here.
LEGO DC Super-Villains (PS4, XBO, Switch)
If you’ve played any of the LEGO games before, you know what you’re in for with this latest iteration. And while it often feels like more of the same, by switching up the hero/villain dynamic, the game does offer some unique twists – especially by making the most of its surprisingly delightful story.
You can buy LEGO DC Super-Villains here.
Battlefield V (PS4, XBO, PC)
Despite not packing as much fanfare as the last few entries, Battlefield V is still an impressively polished shooter. The multiplayer suite offers up expectedly tight, intense battles, while the inclusion of a single-player campaign provides a notable point of difference against the game’s primary competitor. Even better is that it’s bloody good.
You can buy Battlefield V here.
