Lumo is a great game and evokes massive amounts of nostalgia. It’s definitely a revival of a long-lost genre and blends modern controls and mechanics with the rigid isometric setting. It does this in a perfectly balanced way.

While the “cause and effect” mechanics may not be as fleshed out as in modern titles like The Witcher 3, The Technomancer blends enough new qualities with vintage attributes in order to create an authentic world and a whole bunch of electric fun.

Overall, Heart&Slash is a fast-paced 3D brawler with roguelike elements that will kick your behind and leave you with a big smile on your face.

Mighty No. 9 is a masterpiece of old-school gameplay mechanics, and, one needs to look at it as a spiritual successor to Mega Man, instead of an outright sequel.

The content might be great but it is severely lacking when it comes to the technical department.

There are far better farming simulation games available that mix fun with realism to create a worthwhile experience. I would recommend you check them out instead.

Right now Elite Dangerous: Horizons is a great start but it needs more mind-blowing content.

It’s a lot of fun and quite possibly one of the most significant to the classic Pac-Man gameplay we all know and love. The depth of the title is truly astonishing given its premise and asking price.

A great game which builds upon the excellent Trials gameplay and adds more layers to it to offer a compelling experience. I just wish the shooting and platforming mechanics were tighter and that the Trials motorcycling gameplay was as strong as the mechanics offered in Trials Fusion.

Overall, Valentino Rossi: The Game is a good experience which is let down by its technical aspects.

If you’re into not killing many zombies, and solving simple puzzles with a been-there-done-that story, I would suggest you get Deadlight. I for one don’t seem to know why they actually remastered this game since it’s better left on the Xbox 360, where it’s more relevant.

Overall, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter is a great game. The cases are captivating and many of the minigames are a lot of fun.

The game takes many hours to complete because you have to master each level and vanquish the boss. In spite of all this, it’s still a lot of fun and challenging.

A great title designed for hardcore gamers. Casual players can withstand its assault but only the strong-willed will master it.

As a long-time fan of the original Mirror’s Edge, I was happy to hear about a new game in the series, but I should have been prepared for the worst. To be fair, I may be exaggerating. Catalyst may not be a terrible game to most people. In fact, it’s a totally playable, completely okay, thoroughly mediocre title.

Overall, Color Symphony 2 is a very competent puzzle platformer that requires patience and practice.

Overall, Raiden V is a phenomenal experience even though it’s quite expensive. It offers a lot of replayability despite its short campaign but stands at the top of the arcade shooter genre.

Overall, Dangerous Golf is a fun and addictive game if you can tolerate the blurry graphics and low-resolution presentation. To be honest I didn’t have an issue with them but I know gamers who might

For the price of admission this game is completely worth the money spent, and it gives you simple achievements to complete. I would definitely recommend it.

With more polish and time, Soul Axiom could have turned out to be an amazing experience. There was potential in its narrative and puzzles that was wasted by poor presentation and level design. Soul Axiom had decent individual parts that never quite coalesced into a satisfying whole.

TurnOn is an awesome 3D puzzle platformer that uses a variety of new systems to make the game not only fun but different from other games in its genre.

The overall low difficulty of the puzzles, the short game time, and the stuttering cutscenes may be a huge turn off for many. However, if they give Grim Legends a try, they will find a game that visually is very enjoyable. I found problem solving in the game to be worthwhile and incredibly fulfilling.

I would wholeheartedly recommend this game to newcomers but not so much to returning players. It’s a lot of fun no matter what but Dead Island is much more enjoyable the first time around. Just take that into account when making a purchasing decision.

Definitely unique. It's more of a DLC than an expansion, but the new Mech challenges grant you some upgraded powers to unlock. It doesn't completely overhaul the game like Sky Fortress, but it contains excellent additions that simply beg you to try them out for the excitement factor alone.

Fragments of Him, a collection of "fragments" from the memories of his closest friends and family, is a fascinating yet heartbreaking look into the life of a man who died way too young.

Blood and Wine is worth the price of admission. The game will handily give you several additional hours of gameplay in the campaign alone, and several more when you’re looking for side quests. A definite must buy in my book.

Hard Reset: Redux offers a fun time. After the initial hour of uninspired boredom, Hard Reset starts to feel like a good old school FPS with the fantastic lighting, vistas and effect work that start to appear the further you get into the game.

