de Blob is a prime example of a game that has stood the test of time because of both its simplicity and originality.
Basically, no matter what floats your boat, there's a good chance that The Crew 2 has it. And that's why I can't help but love it. Warts and all.
Maybe next year Milestone will revitalise its career mode just as much has it done the visuals and core game mechanics this year. But until then, simply having the best playing MXGP game will have to do.
Visually it has charm, and its soundtrack teeters on the line between repetitive and infectiously catchy. It's the gameplay that's the real hook though, and there's plenty of it as long as you have friends to play with. If you don't, well, you'll find Super Bomberman R rather limited.
What really makes it stand out from the crowd is its variety. When you've grown tired of one mode, which will take awhile, you'll simply move onto another. Ultimately, Lumines Remastered is just fun, fun and more fun.
Overall, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is a mixed package.
If you own a copy of Prey and want a reason to go back to it, pick up Mooncrash without a moment's hesitation; it's absolutely essential. And if you've not yet played Prey there's never been a better time to jump in.
If you're a fan of side-scrolling beat 'em ups, have an open mind when it comes to humour, and don't mind the odd bout of tedium, you'll probably like Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn quite a lot; just like me. Technical issues do pull it down a little though; just be aware of them, and its ability to offend, before you buy into it.
While Fox n Forests is never going to be remembered as a classic, it's certainly just as good, if not better, than many of the platformers of yesteryear that people cling to with rose-tinted glasses.
Though it is capable of annoying at times, Onrush is hands down a brilliant arcade racer.
For fans of good, old-fashioned stealth, it's a bit of a no-brainer, really.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is really meant for those who, like me, missed out on the previous versions. And for us, it's a fantastic package.
If you've ever been a fan of Ikaruga and own a Switch, this port is absolutely essential.
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a welcome walk down memory lane, and thanks to the implementation of online features, the games within once again have legs.
Despite its issues, it's easy to love I Hate Running Backwards.
It's simply the best version of a great game, and even if the changes are marginal, that still stands.
If you really love Warhammer 40K and have a great deal of patience, you might like Space Hulk: Deathwing Enhanced Edition. For most, though, it'll just be an exercise of tedium.
Trailblazers is entertaining when playing against the CPU, but best when played with real people. The A.I. is no match for other competitors' emergent strategies, and you can't put a plan into action very well with it either.
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time has its fair share of issues, but overall it's quite an enjoyable adventure.
If you've already played Dragon's Crown to exhaustion on PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita, you won't find anything here that'll get your juices flowing. For those who have not yet played Dragon's Crown though, it's the perfect way to enjoy what is destined to become a cult classic.