While Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse gave me déjà vu more than once, it has an intriguing story with plenty of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.18M]

Mario Party: Star Rush is far and away the most fun I've ever had with a Mario Party game. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.17M]

If you're looking for a true value and have some patience, Dragon Quest VII is epic indeed. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.16M]

The best word to wholly describe the experience of Severed is "unsettling." [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.21S]

Paper Mario: Color Splash is a party from beginning to end. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.14M]

Yo-kai Watch 2 isn't worth your time, no matter how stinking cute Jibanyan is. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.13M]

While it may not solidify the burgeoning franchise as an alternative to Pokémon, Yo-kai Watch 2 is nonetheless another solid RPG in 3DS's library, especially for younger gamers. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.12M]

Picross 3D: Round 2 is a game of chillin' and chiselin'. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.23S]

If you're a fan of this series, buy this game. You owe it to yourself. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.22S]

SteamWorld Heist is one of the best Wii U games I've ever played! [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.21S]

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]