
Lauren Relph
Lauren Relph is a Former Games Writer, focusing on Xbox. She doesn't like piña coladas but loves getting caught in the rain. Follow her on Twitter!
Latest articles by Lauren Relph

Carrion review: Reverse horror leaves us hungry for more
By Lauren Relph last updated
When it's your turn to be the villain...

SUPERHOT: Mind Control Delete review — A hint of roguelike elevates this stylish FPS puzzler
By Lauren Relph last updated
A third DLC for SUPERHOT delivers more on every level. More combat, more weapons, more starting over from the very beginning. Has SUPERHOT always been this stylish and fun?

Maid of Sker review: Book a short stay at the horror hotel
By Lauren Relph published
Real Welsh scares and so-so gameplay

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 preview: Pre-order bonus is 2 minutes of skate heaven
By Lauren Relph published
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remaster comes with a pre-order bonus level, skating across the warehouse which we all know and love so well. So, is it as good as we remember?

Observation review: Space-inspired Hollywood blockbuster in game form
By Lauren Relph published
Take control as a space station OS

Batman — Episode 1: Realm of Shadows Review
By Lauren Relph last updated
Batman was given the Telltale treatment, and is coming to Xbox One in September. We review the first episode Realm of Shadows in the new Batman: The Telltale Series.

The Turing Test for Xbox One review: Man vs. Machine
By Lauren Relph last updated
The Turing Test is a first person puzzle game, developed by Bulkhead Interactive.

The Surge for Xbox One review: A must-play action RPG
By Lauren Relph last updated
Deck 13's challenging new hardcore action game The Surge is addictive and accessible, and a huge step up the developer's previous Lords of the Fallen game.

Review: Mount & Blade: Warband on Xbox One is like stepping back in time in more ways than one
By Lauren Relph last updated
Popular medieval sandbox simulator Mount & Blade: Warband is finally on Xbox One after cultivating a great following on Steam. Here is our review.

The Final Station for Xbox One review: Can you catch the train?
By Lauren Relph last updated
The Final Station is developed by Do My Best, and while they have a team name, the developers are a team of just two men. It's their debut game, and honestly? It's really damn good.

Lies of Astaroth for Xbox One review: An RPG card game missing the MMO
By Lauren Relph last updated
I'm not going to lie, card games like Magic: The Gathering are already a rather niche genre of video-games, but there has always been little to contend with.

Narcosis for Xbox One review: A simple but enjoyable deep sea horror game
By Lauren Relph last updated
It's not all Disney-like singing sea life on the seafloor in the new ocean horror game Narcosis for Xbox One. Read our full review for all the details.

Dear Esther Landmark Edition for Xbox One review
By Lauren Relph last updated
Dear Esther has the holy trinity. Beautiful graphics, a heart-wrenching soundtrack, and wonderful writing that deeply invested me in the character.

Stardew Valley for Xbox One review: when a labor of love turns into a great game
By Lauren Relph last updated
I wasn't quite aware just how well I knew Harvest Moon until I played Stardew Valley. This is in no way a bad thing.

Neon Chrome Xbox One review: The Overseer dominates us
By Lauren Relph last updated
The Matrix meets Blade Runner. We reviewed Neon Chrome on the Xbox One and got lost in the cyberpunk noir world of a hacker who creates neural links with unused bodies to take down the Overseer.

Virginia Review: scratching your Twin Peaks itch with this ID@Xbox game
By Lauren Relph last updated
Virginia, developed by Variable State and published by 505 Games, is a single-player first-person thriller mystery. And it's probably one of the weirdest things I've ever played.

Kick and Fennick Xbox One review: Shooting for the sky with the boy with the big gun
By Lauren Relph last updated
Jumping into Abstraction Games' newest release, Kick and Fennick, the platforming game where jumping is done by pulling out the big guns.

Layers of Fear Xbox One review: This isn't painting by numbers
By Lauren Relph last updated
Join Lauren for a review of Layers of Fear on Xbox One — a psychological horror game with a twist.

Ubisoft is betting on a huge update to make you try Tom Clancy's The Division again
By Lauren Relph last updated
Ubisoft have just released patch notes 1.4 for The Division. Judging from the notes, there is a LOT of overhauling on the way.

TurnOn Xbox One Review: The brightest spark in town
By Lauren Relph last updated
Inspired by WWF's Earth Hour, TurnOn gives us a gentle lesson as to why it's good to switch off once in a while.

Deadlight: Directors Cut for Xbox One review — Face your fears, again
By Lauren Relph last updated
Published by Tequila Works, Deadlight Directors Cut came to Xbox One, Steam and PS4 polished up and re-zombied.

Skyrim: Special Edition Review on Xbox One
By Lauren Relph last updated
Returning to Skyrim 5 years after its initial launch we took yet another unforgettable trip down memory lane.

Mafia 3 on Xbox One review: The Good, the Bugs and the Bayou
By Lauren Relph last updated
Mafia 3 has ruffled some feathers, but is the criticism entirely justified? We take an in-depth look in this review.
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