Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1 tells a beautiful coming-of-age story, but takes far too long building up something that never pays off.

It’s not a Final Fantasy 7 style remake, but the Definitive Edition comes closer to a remake than a simple remaster can, and that goes a long way to making the game enjoyable for the modern gaming audience.

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie comes through as a mixed bag for several reasons, but the art style isn’t enough to make up for the way choices work.

Boltgun unleashes a torrent of satisfying carnage with a lot of sharp levels over a good-sized campaign, but repetition and the lack of a sense of progression hold it back some.

No More Heroes III is a blast to play and a well-conceived sendoff to the series, one which stumbles on a technical level but delivers enough on the gameplay front to carry most players to the end credits of what may be the Switch's wildest exclusive to date.

Mr. Robot 1.51exfiltrati0n successfully captures the intensity and paranoia that defined the show at its core.

Total War Saga: Troy takes the Total War franchise to the Bronze Age and while it brings a handful of new changes, Troy is an interesting, but flawed entry in the Total War series.

There’s enough tongue-in-cheek dialogue to remind you of how campy and fun the Power Rangers are, but it’s often undercut by the game’s insistence on being silly.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army's numerous QoL improvements and better graphics, on top of simply being on more available platforms, make it one of the best Atlus remasters to date.

The Shenmue II & II collection is hands down, the best way to experience these title (warts and all), for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an excellent first step for a new JRPG IP. With only a few minor gameplay tweaks, it could stand out amongst its peers.

Observation is a thought provoking, eerie space drama with dubious computers, failing equipment, and very threatening geometry. Don’t let it get away from you.

Iron Harvest delivers some fun tactical gameplay, some gorgeous visuals, and some real disappointment.

The Outlast Trials captures the gritty and often dark atmosphere of the series in an over-the-top, unique multiplayer experience and a must-play for fans of the horror genre.

Despite its shortcomings, the game does somewhat make up with replayable missions. It’s worth revisiting each level with a different loadout and higher difficulty settings (which heightens the guard’s senses and adds insta-death on detection). An extra challenge mode can also be unlocked with achievements and rewards you with cheats to use in the campaign. Adding to the missions are high-value targets found across each level and mysterious intercoms with coded audio logs.

The fiendishly nerdy control over all the little details can be very rewarding; it’s just a shame that I’ve yet to find a middle-ground the game’s balance of power.

Event[0] feels a bit like getting HAL9000’d by BMO from Adventure Time.

Evil West is a must play title for fans of action-adventure games that want a solid narrative with even better combat.

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is finally playable on modern consoles in a faithful to the original way, flaws and all.

When all is said and done, DOA 5 ends up being a great looking, middle of the road fighter that still heavily relies on absurd female characters in revealing outfits to sell copies.

Tokyo Xanadu is a surprisingly generic Persona wannabe from a developer that I know can do far, far better.

An unforgettable world, an indefatigable enemy, a somewhat meaningless protagonist, a really good time.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is an attempt to make a quick buck off gullible consumers.

The game is ruthless fun that will rake you over the coals over and over, and keep you coming back for more.

ARA: History Untold is an incredibly deep game, but one that might be too slow and cumbersome for anyone who isn’t a diehard fan of the genre.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 is a poorly handled emulation of some truly fantastic games. Its baffling that they got handled this poorly, and I hope we see some fixes soon.

Batman: Arkham VR is a jump forward in gaming. Now the industry is only a hop, skip and a jump away from letting the players take on the superhero role fully with fighting and flying. I recommend this to any Batman fan who has the chance to play it.

Leaving Lyndow is a beautiful experience in a fascinating world, but may be more of a 45-minute-long commercial for the upcoming Eastshade than an actual game.

Narita Boy is visually stunning and packed with great ideas; but for everything it does right, you can see how it could’ve done better.

The familiar game play and dirt cheap price makes Revelations 2 worth a look for even casual horror gamers.

While the attempt to encourage exploration is appreciated, the skin of Portal Knights isn't distinct enough to keep me interested.

If you missed it back in 2011, El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster is a second chance to experience a MUST PLAY in gaming.

Darksiders Genesis is basically a Diablo clone that forgot to clone Diablo.

RAD is a gorgeous and addictive entry into the Roguelite genre with creative powerups and a groovy soundtrack.

