Games
RAGING JUSTICE **
All major platforms (MakingGames)
Raging Justice is a callback to the mid-90s when, for a brief time, digitised brawlers took over from the pixel style. Whilst an interesting concept with driving music and a vibrant, nostalgic visual style, the clunky, repetitive gameplay, samey boss fights and claustrophobic, left-right level design overwhelms any fond memories that the player may have for this genre. Various challenges and a good cop/bad cop option can’t save this from being more than a nostalgia act. BR
DEATH ROAD TO CANADA *****
Nintendo Switch / Steam (RocketCat)
This has to be an early contender for game of the year. A joyous, pixelated romp through a zombie holocaust from Florida to Canada, Death Road To Canada mixes the gameplay of The Oregon Trail with the zany humour of The Super Hero League Of Hoboken and throws in awesome arcade action in a mash-up for the ages. Funny, tense, with great co-op and eminently replayable, it’s a must-have title for any Switch owner. BR