Resident Evil 2 Remake (PS5)

Twenty years after its initial release Capcom's rebuilt Resident Evil 2 from scratch - and it's not just a fantastic remake, it's undoubtedly one of the year's best horror games.

My complaints about the Resident Evil 2 remaster are minimal. An argument could be made that Capcom could have done more, but the spirit of the original has been preserved and in many cases, enhanced. I hope every legacy game in the series gets this loving treatment, as I'll probably be playing them for the rest of my life.

Now THIS is how you remake a classic. Resident Evil 2 expertly reanimates the horrifying atmosphere and moments of extreme tension that made the original so revered.

But broadly, this is a remake done right. It's been modernised without feeling modern - you will remain acutely aware that this was a game first designed in the late '90s - built primarily for the fans, while welcoming new players so long as they're willing to meet it in the middle.

But above all, the remake is an impressive game for the fact that it goes all-in on the pure survival horror experience, confidently embracing its horrifying tone and rarely letting up until the story's conclusion. Though Resident Evil 2 has its roots firmly in the past, it reworks the familiar horrors into something that feels brand new and all its own.

For Resident Evil fans this is a must-play, but even those without nostalgia for RE 2 will have a good time.