Galactic Racer is the only game out of this list that I just couldn't put down, though Phantom Blade Zero is great as well, I just haven't put enough time into it yet.

@GirlVersusGame That's certainly enough to get me to at least give them a go, they've always intrigued me but I just never got around to trying them out. Thanks for the reply.

I've never got round to playing any of the Metro games but I've heard great things. I don't do horror, how much do they lean into that or is it more of a focus on the story and world than straight-up scares?

I have no intention of playing GTAVI so having bought a few of the games on the list I am in absolutely no rush to complete them.

I'll only play Monster Train 2 because I already have the other 2 (and only bought TR 4-6 a few days before the announcement on the Switch as well, grrr) but it's an alright month for the selection.

How did anyone think this was a good idea? I get it that the images are used for the 'realities of disasters' but there's literally no connection with the events of the game. Especially stupid to include footage of an event that happened just 4 years ago.

I got it for Switch 2 today, it's good so far. I never played King's Field but I liked the art style and idea enough to bite (and for just under £15 with a launch discount it's impulse-buy territory for me). Looking forward to putting more time into it over the weekend.

That emerald green will look great with my chroma teal one. Definitely gonna try and get my order in on these.

I've just started replaying the original games on the Switch, so they'll be fresh in my mind in time for the remake. Hopefully they don't scree it up.

My work is in the court system, it would be very ironic if I took time off to commit virtual crimes.

I have a little hope that this is worth a watch, at least to have a proper sendoff to the series after Andromeda (which I still enjoyed playing, but was nowhere near the original trilogy obviously).

Bioware made some of my favourite games of the last 20 years, but unfortunately nothing approaching those heights in the last decade. A disappointment, to be certain, but not a surprise.

Still playing this on PS5 and Switch 2, glad to hear they're still bringing more to the game so long after launch.

Definitely be playing Mafia this month, I've been tempted to pick it up multiple times but.

With what I've played so far (about 2/3 of the way through the 30 day timer) it's definitely my GOTY so far, closely competing with Fire Emblem. Any improvements are welcome, but I honestly don't think much more could be done to improve my rating of the game so far.

Cool, I'm still pretty early on in my playthrough (like, cycle 5 or 6 iirc) and I'm having a lot of fun with it. Glad to see some of the annoyances others have had won't be affecting me.

I didn't see any issues when I played briefly last night, as opposed to before the last patch where it stuttered every time it autosaved (as many have experienced). Still haven't seen any crashes on base PS5 either, but I haven't put a huge amount of time into it since the update.

@DEN5 There should be an 'Ignore' function on all store platforms, because it doesn't matter how much this is shown or advertised to me, I am never going to buy it.

Could've been avoided by using the wording "All currently planned paid DLC" but yeah, if I can get it for nothing having already bought the deluxe edition then great. If not I'll wait until it's all released and season pass 2 goes on sale. I don't need those extra characters/tracks that desperately.

This has been sat on my wishlist since I heard about it. I am a sucker for trying every soulslike I can but I needed to see/hear how this turned out before taking the plunge. Glad to hear it's mostly a success, I'll check out some gameplay this week and may make the purchase if it stays positive.

@GirlVersusGame Thanks for the rec, I will definitely check it out. I love a good game-based book.

I haven't watched Edgerunners yet ( I know I should) but do I now save it to wash whatever this film ends up being out of my eyes?

I just picked the game up this week thanks to the positive reception to it. I'm glad those affected have been able to keep their jobs given what happens in a lot of these cases, especially recently.

I thought I was losing my mind, because I was certain I already had this for PS5. But sure, re-release that instead of making a new one.

I think everyone who plays online understands that servers won't stay open in perpetuity, but tying all single-player content to the same online component that will eventually be shut down is just plain stupid.

I get that people buying sports games will likely buy the new version every time and won't run into this problem, but knowing that if I buy a game now it may not be playable at all on that same hardware in 2 years time is absurd.

I'm a sucker for a blind box, but the art style of most of these isn't appealing to me. Apart from Astro. I want all the Astro ones.

I will likely never play any of the additions this month, but I do normally have something I've had a passing interest in most months so they can't all be winners. Just means I can focus on what I already have, because lord knows there's enough.

