Turtle Tale is a brisk experience which features solid action platforming mechanics. However, the game’s lack of visual variety and charm feels like a melting pot of visual cliches making the complete package one that is easy to forget.

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is a must-play game. If you’ve enjoyed the previous Shantae games at all, or you just like well-designed platforming action games, this is something special.

You are better off finding the Angry Birds Trilogy somewhere on the cheap!

One of the best games to ever grace the Wii U. The sequel feels tighter, less obnoxious, and is a blast to play through. While the Wii U GamePad is not used in any significant way, and Tag Climax could have benefited from local co-op, this is the action-packed Bayonetta follow–up that I wanted.

The simple gameplay and strategy is nice, but when it has to be implemented in a game that requires the player to consistently fail, it’s not that fun.

Producing music is snappy and fun, and it becomes even crazier when you put those sequences into motion.

99Bullets is a neat distraction that fills an arcade itch. It won't last you forever, but thanks to the multiplayer and leaderboards, you will get more mileage out of it. The presentation is fine, but it never really changes, and the charm for its almost-retro look fades fast.

If having a party friendly version of Flappy Bird does not fill a need in your Wii U library, pass on Spikey Walls.

Trap Team is just barely a decent supplement to the home console version, but it's certainly not strong enough to stand alone.

Outside of the over-powered and integral nature of the new Trap Master figures, Trap Team is close to being the best Skylanders game yet.

It might not be for everyone, but if you’re hankering for a good old-fashioned dungeon crawler, it’s a Nintendo 3DS eShop game worth checking out.

While it feels a bit unfair at times, the true quality of the overall experience still shines through constantly.

Super Smash Bros. for 3DS doesn't try to change the formula in what made Smash Bros. great, but it keeps adding to the existing formula and in that, creates new experiences that continue to make the game worth investing time in.

The original Bayonetta remains the crazy, unique action title from a few years ago. There are newly added controls and some Nintendo related costumes, but the same content is still here in full force.

Darts Up is straight up better on the Nintendo 3DS. While you can play Darts on the big screen, you will be mostly looking to the little screen anyway.

The second version of Disney Infinity has refined half of the experience into something even better than before.

KickBeat is a game I could’ve enjoyed a lot more if the soundtrack had more varying genres.

Hyrule Warriors wasn’t a game I expected to fall in love with, but thanks to its oodles of Zelda fan service and shockingly engrossing gameplay, upgrades, and modes, it turned into something very special that lives up to the Zelda legacy.

The main story may seem to end right as it starts getting good, but the jobs are worth staying around for, making Fantasy Life a lengthy and interesting simulation RPG.

Still, these are fairly minor quibbles. Cubemen 2 is a competent real-time strategy tower defense game. It’s not terribly exciting, but it is probably the best in the genre on Nintendo platforms.

Teslagrad may have been a long time coming on Wii U, but it was worth the wait.

Tappingo 2 should not be missed by 3DS puzzle game fans, especially those who like Picross. This is an excellent choice for those looking for something to add a little variety to their 3DS library.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe is a nice standalone version of a fun bonus mode from Kirby: Triple Deluxe that I can only really recommend if you ever see yourself playing local multiplayer.

There are certainly better rhythm games out on 3DS, but it is fun while it lasts.

The Fall is a relatively short game, just a few hours long depending on how many puzzles stump you. The story is the most engaging thing, providing a unique take on the Three Laws of Robotics (although the laws themselves have been changed).

All you need to know is that it is a great action platformer that introduces awesome new ideas while oozing with style, personality, and fun.

In the end, there’s nothing in this game that isn’t done better by other games in the genre.

SteamWorld Dig is a highly recommended game for those who enjoy platformers with an interesting and unique experience.

Soon Shine is a fun game, but it seems more appropriate on a mobile device, where you could play a few rounds while on the train or bus or on your lunch break.

XType Plus is a fun, cheap shoot 'em up that will both challenge and excite players.

Midtown Crazy Race is an overly disappointing game. With controls that a majority won’t enjoy and game modes that are not very inspiring, it is hard sell for any Wii U owner.

It is sad that online leaderboards were not included as it would have rounded out the experience nicely. Bugs aside, the creativity of the title does shine through.

It’s a shame as the game isn’t terrible, but its good ideas are poorly executed–making a potentially great game feel unsatisfactory in the end.

All in all, it’s a decent game. To the dedicated gamers out there who love a hard challenge, Wooden Sen’SeY might be for you. It’s lovely to see the atmosphere that Upper Byte Studio has created, but is only lovely until you start dying more times than you can count.

