Etrian Mystery Dungeon isn’t a bad game, but it is a disappointing one. There are better JRPGs out there and unfortunately this one just left me wanting more.

The Guild of Dungeoneering is a fabulous game, which provides hour after hour of addictive gameplay for kids or a thirty-three year old man-child like myself.

The gameplay, graphics, characters, story, and music come together to make a really enjoyable experience.

The hacker theme actually hurts it overall because it really doesn’t live up to the term as far as quality or difficulty. If anything it should be called “Entry Level Coder’s Beat”.

Tribute Games has created a genuinely fun game here, but regular players will soon find themselves tiring of the repetitive gameplay and tough difficulty, meaning that only the hardcore gamers will get anything of value from Curses ‘n’ Chaos.

As it stands this game really has nothing to offer. No replay value, no options, no creativity, no innovation, lack of enemy types and scaling, no bosses, no further levels and with no highscores, no reason to play the game at all.

While they are just HD remakes, they are worth a double dip. Gunman Clive HD Collection is a solid fun little package which gets a solid recommendation from me.

There are moments in the game where I was glued to my Vita but it’s unfortunately offset by some really annoying characters whose actions and words really got on my wick and only helped to undermine what is a pretty moving and poignant story.

Kojima Production’s have created their magnum opus. A gem that has truly evolved the design of open world action.

Fans of retro gaming will find something to like amidst its addictive core premise, but for modern gamers used to more consistent design, City Connection is a trip you can afford to avoid.

Those with fond memories of 80s arcade gaming will most likely get something from this unabashedly and overtly 80s wrestler, but for the majority of gamers, Mat Mania Exciting Hour will provide very little beyond a stark reminder of how far video games have come in the past thirty years.

The Castle Game is a fun, well designed tower defence game that should be added to your collection if you want all the defend your castle thrills without the cash grab that is usually associated with the genre.

A fairly fun game that’s loads more fun with friends. It’s nothing really ground breaking though.

The potential for what this level editor can create is huge. It’s an amazing tool for anyone who fancies trying their hand at level design, and I’ve had the opportunity to play some truly stunning stages from users around the world as a result of it.

It probably doesn’t do enough to warrant a double-dip for those who have already experienced the game on last-gen consoles, but despite the lack of a noticeable overhaul, Dishonored remains one of the best first person action games on the market.

Rugby World Cup 2015 isn’t completely without merit, but with so many issues, it’s all but impossible to recommend this overpriced, under-featured and often flat-out broken game of virtual rugby.

One of the best puzzle-platformers I have played all year.

A breath of fresh air in the crowded indie market.

There is fun to be had here, but honestly, you have to be willing to overlook some pretty major issues to get the best from this charming but undeniably mediocre RPG.

If you’re a fan of One Piece, then this is the very definition of a no-brainer, but even if you’re not, even if you’re a fan of anime/manga with little more than a passing knowledge of One Piece, this game will do more than most to convince your of the series’ unique charms.

It does feel like you’re playing a mobile game on your console but that’s not a bad thing.

Some may be put off by the Zombie theme but I for one am glad I have put in the time and think Zombie Defense is a solid buy.

The unique, utterly charming aesthetic certainly plays its part, but ultimately, it’s the fundamental gameplay that makes this game quite as special as it is. The combination of solid shooting mechanics with personnel and task management is inspired, leading to this being one of the most entertaining games that I have played this year and amongst the finest co-op experiences of the generation.

Episode one of Blues and Bullets is a short, whistle-stop tour. Does it have me interested enough to go and buy the next episode? Perhaps. Although not as instantly gripping as The Walking Dead or Life is Strange, it does do something different.

It has the potential to be both painfully depressing and outrageously infuriating, but Don’t Starve: Giant Edition works largely because of its potential to do so. It’s roguelike structure won’t be to everyone’s tastes, but for those with the patience to live by its rules and learn from their own mistakes, Klei Entertainment’s unique survive-em-up will deliver one of the most rewarding, tense and exciting gaming experiences of the year.

Project Mirai DX certainly delivers plenty of content to go with its uniformly great gameplay and fantastically cheerful art design.

An amazingly addictive game with colorful and explosive visuals.

It’s a fun game to pick up and have a quick blast with, and even more fun if you have a friend to tag along with you. Having said that, I think this could be the basis of a much better game if the developers take this engine and build some more variety into it.

It is totally unique in style, it has a great identity and has cemented it’s place in the indie world almost instantly as one of the best indie games on Wii U.

Ultimately, Xeodrifter may not set everybody’s world on fire but those looking for an old-school action-adventure with a satisfying challenge and a warp-drive full of heart should look no further.

I can’t believe the amount of content squeezed into this beautiful created masterpiece.

One aspect of this game that I really like is the inclusion of a psychiatrist who speaks to you between chapters.

