Ultimately you'll master the mechanics of the game and it ends up being very basic at that point.

Prison Architect is a time-consuming game, and the time spent with it feels more like work than it does play.

Kane's Wrath is still best played on the PC, but Xbox 360 gamers looking for some classic real-time strategy action will find it enjoyable.

Myst IV will push your puzzle-solving skills to the limit.

Even with the flaws that I mention, I feel the addictive combat and overall Suda51 wackiness far outweighs the negatives. I had a GREAT time with this game and look forward to more games by this developer in the future. This developer is such a great breath of fresh air with each one of their action titles. This title makes me want to go through and play the rest of the No More Heroes games.

Just one big mistake away from being a great remake...

This is not the type of game that you'll want to play the heck out of for a week straight. It's best enjoyed in short bursts when you're in the mood for a little bit of frenzied shooter action.

If you are an Attack on Titan fan, you should definitely check out Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle. If you never got the second game, you’ll get the most out of the full release. For those that already have Attack on Titan 2, the extra DLC is definitely worthwhile. The DLC itself is equal to the content of the first game, so it’s more than worth it. It’s very smart to release the next season of Attack on Titan in DLC form, since the second game really struggled with new content and the DLC adds to that rather than taking us through the full story again to get to the new plot points. If you don’t like the Attack on Titan games, this game will not change your mind since it is basically more of the same, but for those that did enjoy the past games, you will get the most out of this release.

I had some fun with Sorcerer King at first and liked some of the concepts it introduces into the fantasy kingdom game formula. However, it feels like things just don't come together well, and that overall the game is light on content and one-dimensional.

It's not for everyone, but the game is certainly worth eyeing if you've enjoyed collectible card games in the past.

I sincerely hope that Gun does well enough to warrant a Gun 2, and that the sequel really fills out the gameplay and lets it truly live up to its full potential.

In serious competition, it suffers from the same drawback as the real world version of the game - players with deep pockets can buy themselves more powerful decks.

The PC version of Ultimate Spider-Man finally gives Activision a chance to make up for Spider-Man 2, but it doesn’t quite live up to it’s ‘Ultimate’ moniker.

A rather bland entry in an increasingly overcrowded genre.

Ion Fury wears its clouded nostalgia lens and never takes them off. While newcomers to the 2.5D shooter sub-genre may be driven away, older gamers will adore this newest addition to the pantheon of great build engine games. With an electric drum 'n' bass score, some impressive cyberpunk locales, and some of the most memorable easter eggs I have come across, Ion Fury is a fast and furious shooter with a lot going for it.

Evolve is the most fun and unique multiplayer game that I have played.

The game starts off as a novelty, but the pinball gameplay soon dissolves into a mass of explosions and zombies.

Every Extend Extra is a bit too difficult and fast-paced to appeal to everyone. However, it is quirky and enjoyable enough to attract a legion of diehard fans. If you’re looking for a little more twitch and pressure in your puzzle games, then be sure to check it out.

If you own a Nintendo Switch and enjoy platformers, you need this game. It will chew you up and spit you back out with its difficulty, but it’s such a joy to play that it will keep you coming back. Honestly, dying in a GnG should be expected – it’s part of the enjoyment since you learn with each death and eventually overcome the obstacle. For true fans of the GnG series, this game should be like fine wine. To newcomers, I think there is enough option select here to get you used to what the rest of us have been enjoying for years.

Don't let the simple retro look fool you, Minit is an interesting and innovative game that's likely different that anything else that you've played recently.

If you're new to LEGO games, then LEGO DC Super-Villains is a good place to jump in. The quirky and humorous storyline, imaginative level design, and unusual villains as heroes spin on the super hero genre make it one of the better recent LEGO games.

A beautifully difficult heavy metal nod to 80s platforming.

In the end, if you are willing to learn how to play general, admiral, and pilot at the same time, Battlestations: Pacific needs you.

FlatOut: Head On gives you a lot of enjoyable racing for a portable game.

However, if you're already a Sam & Max fan then buying the game should be a no-brainer. If you're new to the Freelance Detective duo but enjoy slightly subversive and twisted storylines delivered with wit and thinly veiled satire, you should seriously consider introducing yourself to their world.

