Another fun adventure through the LEGO universe with Marvel's Avengers that is a good all-ages game.

Rise of the Tomb Raider on PC is not only stunning a but a true interactive experience!

Nostalgia with a visual upgrade but gameplay stagnation.

Too many role-playing games are let down by average or mediocre combat – Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen isn’t one of them. Unfortunately, role-playing games also demand great stories, and if you’re looking for a stronger main storyline, Dragon Dogma’s might not be up to your standards. Despite this, the hundreds of hours of content on offer, immense replayability and party customisation is amazing and PC owners can finally enjoy Capcom’s RPG gem with all the added visual bells-and-whistles options.

Assassin's Creed Chronicles India is a 2.5 platformer that is all about subterfuge set in this wonderful franchise!

If you have those touches of nostalgia this will see you scratching that itch with a modern visual flair and some new gameplay mechanics to avoid you feeling like it’s simply a fresh coat of paint.

Although King’s Quest Chapter 2 – Rubble Without A Cause is lacking the wonder of the first episode, it did have some nice moments such as old King Graham and his grandchildren plus some very nice graphics as he explores the labyrinth of the Goblins.

In conclusion, Mario Tennis Ultra Smash is well presented on the Nintendo Wii U and evolves the original N64 game into a worthy next-gen version. Sure, it is lacking some replay value but if you’re looking for multiplayer and online fun, this is the perfect game for those short bursts of fun as you “grand” slam your rackets against your Mario opponents, especially in MEGA BATTLE!

Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival is Mario Party but lacking true content!

Despite its flaws, Rainbow Six: Siege has emerged as one of the strongest FPS titles of the year.

Massive open-world JRPG with astounding exploration but some pacing and storyline issues.

Yo-Kai Watch on the 3DS is a fun RPG that targets the younger gamer or those older gamers who want to reminiscence about those classic Gameboy titles!

Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Bros. successfully merges two franchises into one entertaining turn-based JRPG!

Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star is a click your way through several absurd, linear stories about pigeons.

Just Cause 3 is over-the-top, dumb fun, and incredibly beautiful to boot—when it all eventually loads, of course.

Shows traditional challenges found common in retro shoot ‘em up side scrolling games are still a blast to play.

Coast Guard is strongest when it is doing ship operations and after that, it tends to get bogged down in a quagmire of oddity.

New Style Boutique 2 - Fashion Forward is a fun on the 3DS that allows you unleash your inner fashionista!

Whether choosing to play it in random or chronological order, neither of these options make it a compelling story.

So it’s nice to visit the Ol’ West and do some gun slinging… I wouldn’t have thought to make it an isometric turn based game but it works.

Chibi-Robo Zip Lash on the 3DS is a fun arcade game that delivers an enjoyable yet clichéd experience on this console!

Football Manager 2016 makes accessing the more complex features easier: it's both deeper and more user friendly.

The epic conclusion of StarCraft II is a must have game for fans of this diverse and entertaining RTS.

A game with fascinating concepts, but has a hard time taking flight.

Star Wars Battlefront takes Battlefront to the world of Star Wars and gives players an authentic sci-fi experience!

The Crew: Wild Run Edition is the closest thing on the market to a racing MMO and I had more fun with it than with any other racing title this year.

Offering 6-8 hours of fresh content, The Old Hunters exemplifies DLC that actually enriches the sources rather than simply milking fans with lacklustre skins and the like.

Suffice to say, if you love the series you’ve already picked this up anyway, and if you’re on the fence or have spent considerable time away from the franchise, as I had, then rest assured that not only is the entry barrier fairly forgiving for newcomers but the game also offers up enough challenge for veterans and, above all, is immensely fun, and this is coming from someone who doesn’t really get FPS games.