A fun and well made game but will either have you jumping for joy or reaching for the shotgun hiding behind your sofa.

There is some fun to be had here. But you have to search hard for it. If this were a school report we’d probably end it by saying Quantum Rush: Champions has potential but could do better.

I loved it from start to finish and while I feel it’s a little pricey for the length, I gladly endorse it and recommend anyone who enjoys 2D platformers to try it. This is one of those rare titles where I have to give it a low critical score but would also say it’s a must or at least should play.

It is very easy to get into no matter how much or how little you play platformers. It is a game that you will want to replay over and over.

This is the entire level up and RPG system. It is quite simply pathetic.

Huge, detailed and thoroughly satisfying. Anyone who enjoyed Shadow of Mordor - I highly recommend Mad Max as a must buy title.

If you want to be frustrated for several hours then A Velocibox Ultimate Bundle is definitely worth your time, well at least a couple of hours of your time.

Commander Cherry’s Puzzled Journey has a limited fun value but it can be entertaining for an hour or so but that is dependent on how flexible you are, how much space you have in your living room and how much lighting you have.

With plenty of tracks and cars on offer, a variety of surprisingly fun game modes and local multiplayer for up to four players, Super Toy Cars does offer some fun for your £7.99 and can certainly fill that Mario Kart/Micro Machines-sized hole in the Xbox One’s library for the time being, but don’t expect it to be anywhere near the quality of the classics that inspired it.

I found Back to Bed to be a fairly short, simplistic puzzle game that works competently but is just never quite challenging or interesting enough.

With its sprawling story, not to mention the array of side missions available when Shadowrunning, Shadowrun: Hong Kong is a huge game, with mystery at the heart of everything. Its stunning visuals won’t tax your hardware too much, meaning that it can run on PCs half a decade old without much in the way of performance issues, and its open-ended gameplay means that no two playthroughs will be the same.

I was impressed at how the references did seem well thought out, rather than flashing characters to try and tickle your nostalgia taste buds.

While it is still the silly, buggy experience you’d expect, the addition of challenges and a unique feel to each mode makes this more than just a farmyard destruction derby. For those looking for an escape from all the seriousness of modern games then Goat Simulator is a perfectly good time waster, as long as you don’t take it seriously.

A good game with some flaws, it is beautiful to look at and listen to and while similar to game experiences that have been before it is actually quite an unique offering.

The game is made for multiplayer as single player won’t even keep you occupied for an afternoon, and there are no bots in versus mode to make up for the lack of other players if your friends aren’t around.

Zombi is far from a bad game, it has many concepts that are just different enough to give it some great potential and its core design is solid, however it’s marred by the myriad of bland or lazy elements.

The merging of tower defense and shooter games is poorly implemented.

The inescapable grinding and lengthy visual novel sections were a mediocre downside. The unnecessary bathtub and massage mini games were lost on me, but I can see how other audiences would enjoy it.

For anyone looking for an intelligent, challenging and yet accessible adventure game Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse comes highly recommended. Definitely worth giving a try.

It’s fun for five minutes and if you were excited about playing online like I was then that is shattered immediately. The idea for the game is good and it had potential, unfortunately that potential was not met.

The graphics and sound track work because it’s simple, the gameplay and mechanics are what really make this game.

This episode is without a doubt, one of the most emotional, dramatic and tense episodes in the game so far.

I just personally don’t find a dating simulator about Pigeons all that fun.

With the introduction of being able to play as a dinosaur, as well as amusing scenes of seeing two Velociraptors playing badminton and driving around on a motor bike, this game has a great combination of fun and entertainment that will keep you playing for days and days.

Super Chibi Knight is a very high-quality title and a worthy successor to Chibi Knight in every sense.

One feature I was particularly pleased to see included was support for legacy controllers.

Ar nosurge Plus: Ode to an Unborn Star makes you work for your rewards, but put in the effort and you will be remunerated handsomely.

Picross e6 would be a weird place for a Picross virgin to take the plunge.

The amount of freedom is a huge plus point, however, this is a port, so don’t expect 60fps and amazing graphics.

I[f] you can get past the cold aesthetic and general lack of character, you will be treated to one of the most addictive and content rich platformers to grace, well, any console...ever.

It’s not perfect then, but Tembo The Badass Elephant is about as close to the modern Sonic game that we’ve all wanted as we are ever likely to get. With its great level design, fantastic visuals and brilliant move-set, this is old school gaming done right.

Despite Kratos proving as wholly unpleasant as ever, God of War III remains a stellar action adventure, one that looks better than ever in 1080p and 60fps.

Although it was an enjoyable experience there were plenty of aspects that could have been more polished and with more to do, plus the constant similarities to XCOM only made me yearn for another playthrough of Firaxis’ offering.

