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

The prodigal daughter has returned! [Issue #25 – January/February 2017, p.21]

There's so much to see and do that you won't want to stop playing! [Issue #25 – January/February 2017, p.24]

Drancia Saga is a little too barebones to get too excited about. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 24]

Double Dragon IV is nostalgia for nostalgia's sake, and nobody should be happy about that. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 20]

Hive Jump has a strong premise, but it stumbles out of the gates. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 23]

Consider picking up Night Trap as a novelty for an afternoon or evening when you have friends over. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 22]

I was charmed by the game from the get-go, but after an hour or so, I was a little worn out. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 24]

Sky Skipper isn't worth buying to enjoy as a game, but it is worth buying as a historical curiosity – and to show support to those who brought it back to life! [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 26]

As a Dad, I'm thrilled that this game is as good as it is at doing exactly what it needed to do: put a huge smile on the face of my Paw Patrol-loving 4- year-old son. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 76]

If you love Pac-Man, consider a purchase – but I'd still wait for a price drop. [Issue #38 – March/April 2019, p. 73]

Play Deltarune . . . or don't. Then again, your choices don't matter in this world! [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 31]

Pure fanservice for a great game you may or may not have played if you don't also own a PS4. [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 32]

The writing is stellar, filled with tension and symbolism about the nature of life, family and the para-social relationships that every online person seems to experience these days. [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 26]

Bubblegum Fatale, the second DLC package, is more substantial . . . the superior of the two DLC bundles. [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 26]

Even without any Dragon Quest familiarity, The Hero is a total blast to play in Smash. And you can be sure Mr. Sakurai got his depiction just right! [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 16]

Family-friendly frightening fun! [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 18]

Give the original DOOM a go first and finish every episode. Then, if you find yourself wanting more, grab DOOM II. [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 20]

If you're looking for '90s nostalgia with a modern bent and don't mind being bombarded with silliness at every turn, Chroma Squad is ready to fight by your side. [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 23]

Their famous friendship has endured for decades now, and it's incredible to see it immortalized in the Smash Bros. series! [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 24]

When it comes to family-friendly monster mashing, it doesn't get much better than this. [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 74]

In terms of bang for your buck, this DLC is a power-slam dunk! [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 21]

Monkey Barrels is the definition of a solid-but-safe top-down shooter. [Issue #45 – March/April 2020, p. 19]

At least we've got Fighters Pass #2 to still look forward to! [Issue #45 – March/April 2020, p. 28]

Mononoke Slashdown commits one of the cardinal sins of game design: It does not respect the player's time. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 20]

Once again, Sakurai and his team have outdone themselves. Minecraft fans, this is a must-buy! [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 18]

If you loved Detective Pikachu, you're going to love Jenny LeClue. [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 20]

Sephiroth, for me, is another great addition to the Smash cast. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 34]

If On a Roll was a primer for 2D platformers, then this follow-up is a tutorial for the 3D variety. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p.73]

Buy this pair with confidence and get double the bang for your buck. [Issue #52 – May/June 2021, p. 24]

While some of the challenges have been too tough for my 5-year-old to tackle on his own, he never gets tired of trying. He's actually playing the game right now as I write this, laughing at Fart Cat's flatulence and working hard to find a key to a new stage. [Issue #55 – October 2021, p. 23]

So now that he's here, is Sora a fitting addition to Smash? Honestly, very much so. Sora has been designed to be extremely accessible, with a basic sword-like moveset, and little emphasis on gimmicks like stances or meters. Don't be surprised if we see a number of Sora mains at the next big Smash tourney, especially from first-time entrants! [Issue #56 – November/December 2021, p. 17]

It's a brainteaser like no other. More importantly, it really feels like it fits alongside the FPS action of the primary DUSK. You'll need to consider how to use the environment to your advantage while eliminating your enemies in the same way, just with fewer animations and less in-your-face pressure. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 19]

This is easily one of the most fun strategy/sim games I've played, and if you like British humor and/or imagining exactly what a Ghostato or Unicorn Bacon would taste like in real life, then add Epic Chef to your grocery list. It's magically delicious! [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 20]

If you've been considering a purchase of the NERF Legends game, go ahead and stop considering it. Take the dollars you would have spent on this video game and use them to buy more real NERF weapons and ammo instead. You'll have a whole lot more fun that way. [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 68]

I've had fun with Hexceed, but it feels like a first pass at an idea that could be cleaned up in several areas. Here's hoping it doesn't bomb so its devs keep it sweeping! [Issue #58 – March/April 2022, p. 25]

I haven't played many games that gave me as much agency as Arcadia Fallen, and who doesn't want to be the hero (or anti-hero) of a fantasy story? Check this one out if you're looking for a game where you can really be yourself – or someone completely different! [Issue #58 – March/April 2022, p. 28]

I happened to overhear my sons playing this as a pair while I was in another room, and they were rolling with laughter at how terribly they were failing. A video game that's still fun even when you aren't winning? Programancer can be proud of that! [Issue #59 – May/June 2022, p. 24]

If your main problem with most modern beat-'em-ups is that they are too complicated and fancy looking, then you may prefer the straightforward action here, but anyone expecting more than an hour or so of mindless man-bashing in a primitive 3D game engine will walk away disappointed. [Issue #60 – July/August 2022, p. 22]

The team that created Wizorb at Tribute Games have gone on to great things in the last 10 years. It's fun to be able to turn back the clock and revisit some of their earlier work, especially when you can tell that their talent was already firmly established even in 2011. [Issue #63 – January/February 2023, p. 17]