Games
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3 out of 5 stars.
Kingdom Hearts 3 review – Disney-themed romp's charm is skin-deep
3 out of 5 stars.This mashup of animated film stars and Japanese action heroes has new characters to enrol, but beyond exciting theme-park action the connection between worlds feels superficial
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A new battle royale game from the creators of mech shooter Titanfall offers squad-based play in aruined sci-fi world – but is it enough to take on Fortnite? -
Live virtual show by EDM producer had dancing avatars with weapon options disabled -
This horror thriller shocked the games industry with its tense world of terror – and its monstrous vision is as fearsome as ever -
4 out of 5 stars.
Sunless Skies review – a galaxy of terrors awaits
4 out of 5 stars.This imaginative and darkly humorous steampunk survival game has you fearfully chart a vast, hostile universe
Reviews
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5 out of 5 stars.
Resident Evil 2 review – genre-defining horror, loaded with dread
5 out of 5 stars.Capcom’s survival horror classic returns with improved visuals, new controls and a whole host of monstrous surprises -
3 out of 5 stars.
My Time at Portia review – crafting sim reaps slow but sweet rewards
3 out of 5 stars.The daily routines of this beautifully designed crafting game are meditative, but the storyline can be laboured
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3 out of 5 stars.
New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe review – a jump back to basics
3 out of 5 stars.With straightforward 2D linear play this game can feel anachronistically flat – but chaotic multiplayer action is where the infectious fun lies -
3 out of 5 stars.
GRIS review – gorgeous colours swirl around a tale of grief and fear
3 out of 5 stars.Beneath a sumptuous, absurdly beautiful surface, dark beasts haunt a troubled girl’s crumbling fantasy world -
If you’re a gamer after something more in-depth than coffee table books, here are some of the most thought-provoking reads about gaming -
5 out of 5 stars.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate review – the fighting game with everything
5 out of 5 stars.Wildly disparate heroes from Nintendo history – from Mario to Pikachu and Street Fighter II’s Ryu – meet for matches of thrilling, barely controlled chaos
What to play
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From the latest fun-filled escapades of Mario, Donkey Kong and Link to complex, literary titles such as Octopath Traveller, here are the games that get the best out of Nintendo’s console -
Whether it’s fighting terrifying beasts, wreaking anarchy in a parallel universe or singing karaoke, these titles challenge both your intellect and reflexes -
From the thrills of Forza Horizon and cartoon antics of Cuphead to the horrors of Hellblade, here are the Xbox One games everyone should play
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