Alien: Rogue Incursion successfully transports players to the terrifying world of the Aliens Franchise in a VR experience that doesn't overstay its welcome.

While Starlink shot for the moon and missed, it still managed to lands amongst the stars.

The Alliance Alive's one-of-a-kind atmosphere and decadent soundtrack are high notes in an experience otherwise subject to the whims of random number generation.

Trio of Towns offers a wide variety for players to enjoy, but is marred by a few technical weeds in the garden.

Ravenous Devils dares to be an exotic cuisine in a gaming landscape that sees too much of the same main courses, but the player is left hungry for more flavors in a repetition pool. An easy recommend for players on a budget, who don’t want an intricate experience, and some quick fun.

9 Years of Shadows is a solid 2D action-adventure title that is very pretty to look at, and could be recommended to those who don’t focus on combat.

Total War: PHARAOH will be another must-play for fans of the series or those who can’t get enough of Ancient Egypt, but hopefully you have a top-notch PC, because at least for now, the game chugs pretty badly, crashes are frequent, and load times are atrocious.

Moonlighter’s loop of combat, exploration, and sales is an engrossing one, with steps taken to keep players invested in every part of the game.

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator blends puzzle, simulator, and style for an enchanting brew that’s hard to resist.

Dragon Is Dead has a great sense of style and a lot of good ideas, but its execution of mechanics makes it feel a bit confused about what it wants to be.

Bursting through a wall with guns blazing has never been this fun. If only there were more unlockable content to work towards than what is included.

The metagame feels comfortingly familiar to those who have played titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics.

Don’t let What the Bat’s absurd premise stop your baseball bat for hands move through hours of hilarious puzzles - and recapturing simple childhood fun - that hits a home run over the new PSVR 2 console.

I can’t think of another game that manages to evoke the themes it presents to players so well. In every way imaginable, from the plot, to the scenery, to the music, and even to the combat system, I am Setsuna wants players to question their mortality, the time they have left, and the decisions they can make in that time.

Wrong Number, more than a direct continuation, is an expansion and affirmation of Hotline Miami’s themes.

If you’re a fan of gory, pixelated, 2D shooters with a whole heaping of voice acting laced with swearing, then Not a Hero is easily recommendable.

Crayola Scoot is one part Splatoon and one part classic Tony Hawk Pro Skater, but lacks online play and longevity if playing solo.

The Shrouded Isle may lack variety, but it’s strong management systems and creepy aesthetic make it a worthwhile experience.

While it may not blow anyone’s mind, Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic is a serviceable hidden object game with an exception level editor.

I’d recommend Nobunaga’s Ambition to anyone looking to dip their toe into the turn-based strategy genre. It’s deeply robust in its execution, without being so demanding that it loses its entertainment value. It has incredible replay value and will satisfy fans of the genre and history buffs alike.

Atelier Resleriana's console outing is both a crash-course in the franchise's core tenets, and a welcome breath of cozy fresh air.

Expedition: Viking is a fun slightly strategic RPG that utilizes an interesting theme to great effect. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take enough chances to really be memorable.

Mages of Mystralia mixes clever spellcasting and magical customization in a fun fantasy realm that players won’t want to leave.

If you're hankering for a first person puzzler and/or you're a sci-fi nut, then you will probably love The Turing Test.

Steelrising has bits and pieces of a successful souls-like RPG, but fails to polish its mechanics and overall visuals enough to keep players hooked.

Phoenix Point has some interesting ideas that are brought down by a bad UI, poor difficulty balancing, and a distinct absence of polish.

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is fun romp through the series many memorable moments, with excellent music and simple but diverse gameplay to keep this title as replayable as possible. While the story lacks in some places, it continues to offer interesting tidbits for the series ever expanding lore, and creating an awesome idea of where the series story is heading in the future.

The game is great for what it is and a welcome addition to the PS4 library, but fans really deserve a true sequel at this point.

Gigantic is an imperfect game in a genre dominated by Overwatch, but this isn't a bad place to start if you are interested in the idea of a hero shooter. Plus you can play for free.

TRON: Identity is a short, sweet, and incredibly engaging interactive novel that perfectly captures the essence of the franchise.

Super Robot Wars Y is another solid entry into the series that brings several exciting new properties that fans of the series will appreciate.