This is still Patapon at its best, but it doesn't measure up to the first two. Regardless, don't expect me to play much else besides this game for quite some time.

The game is best enjoyed in the same manner as it delivers its action – in short doses. As a budget title it’s not bad as a mindless alien-blasting diversion or a walk down memory lane for older gamers who grew up in the top-down view era. If you’re looking for deep immersive gameplay you won’t find it here, but it fits the bill when you’re in the mood for some quick and easy action.

The "dumbing down" of the single layer game is a big disappointment, though, and Rainbow Six fans will find this to be a huge letdown. Rainbow Six deserves better than to become yet another arcade shooter.

Somehow, Naruto Clash of the Ninja Revolution both makes good use of the license and ended up being a very enjoyable game overall. It might not be the greatest game of this year, but there is a lot to like about Naruto Clash of the Ninja Revolution.

It might have taken four Spider-Men to do it, but overall Shattered Dimensions is the web-slinging superhero's best game yet.

You can't judge a comic book by its cover. XIII looks stylish but plays bland.

Vietcong can provide some tense and enjoyable gameplay, but also serves up some very frustrating levels that will try the patience of many gamers. With a bit more polish and consistent level design Vietcong would be a really good game.

There is no doubt that MX vs. ATV: Reflex is the best MX vs. ATV game I've played yet. The new controls, track damage and add-ons to the existing formula make it the only MX vs. ATV game you'll ever need – at least until the next one comes out.

War gamers without an uncompromising bias towards turn-based play and real-time strategy fans looking for a more realistic depiction of battlefield strategy and tactics should definitely give the game a look.

The game is still very fun to play and worth the 800 points on the marketplace if you're a fan of Dead Rising, but it doesn't offer as good of an experience as Case Zero or Dead Rising 2 did.

If you’re looking for a management style game – time, financial, etc. – you won’t find it here. This is more of a game about collecting things – sushi recipes and ingredients, décor for your shop, hats for your bot, … – and interacting with a quirky cast of locals. Animal Crossing fans will certainly enjoy their time with the game, although the number of things you can do and collect here pales in comparison. Rolling Hills oozes charm, though, and even though your time in town might be relatively short, it will definitely be cozy and relaxing.

The most accessible F1 racing game to date.

A winner with at least majority decision, if not a knockout.

If you enjoy hacking a lot of monsters and are willing to put the time into the game that it demands, you'll probably have a good time with EverQuest Online Adventures.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine may not bring much originality to the third-person shooter, but what it does it does in a fun way and better than many.

While the game can be fun in short stretches and Bunnylord is deserving of further video game appearances, overall the game delivers more frustration than frills.

The Escapists just doesn't make its concept work as an enjoyable game, and most gamers are simply going to find it too tedious and too frustrating to have any fun with the game.

Has its challenging and enjoyable moments, but it has its share of problems too.

Ultimate Alliance 2 is not a bad game. It misses some opportunities to capitalize on its great story and wealth of character interactions; it didn't receive the presentation update that next gen gamers expected; and it doesn't make much effort in pushing the dungeon crawling action RPG genre forward.

Rugby 08 is enjoyable enough to warrant a rental by those curious about the sport, but only serious followers of the sport will find it holding their attention for longer.

Masters of Anima's blend of action-RPG and real-time strategy gameplay works well and makes for an enjoyable game experience. If you don't play strategy games, then you may find the battles to be pretty difficult and you could find the game to be frustrating. If you're looking for something a little different and are up to the challenge, though, you just may find yourself hooked.

In spite of the “cutesy” appearance of a Disney game that’s too hard to play for the wee set, Disney Magic is a lot of fun to play. If you enjoyed Meteos, then you’ll like this variant on the game.

Galaga fans won't recognize the game, shmup fans will find it too easy.

The Toy Box is the star of the game, so why does it take so much time to unlock it all?

A throwback to SNES platformers for your Xbox 360.

