By speeding things up with the Demon Hand and turning genre conventions on their head by making the game open world, Toukiden 2 succeeds in so many areas where the original had failed. The dialogue is absolutely awful, but the story is another nice addition and sets the game apart from its contemporaries. Though I tend to think hunting RPGs are a much better fit for a handheld than a console, Toukiden 2 still impresses in ways the original game never foreshadowed. If you are a monster hunter at heart and want to try something a bit different, you could do a whole lot worse that Toukiden 2.

TopSpin 2K25 offers up a challenging simulation of the sport that may be too much for those looking for a casual tennis game. In spite of its efforts to teach players the subtleties of both the controls and the sport, you’ll have to try and pick up a lot of it on your own if you’re going to get any good at the game. I can certainly see some players getting frustrated with it. Those who enjoy tennis will appreciate the game’s excellent presentation and sheer content of licensed gear offered through the store or waiting to be earned through seasonal rewards. They’ll probably wish that progression wasn’t such a grind, though.

You can have some fun with it, but if you're looking for a challenging and engrossing open world game then you might be a bit disappointed.

Final Fantasy II is an interesting blast from the past for those die hard FF fanatics. Others may not enjoy the fantasy so much thanks to a very odd leveling system.

A deep and involved strategy game, but there may be too much micromanagement and the pace may be too slow for some strategy gamers.

In spite of these shortfalls, Fort Meow is still recommendable for anyone who enjoys physics-based games and is looking for something a little bit different.

This fun is tempered by the frustration created by the lack of mid-mission saves, surprise death traps, and a combat system which makes a challenging game even more difficult.

I had fun with the multiplayer game. The maps are well-designed, the action is good, the drones are great, and the game's dedicated servers make for a lag-free experience. It's a completely different scenario from the frustrating, buggy, and short single player campaign. So your buy decision will come down to how much you time you plan on putting into the multiplayer game. If multiplayer isn't your thing, you'll probably want to pass on the game.

Those with a taste for all things gothic will probably love Primal, as will many other gamers However, its high production values are hampered somewhat by its underdeveloped fighting engine, simple puzzles, and slow pacing.

Dark energy has begun to merge the DC world with the MK world and a new foe has emerged that spreads his rage and takes pleasure in watching characters battle it out to the death.

All the games are pretty much arcade perfect. The only game with changes from its original platform is MK Trilogy, but those changes are for the better. My main problem with the collection is the spotty online and the fact that it has no lobbies. Lobbies are said to be coming soon. Hopefully, the existing problems can be fixed. If everything is fixed, this collection could be a 90% score for me but with everything still messed up, I have to lower it. Even with the existing problems, this collection is really a must buy for any serious MK fan!

You'll get several hours of play out of the expansion, and if you enjoyed the original game's campaign you'll have fun with this one.

Life Goes On provides some fun in spite of its short life.

Wulverblade will appeal to a subset of action gamers the same way a shmup or a game like Super Meat Boy appeal to a subset of shooter and platform gamers. It's not for everyone, but if you want a challenging side-scrolling brawler that will put your skills to the test, you'll love Wulverblade.

It's more of the same Skylanders gameplay, which is probably just fine with Skylanders obsessed pre-teens.

NFL Street 3 is great for quick-playing, over-the-top football action on the go.

A little short and a little frustrating, but it's still more of a thrill ride than any other Metal Gear game to date.

The game is more like an arcade title than a full-featured racer. The game is clearly focused on collecting cars and expanding your collection rather than providing an extensive and full-featured racing game experience. The arcade racing is fun in short bursts, but the blind box system can make it feel like a grind while trying to obtain the cars that you want. If you pick this game up, do it for the car collecting. Otherwise, there are more enjoyable arcade racers with more variety out there for you to play.

Kane's Wrath may not be a "must have" expansion for Command & Conquer 3, but the campaign is enjoyable enough to recommend to fans of the series.

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

Anime fans who enjoy slower paced tactical games will love what’s got to be the cutest strategy RPG this side of Teddy Bear Junction.

If you're in the mood for a co-op shooter, Strange Brigade is a worthwhile pickup. The game has many unique modes of play that keep it from getting repetitive quickly. I had a lot of fun with the game, especially in co-op, but also in single player as well. The game mainly shines when fighting enemy waves and all modes focus on enemy combat but there is some good variety thrown in during campaign to keep it feeling fresh.

F1 25 is a polished, confident, and highly enjoyable Formula 1 game. It doesn’t reinvent the franchise, but it refines it where it counts—especially in driving feel and presentation—while expanding its appeal through story modes and F1 World.

Tekken Hybrid is a compilation of Tekken Tag HD, Tekken Tag 2 demo and the Tekken Blood Vengeance movie. It will really only appeal to the hardcore Tekken fans overall.

