Tom Mc Shea
The gorgeous world of Infamous: Second Son is brimming with delights, setting you loose in Seattle to partake in fast-paced, inventive combat that's an absolute blast.
Yoshi's New Island lacks the imagination that made its progenitor beloved, instead offering a slow-paced adventure that's too easy for its own good.
Rayman Legends melds abject strangeness with diverse platforming to create an adventure that's as enjoyable as it is challenging.
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is as exciting as it is gorgeous, offering a robust adventure that satisfies on almost every front.
The frenetic Samurai Gunn provides an exciting competitive experience that demands precision and rewards fast fingers and thoughtful strategies.
Super Motherload offers a peaceful respite from the cacophony of civilization.
NBA Live 14 struggles in just about every facet, resulting in an unsatisfying and frustrating version of basketball.
NBA 2K14 uses its incredible visual design to draw you in, and the top-notch action is closer than ever to the real thing.
Dull combat with little diversity banishes Knack to a dark realm normally reserved for the likes of foul goblins.
As Spelunky makes its way to the PC, the rewards and dangers are just as alluring as they were one year ago.
There's little in Bleed that hasn't been seen before. But even though it hasn't reinvented how we kill baddies in two dimensions, it's still a fun and satisfying adventure.
Fez has pitfalls you have to accept if you're going to enjoy this adventure. Technical problems, baffling map design, and obtuse puzzles can serve as a serious barrier to entry. But it's worth putting up with the missteps for the wondrous adventure that awaits. Fez goes far deeper than the simple platformer it initially appears as, and figuring out the solutions to the many puzzles is an experience that harks back to a time when games weren't scared of taking off the leash and letting you run wild. Invest time in Fez's colorful world, and enjoy the wealth of incredible ideas buried within.
This fast and exciting racer continually finds a way to keep you circling around for another lap.