Chris Shive
It's apparent that a lot of work went into Fairy Tail to ensure that it's something fans would embrace.
Samurai Shodown Neo Geo Collection includes the six Samurai Shodown Neo Geo titles and one unreleased title that was meant to be the final game in the series for that console.
Destroy All Humans! is a rare example of a remake that changes just enough to maintain the essence of the original while improving the overall experience. The gameplay enhancements give this a more modern feel but it maintains the original story and visual style to appease those seeking a nostalgia fix. Destroy All Humans! was always a fun game though hasn't aged all that well. This version revitalizes the title, changing just enough to make revisiting Area 42 a worthwhile invasion.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is clearly a love letter to the NES Castlvania games.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor introduces plenty of new content and an interesting main story campaign.
Darius Cozmic Collection does offer a lot of enjoyment for fans of shmups, regardless of which version is played.
Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl is tons of fun for fans of 8-bit brawlers.
Streets of Rage 4 doesn't do much to advance the formula of classic beat 'em ups and that's what makes it great. The game can be completed in roughly three hours, which is just enough for this type of game. Unlocking all the Easter eggs is a nice way to add to the nostalgia fix. Playing through with each character offers a slightly different game experience, but the real joy comes from playing these types of games with friends. Streets of Rage 4 is a must play for fans of retro beat 'em ups.
Sakura Wars is a blend of adventure, visual novel, dating sim and action game.
Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate takes a great musou game and expands it.
Both games featured in Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle hold up well a decade after their original release.
Street Fighter V was one of the biggest disappointments at its launch but over the past four years has evolved into one of the best fighting games of this generation.
Haunted: Halloween '86 (The Curse of Possum Hollow) is a must-play title for fans of the NES, and not just for the novelty factor of it being a new (well, 2016) NES game.
Romancing SaGa 3 is a game that is easier to respect for some of its design choices that were better realized in some later games than simply for being fun.
GYLT introduces a new IP to a new system with some world building elements that hearken back to some of Tequila Works' previous titles, which isn't a bad thing at all.
Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is a prime example of how a retro game collection should be assembled.
MediEvil is a resurrected game from the past millennium, and like Sir Daniel, some of the legends steeped in nostalgia may have depicted MediEvil as something greater than it is.
The Ninja Saviors: The Return of the Warriors is a revival of an old game in a style that is rarely seen these days.
Mary Skelter 2 is a welcome return to the horrible living Jail and anyone who is intrigued that missed the original Vita release is taken care of with the added bonus of the original game as a free download.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is a good game overall.