Putting aside preferences, the control scheme for Operation Surma works just a bit better on the Xbox’s controller allowing more sensitivity and precision.

Maid of Sker has a feel all its own to it. It's not a mind-blowing game, but everything seemed to go together very well by the time it ended. The game is actually one of few games this year that I would replay to experience again. It sort of chugs along at the beginning but once things start to unravel, it's hard to put down. The game has many files that were actually interesting to read - it seems strange to commend a game for its files, but too many other survival horrors have files that don't contribute much to the main plot and feel useless to read. If you're a fan of survival horror, definitely give Maid of Sker a try. It's one of the better survival horrors that I have played this year so far.

A serious simulation for serious football and rotisserie fans.

Alien Breed 2 continues the story of Conrad's fight against alien's in outer space and serves as a good pickup for any science fiction shooter fan.

The game looks good whether on the big screen or handheld. With most games, I feel they look better one way or the other but with this game, it looks just as good either way. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is definitely a game that every Switch owner should check out if you like JRPGs. Besides some slight performance issues, the game fits the Nintendo Switch in almost every way.

If the environments were more open, if there was more variety to the puzzles, if the game lasted longer, if ..., then you could have had the best game of the year here.

Tabula Rasa evolves the MMORPG formula just far enough to make things interesting.

Multiplayer boasts some pretty crazy 25 v. 25 matches that can rage on over land, and sea, and air (GI Joooe!). And if all of that still isn't enough, it's definitely worth mentioning that you also get the full campaign and multiplayer sets from the first installment of ARMA 2, making the argument not to pick it up a difficult one.

Overall Bourne Supremacy is an enjoyable game.

Even with the Demonschool’s flaws, this game has a very solid combat system and is overall quite fun. I could keep going through the same battles with possessed students and other supernatural enemies over and over and not get bored with it. The combat is flashy and rewarding once you get the hang of it and that counts a lot for a tactical RPG. I’ve only ever played Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne and Digital Devil Saga, so I don’t know what Persona is like, but if you enjoy the SMT games, be sure to check out Demonschool, since it has the same feel to it.

Playing the entire original Crash Bandicoot trilogy on a portable system is probably the realization of a lot of 90s kids' dreams.

A good update of a classic game, but you’ll only enjoy it if you enjoy classic gameplay.

Medal of Honor: Airborne is an example that shows even genres that seem to have overstayed their welcome can produce a fun game.

Starhawk is one of the best multiplayer shooters that I have played mainly for its strategic build and battle gameplay. The gameplay style truly brings a lot more to the usual online multiplayer gameplay that is found in other games.

Fans of Swery65 and Deadly Premonition will be in heaven while playing D4 since Swery's outrageous story and characters are even more outrageous this time.

The PSP’s first option for football gaming on the go is a good one and will fill the gap nicely as we wait for the system’s first full NFL game.

The most innovative thing about this entry in the SingStar series is the track list, and since country has been ignored up until this point it's a welcome entry.

Simple, but challenging, tough, but fair, Heave Ho is just what you look for in an enjoyable puzzle-platformer. Whether you want to challenge yourself, or put your friendships to the test, you'll have a good time with Heave Ho.

Scorn reminds me a lot of what Agony was trying to go for when it released – a fresh new experience through a nightmarish setting. With Scorn though, it arrived very playable with only a few issues, unlike the tragedy that we experienced with Agony. Horror fans should definitely give Scorn a try. Scorn is an experience like no other horror game and every horror fan needs to support this great effort.

Red Alert 3 is ultimately a slightly better game than it was on the Xbox 360, but they're on par when it comes to classic and delightfully cheesy real-time strategy action.

Cozy Caravan is the kind of game that you can play when you just need to relax and unwind. There’s no pressure to quickly advance within the guild or to avoid bankruptcy. You can easily return to the game after a while and simply jump back in without having to worry about remembering anything about where you are in the story or what quests you left unfinished. If you’re looking for challenge you won’t really find much here, but sometimes you just need to chill and pick some fruit, right?

In Sound Mind is a solid psychological horror with a lot of surprises and it’s an overall great experience.

The biggest gripe I have with the game is that it is dated. Yea, yea, graphics don't matter but in a sense they also do. Day of Infamy is based on the Source engine which is now 13 years old. Give me a more modern take of this game and it would rival the best in the FPS gig. Even with that said I still can't stop going back and wanting more. Day of Infamy is one of the most tactical and hardest FPS I have ever played. It reminds me of the Dark Souls series in the fact that at first it can be very difficult but once you start to learn the maps and how to utilize the classes to your benefit you can slowly start seeing your score and skill building. Honing that skill is where I am at now and I a loving every minute of it. I die less and am way smarter on my approach which benefits not only myself but the success of the team and a more enjoyable experience. For an entry price of $20 this game is an absolute steal and if you are in a lull with Call of Duty or Battlefield you will in no doubt fill the gap with Day of Infamy.

An enjoyable game in spite of its lackluster graphics and tendency towards some repetitive gameplay.

The game gives you literally hundreds of puzzles, so as long as you enjoy the puzzles you certainly get your money's worth here. If you like your puzzle games to be cerebral rather than reflex-based, it's worth checking out.

Rise of a Soldier will not appeal to everyone, but if you enjoy realistic shooters and would like a look into the life of an American soldier it is definitely worth your time.

It would have been nice if Pepper Grinder was a longer game, but the time you will have with it will be enjoyable. The fast-paced nature of shooting through the levels can be exhilarating. If you enjoy platformers, you’ll appreciate that someone has found a way to add a unique spin to a genre that has been around almost as long as there have been video games.

The online components and staggering amount of stuff to do will keep those who give it a chance playing for a good while to come.