I was really surprised at Tomb Raider 2013 -- it was fantastic. Rise of the Tomb Raider is a mostly successful attempt to build on that, and it succeeds. Definitely one of the past year's must-play games, along with the Witcher 3 and... actually, not much else.

It's pretty, but you definitely need a decent GPU to get the full experience. As far as the plot goes, it's nothing to write home about, and ends just when it gets interesting. I bought the season pass, and the game isn't really extended much by the addition of Baba Yaga DLC. You will get several extraneous outfits and weapon re-skins. And cards. Lots of cards.!!!

The eclectic roster of cars is only a fraction of what’s on offer in, say, Forza Horizon 2, but it has a little something for most gearheads. Garage spots are limited to five but the focus here isn’t collecting; it’s perfecting. I completed most of Need for Speed in a single car, constantly cramming upgrades into it to keep it ahead of the competition