Mike Epstein's Reviews
Fire Emblem: Fates offers new features and gameplay that weigh down the series' tried and true gameplay, rather than enhance it.
Fans waiting for the next Fire Emblem will certainly not feel cheated by Fates: The nerve-wracking decision over risking a character's life with every move has not diminished. That said, with its many attempts at innovation falling short of their marks, and its core gameplay lacking the refinement seen in its predecessors, perhaps Nintendo should signal a tactical retreat and focus on making the best Fire Emblem possible.
Generation Zero is a buggy and poorly designed open-world co-op shooter that tragically squanders its distinctive setting.
The Wonderful 101 Remastered revives one of the Wii U's most experimental games, but that doesn't make it worth revisiting.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is an honest, faithful homage to a series known for being so difficult, it's nearly unplayable.
Quantum Break tries to master video game and TV storytelling, but fails at both.
'ReCore' is a game you'll want to love -- which only make its flaws that much more disappointing.
Song of the Deep has too many bugs and design flaws to stay afloat.