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Taking place in Africa the latest version of the survival horror series eschews its scares for a more action shooter style. The new setting oozes atmosphere and I found myself converting my initial disappointment with the demo into fervent adoration. Playing as Chris Redfield from the original Resident Evil, the story takes you through some claustrophobic... [Read more of this review]

Flower is a triumph of simplicity, beauty and subtle storytelling that shows a side of videogames that many are too quick to dismiss or ignore. Whilst the vast majority of games are violent experiences of conflict or combat, Flower tells a story of destruction and redemption in the most visual and moving way possible. Starting you off in a depressing... [Read more of this review]

It’s a truism that the most simple ideas and concepts can sometimes be the best. Crayon Physics is a remarkably simple game that revolves around getting a ball to touch a star on the same screen. But the magic is far deeper than that. On your sheet of virtual paper whatever you draw come to life – draw a circle and it will become a ball rolling... [Read more of this review]

After seeding the phrase that would let Barack Obama become the next President of the United States, everyone’s favourite builder gets his own videogame release on the DS with Festival of Fun. As the name might suggest this is all about getting the characters from the TV show to help build all you need for a rollicking good party. The ten mini-games... [Read more of this review]

Sometimes videogames can surprise you in the most unusual ways. Whether they have plot twists that compare to a Hitchcock thriller, or produce gameplay that has your heartbeat hitting the roof in exhilaration.  Flow is something very different to what you’re used to playing. Whilst Xbox Live Arcade spews out retro titles and erratic original content,... [Read more of this review]