Kick & Fennick doesn’t really have enough to stand out amongst other, better platformers on the Xbox One.

In Between is powerful, smart and engaging down to the last second. I only wish I could snap my fingers and forget everything about it, only to be able to experience it for the first time again.

In all, Episode 3 of Hitman stays faithful to the quality standards of the previous episodes and has quite astonishing graphic improvements. However, the stealth required has also increased drastically, limiting possible creative playstyles. Nonetheless, it is still a great chapter that offers all you expect of a Hitman game.

Anima: Gate of Memories had so much potential, but a series of missteps produced a merely average game.

Shadwen attempts to mesh the genres of stealth-action and puzzle games in order to create a unique experience in an original medieval world, but its time-control mechanics have little purpose other than to conceal the broken AI and the tedious gameplay.

When you play a good game, you always have this itch in the back of your head that keeps you wanting to play it even though you’re doing other things. It keeps on irritating you until you pick up that controller again. It’s very rare for me to experience that when it comes to titles but Tropico 5 is one of them. It’s just that good and addictive.

Not A Hero is one of the gems on the indie pile. It’s polished and complete, and gives gamers an experience they will find worth the price of admission. The game does have some strange omissions, such as the main character not having a voice, but that doesn’t take away from the overall experience.

Among the Sleep executed this flawlessly, and it combines this aspect with a wonderful journey through the dreams and life of a child. I would recommend this game to anyone who’s looking for an experience that will leave you with goosebumps, and a story that will leave you wanting more.

OlliOlli 2 is anything but a simple port. Over 100 levels of inspired and addictive gameplay kept drawing me back day after day. From the precise trick execution to the calculated design of each course, OlliOlli 2 is the skate game that us '90s kids both want and need.

GunWorld 2 is a disappointing action-adventure platformer that tries to be challenging for all the wrong reasons.

Overwatch is the most detailed and stylised game that you will every play. Blizzard have created one of the most fantastic multiplayer experiences I have played in years.

Overall, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is a solid brawler focused around co-op, but also enjoyable and easy to manipulate while playing solo.

Grand Prix Rock 'N Racing is dull. It’s boring. Bad AI mixed with awful physics and a progression system that causes the game to be infuriating from the get-go, Rock 'N Racing is one of the worst racers I’ve played on the Xbox One.

If you’re looking for an excuse to jump back into Fallout 4, the Far Harbor expansion is the perfect one!

While the performance and loading issues detract from the experience, they can easily be remedied in my opinion and the developers have promised patches to fix them. I’m glad I gave Homefront: The Revolution a fair chance because it’s a really good title.

Overall, Cubikolor is a very original puzzle game that is enjoyable for fans of the genre, but difficult for anyone else because of the game's difficult setup and frustrating maneuverability.

Afterbirth is a great piece of DLC with some hiccups that are not game-breaking, but it needs to be patched before I am willing to spend as much time with it as I have with Rebirth.

Whether you’re a longtime Doom fanatic or a newcomer, you will love Doom. The brutality of past entries is still here and it’s turned up to eleven. The combat is fast-paced and exhilarating, and it embraces itself as a video game and doesn’t try to make itself something it’s not.

Overall, The Park is a fantastic game that everyone should experience.

Mystery Castle is a fun, inventive, and charming puzzle game. There is not much to the story, even though the writing is cute and clever. I fully recommend this game to anyone looking to scratch a puzzle solving itch. But, be aware of the game’s short length, repetitive tasks, and puzzling interface.

Battle Worlds: Kronos is a series of half-measures that never add up to a whole.

Battleborn has the potential to be delightful, but right now numerous small problems all added up make for a less enjoyable overall experience.

Coffin Dodgers could have been the Kart-racer that fans of the genre were waiting for. It also could have been good. Instead, Coffin Dodgers is an extremely limited and mediocre attempt at creating a Kart-racer that somehow manages to stutter along on hardware that should far exceed the requirements of this title. This, along with its low texture quality, low-poly models and basic to the point of boring gameplay—Coffin Dodgers looks and plays as old as its cast.

All of the problems I encountered on Xbox One point to a slightly unoptimized experience. I would’ve tolerated the severe aliasing issues had the controls been tight but I struggled to line up shots at a distance all the time. I experienced none of this on PC.

The extra game modes, graphical fidelity, sound design, and improved controls make for a long and tasteful experience.

