It's a departure from its predecessors, but depending on what someone is looking for, Valkyrie Elysium can be a good time.
NieR: Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition combines top notch gameplay with an incredible story to create one of the most memorable and unique experiences in gaming.
Soulstice makes no secret of what influenced it, both in aesthetics and in gameplay mechanics.
Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden doesn't stray far from what made its predecessors successful.
Metal: Hellsinger is the first-person shooter/rhythm game mashup I had no idea I wanted.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is a Turtle treasure trove, including every TMNT game released for arcade and console between 1989 and 1993.
Like many of the B-movies that inspired it, Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed isn't something that will be considered great by a general consensus, but does have a certain appeal to the right audience.
Technical issues notwithstanding, Saints Row is not without its shortcomings, but it succeeds more often than it doesn't.
Live A Live is one of the most unique games we never got to play in 1994.
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms is an enjoyable yet unexpected take on Kunio and company.
Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate Definitive Edition is a game that lives up to its definitive edition claim.
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium shows that Capcom has created so many memorable arcade games that it takes more than one collection to hold them.
Krut: The Mythic Wings uses an animated Thai film to create a 2D adventure.
DNF Duel successfully brings the world of Dungeon Fighter Online to a fighting game arena with all the ingredients that made previous Arc System Works games great.
The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle is a welcome addition to the long-running MMO. The gameplay remains familiar enough so regular Elder Scrolls Online players won't be in for any unpleasant surprises and the world building and storytelling makes High Isle a worthwhile visit.
Capcom Fighting Collection is essential for fans of '90s tournament fighters, particularly of Darkstalkers. That being said, the curated ten games feels like light packaging.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge caters to a specific niche audience, but couldn't have done a better job of it.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords had a tough act to follow, but does an admirable job of creating the next chapter in the Old Republic. As a sequel it fails to surpass the high standard set by the original, but it's still a great game and a must play for Star Wars fans.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong has players step in the shoes of three different vampires to solve a mystery, building upon the wealth of Vampire lore, but doesn't have much bite.
In the history of gaming there have been experiences where everything about the game is fantastic except for the actual gameplay.