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This week, JAMIE HARRIS tries Monster Hunter Rise, Mundaun, Hunting Simulator 2 and Cozy Grove

Title: Hunting Simulator 2 Platform: Xbox, PlayStation Genre: Simulation Price: £49.99 Age rating: 16+

A worthwhile upgrade?

We are seeing a load of existing games being upgraded for the new PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, and Hunting Simulator 2 is just one of them to make the jump — sadly it is not free for those who already bought it on PS4 or Xbox One. Despite the nature of this title,

Title: Cozy Grove Platform: iOS Genre: Role playing game Price: From £4.99 per month with Apple Arcade Age rating: 12+

Feel-good island

Cozy Grove takes you onto a small ever-changing island, where you uncover secrets and help ghosts, in your role as Spirit Scout. There is something very Animal Crossing in Cozy Grove’s nature, there is something serene about taking in the six beautiful environments, which glisten on the next-gen consoles. Plus, you have a trusty dog that you can pet. This is not just a game about killing, it is about planning and real-life simulation, so it would not be complete with a choice of rifles – including licensed apparel — gear, binoculars and even scent lures. Skip to the end: Despite stunning graphics, Hunting Simulator 2 does not currently offer enough to justify the upgrade on PS5/Xbox Series X, so we will have to see with the story mode.

SCORE: 7/10 with you are collecting small, seemingly-useless items and making them something worthwhile. It is an easy enough life-sim title to follow – nothing too pacey or stressful, ideal for kicking back and taking it easy, along with the soothing guitar track. There are rewards to keep you coming back for more too. Skip to the end: A calming game, where there is no pressure and tasks are pretty straightforward to follow.

SCORE: 7/10