Chris Shive
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a worthy successor to the original.
As good as Dragon's Crown Pro may be, there are no significant additions and with only the soundtrack and visuals receiving polish there's no point to upgrade to this version if you still have an original copy of Dragon's Crown. But if you missed out on Dragon's Crown five years ago, Pro is a perfect excuse to experience it.
Super Daryl Deluxe combines solid Metroidvania and RPG mechanics to create a game that would be good based on that criteria alone, but the creators went all out to bring their vision of an extremely absurd high school to life.
Yume Nikki: Dream Diary is one of those games that's a good idea in theory that just doesn't come together in an enjoyable way.
Far Cry 5 doesn't deviate too much from the Far Cry formula, simply expanding upon what the series is known for.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is able to create a brand new world and adventure separate from Wrath of the White Witch, but is able to feel familiar enough where fans of the first game will feel right at home.
Secret of Mana is a strange title. On one hand it has so many missteps in its redesign that it's easy to quickly dismiss it, but it remains a rewarding gaming experience upon playing.
Dynasty Warriors 9 attempts to revitalize the franchise with a fresh approach to its standard formula and kind of succeeds.
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a rare gem in a sea of licensed games.
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition is simply a fantastic fighter.
Romancing SaGa II is not without its issues, but it's an entertaining title overall.
As cool as VR Fallout sounds, Fallout 4 is simply more enjoyable on the flat screen.
River City: Rival Showdown is a safe bet for those who enjoyed previous River City games.
SpellForce 3 has delivered on the potential it showed while still in development.
Steep: Road to the Olympics brings enough new content to the table to make it a worthwhile acquisition for any Steep fan.
Ode is a unique mix of platforming, exploration and music.
School Girl/Zombie Hunter had the potential to be a B-movie style good time that unfortunately is so bad that it's bad.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an amazing game and this was never more true than in 2011.
From Other Suns is an example of how VR tech should be implemented in games.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus delivers an enjoyable action packed first person shooter experience.