Reviews

HP Spectre x2 review - the latest Surface Pro 4 rival A well-judged 2-in-1, but there are a fair few compromises in the push for a cheaper Surface Pro 4 rival

The Witness review - an audacious puzzle lesson Fiendishly difficult but ever so satisfying, The Witness sets a new benchmark for first-person puzzle games

Firewatch review - quite literally a walk in the park A stunning world with rich, realistic dialogue, but Firewatch's anticlimactic ending failed to set my heart on fire

Honor 5X review The Honor 5X is one of the cheapest phones to come with a fingerprint sensor, but its terrible camera and sluggish performance hold it back

Corel Painter 2016 review Highly sophisticated and rewarding, Corel Painter is worth the expense for technically minded artists

Chillblast Samurai review - ultra thin gaming laptop The Chillblast Samurai is a surprisingly svelte gaming laptop with plenty of power

Serif PagePlus X9 review - simply brilliant DTP software Elegant and efficient, PagePlus X9 is the best desktop-publishing software around for home and small business users

Tesco Hudl 2 review - discontinued but not forgotten Now under £100, the Hudl2 is a thoroughly grown-up tablet which is even better value than its predecessor

XCOM 2 review - Is there time to save the world? Addictive tactical combat and deep, strategic gameplay make XCOM 2 an essential buy for PC gamers

LIFX Color 1000 review The LIFX Color 1000 is a fully-featured smart light bulb, but its sole reliance on app controls can become inconvenient

New 3DS review - Nintendo's best handheld yet With better 3D, a faster CPU, more controls and a gorgeous new design, the New 3DS is everything its predecessor should have been and more

OnePlus X review: Now completely invite-free Superb build quality, an excellent screen and a great battery life, but the OnePlus X isn't the budget smartphone killer we were hoping for

Final Fantasy Explorers review Its combat system has lots of potential, but monsters are too easy and its eidolon boss fights are very repetitive