World at War is at once easy to play and challenging, making it a perfect game for those looking to refight World War II without getting bogged down in the details.

Overall, the game’s interesting storyline and intriguing locales make it worth a look if you’re an RPG fan.

Those who stick with Prinny will definitely have fun, but I feel like those people are very much a minority within the gaming world.

Features an interesting story and great atmosphere, but its gaming aspects fall a little short.

A definite treat for Rocky fans that comes up a little short as a boxing sim.

Definitely not your typical zombie game..

The game is most enjoyable for those who like sneaking up on enemy positions and sniping off the guards one by one.

A guardian angel game that is devilishly challenging.

Extraction Point is good because F.E.A.R. was so good. If you want to extend the experience for a bit it certainly does that, although with less of an impact then the original. You’ll probably find that you expected more out of a F.E.A.R. expansion, though.

Given that Lost Ark is free-to-play, it’s certainly worth your time to have a look at it. Just don’t go into it expecting the second coming of Diablo or you’ll quickly find yourself disappointed by the underwhelming loot, milquetoast characters, and pedestrian story. If you can put that aside and have the patience to push your way through the game’s grindier stretches, you might find yourself enjoying the game’s combat animations, overall sense of style, and range of activities once you finally reach the end game.

Vexx gets a lot of things right as a platformer, but all of the good parts are completely negated by a lousy camera system. It’s too bad because Vexx could have been special.

It doesn't necessarily ace aerial combat, but it's a fun diversion when you need a break from grounded shooters.

Just as in the real sport, it will take you some time, practice, and patience to succeed in Top Spin 3

A music game that’s really for puzzle gamers as music fans will have a hard time getting their groove on.

Brain dead bot AI and a lackluster campaign can make it a frustrating and less than enjoyable single player experience.

It won't win any awards and aside from the absolutely terrible and very unnecessary violent content, it probably won't go down in the history books. But like the first Manhunt title, Manhunt 2 can provide a pretty good time if you can see past the hype and gross-out factor.

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition has a lot going for it, but there are certainly parts of it that have not aged too well.

It's not perfect, but it certainly is a unique experience that stands out from the crowd.

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.

Order Up will have you wearing your chef's hat, literally

A difficult solo experience, but the fun increases with the number of players.

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

I have no trouble recommending it to gamers, albeit with a number of caveats. If you're looking for an intense shooter experience, then you should probably pass on it. If you're looking for something that is without a doubt a unique experience in gaming, then you'll find what you're looking for here.

Overall, the game is one of the best pay-to-win games that I've played, but that doesn't keep it from having a few minor issues and a sometimes confusing upgrading system. That being said, if the game gets too hard for you, you can always buy your way to the end.

The most accessible F1 racing game to date.

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.

There's no compelling reason to "upgrade" from last year's version and the game should not be bought for Kinect play alone. However, if you haven't played a Tiger Woods game in a while and can live with the courses available at the start, it's possible for you to be quite happy with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13.

It's a solid RPG experience, but its dated graphics, odd storyline resolution and sometimes weak dialog hamper the game

Besides the disappointing lack of online, the game is a pretty big compilation of classic games with a lot of variety for its price. The point and leveling system helps to give you something to play for other than simply beating each game, which I found to be a nice touch overall.

An original story taking place after the events of All Star Battle gives all JoJo fans a new experience to enjoy.

Completing the same type of mission over and again does wear on you. Still, there is fun to be had with Wildlands before the feeling of repetition sets in.

Overall, if you have a friend and an afternoon to kill, you could do a whole lot worse than Chariot.

Section 8: Prejudice is a worthy title for online shooter fans but won't really hold many players over with its single player campaign.

Arcade shooter meets online first-person shooter and the results can be pretty enjoyable.

Live & Reloaded is going to take a little patience on your part, but if you love bathroom humor and exploding critters this game certainly delivers.

It's hard to judge the overall quality of an expansion just a third of the way in, but Mission Pack 1 is a good enough of a start to make me look forward to the next installment.

Overall there is nothing bad about The Run. It promised and did not deliver a completely engrossing story.

If you are looking for a fun, relaxing game, with great visuals, you have found it; if you are looking for a challenge, well, take a calculus class, or maybe intermediate accounting.

Some great visuals and the ability to pull off attacks straight out of "The Matrix" make this game a lot of fun at times, but uneven pacing and an overall lack of challenge prevent it from scoring higher.

A fireball on the verge of a meltdown.

Overall, it's disappointing that the campaign is so much shorter than that of Taken King. Outside of that, you get about the same amount of new content with Rise of Iron that you did with Taken King. Taken King felt like more of an expansion, though, perhaps because the Dreadnaught was significantly different than any other zone in the game, while the Plaguelands feel like an extension of the Cosmodrome. For an expansion that costs as much as a new game, Rise of Iron doesn't deliver enough content that is truly fresh and new. Destiny players will enjoy some of the new content, but will probably be left feeling like there should have been more to Rise of Iron.

