Rick Lane

Ode Review

Ode is a musical platformer that's short on length but big on joy.

December 11, 2017 | 13:00

Megaton Rainfall Review

A thrilling and spectacular superhero simulator, Megaton Rainfall is let down by its massive unrealised potential.

November 29, 2017 | 17:00

Hand of Fate 2 Review

The Dealer returns in this larger, more varied sequel to Defiant Development's innovative RPG.

November 28, 2017 | 17:30

Ten Years On: Mass Effect

Rick looks back at BioWare's landmark series a decade on from release.

November 23, 2017 | 13:30

Star Wars: Battlefront II Review

Star Wars: Battlefront II takes two steps forward and two steps back.

November 21, 2017 | 12:30

Nioh Review

Nioh is a challenging action-RPG with some of the best melee combat in gaming.

November 14, 2017 | 18:00

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Review

Wolfenstein II retains all the Nazi-killing madness of its predecessor, as well as all the problems.

October 31, 2017 | 19:00

The Evil Within 2 Review

The Evil Within 2 is a safe yet considerably improved sequel.

October 20, 2017 | 13:30

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War Review

Shadow of War retains all that was great about the original but also makes the same mistakes.

October 16, 2017 | 16:00

Ten Years On: Portal

Rick looks back at Valve's landmark puzzle game a decade on after release.

October 10, 2017 | 13:30

Cuphead Review

Like a deal with the devil, Cuphead seems like a tempting prospect but gives little in return for what it asks of you.

October 6, 2017 | 13:00

Total War: Warhammer II Review

Warhammer II's colourful new races and smart innovations make it the biggest and boldest Total War yet.

October 3, 2017 | 17:00

Project Cars 2 Review

Project Cars 2 offers a massive vehicular toybox, let down by inconsistencies and a litany of small errors.

September 27, 2017 | 13:00

Echo Review

Echo is a conceptually fascinating game spoiled by an overly formulaic structure.

September 26, 2017 | 17:00

Divinity: Original Sin II Review

Divinity: Original Sin II is the finest RPG since the Witcher 3.

September 25, 2017 | 17:00

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Review

Despite some bold ideas and one exceptional level, Death of the Outsider is an uneven finale for the current series.

September 20, 2017 | 12:00

Absolver Review

Absolver is a decent martial arts game wrapped in a framework that doesn't really fit.

September 1, 2017 | 10:30

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Review

An expansion turned standalone adventure, The Lost Legacy proves itself a worthy entry in the Uncharted series.

August 30, 2017 | 14:00

Nidhogg 2 Review

Nidhogg 2 refreshes the formula of the comic multiplayer dueller, although it ultimately fails to improve upon it.

August 23, 2017 | 16:01

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Review

Dark and distressing yet hugely rewarding, Hellblade is a powerful and absorbing masterclass in virtual empathy.

August 11, 2017 | 14:00

Tacoma Review

Tacoma is a short, sharp and soulful space-station exploration game.

August 7, 2017 | 21:00

No Man's Sky: One Year On

Rick returns to No Man's Sky to explore how a year's worth of updates have changed the game.

August 1, 2017 | 14:30

Behold the Kickmen Review

Is Behold the Kickmen a smashing send-up of football, or will it simply be sent-off?

July 25, 2017 | 13:00

MSI MPG Velox 100R Chassis Review

October 14 2021 | 15:04