Saints Row: The Third Remastered is one of the most entertaining open-world games ever made. It may be cliche to say, but you will be having hours of fun on end with this sizable package. To top it all off, the new visuals are comparable to an old statue being restored to newfound magnificence. The lighting and new textures will genuinely impress you, and the chaotic gang warfare is a blast, whether in co-op or alone. Overall, this is an urban escape worth experiencing, both for the first time and all over again.

I just wish that there weren't so many frustrating problems to go along with these enjoyable parts … and it would have been nice to include the multiplayer version of the game in the PC release.

Tourist Trophy probably won’t have the universal appeal of "GT4," but it is a competent racer in its own right. If you’re a fan of motorcycles, you’re sure to enjoy it.

Like Like so many indie games hitting the market these days, Unmechanical has found yet another way to break the platformer mold and offer up a hefty amount of puzzle solving gameplay for a small price. For the adventures in this title, you will take on the role of a small robot with a propeller and a limited range tractor beam.

Like its pen and paper namesake, Dungeons & Dragons Online is best enjoyed with a group of good friends.

Resident Evil: Revelations is just as memorable as it was on 3DS.

Pirate Warriors 3 is simply the best One Piece game out there. It captures the look and feel of the show perfectly, it is more than welcoming to newcomers and it defies the stereotype of Dynasty Warriors = button-mashing.

By and large, in Warriors of Rock you've got Guitar Hero 5 with a goofy story mode and a metal-heavy soundtrack. For some that will make for a very appealing iteration in the series, but for others it doesn't offer a compelling enough reason to shelve Guitar Hero 5 in favor of Warriors of Rock. I'm sure you know which camp you belong to and can make your decision on the game at this point.

Back 4 Blood is loads of fun no matter which mode you play. The game supports cross platform (and cross gen) play for both multiplayer and co-op modes. The campaign is easily the best part of the game, but the multiplayer mode is a good companion mode. So long as you don’t mind that the game is always online and that there isn’t much of a single player mode at the moment, the game is quite good. I’m not much of a fan of online multiplayer shooters, but this type of game with loads of replay value is what I look for whenever I do play one. Like I said at the start, I don’t know how the game compares to Left 4 Dead, but that really shouldn’t matter much since Back 4 Blood is its own game, and it’s a lot of fun.

UFC Undisputed 2010 doesn't make for the best portable game, but if you really liked the home edition you should check it out.

Better AI and pathfinding and less reliance on such large quantities of resources would make Cossacks faster playing and more enjoyable.

Dying Light is better than Dead Island in just about every way possible.

If you are still mad about the way the game ended, the Leviathan DLC probably isn't for you.

The game is overall a lot of fun to play. If you’re in the mood for an asymmetrical multiplayer game that you don’t have to take too seriously, then Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a great choice. The game is best played as a party game with online friends or randoms. I do feel that this game might have some complications with staying relevant in the future however since there just isn’t much outside of the one mode of play and there isn’t enough extra content to unlock once you reach a certain level. In the short run however, this game is quite good. Be sure to give the game a try if you’re a Ghostbusters fan. I’m sure fans of the series will feel right at home the most!

Ultimate Spider-Man does its best to bring a comic book to life and does a good job with the presentation. Its weakness is that the story is way too short and parts are repetitive.

If you’re a fan of military sims, then T72 is definitely worth a look. Just don’t expect to be immersed in the experience. However, if you’re expecting a Battlefield-style experience, T72 is definitely not for you.

To say I enjoyed Chroma Squad is a bit of an understatement; I really dove into the sim stuff. The battles, though on the simple side, keep the part of me who loves SRPG combat more than interested from beginning to end. The extremely linear progression of the game and the backgrounds left a lot to be desired, but Chroma Squad is still an easy, if not rabidly enthusiastic, recommendation to anyone who loves SRPGS, the Power Rangers or just wants something a bit on the strange side.

If you've played these games to death, you should probably go ahead and skip this one. But if you've never spent any time blasting enemies out of the air and cleaving them in twain as Dante, go get this collection now.

So the bottom line is this: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations is the first anime game I've played in a while that doesn't deserve the distinction of "for fans only."

Destroy All Humans 2 is a crazy trip, but is not as far out as it could be.

