Lewis Parker
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![Two vampires fighting side-by-side in V Rising.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/za8L8tVCjD58DZpo8NJbeL-320-80.png)
V Rising review: An even better version of one of the best Early Access survival games
By Lewis Parker published
NECKS LEVEL A confident 1.0 release for an action-RPG/survival game hybrid that was already excellent in Early Access.
![Three Persona 5 characters firing their guns in Persona 5 Tactica.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RxgGXYZMEJ4oTuPxtPcdYi-320-80.jpg)
Persona 5 Tactica review: A supremely satisfying turn-based strategy spin-off, and one of Persona's best ever stories
By Lewis Parker published
ALL-OUT AT-TACTICA The Phantom Thieves return for a turn-based strategy spin-off that will steal your heart.
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For the King 2 review: Prettier and more tactical, but overfamiliar
By Lewis Parker published
Reign It In Who died and made you For The King 2?
![King Kong battling monsters in artwork for Skull Island: Rise of Kong.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CFwHCksRbjHYNVEoC4shvF-320-80.jpg)
Skull Island: Rise of Kong review: So poor it earns our lowest score in over a decade
By Lewis Parker published
Monkey business It’s a gibbon that this is the least ape-pealing game of 2023.
![An elaborate roller coaster ride in Park Beyond.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bynKrgKDnYxf96JDc9n3Y8-320-80.jpg)
Park Beyond review: This throwback management sim's incredible building tools are let down by a limp campaign and a serious lack of depth
By Lewis Parker published
RollerPoser Tycoon Parking up the wrong tree.
![A disturbing painting in Layers of Fear.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oN43Rr5C46MydeDYdgfUBf-320-80.png)
Layers of Fear (2023) review: This brilliantly scary update makes me optimistic for the Silent Hill 2 remake
By Lewis Parker published
IF IT PAINT BROKE The first two games receive a deft remake into one package, with new story to tie them elegantly together.
![A burger car racing down a city street in Lego 2K Drive.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rFEKKVxA9ARPHgrwcJXuUT-320-80.jpg)
Lego 2K Drive review: A fun, if repetitive kart racer whose charms are sullied by its predatory microtransactions targeted right at young children.
By Lewis Parker published
WOLF IN JEEP'S CLOTHING A solid kart racer enhanced by the ability to build your own Lego vehicles—but its greedy microtransactions are a brick too far.