A unique multiplayer experience in spite of its flaws.

If you’re a Dragon Ball Z fan you’re going to love Supersonic Warriors.

These tales are not traditional Company of Heroes stories, but they can make for some fun stories while they last.

It's not going to be winning any game of the year awards, but Bond fans and those who enjoyed the original GoldenEye should have fun with it.

A brutally awesome world filled with gameplay that's a little less than awesome.

While the excessive combat and frustrating search system can make the game trying at times, overall it is not a bad title. If you enjoy Japanese-style console RPGS, this one is definitely worth a look.

If you’re looking for a real challenge in a great looking strategy game, then Soldiers is for you. However, the game can be so difficult that it will be just too much for the patience of most gamers.

If you're tired of playing the same old game types that have been cloned to death on the App Store, though, it's certainly worth checking out based on novelty alone.

Homefront is a strong multiplayer game with a weak single-player campaign trying to drag it down. So if you like your FPS online then you'll have a great time, otherwise you might want to pass despite all the hype.

If it wasn't so buggy, allowed for mid-mission saves, and had better multiplayer support, it would rate much higher. As it stands, though, it will be a labor of love for some, a frustrating burden for others.

If you're over ten, though, you'll find things too easy to provide much challenge at all, so you'd better be a really big Ice Age fan if you're going to get your money's worth out of it.

Aces of the Galaxy is a wild ride that isn't as dangerous a way to travel as it may first seem to be.

The card battling system never gives the player the feeling of being in control. Instead, most battles feel completely random and no amount of card handling skill can deal with a terrible hand when fighting some of the more powerful opponents.

More characters and maps are planned for the future, but some players may not feel motivated to keep playing once they completed the season tiers until there’s something new in the game to work towards. Still, Toys for Bob should get a lot of credit for making a competitive multiplayer platformer that not only works, but is fun to play.

Playing Lollipop Chainsaw is exactly like eating a lollipop - once you're finished with such a luscious treat, all the excitement is gone but definitely remembered.

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

The game really shines in multiplayer mode and is a great game to play with friends if you’re tired of the lame mini-games found in most party games.

If you're looking for some fun role-playing light gameplay, then Orcs & Elves is for you.

Battlefield 3 is still good at what Battlefield has always done best, but the rest of the package is more disappointing than anything else.

Gangstas in Space was fun to play through and I enjoyed the fact that it was story-based and fully voiced after having played through the disappointing GenkiBowl VII. On the other hand, I still expect to get more than two hours out of pay DLC, even if there's a spaceship waiting for me in my garage after I'm done.

Sticks close to the formula used in the first game, but not close enough to make it as good a game as the original.

Battle of the Gods is more of the same for fans of the original game – the rival god adds more character to the game but doesn’t have much of an impact on gameplay.

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.

All in all, I really enjoyed Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star. The plot made less than no sense, which, I understand, is probably more my fault than the game's, but everything else was pretty solid. The warps and keys added a fresh twist to the seemingly deathless musou genre, and the sense of speed kept my interest long enough to finish the entire game pretty quickly. There are a TON of unlockables for those who don't think one playthrough is enough, including outfits, characters, modes and more, but with Fire Emblem Warriors on the horizon, I decided one solid musou playthrough was plenty for now. If musou games are your thing or you are just passing the time until Mario Odyssey and Fire Emblem Warriors, you could do a whole lot worse than Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star.

While not as hard-core as some tactical FPS, Ghost Recon nevertheless does take a little getting use to if you’re new to this genre.

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.

It's Madden and it's got the NFL license and plays a nice game of football. But it's not a great game because of too many mistakes and lame little problems throughout. I just expect better after this long.

Even by trying to differentiate itself with a few gameplay extras, Infinite Undiscovery still falls into the average RPG category, but some gamers will still find a great adventure in this one if you're hungry enough for an action RPG.

A year ago I would have been hard pressed to recommend Dead to Rights. But now that’s it’s part of the budget-priced “Greatest Hits” line I say that it’s worth checking out as long as you’re not expecting state-of–the-art gameplay or graphics.

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

Tee up, because Golf With Your Friends is on par with the best golf games. Channeling your inner caddy with several other players is as fun as you make it, with mode customization that can modify gravity, bounciness, and tons of other factors. Dressing up your spherical friend is also delightful - seeing balls wearing cowboy hats and scuba masks defy sports game conventions. Despite some frustrating map designs and distractingly hollow early 2016 graphics, Golf With Your Friends scores a birdie in my book.

If you're looking to recapture a bit of that old school Sonic magic, you might want to put on some Fancy Pants.

Enjoyable arcade shooter in the sky, free to play and free from annoyances like flutter and engine torque.