Sonic Chronicles is not a bad game by any means, and I had a fantastic time when the combat worked like it promised it would.

Fireteam Bravo 3 manages to be fun in spite of a decided lack of challenge.

Batman goes beyond Gotham, but the LEGO gameplay stays close to home.

Gran Turismo does a good job of bringing the core GT experience to the PSP, but racing fans are sure to be disappointed by the fact that the races are limited to four cars.

Overall if you’ve played a Dark Picture Anthology game, you know what to expect with House of Ashes. They seem to all play around the same but have different stories and gameplay circumstances. Whether the story is good or not, or characters are interesting or boring is all left up to opinion for the most part. One thing is for sure though – if you’re a horror fan, you really need to get into this series, because it has some great stories to tell and some nice moments of horror to share. House of Ashes is my personal favorite of the Dark Pictures games so far and it definitely rivals Until Dawn. It’s hard to say it’s better than Until Dawn, because they both have their ups and downs, but it’s definitely a contender.

Zeno Clash offers some very otherworldly character designs along with a good overall story and a fun first person fighting system, but, even with the extra challenge modes there is really not much to do once the game is completed

Trackmania is really about track design more than racing, so the multiplayer games won't be able to hold your interest for too long.

ArmA is probably “too real”, and too frustrating, for most FPS gamers.

If you enjoy action-RPGs and have been discouraged by the general lack of quality in all of the "Diablo" inspired games out there then you should give Sacred a try.

If you're a fan of the Attack on Titan manga or anime you really owe it to yourself to give this game a try. It really captures the feel of the anime series very well and the gameplay is very addicting.

Just another fighting game, with none of the special appeal of a classic like "Street Fighter." The opponents fight in much the same manner with little variation, and even at the higher levels, the game is far too easy.

The ZEN Classics pack gives you one great table, one throwaway, and a pair of enjoyable if average tables. While none of the tables is as feature rich as the latest offerings for Pinball FX 2, this pack does provide some additional variety for your pinball diversions.

There is no doubt in my mind that this is an exceptional title, one nearly any gamer can have some fun with. The problem is that it just isn't all that memorable.

Next-gen football with great graphics that seem to have come at the expense of gameplay options found in current-gen versions of the game.

Ion Assault can be fun for fans of the genre, especially if they're looking for something a little different. For everyone else it's probably too different and too difficult to be of much interest.

The racing in Midnight Club 3 provides for some fast and furious fun. However, if the load times were as fast as the racing, the game would be a lot more enjoyable.

Spending time with Mafia II is like visiting a studio back lot – it's a great looking recreation of a bygone era but there's not much behind the façade

Not a bad game, but not up to the usual Sam & Max standards.

Challenging enemy AI and a bag of cyber tricks aren't enough to make up for weak atmosphere and story.

Zoo Tycoon 2 is still pretty easy to play and while it may not provide a lot of challenge to sim and tycoon game experts, it remains very accessible to kids who are more than likely the game’s core audience.

Once you master the controls you’ll enjoy the game for a while, but it will eventually you’ll find it hard to keep your interest in the game due in large part to the randomness of the tricks and the impossibly difficult to pull-off uber-tricks.

Dugout Heroes can't compete with full-fledged baseball games, but it's worth taking the time to download and give it a try if you're looking for some casual, arcade-style baseball fun.

I had fun with Fortix 2, especially once I got past the midpoint of the game and the challenge ramped up. At its heart it's still a 1980s arcade game, and those games had a way of making relatively simple gameplay enjoyable. However, if those types of games aren't your thing you should probably pass on Fortix 2.

Dead or Alive is back for its fifth bout and this time it changes up its gameplay a bit more than past games!

If you ever wanted to live the "Dawn of the Dead" experience, here’s your chance.

Fans of the TV series and casual gamers would do well to give Double or Nothing a try, but it probably won’t appeal to seasoned gamers.

If you’re an impatient rush gamer or revel in developing elaborate bases then the game won’t appeal to you. However, if you want to exercise other parts of your strategic mind, Nemesis will fill that need nicely.

Caesar IV is at its heart an enjoyable game, but you’ll need to be willing to put up with a fair amount of frustration.