Lego Marvel's Avengers; Rise of the Tomb Raider; Darkest Dungeon, gaming reviews: A tried and tested formula
Multiple new combo moves, visually striking landscapes, and a mysterious dungeon
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***
PS4/Xbox One/PC (£49.99 )
A common criticism of Lego games is that they tend to stick to a tried and tested formula, and Lego Marvel's Avengers is no exception. The game gently parodies the Marvel films with a mix of movie dialogue and goofy sight gags as Hulk and co smash their way through scenes from The Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man 3 and more. The gameplay offers multiple new combo moves and a series of open world hubs to explore.
Sophie Witts
Rise of the Tomb Raider
*****
PC (£29.99 )
Lara Croft is back and it's no disappointment. Rise of the Tomb Raider looks and feels simply stunning as you leap, climb and fight your way through the visually striking landscapes, on the hunt for an artefact that grants eternal life. From mountain chases to the classic temple booby traps and puzzles, this game is everything you would expect it to be and more. The graphics on the PC are outstanding, although you would need the latest specs to run on full and there was the occasional stutter in cut scenes. Other than that I simply cannot fault it.
Matt Vowles
Darkest Dungeon
****
PC/OSX/Linus (£14.99)
Darkest Dungeon is no typical point-and-click side-scroller. As you play as various rogues, the smallest mistake will set back your expedition into the mysterious dungeon. When a character dies, they never return; when it gets dark, your warriors get scared and anxious. It takes a while to learn all the mechanics, but once you have completed the initial challenges, it is frustratingly enjoyable. The design is also particularly lovely, the indie studio having designed a game that is truly unique.
Jack Shepherd
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