It is a decent wee title for a budget release, but I cannot recommend this to any type of real gamer, it’s good for what it is, just not for someone wanting a varied challenge.

SteamWorld Dig is a polished and (mostly) a well designed experience that I recommend. With some major flaws in the narrative that is predictable and never reaches it’s full potential. But held up by great addicting game play and flawless presentation with a style not seen in many games. In short…I dig it.

It gets right what games like FarmVille got wrong.

This game was a valiant effort in trying something new. I think fundamentally there was a good idea behind this game, it just wasn’t put into practice well.

Despite my initial reservations, Farming Simulator 15 is not boring or tedious, it’s a fantastic amount of fun and definitely worth adding to your collection.

A tough but rewarding game. Get past a steep learning curve and the game opens up like a finely oiled lock. Unlike many modern videogames you have to really investigate, learn and adapt to steal the games secrets.

As always, those with a sense of nostalgia attached to the game will be the primary market, but even if you’ve never played/heard of Exerion before, the classic arcade gameplay that drives this simplistic but effective shooter remains as addictive and enjoyable as ever.

Between the weak combat, poor visuals, awkward controls and the generally poor gameplay, Cube Life: Island Survival is every bit the awful clone that you might expect to see on iOS or the Xbox 360’s Indie Game library.

Everything about it is fair/good, but nothing about it is overwhelmingly noteworthy. It’s just a solid game from top to bottom in a genre that’s gotten pretty lazy overall with clones, which this is not.

They are only eight people so I have to give them some slack, but I can’t deny that I did get bored toward the end of the game.

Simply put, these are just great pinball tables with a ton of content that will keep bringing you back for more making the replayability of this pack very high.

The soundtrack works perfectly with the game itself.

Quite simply a breath-taking game.

If you’re looking for a funny, engaging, refreshing game that isn’t afraid to challenge you and reward you for rising to those challenges then this is absolutely the game for you.

It may be short but it is really sweet.

Minor issues aside, Kings Quest: A Knight to Remember is an excellent adventure game that will please both seasoned gamers and anyone that’s new to the genre.

A predictably shallow experience that would probably please those who have exhausted the ever growing population of games of this ilk but if you want an engaging, fun puzzler with lots of variety look elsewhere.

Bike Rider DX2 is a hidden gem amongst a wealth of similar titles on the bloated Nintendo eShop. It’s short lived, but with plenty of replay value and bang for your buck it’s up there with some of the best casual games of recent years and easily competes with games developed by much bigger studios.

This game never pretends to be anything other than what it is. It’s a quaint yet challenging puzzle game that hit’s at the sadistic side of every gamer that gets a vicarious thrill out of torturing NPCs.

Aaru’s awakening is a gorgeous game with a great story. Due to the sheer difficulty of the game, replayability is very low. Once I got through each level, especially the boss level, I did not want to go back and play it again. As a matter fact it makes you lose interest in the game period.

While Ninja Battle Heroes plays better than it sounds, it’s still not as well rounded as other titles of this genre. It’s cheap, deeper than you’d expect and offers lots of replay value.

This is a mechanically basic video game at best, and if the simplistic story and unique visuals don’t work for you, there is very little left to keep you entertained.

It’s a game I’ll be keeping in my collection for the foreseeable future, my girlfriend is even thinking about getting a copy as she’s a major Mario kart fan. It really is great fun.

Trials fusion has always been punishing for its hard difficulty level and The Awesome MAX Edition DLC adds to that. I highly recommend this game. It’s creative, its unique and most of all, it’s absolutely hilarious.

Gryphon Knight Epic has potential. It was a good idea and the dialogue isn’t horrible. Overall though the game just isn’t that good.

Ultimately it fails upon execution when it comes to keeping game consistency by not sticking to it’s own rules. To quote an old adage, when it’s good, it’s very good but when it’s bad, it’s horrid.

Different and stunning.

The game incorporates many different mechanics and styles which in itself is impressive, but doesn’t really excel in any of them. It’s a ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ sort of a game.

The Bridge is a good example of an Xbox arcade title done well, and if you want something to whittle away the weekend with, The Bridge stands as a very good option.

With some narrative flaws and somewhat repetitive game play Chroma Squad is held up by its polish and shameless confident style.

It might not be the perfect reimagining of the series that fans have been hoping for, but Gauntlet: Slayer Edition is about as close as anyone has come to delivering the contemporary Gauntlet of our dreams.

While it’s over sooner than you’d like, Gunman Clive 2 is a gorgeous little indie game regardless of if you’ve played the first title or not. The gorgeous level design and constant variety make this a short burst of challenging fun that every 3DS owner should own.

If any game was crying out for a boss battle, it’s this one. There is simply no reason to spend more than a few hours on this title at most. Yet, what’s there is really challenging and addictive.