Heidi Kemps
The combination of a flawed rhythm game and a disappointing narrative make Persona 4 Dancing All Night an underwhelming experience.
Though Ultra Despair Girls' action components stumble at points, the superb narrative and character development make the rest of the game a riveting experience.
This enhanced remake of Etrian Odyssey 2 has a lot to offer both series veterans and newcomers.
Tembo's big action setpieces prove the old adage that great things come in small packages.
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker expands tremendously on an already excellent strategy RPG.
Persona Q is a cute and exceptionally enjoyable role-playing game that amplifies the series' humor to great effect.
Hatoful Boyfriend is a unique experience, one that goes well beyond its bonkers concept and intentionally strange visual presentation. I was expecting to simply giggle at a nonsensical game in which I tried to woo feathered men, and what I received instead was wholly and wonderfully unexpected. Anyone with a taste for the unusual would do well to enjoy the company of these fetching fowl.
This repackaging of the classic Wii Sports drops the ball when it comes to connectivity.
Dr. Luigi repackages the Dr. Mario formula with some new ideas, but limited options and slow pacing leave it feeling anemic.
If you're looking for on-the-go minigame mayhem, Mario Party: Island Tour is an enjoyable sojourn.
Mario and Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games is easily the best installment in Sega's family-friendly minigame compilation. It's still not going to top the podium, but it's definitely a contender this year.