Most of what gets promoted by the larger publishers is definitely homogenised and feels like a lot of the same ideas repeated to varying levels of success. But that's what they see selling in large numbers, because people know what experiences they like and are willing to spend their money on. It's hardly surprising and is the same in any medium, very few people (comparatively} are prepared to take a chance on something different and unknown.

Not playing on a PS5 pro so this isn't something I've noticed, I just wanted to comment that "vasty" isn't a word. @ShogunRok you might want to check that in the 5th paragraph...

With readily available NFC payment technology I don't see this as being significantly different. If anything it means you could make payments without needing to save card details.

@Voltan Calling them bicycle sequences makes me think of Logan on a little push bike trying his hardest to outrun the reavers on similarly ridiculous bikes, and that image is hilarious!

I'd rate it just below great so settled on a 7. I wish it was longer, or that there was more to do outside of the story, and the NG+ doesn't add enough for my liking. But what was there was thoroughly enjoyable and I will do another playthrough after some time as I do want to experience it again.

I've not been having any trouble with the game on normal difficulty, apart from the aforementioned lock-on confusion. I kinda get it, I've stunned that guy so he's not a problem for a little while, let's focus on the other, but not having a choice in the matter is a pain.

I've only had a couple of minor issues myself. 1 was when I was progressing a quest, all going fine, but the timer (which by that point I was locked into) ticked over to night and I was kicked out if a camp, then couldn't follow the route I had initially intended to because I couldn't talk to who I did before, so I was stuck taking a different route.

The 2nd was during a fight with a big enemy in a cave. He kept getting stuck on an unreachable part of the scenery, so the fight kept stopping and starting and his health bar was no longer visible. It was complete guesswork whether I was actually damaging him or not and I couldn't consistently get close enough to get the fight start up the combat properly. It took a few attempts and it happened every time until I was lucky enough to be able to push through.

@Czar_Khastik I'm married, I already have that.

Glad to see they're adjusting things, but I'm done with the game after getting the platinum. May go back for a second playthrough at some point, I did have a blast with it.

I was wanting to have another playthrough of the game before Songs of the Past, and I'm very glad I didn't already start it before they announced the remaster. I am very ready to kick this adventure off again at the end of the month.

I was already interested, but like many others I have too many games to play already. At least I know I won't be spending too much when I do eventually get round to it.

That artwork by Housemarque is beautiful!

This was always going to be a day 1 for me, the reviews haven't swayed me. Put a few hours in today and I'm enjoying it so far. Not on the level of Spider Man but I'll likely Platinum this as I have all 3 of those.

I am absolutely loving the game so far, very pleased that Rebel Wolves are getting the sales to match their efforts with the game. Can't wait to see more, either in DLC or a sequel.

I'm loving Dawnwalker so far, haven't got Onimusha but it's on my list once release schedules die down a bit. Good for both of them, hopefully it means the planned trilogy for Dawnwalker is still in the pipeline, and maybe it won't be such a long wait for another Onimusha.

Sony do this and my PS Plus is gone. It's the only reason I subscribe to Premium, or to PS Plus at all.

I always take notice of a new Gundam game, pleased to see this is looking good. I hope there's a good amount of customisation along with the solid action.

I've got the platinum for all 3 Spider Man games so far, I'm fully intending to get this one too. I just find it's all stuff I wanted to do anyway in their other games so hoping this is much the same.

I'm perfectly fine with this. Not including the games I've already got that I need to finish, I also have Blood of Dawnwalker, Wolverine and Fire Emblem coming just this month alone. Some more time to play them will be appreciated.

Shark cards! Come and get your shark cards here!

At least no genAI, the amount of money Rockstar make that'd be a straight kick in the teeth.

As it's free I'll definitely give it a go, but if it's a gacha game I don't expect to play it for very long.

Chained Echoes is an excellent game, thoroughly loved playing it on Switch. Not bothered about the other 2 this month however.

Damn, this one stings. Loved her in Heroes, 36 is just way too young to go. RIP and love to her friends and family.

Now that is nice to hear. Their work on Spiderman so far fills me with huge confidence that this is going to be another slam dunk for Insomniac.