Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is how a remake is done.

If you can persevere through the first 5-10 or so confusing, trope-ridden hours, there are some great character relationships and an absurd/epic story to discover.

This thrilling game of high-stakes detective falls short narratively but remains strangely compelling throughout.

My final thought is that Grace of Letoile is far from graceful. Effort was put into the story and gameplay mechanics, but execution could have been more refined.

The graphics are stylish, the sound is gorgeous, the gameplay is fun, and the story is cinematic. Some players may find the game too short or skewed easy, but those are not problems to me.

It's a little tropey, and it could've been better balanced, but Lord of Magna is a surprisingly competent SRPG that exceeded my expectations.

Tales from the Borderlands still provides worthwhile entertainment, but the comedic edge is losing its grip.

A seamless and exhilarating meshing of two entirely different genres.

The Witcher 3 presents a realistic, engaging, and dark fantasy world. With fast-paced combat, deep character customisation, and massive locations to explore, it's a game not to be missed.

If you're itching for a dungeon-crawler, go for Etrian Odyssey or Unchained Blades instead.

You could do better within the Ys series, but it's still near the top of the pack as far as retro-styled action RPGs go.

Still two great games, but the PS3 version is $30 cheaper.

Episode 4 manages to up the ante in modest ways, and continues to indicate that Telltale knows what they're doing.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 — Record Breaker is more of the same with a bit of polish.

A Telltale-esque title set in suburban America that hints at maturity.

An excellently written story with excitingly deep characters and themes.

Get lost in the enchanting art, but don't expect much more.

The best RPG Obsidian has ever made. Just be ready to read.

An intriguing protagonist and art style can't save you from long battles and artificial content.

Whether you've had a video game farmer's tan for years or are planting your first crop of electronic wheat like me (and Story of Seasons' main character), I think you'll find enjoyment in this game.

Neither a very good Etrian game nor a very good Mystery Dungeon game.

A heartwarming, low-stress alchemy adventure with a standout soundtrack.

A Telltale-esque title set in suburban America that hints at maturity.

A solid game that was built for the different needs of mobile devices and modern gamers while embracing its past.

If the writing in this episode is any indication of what's to come, they will have another hit alongside their previous masterpieces.

I started Bloodborne scared and unsure, quaking in my boots every time a new enemy showed its ugly face. I was horrified, timid and alone. But now, I have a confidence and strong sense of self. I am a hunter in Yharnam. I'm confident in my abilities, I know my weaknesses, and I trust my instincts. There's a real bloodlust that builds up in you once things start to click. You'll want to hunt, you'll want to kill, and you'll thirst for blood to make you more powerful. I find Bloodborne intoxicating, and I trust you'll find the same should you let it get into your system.

Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters is pretty, but it's not the next Steins;Gate.

Although not a negative experience, the drop in quality from Episode 1 can't be ignored.