While there are some uncharacteristic interface and game play issues for Q-Games, the overall effect is another terrifically original take on a variety of genres.
The game is literally just about a cat running through a house and breaking everything. There’s no story, no lofty goals, and certainly no moral or ethical grounds contemplated here.
If you don't mind shelling out yet more money for the new figures, Superchargers is probably the best Skylanders game yet.
As long as you don't think too hard when playing Just Cause 3, there's still plenty to like. After three iterations, however, it's really time for the series to grow up a bit more and expand the nature of the world and its leading man. Just Cause 3 can be a ton of fun, but the lack of just a little more depth causes its appeal to burn out far quicker than it should.
Neither issue proves to be a game wrecker thankfully, but do keep Mario Tennis Ultra Smash from reaching the heights of pure fun it might have. Just the same, if you love Mario, tennis (or Pong for that matter), Mario Tennis is still an entertaining option. For social gamers, in particular, who enjoy a good game night in front of the TV, this is a perfect choice.
Trackmania Turbo delivers thrills online and off thanks to high speed, crazy tracks, and a unique time trial focus.
Dead Star takes old-school space shooter action into the multiplayer age.
Severed's distinct look and touchscreen controls make it more than your average dungeon crawler.
Housemarque's Alienation delivers an excellent multiplayer shooter with timeless appeal.
Excubitor is a fun and frantic mix of old school shooting and tower defense gameplay.
Asemblance promises plenty of drama, but can’t deliver.
Simple and stunningly fun multiplayer, both online and off, makes Videoball one of the surprise hits of the year.
Ghostbusters fulfills your worst expectations of licensed games.
The Technomancer is a jack of all RPG trades, master of none.
A cross between a visual novel and classic adventure game, Alone with You offers a strong and poignant narrative of love, tragedy, and relationships.
Grow Up's frustrating physics and controls conflict with its charming presentation.
Worms W.M.D. marks a return to form for the classic turn-based strategy series.
Pac-Man: Championship Edition 2 builds on the success of its predecessor, reinvigorating classic Pac-Man gameplay with new mechanics and eye-catching visuals.
There’s more to go on about in Horizon 3, more secrets and features to help firmly set it as the best racer of the year. Largely, though, it’s a game that revels in the sheer love of driving for the sake of driving. The mix of traditional races, outrageous stunts and extreme speed across one of the most stunning landscapes you’re likely to find just works.
Driving huge vehicles can be cool in Giant Machines 2017, but it's a thrill that doesn't last long.