Ashley Gill
Nuclear Throne's nearly a perfect entry into the roguelike-like genre for anyone who's butt needs a throne to sit and ego needs a beat down.
Perfect Universe tries, but there's certainly something missing I can't put my finger on.
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.
Ultimate Chicken Horse may not look like much, but it's hard to deny its innate charm and prowess at co-op fun.
You won't be disappointed if you're looking for the tight controls the series is known to have: Ratchet & Clank controls like a dream.
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.
Much like its predecessor, The Last Guardian is an unforgettable journey bordering on being more art than game.
Urban Empire tries hard but ultimately falls flat in its shallow attempts at being both a political and city simulator.
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone is the closest we've gotten to a true arcade-style rhythm game in a while, and it's simply great.
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.
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.
Yooka-Laylee breathes new life into the collectathon platformer genre, but those who weren't into it in its heyday may see less mileage here.
The Zodiac Age takes what was originally a mediocre game and makes it one of the best gameplay-oriented entries to the series.
Yakuza Kiwami is a worthy remake of the original game, but may leave fans hungry for more side content and minigames.
Cuphead's visuals will draw in everyone and their grandmother, but its difficulty will grind them to cup-dust.
The Fractured But Whole is a worthy successor to 2014's Stick of Truth, but don't expect more of the same.
RTS-RPG hybrid SpellForce 3 tries hard, but some key issues can make it hard to love or even like.
Dynasty Warriors 9 is so bad it could completely destroy your faith in the series.
Derivative of early farming RPGs, Gleaner Heights has a lot more going on than it first appears.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life closes Kazuma Kiryu's tale with a hopeful rebirth of the series.