9.5PlayStation 5
Astro Bot
A pure, joyous celebration of PlayStation history that turns every level into an inventive playground. The definitive showcase for the DualSense controller.
VerdictEssential
Honest verdicts on the games that matter
We play the generation's headline console titles and tell you plainly whether they earn a place in your collection — written for Australian players, free of hype.
9.5
9.2PlayStation 5
Ghost of Yōtei
A striking evolution of open-world action, with combat that feels weighty and a landscape that rewards curiosity at every turn. Sucker Punch at its most confident.
VerdictOutstanding
9.0Nintendo Switch OLED
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
A long-awaited return that honours the series' atmosphere while sharpening its exploration. On the OLED screen, Samus has never looked better.
VerdictOutstanding
8.9Nintendo Switch OLED
Mario Kart World
The most expansive Mario Kart yet, blending a connected open map with the razor-sharp racing the series is famous for. Couch multiplayer nirvana.
VerdictExcellent
8.7PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S
Silent Hill f
A bold reinvention of survival horror in a new setting, trading jump scares for a creeping, beautifully oppressive dread that lingers long after the credits.
VerdictExcellent
8.5PlayStation 5
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Stranger and more assured than its predecessor, Kojima's sequel refines its meditative traversal into something genuinely captivating for the patient player.
VerdictExcellent
How we score
Every verdict is earned on the couch, not the spreadsheet
We finish the games we review on the consoles Australians actually own. Our scores reflect the complete experience — performance, feel, longevity and how much fun we genuinely had.
Played to completion
No verdict is published from a demo or a trailer.
Tested on real hardware
We note how each title runs across the relevant consoles.
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