Games Of The Week: Let’s Sing Abba, PGA Tour 2K23 and In Sound Mind

Let’s Sing Abba

Platform: Switch

Genre: Karaoke

Price: £36.99

Age: 3

Get the girls round – this is the perfect Friday night in

Review by Imy Brighty-Potts

Growing up in the early Noughties, I was no stranger to Playstation 2 staple SingStar, and no karaoke night or singalong has been able to scratch the itch of missing that game in about 15 years. Alas, relief has finally come, in the form of this 31 track ABBA-fuelled musical wonderland. Despite the fact I struggled with the notes (my issue, certainly not the game’s), I had an absolute hoot playing this game. With enhanced graphics, a handheld mic and gorgeous sound quality – even from a very average TV – this game is a win for music fans, kids and those of us who like a glass of wine and a singalong alike. Put it on your Christmas list now, because ABBA fans everywhere will be flocking for one.

Skip to the end: The Winner Takes It All and this game is a winner, baby.

Rating: 10/10

PGA Tour 2K23

Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5

Genre: Golf simulator

Price: £49.99

Age rating: 3

Play a round with Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan

Review by: Sharif Owadally

Grab your clubs, as 2K are back with the latest instalment and it’s packed full of golfing goodness. New controls, new courses, and all-new playable pros, PGA Tour 2K23 has it all. With its simple three-click swing mechanic, anyone can pick up and play, whatever your ability. But as you gain experience, you’ll learn how these simple controls will allow you to putt with precision and perfect shots. Head out onto one of the many licensed courses and enjoy how beautiful they look, even if you are hacking your way down the fairway! Want to get creative? Then design and build your own course with the new PGA Tour 2K23 Course Designer. With the MyPlayer mode, you can design, dress, improve, and equip your player however you like, and take on the pros in MyCareer mode. With a wealth of other features, including multiple game modes and online multiplayer capabilities, PGA Tour 2K23 is slick, entertaining, and really makes you feel like you are in on the course.

Skip to the end: Golfing fun for everyone! Weekend hacker to tour pro, PGA Tour 2K23 is for you

Rating: 8/10

In Sound Mind

Platform: Switch, Xbox Series X, PC, Playstation 5

Genre: Horror

Price: £35.00+

Age rating: 15

Anyone for a spooky adventure?

Review by: Louise Irwin

I love a lot about this game. The sound design and the look are spooky and atmospheric, the boss fights are well designed and challenging. The story is (after a bit of a slow start) engaging and quite moving. However, played on a Switch Lite at least, there are some irritating issues with the UI, where I found myself having to zoom in and move pixel by pixel to be allowed to interact with the object. There was also the adventure game classic of the puzzles needing to be solved a certain way – early on, I was surrounded by shards of glass I couldn’t pick up with my character sadly noting that “I could cut this tape with something sharp”. Overall though, a definite recommend.

Skip to the end: Spooky and challenging with some technical gripes.

Rating: 7/10

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