Dynasty Warriors 9 is so bad it could completely destroy your faith in the series.
Senran Kagura Reflexions may be great for superfans of Asuka or one of the four DLC girls, but non-fans or fans of other series girls may want to steer clear.
RTS-RPG hybrid SpellForce 3 tries hard, but some key issues can make it hard to love or even like.
Urban Empire tries hard but ultimately falls flat in its shallow attempts at being both a political and city simulator.
Perfect Universe tries, but there's certainly something missing I can't put my finger on.
TERA on PS4 and Xbox One is a faithful transition from PC, but the game at its core isn't without problems.
MachiaVillain's unique take on the management sim genre is hard to put down, but not all that glitters is gold (or in this case, not everything that glitters grants Prestige).
Derivative of early farming RPGs, Gleaner Heights has a lot more going on than it first appears.
Atelier Firis is GUST's first try at an open world game and they do it decently, but the real draw lies in the game's complex alchemy system.
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk doesn't do much special compared to other Warriors games, but it's a fun romp for fans of the series or Koei Tecmo's Warriors titles.
MapleStory 2 is far from a hardcore game, but it's got too much to it to ignore if you're in the mood for a softer MMORPG experience.
Little Dragons Cafe fulfills its promises in providing an engaging and lighthearted game full of charm and a few surprises.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life closes Kazuma Kiryu's tale with a hopeful rebirth of the series.
Yakuza Kiwami is a worthy remake of the original game, but may leave fans hungry for more side content and minigames.
The Fractured But Whole is a worthy successor to 2014's Stick of Truth, but don't expect more of the same.
Ultimate Chicken Horse may not look like much, but it's hard to deny its innate charm and prowess at co-op fun.
Blade & Soul doesn't do much unique, but it's a joy to play if you're on the market for a fast-paced MMO.
Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom isn't just a faithful adaptation of the popular series, it's also one of the fastest action games this year.
A game that would be considered niche last gen, Octopath Traveler brings back classic JRPG gaming with style and class.
Sonic Mania Plus makes a fantastic game even better and brings new characters for old fans to enjoy.