Josiah Renaudin's Reviews
NBA Live 16 takes incremental steps forward in ball control and online functionality, but its underdeveloped modes and inconsistent mechanics make it a chore to play.
It's just plain fun, and while it might overstay its welcome, Tearaway Unfolded is a wonderful excuse to jump back into one of the most creatively rich platformers in recent memory.
Red Goddess is a frustrating, uninspired platformer that's neither fun nor fair.
Lost Dimension successfully blends challenging tactical combat with unique judgment sequences that force you to eliminate various party members.
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour is an empty, unimpressive debut lacking in both content and finish.
The Special Edition of Devil May Cry 4 brings notable improvements, but they're not enough to cover up its repetitive core.
Sunset is a creative, powerful story of personal, political, and social conflict.
Etrian Mystery Dungeon is a punishing RPG that's difficult to put down thanks to a rich supply of loot and deep dungeons.
Despite its nagging restrictions, Story of Seasons is an absorbing farming game with a wonderful sense of progression.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse doesn't excel as a fighting game, but the customization options and fresh story beats add a new spin to a stagnant series.
Defenders of Time is an exciting tower defense game that no one's playing, making it difficult to actually enjoy its fast-paced action.
NBA Live 15 is a step in the right direction, but that still doesn't make it a good basketball game.
NBA 2K15's overhauled movement system and improved shooting mechanics make it the best-playing basketball game in existence.
The Last Tinker's colorful art style isn't enough to overcome its tired mechanics and dreadful framerate.
Madden 15 is a beautiful football game, but its biggest achievement stems from much improved defensive mechanics that make both sides of the ball fun to play.
Even if you can tolerate the inane stripping mechanic, Akiba's Trip does little with its battle system or narrative to warrant your time.
CounterSpy is short, but its stylized presentation and alluring gameplay hooks make it too sweet to pass up.
The lack of direction can lead to repeated frustrations, but the striking visuals and hypnotic character movement make Hohokum a joy.
Sniper Elite III can be a chore, but its gleeful X-ray kills help make up for its deficiencies.
EA Sports UFC looks almost as good as a real MMA fight, but poorly balanced systems dull the excitement.