Apart from the graphics and premise of shooting aquatic paranormal creatures, there really isn’t much here. This is a shame because the concept is so unique that it just feels like a wasted opportunity.

The controls are simple enough that no one should have trouble playing it, and for $10, it’s a good title for people to grab if they’re looking for a quick and pleasant game to beat.

By far the most appalling thing about Lichdom: Battlemage is not its dull method of storytelling, its unsatisfying combat, its convoluted crafting system, or even its game-breaking frame rate issues. The most appalling thing is the sheer lack of sincere communication and apology from Maximum Games, who have released the most utterly broken Xbox One game that I have ever played and have demanded a whopping $50 for it.

Emotion is key in The Walking Dead: Michonne and nowhere is that more evident than on the face of Michonne herself. Somehow, someway, Tellale was able to portray both the emotional and psychological struggle that Michonne was experiencing. It was pulled off flawlessly and truly makes the player focus on one's in-game decisions.

The second episode of Hitman pushes the game to new heights. It features vast open-world-like exploration, intel gathering, and best of all, beautiful scenery. If you liked the previous episode, you’ll like this one even more. I hope IO Interactive can top this because they've raised the bar considerably.

Once again, do not buy Stories: The Path of Destinies unless the developers fix the many issues that shouldn’t have appeared in the first place.

This package will only appeal to nostalgic gamers and members of the new generation won't even purchase them because of the way they look. By releasing the same old product on Xbox One, Bandai Namco has limited their audience already.

In its current state I can’t recommend Adam’s Venture: Origins to anyone on Xbox One. If you have a decent gaming machine, go and buy it on Steam. It’s cheaper and a much better experience even on modest devices.

Pang Adventures is a challenging blast of nostalgia from the past that brings enough new mechanics to give the Pang series a fresh feel without taking it too far from the spirit of the original concept.

It feels more like Soda Drinker Pro is made for annoying YouTubers to yell at and drive a few extra sales. It is sad to think that the developer did not have enough faith in Vivian Clark to allow it to shine on its own without being trapped in a gimmick.

1979 Revolution: Black Friday is a great game that gives an in-depth look at one of the many revolutions that occurred in Iran. Looking at the technical aspect of the game, it does have a few flaws. But since the main objective of the game is to go into more detail regarding what happened and how things were during this revolution, I must be honest and say that it serves its purpose well.

Skyling is a port of a mobile isometric maze game that is shoved onto Xbox One with no thought or effort put in. The controls are often unresponsive and usually cause you to die.

All I can say is I am incredibly pleased with Blues and Bullets: Shaking The Hive. It delivers on almost all fronts. It still suffers from some technical difficulties that can at times be jarring, but the storytelling and character development is so brilliant and well done that it almost outweighs the one con it has.

Gear Gauntlet reminds me of a mixture between Super Meat Boy, Marble Madness and Tetris. The developers knew exactly what kind of game they wanted to deliver and knocked it out of the park.

A tidy little indie blessing, with the currently popular pixel style, a variety of attack styles and a sound track that will have you wind-milling in no time.

Moonradish Inc. has wonderfully delivered on the promise of producing a fast and frantic arena multiplayer game that’s great to play with friends. While a lack of online multiplayer is indeed disappointing—as well as the slower pace of the Hexout game modes combined with a limited amount of content—Wand Wars is still an extremely fun and challenging game that’s perfect to play with a group of four.

Overall, Dark Souls III is a truly remarkable experience that I would consider a masterpiece if all of its issues were addressed.

With the game being only $20, it is more than worth it and I highly recommend checking it out. Had this been priced at $60 I could not recommend it but for this price it represents tremendous value and presentation.

It’s a recommended upgrade even though it’s a little rough around the edges.

The blending of word game and RPG mechanics has created a game that reeled me in hook, line, and sinker. The gameplay loop of collecting gems, failing, upgrading, and progressing had me returning to this game night after night. The smooth controls and visuals made my addiction pleasurable. I cannot recommend Letter Quest: Grimm’s Journey enough. It is an ambassador for the turn-based, word-based, role-playing game. Even if it is the only game in the genre.

Overall, Don’t Starve: Giant Edition is a fantastic addition to the Xbox One catalog.

Atari Vault is definitely a good investment that I'm sure will please many including older gamers that want to feel the nostalgia of playing some of these classic games that defined a generation back in the day.