Super Toy Cars ends up being a mediocre outing. For some, it might be enough to play through the content it offers and bust it out when friends are over.

From fighting your favorite enemies to building a town from nothing, there’s plenty to do in One Piece Unlimited World Red.

Siesta Fiesta is a surprisingly neat game for the Nintendo 3DS eShop. The levels can be played in chunks and can be easily selected thanks to a world map.

It's nothing more complicated than some good old-fashioned arcade-driven action, so if you're looking for a fun and challenging action game on your 3DS this summer, Strike Force Foxx is something to keep an eye on.

It is a boring, unpolished piece of software that does nothing to thrill the player.

Bombing Bastards has its moments, primarily in its single-player, but the failure of its multiplayer really drags the entire experience down. It's a noble attempt at recapturing the Bomberman spirit, but it just misses the mark.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: World Duel Carnival is emaciated and borderline offensive to loyal fans who just want the full 3DS trading card experience.

Gardening Mama 2 is worthless.

While there are better strategy games on the Nintendo 3DS, if you are thirsty for more, there is nothing wrong with a little Transformers sip this summer.

Bike Rider DX 2: Galaxy is easily one of the better-playing indie platformers you can find on the eShop right now.

It’s certainly not a bad way to pass the time, and it’s easier than digging my boxed copy of Yahtzee out of the closet and fiddling with a score sheet. On the other hand, the thrill doesn’t exactly last long.

ZaciSa’s Last Stand is fun, requires some good strategy and and the music is pretty great. Unfortunately, all it takes is one big issue to makes the game a questionable buy. If you think you can withstand the finicky controls, you may find some fun here.

Overall, the game is very enjoyable. The level-up and equipment aspects flow unusually well with the aim-and-shoot mechanics of so many mobile games. Aside from the manual leveling system, the game is a very likable piece of entertainment.

It’s an easy-to-pick-up, fun title that just about anyone can enjoy.

Guacamelee is a fantastic Metroid-inspired platformer that shouldn’t be missed.

Stick it to the Man! is the perfect game to sit down and relax with, to the point that it sometimes feels more like an interactive cartoon than an actual video game.

Monkey Pirates is meant to be played with people and it truly comes together when the right crowd gets together.

But more than anything else, Shovel Knight oozes personality and charm more than any game I’ve played in recent memory.

Pokémon Art Academy takes both franchises in a weird direction, but the true miracle is that it makes a more entertaining experience.

The concept of badgers in space suits fighting evil seems promising, but Gravity Badgers ends up being little more than a poor Angry Birds clone. The gameplay is repetitive, without much of a challenge and the visuals feel barren and uninspired. I played my way through the levels without ever feeling good about it.

The sheer volume of content on offer here is quite impressive, as is the presentation.

It’s a clever little romp to play around for a few hours, and it’s a fine way to spend a couple of days trekking through dungeons and finding new cards and pieces of paper.

Endlessly charming and unusually engaging, Tomodachi Life is a fantastic diversion.

This is one Nintendo 3DS game that deserves to be owned.

While it's a bummer that the quirks of Crashmo didn't make a return, no one really loses when Pushmo World is so wonderfully crafted, with awesome puzzles and excellent new twists.

As it stands, the only thing this game was running was out of ideas.

As a new beginning, Inazuma Eleven GO is just fantastic, and it nails all the important aspects that make this RPG a winner, staying true to the formula of its predecessors and at the same time expanding it and giving it a damn pretty new coat of paint.

With just one gameplay mode, which functions, Candy Match 3 is one of the more uninspiring offerings in the Nintendo 3DS library.

Swords & Soldiers HD is surprisingly fun, and I’m glad I played it.

While the more frustrating points of the game may turn away those looking for a more streamlined experience, the amount of content here makes Denpa Men 3 a great value for those who feel up to the challenge.

That’s something that could have gone a long way in making some of the game’s more clunky and frustrating elements a tad more palatable. As it stands, Chubbins ends up a niche title for those seeking a somewhat unique and demanding platforming experience with no frills.

It is a confusing mess and one that Wii U owners should stay away from.

It’s a nice effort, but I hope that Saturnine Games makes a deeper experience for their next game.

In terms of Nintendo eShop titles, you won’t find many others that offer the long hours of gameplay that Squids Odyssey provides.

ASM2 is still a good game at its core, with some improvements over the original, but they really botched the Hero/Menace element.

It is terrific to look at, and its battle system remained addictive for several hours of gameplay. The humdrum exploration, the too-repetitive (though fun) combat, and the unfocused story bring the title down after a strong first impression.

