Jason D'Aprile
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.
Ghostbusters fulfills your worst expectations of licensed games.
As if suffering from some bizarre form of virtual Stockholm Syndrome, I felt nearly compelled to see Earthblood through. The game ended up more entertaining because of the barebones effort put into it, resulting in humorous bugs, glitches, and just plain nonsense.
Double Dragon IV isn't a good game in a modern sense, but it certainly is an honest trip back in time that will, if nothing else, offer a heavy dose of nostalgia for anyone with a fondness for the Lee Brothers' 8-bit adventures.
Driving huge vehicles can be cool in Giant Machines 2017, but it's a thrill that doesn't last long.
Grow Up's frustrating physics and controls conflict with its charming presentation.
Asemblance promises plenty of drama, but can’t deliver.
Clid the Snail is a twin-stick shooter set in a fascinating, well-realized world that trips over its own flaws and uneven pacing.
Offering up four-player online action in a familiar setting, D&D Dark Alliance looks good but is chock full of problems.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection marks a return of the classic and nearly everything about it feels entirely, painfully old-school.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition is a nostalgic trip down amusement park lane that feels every bit its age.
Olimar and his Pikmin are back for another charming adventure, but don't expect it to be as challenging as its console counterparts.
The Technomancer is a jack of all RPG trades, master of none.
Though aimed at younger players, Dragon Quest Treasures is an adventure for everyone.
The Chant takes survival horror to the beach and beyond in a game that works in fits and starts.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R should please fans of the anime and manga series with its stylized graphics, huge roster, and outrageous fighting action.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection serves up ample old-school gameplay nostalgia, though it's appeal it limited.
Weird West doesn't quite gel on every level, but it still makes for a fascinating and deep action RPG sure to entertain fans of the late-90s CRPGs.
The King of Fighters returns for its 15th bout in a polished, if certainly not revolutionary sequel.
Windjammers 2 recreates the arcade experience of the original SNK fighting-meets-Frisbee came with solid results.