Any fan of the physics-based puzzle genre will appreciate the care and thoughtfulness put into each and every puzzle in 101 Ways To Die. Even though the final world felt like a wrap-up, it plays like the last bite of a cheeseburger–incredible. I truly consider this game to be a highlight of the current generation.

Active Soccer 2 DX tries to bring back the fun experience of a football video game like the Sensible Soccer games rather than the realistic aspects like FIFA and PES but, unfortunately, it has some issues at the moment, such as the clumsy menus, the glitched player animations, and the buggy football rules system that seems to have a random situation.

Overall I think The Purring Quest is a great 2D adventure platformer that you will pick up for a few hours and just have fun with. While it doesn't have much of a story, what is there does make you feel the emotions the game is showing and you will still crack a smile at the end.

République is an amazing episodic stealth adventure game that really pulls you into the deep story it offers. It allows you the freedom to make choices in the game that directly affect the outcome and your relations with the other characters. The graphics are absolutely amazing and help draw you into an already immersive story.

All things considered, between a game, live-action show and novel, Quantum Break is one of the most complete and versatile gaming endeavors in recent memory and a phenomenal single-player experience.

Overall, Shred It! is a pretty fun and addictive game you should play if you see it drop down to $5 or less and just want a game to play for a few minutes while another game downloads in the background. While it doesn't fully translate well on Xbox One, it mixes fun and intense gameplay into a beautiful world.

The writing itself isn’t exceptional but it moves the story along, and the combat itself is a highlight that just about anyone could have fun with.

There are minor issues that make the game feel as if it is trying to check too many boxes instead of showcasing what it does best. The overall plot and the character abilities are definite high points, the platforming mechanics are tight and control well, and the puzzles are good even though they lack variety. The action piece does not fit and hurts the full potential of this generally solid game.

Although it can look short, compared to other exploration games, Samorost 3 complements that with the stunning, detailed and almost photorealistic art style of the various landscape scenarios, which are great just by themselves, but adding the various sound effects and music to them creates a great point-and-click exploration game filled with some interesting puzzles.

In conclusion, if you are a casual racer who just wants to have fun and enjoy doing races without too much frustration, Dirt Rally is not for you. It is daunting for even hardcore racers. However, if you are seeking a real rally simulation experience and have strong willpower to overcome all the challenges that this game throws at you, it’s the best game on the market compared to titles like Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo and WRC 5.

While initially ‘Slain!’ seems like it should be a great product with its gorgeous pixel-art, it only takes a small time for everything to fall apart thanks to countless bugs, repetition and God-awful combat. ‘Slain!’ needs to be improved in almost every aspect before I can even think of recommending it to anyone, metal-fan or not.

Overall, I think that Gryphon Knight Epic is a great game for fans of the genre and can even surprise people who are looking for a good story.

Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek in an incredibly enjoyable game with a few minor problems that can easily be overlooked.

A fun and memorable experience. I definitely recommend picking it up if you are in the mood for some more post-apocalyptic exploration.

The game is HARD. For a team of five people though, I am really impressed.

Overall, you are looking at a ten hour game that is neither too short, nor does it overstay its welcome. Tetrobot and Co. continuously adds new blocks and challenges to make sure every new chapter, level, and challenge feels unique and refreshing.

All in all, despite quite a lot of bugs and flaws, Grim Dawn is definitely a must-play if you are into Diablo or other similar action role-playing games like Divinity: Original Sin. The game is still pretty recent, and I have faith that the developers are working hard to fix the flaws and make this title even better.

The controls are tight and responsive, and the music is still satisfying to listen to. Both new environments were wonderful additions to the game and fit seamlessly into the map.

A fantastic game in its genre. It offers thrills, fast action, and a great casual racing experience that very few other arcade racing games do as well as this one.

Overall, despite its issues which can be fixed with patches and an expansion, The Division is a truly astonishing game that offers endless possibilities for the future.

May have some fleeting enjoyment, but mostly fails to deliver.

A solid concept with wide appeal, good fun if you can look past the flaws.

Gunscape offers a simple way for players to create and share their maps with the rest of the community using a level editor that is already familiar to gamers. The game's main issues are the stability problems that some players may find frustrating and end up putting the game to the side, which, being a game deeply dependent on community-created maps, might end up with less and less new content to be played.

At a cost of $11.99, Sky Fortress is worth the price for the wingsuit alone because of how it completely changes the rest of the game.