If there’s one word that can quickly sum up Nintendo’s latest entry in the Mario Kart series, it’s beautiful. From top to bottom, this is a gorgeous game, likely the best-looking one Nintendo has ever made. Even the soundtrack is superb, with amazing songs that call to mind past Mario games in new musical styles. Behind that beauty, unfortunately, is a degree of vapidness.

Scram Kitty and His Buddy on Rails is quite an engaging game, but you need to learn it to fully understand it.

A 3D remake of a classic DS shooter.

My Exotic Farm does almost nothing to improve from the first title, and just keeps on doing the exact same things wrong it did there. It will drive you nuts after moments of playing and it is probably better to steer clear entirely.

If you liked the original Theathrhythm, this is more of the same with plenty of bonus content. It sucks me in every time I turn it on, to the point where my wife is actually pulling the headphones out of my ears to get my attention. It’s a wonderful game. You should totally play it.

Overall, though, I really like Bit Boy Arcade, and I continue to play it in an effort to get all the Pixel Flies and high scores. It’s a charming game with a few issues, but I’m having a good time despite them.

There are annoyances here and there, but Kirby: Triple Deluxe is still a strong entry in the Kirby franchise.

With a nice variety of courses and lots to unlock, this is another fine entry in the long line of Mario sports games.

While there are a few less than stellar games among the mix of new titles, it’s hard not to recommend NES Remix 2.

Nintendo Pocket Football Club is a great introduction to the football management genre and a fun 3DS eShop title as well.

Batman: Arkham Origins: Blackgate Deluxe Edition is both fun and frustrating—exactly the kind of game I don’t like reviewing. If you can focus on the parts that work (exploration, collectibles) and downplay the stuff that doesn’t (the map, the combat), you’ll have a good time.

Conception II starts with an interesting story, an engaging turn-based combat system and Star Children (enough said), but is often bogged down by its awkward dialogue and dull characters. If you can find it in your heart to forgive and forget some of these things, there is an RPG under it all worth playing, even if it's definitely not the best thing we have seen out of Atlus.

It’s fun and innocent, staying true to the Disney message and aesthetic while delivering a quality experience that will certainly ring true to the young and young at heart.

As a fan of momentum based platformers, I enjoyed playing Skater Cat and can see myself going back to replay some of the levels to improve my time, especially if I am able to get some StreetPasses. Although, if you’re not a fan of the genre, you may find that Skater Cat is in need of more variety and increased content to be a stand out eShop title.

Thankfully, as with From Outcast to Savior, you can use this new Viking Elite class in the other modes of the game. So if you manage to find someone to play with, or just want to grind for upgrades, you’ll have an extra way of doing it, which might make this new expansion more appealing. Otherwise, this is just more of the same if you’re only interested in the single player.

Yumi’s Odd Odyssey is worth looking into mostly as a puzzle platforming curio, especially if you crave a challenge born more out of mechanics than level design and enemies.

Overall, I liked these tables even more than the ones that came with the original release, so if you’re itching for more Star Wars themed pinball, I’m happy to say that these do not disappoint.

Players of any age will appreciate the charm and effort TT Games put in to the title, balancing accessibility with small challenges.

Rather than the fast-paced, explorative action platformer with a cool time traveling twist, Aeternoblade turns out as a dull repetitive button mashing without much soul.

Cube Tactics provides the eShop with a much needed strategic experience that is both challenging and rewarding.

Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is one beautifully crafted game and an extremely well put together crossover.

Yoshi’s New Island looks great and plays like a Yoshi’s Island game, but that might not be enough for some people. The levels are bland, the bosses are blander, and the difficulty is too low and too static. It has bursts of creativity and maintains competency, but Yoshi’s Island deserves better than competency.

It’s a one-note game at times, but it sure beats another Pokémon game bringing back the style of Yoshi’s Cookie.

Blok Drop U is a fun, addictive puzzler at a bargain price that is no nonsense in its gameplay and presentation. It’s short and simple, and is enjoyable for what it is. It’s not lengthy, but it isn’t meant to keep gamers at bay for hours at end.

Tappingo is a nifty puzzle game, which looks at various concepts and mixes them to a perfect shape.

I have real issues with the soccer-RPG mechanics, but once you get over the initial hump, it smoothes out a little bit.

For the most part, the gameplay feels just right; however, the presentation falls short.

Steel Diver: Sub Wars is a great follow-up to game that had potential, but just wasn’t meaty enough to meet expectations. Sub Wars’ addition of multiplayer more than makes up for the past game’s brevity. When it works, it’s a blast to play; however, you may see more error messages than subs.