If you've not experienced the Azure Striker Gunvolt series yet, this second installment is a terrific place to start. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.20S]

To see a developer fully embrace Norse mythology in a way like Jotun is refreshing. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.19S]

As a short film, Armikrog would have been truly amazing. As a game, it stumbles. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.19S]

Spirit of Justice recaptures the true spirit of the Ace Attorney series to deliver a story both triumphant and heart-wrenching.  [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.18S]

If you've ever wanted to dive into the world of fashion, there's no better time than now. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.76]

Generations feels like a half-step sequel in the series instead of a full leap into new territory. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.74]

Nothing should stop any gamer (over the age of 17) from experiencing the excellence of the entire Zero Escape series. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.72]

It feels good to step back to where it all began. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.70]

My fingers are crossed that Comcept gets their act together and can create a sequel that is the Mega Man 2 to this underwhelming original. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.68]

This is a fresh and entertaining multiplayer first-person shooter that carries with it a lot of Metroid Prime's unique style and feel. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.66]

Boldly experimental, but still fiercely dedicated to the masterful execution of 2D action/exploration genre essentials. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.28]

Tadpole Treble is cute, fun, packed with personality and is just one of those ideas that is mindboggling when you wonder why no one ever thought to make music playable like this before. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.26]

This is one of the most gleeful, confident, silly-but-deep games I've played in years. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.23]

Tumblestone's relatively lofty price is worth it for its fresh and fun take on puzzling. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.21]

BOXBOXBOY! is pure puzzling fun. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.20]

Disney Art Academy is the kind of tool that parents could use to see if their kids have any real interest in art. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.76]

"Mario & Sonic" needs something truly new to recapture its novelty – something that isn't just another Olympics. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.75]

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is far and away the best RPG the Wii U has to offer. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.73]

Years from now, when the Nintendo fans of the future are making lists of the top Kirby games ever made, you can bet that Planet Robobot will be ranking at – or at least very near – the top. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.70]

I felt underwhelmed by what the game was trying to offer. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.23]

Great art style, great challenges and hours of racing fun – Game Freak's won the Triple Crown. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.23]

The best rhythm game collection going today. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.22]

Super Meat Boy is a nearly flawless example of 2D platforming design, able to stand toe-to-toe with Mario's finest. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.20]

It is what it is: a smaller game concept that served its purpose as an E3 tech demo well, and so was polished up to become a nice companion piece for a bigger game. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.76]

Star Fox 64 remains the reigning king of this franchise in my book, but Zero is a great Star Fox game too – if you give it a chance. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.75]

A snazzy package with some neat bonuses that serves as a fun historical compilation of old Sega classics. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.73]

A vibrant invitation to a new kind of fighter. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.70]

Bravely Second is a superb sequel and stands among the upper echelon of 3DS and Japanese RPGs. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.68]

Picross can really work with any window dressing applied. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.30]

It works well as a game you can just pick up and poke at as desired to kill just a bit of time. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.28]

If you're a super player and don't mind an intense gauntlet of challenges, put your money where your mouth is and give it a go. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.27]

A wonderful culmination of the truly epic three-part story that is the entirety of this latest Fire Emblem adventure. [Issue #21 – May/June 2016, p.22]

If you only have access to an older 3DS model, it's really a hard sell – except if you have incredible patience. But when the game gets plugged into a New Nintendo 3DS or a New 3DS XL, it's a match made in heaven. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.65]

Much like its predecessor, Project X Zone 2 is a lighthearted, fun time – and it manages to improve on that first game. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.76]

If you've been hoping for a return to the strict, truly strategic old-school Fire Emblem way – the way the Japan-only games played years ago – you'll find it here. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.75]

When Birthright transcends its repetition and monotony, it's on the same level of Awakening – but that happens far less often than I hoped. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.74]

Final Fantasy Explorers is a fun, if shallow, cooperative adventure, but the game pales in comparison to the titles it mimics. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.73]

It just feels particularly unnecessary thanks to the existence of Marvel Superheroes. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.72]

It's a shame that Digital Eclipse couldn't iron out all the wrinkles, but despite all that, Mega Man Legacy Collection is a decent little package. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.71]

Its borrowed elements are sometimes lacking, but the story, characters and combat make for a stroll down the garden path that's far from ordinary. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.70]

A shining example of how fantastic the Legend of Zelda series can be. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.69]

The Order of the Stone succeeds with strong storytelling and captivating choices. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.21]

Shutshimi manages to make a delicious dish out of what could have been a forgettable fish tale. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.21]

Oddworld may have the bones of a game that's nearly two decades old, but it's still as wonderful today as it ever was back in the '90s. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.19]

Even hardcore tennis fans will most likely find themselves with nothing exciting to experience after having the game for a week. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.76]

It isn't the worst game on the 3DS, but given its source material, it should have been one of the better offerings on the system. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.75]

While it lacks polish overall, Snoopy's Grand Adventure is still a solid stepping stone to the classic world of platformers. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.75]