When it comes down to it, Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch, offering players an easy to digest action adventure title that visually takes full advantage of the Switch's large screen real-estate.

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a perfect example of what bringing a classic to the modern era can be. Updating gameplay and visuals to look and feel better while leaving the original unnerving story intact.

While it’s by no means a bad game, Saints Row: The Third Remastered may be just a bit too dated for newcomers to fully enjoy.

Capcom seems to have honed in on the fact that Resident Evil is, despite its previous posturing of drama, silly. It’s embraced its B-movie nature and ends up being a lot more entertaining because of it.

Thanks to numerous modern conveniences and relatively easy and linear puzzle designs, Heaven’s Hope is an enjoyable, light-hearted adventure. Characters are funny, puzzles are satisfying, and the world is fun to explore.

Atelier Lydie and Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings succeeds in important ways, but a lack of polish really takes away from an otherwise great experience.

Ys: Memories of Celceta is a good port on the PC, but weak visuals and a forgettable story hold it back.

Boyfriend Dungeon is an enjoyable dating game with some great dialogue, but unfortunately there’s more action off-screen than there is on screen.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a good continuation adaptation of the anime. While it doesn’t do much to set itself apart from the first game, the almost quality-of-life changes make it feel like a justified experience.

I expected a lot more from this title and it definitely disappointed.

Castlevania Requiem lets players get their hands on two excellent games, so even though it offers little else, it is still a worthwhile purchase.

Puyo Puyo Champions is a near perfect for hardcore puzzle game enthusiasts, but casuals may want to start elsewhere.

A tedious, time-consuming playing card mechanic, frustrating bug crashes and a repetitive, near-endless onslaught of Ridden enemies led by an uninspired AI Director, collectively drags this spiritual sequel to Left 4 Dead down from the heights it could have reached.

Whether it's free running run one side of a map to the other, traversing great heights or simply making a zombies head explode with a baseball bat, Light offers you plenty of diversity to keep the game interesting.

Where Winds Meet applies the action and charm of the Wuxia-style to a massive ARPG experience that’s easy to get sucking into.

Scott Pilgrim EX takes the beloved franchise into new pixelated heights, offering fans of the 2010 original a worthy sequel to jump into, Mario-style.

While indisputably overflowing with cartoonish charm, the more tedious aspects of The Swords of Ditto's design prevented me from fully engaging with everything it has to offer.

On Your Tail tells an interesting story by engaging the player in a simple life sim with intriguing crime-solving elements.

Multiple design decisions were seemingly made to extend the already shallow playtime, the campaign isn’t all that interesting, the multiplayer is one of the worst in the rhythm genre, and worst of all the music is dull.

Soul Hackers 2 is a worthy successor of the 1997 game, modernizing the series and putting it closer to games like Persona 5 and SMTV.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers had such interesting promise, only to lose itself to building a game on frustration rather than learning and fun.

Luigi’s Mansion remains the classic it always was, but it’s little more than 3DS life-support.

Princess Peach: Showtime! is an easy-to-understand, incredibly fun-to-play game with a style and charm that is sure to delight.

ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN combines so many of the things that make Suda 51’s games so beloved and makes something fresh and insanely fun with them.

I’d say Hollowbody was disappointing but everything it gets wrong about the horror genre is so common it's practically expected at this point.

If you want a game that feels wholly original and recreates what it used to feel like to get a new SNES game, then Wild Guns Reloaded is the game for you. It's stupid, it's fun, and it makes me yearn for the days when video games weren't so serious all the time.

Interesting combat mechanics and a decent story headline Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior, and finding new ways to tackle each encounter keeps me coming back.

This is the best game based on the popular anime series Attack on Titan, but with repetitive combat, it gets dull fast.

A Walk in the Park is a solid expansion to an underrated game that features a fantastic setting and some creative enemies.

One Step From Eden clearly wants remind players of the long forgotten Mega Man Battle Network games, but it is absolutely more than some petty imitation. This is a thoughtful and strategic deck-building action game that is looking to make you scream in frustration and come back for more.

With lacklustre gameplay, and an uninteresting world, The Cub ends up feeling like a cheap knock-off of the games that clearly inspired it.

Slime Heroes is a decent enough “Babies First Dark Souls” but fails to do anything interesting with the core concept of being a Slime.

While I can’t say Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is a bad game, it might not be a very good Switch game.