Overall Shadow of the Beast a pretty good platformer with nothing much to hate about it. It’s a good time killer.

A great single player campaign that pays homage to the original, but the multiplayer is forgettable.

In a way, Megamagic: Wizards of the Neon Age is like a Saturday morning cartoon. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but it’s charming and special nonetheless.

If this is to be the Vita’s swansong, it’s a fantastic one.

A surprisingly complicated shooter that could prove worthwhile for those who invest the time.

Story woes and Link Twoguns’ ridiculous official name aside, Hyrule Warriors Legends has plenty to offer, whether you’re after carefree hack ’n’ slash combat or something more tactical. Even if it’s just the Zelda dressing that’s got your attention, the Musou series staples at the core of the game, so often written off as “mindless” or “boring”, will have you hooked.

An epic masterpiece worth saving your gold doubloons for.

Another reminder that shameful, when done well, isn’t that shameful at all.

Important, eye-opening, beautiful, and heartbreaking.

Pokken Tournament is an impressive game that carefully treads the line between a deep, complex game for fighting aficionados and an accessible, approachable one for the more casual audience.

A very atmospheric, but unfortunately mediocre rinse-repeat horror title.

This is a game that transported me back to my childhood and kicked up a storm of nostalgia. It is also proof positive that Insomniac have lost none of their sharpness, even after fourteen years of intergalactic travel.

Maybe the most enjoyable typing game ever, but it’s clichéd story elements hold it back.

Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 is an ambitious game, but may need to dial it back to gain more players.

Another year, another outstanding sports title.

MXGP2’s excellent physics and gameplay mechanics makes it a game-changer in the motocross genre.

Michonne offers an intriguing perspective on the overcooked zombie apocalypse theme.

Some directionless new systems and pandering historic tie-ins can’t undermine its achievements.

Republique is a decent game with a good premise and unique gameplay, but a disappointing ending.

A familiar tale, but expertly told.

Whether you consider Quantum Break a game with episodes, or a mini-series with interactive segments ultimately doesn’t matter - it’s an experience. It may use an unproven formula, but that blueprint is also the main attraction that piques one’s curiosity, even if my own started to waiver amidst a story too interested in its own keywords to talk about anything more depth-inducing. With a dire need to be amongst the blockbusters, it’s an inoffensive, non-threatening tale with big-name actors who try so seriously to make it otherwise. And while not an one interesting story in itself, Quantum Break has an interesting way of being told.

Aside from the impossible submission mechanic, and the prospect of being matched up online against someone far better than you, EA Sports UFC 2 is a serious sports sim. In all its bloody, knock-down, choke-out, primal glory.

An interesting premise squandered on poor storytelling and unremarkable play.

In its fully-evolved form, Pokémon Rumble World works much better here than as a freemium game.

Quite simply the definitive version of Twilight Princess.

At this point, I’m definitely going to keep playing for a little longer with my friends, and see if the free Incursion mission coming out in April helps improve the longevity of the end-game. However, it isn’t looking too likely that The Division is going to take over as my next “gaming addiction” the way I’m sure Ubisoft were hoping it would.

Everything you loved about Bravely Default, but with more interesting characters and a more captivating story."

Great in sprints, but tedium might put off players looking for deeper experiences.