I still have not seen nearly all there is to see in Xenoblade Chronicles X even after two months of playing it. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.73]

Some aspects of Devil's Third are top-notch, in both design and polish . . . though I wouldn't trust it to do my taxes. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.71]

Stella Glow is a lot of fun, and I found myself not wanting to put it down once I got started. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.69]

If you're looking to try the series out for the first time, go ahead – you won't be disappointed. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.68]

I have never been so completely charmed – and yet so utterly frustrated – by the same game, at the same time. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.67]

If you've been searching for years for both an F-Zero and Wipeout homage, look no further than FAST Racing NEO. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.27]

SteamWorld Heist is easily the best 3DS eShop game I played in 2015, and one of the best 3DS games I've played, period. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.26]

Dementium was a revelation on DS in 2007, but it just hasn't aged as well as we might have hoped. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.25]

Typoman has a great creative concept that falls short in length and execution. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.24]

If you're willing to part with $30, this Picross rocks. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.24]

An interesting and painless way to dip a toe into the world of computer science without actually having to get your feet wet. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.23]

If you're looking for a new 2D platformer with top-notch level design, Electronic Super Joy won't disappoint. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.23]

Almost anything is possible in Minecraft: Wii U Edition. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.21]

Nintendo's normally better than this. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.76]

Yo-kai Watch is Pokémon's new, modern, more dynamic evolution. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.75]

My advice? Buy Rodea the Sky Soldier for Wii U, toss the Wii U disc into a nearby sewage canal, pop the Wii disc into your machine and let 'er spin! [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.73]

This incarnation of Rodea is but a sad monument of broken dreams and unrealized potential. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.72]

Tri Force Heroes is hit-or-miss depending on how you play it, but overall it's an adventure worth experiencing. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.70]

I enjoyed my time with The Legend of Legacy, but the somewhat archaic take on adventuring found here may turn some off to digging deeper into it. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.69]

This definitely won't be the last game to feature Goku and his pals, though, so skip this warmed-over patty and sit tight for a juicy Angus on a toasted pretzel bun. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.68]

I just can't shake the idea that the board game alone would have made a much better eShop title. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.66]

Overall, LEGO Dimensions takes the LEGO gaming experience to its logical next level – perhaps beyond. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.64]

A lot of people are going to get this game just for the included Bowser amiibo figure, but there's still a solid racer underneath! [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.63]

Activision keeps coming up with new ideas to keep Skylanders fresh, and SuperChargers is no different. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.62]

After the attention-grabbing opening, the greatness of the story never lets up for a moment. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.22]

Year Walk delivers an eerie and memorable experience based on Swedish folklore. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.21]

If you're looking for an experience that's never the same twice, The Swindle will not leave you disappointed. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.21]

If Sega isn't going to deliver the classic Sonic follow-up that old-school fans have been clamoring for, then at least Galaxy Trail is ready to step in. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.19]

If you're rocking it solo, don't even bother picking up the controller. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.18]

It's probably best to just pick Q.U.B.E. up on PC at a discount, letting this version stay unsolved. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.17]

If you're in the mood for a challenging thinking man's game with a touch of action, pick up Nova-111. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.17]

The Etrian Odyssey series just keeps getting better and better with each new chapter. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.76]

With a beautiful presentation and tight controls, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer is a game worth considering. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.74]

As a brawler, Senran Kagura 2 isn't half bad. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.73]

With an adorable presentation and a good variety of songs, this rhythm game promises fun for hours. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.73]

Legend of Kay: Anniversary is a questionable re-release, but most mascot platformer fans should give it a go at some point. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.72]

It's time to get creative, because the best version of Disney Infinity has truly arrived. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.70]

There's a lot of game packed into this little package, but it takes a long time to get going. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.69]

This game's going to get itself integrated into your life as a new nightly ritual. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.66]

Runbow is a playable Skittles commercial. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.31]

Whether you're a fan of Flappy Bird or Balloon Trip, Badland's worth checking out. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.30]

If you don't download this game, I'll send a clone of you to smack you. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.30]

Streets of Rage 2 is already considered to be one of the best games of all time, and this may very well be its new definitive version. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.26]

Gunstar Heroes should be at the top of every gamer's bucket list. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.26]

You'll get your money's worth whichever you choose, but you'll also get a good dose of frustration to go along with it. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.24]

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a modern classic that everyone with even a passing interest in top-down action/exploration games should try. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.23]

The only problem you'll have is finding a quiet place to play. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.22]

Plague Knight may be stuck in Shovel Knight's shadow, yet despite the lack of sunlight, he's able to shine in his own quirky way. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.19]

LEGO Jurassic World is as "more of the same" as a game gets. [Issue #16 – July/August 2015, p.74]

I can see myself going back to it every so often. [Issue #16 – July/August 2015, p.73]

Lord of Magna's not a bad game, it just feels unfinished. [Issue #16 – July/August 2015, p.72]