Kirstin Swalley
For a spin-off that manages to change the core of what makes the mainline series so popular, Monster Hunter Stories does an amazing job becoming a stand-out title for the series.
Splatoon 2 recaptures every moment of enjoyment of the original while finding room to add even more.
Fighting titles have long been the most competitive and often hardest for new players to get into, but ARMS enters itself extremely well to the genre by feeling like nothing that has ever been played before.
Disgaea 5 Complete comes with a lighthearted story, enjoyable characters, all the DLC and gameplay full of different strategies for every player to try.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has taken all the best parts from the Wii U version and improves quite a bit upon where it needed some adjustments.
Snipperclips gives players an overall enjoyable experience that allows them to sit down and relax while playing alone or with some friends.
The feeling of adventure has always been present in Zelda titles, but none of the previous titles have offered the same immense feeling of freedom as Breath of the Wild. The huge world offers hours upon hours of exploration that is well worth it, but will always show the way to continue moving forward in the story at any time.
Gurumin not only offers a great challenge, but makes players want to go back and find every last hidden secret and collectible.
Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice has a forgettable story and some rather tedious, but optional, side missions.
The atmosphere, music and overall writing of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice are spot on.