A varied playable roster isn't enough to salvage a lackluster campaign and clumsy combat
A deeper twist on twin-stick shooters for the player who doesn't mind some complexity and challenge
The single best introductory product for grasping the fun of Vive, and it is free
Clever rhythm-based gameplay makes you feel like you’re inside a sci-fi world of music given form
Mashing together the challenge of Dark Souls with the platforming and combat styling of Castlevania makes for a challenging but highly rewarding formula
A deep and thoughtfully designed progression system provides many hours of discovery
A thrilling variation on the formula that harkens back to genre roots, even if the song catalog lacks the catchy replayability required
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 strong new entry, but veteran players may feel like the series has moved away from some of its previously established pillars
An exciting new take on the genre hamstrung by a frustrating interaction model for getting and playing the songs you want
A slick and engaging way to enjoy interactive music, albeit with fewer bells and whistles than Rock Band 3
A fun and visually impressive trip down memory lane, even if some of the shooting mechanics feel dated
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
An artistic tour de force of limited interactive complexity
A heady mix of action and tactical puzzle solving that's worth playing for the intriguing combat loop
A fantastic tactical RPG for players looking for a deeper and more complex story and gameplay experience
An intriguing twist on long-running Final Fantasy tropes, but the experience is ultimately brought down by repetition and lackluster storytelling
A good arcade game that is outdated by some of its own successors
A beautifully realized world that sacrifices more involved gameplay in the name of cinematic presentation
A thoughtful story with some great missions, but fundamental problems in control, balance, and tech hold the game back