Nine new Switch games make their merry way to the UK eShop this week – an unprecedented amount, trouncing even the console’s launch line-up. LEGO Worlds (£24.99) and The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ (£35.99) are both tardy conversions. We weren’t entirely smitten with LEGO Worlds on PS4/Xbox One – the toolset gives plenty of potential …
When it comes to dissecting LEGO Worlds’ DNA, the ever-popular Minecraft is the obvious benefactor. Scratch the surface just a little and you’ll find a less obvious influence: 2016’s still frequently discussed No Man’s Sky. Like Hello Games’ space tourist sim, LEGO Worlds has a similar focus on exploration and discovery, complete with a busted …
Following on from Gravity Rush 2, Nioh and Horizon Zero Dawn, the PlayStation 4 receives yet another significant system exclusive – Square-Enix’s NieR: Automata. Reviews for the Platinum-developed hack and slash RPG went live ahead of Tuesday’s US release and were full of praise, resulting in a 89% Metacritic that puts it on par with …