Matt Miller
A good arcade game that is outdated by some of its own successors
An intriguing twist on long-running Final Fantasy tropes, but the experience is ultimately brought down by repetition and lackluster storytelling
A fantastic tactical RPG for players looking for a deeper and more complex story and gameplay experience
A heady mix of action and tactical puzzle solving that's worth playing for the intriguing combat loop
An artistic tour de force of limited interactive complexity
Best when played with friends, N++ is a retouching rather than a reinvention, and is squarely targeted at players interested in precision platforming challenge for its own sake
A fun and visually impressive trip down memory lane, even if some of the shooting mechanics feel dated
A slick and engaging way to enjoy interactive music, albeit with fewer bells and whistles than Rock Band 3
An exciting new take on the genre hamstrung by a frustrating interaction model for getting and playing the songs you want
A strong new entry, but veteran players may feel like the series has moved away from some of its previously established pillars
Deep and satisfying in the early hours, but a tremendously lengthy and tedious grind gradually slows down the fun in the run-up to the conclusion
A thrilling variation on the formula that harkens back to genre roots, even if the song catalog lacks the catchy replayability required
A deep and thoughtfully designed progression system provides many hours of discovery
Mashing together the challenge of Dark Souls with the platforming and combat styling of Castlevania makes for a challenging but highly rewarding formula
Clever rhythm-based gameplay makes you feel like you’re inside a sci-fi world of music given form
The single best introductory product for grasping the fun of Vive, and it is free
A deeper twist on twin-stick shooters for the player who doesn't mind some complexity and challenge
A varied playable roster isn't enough to salvage a lackluster campaign and clumsy combat
An inviting universe to explore and exploit, but not much story or gameplay backs up the unparalleled scope of the world
With each expansion, Destiny grows in depth and replayability; Rise of Iron focuses on player choice in what each individual might enjoy