Wayne Santos
Telltale has created well written instalment of the Game of Thrones game that will please fans of the show, and stands on its own as a tense, dramatic tale of intrigue, politics and what families do to survive.
Grim Fandango is back, and, unlike The Longest Journey, it's gotten a bit of modern spit and polish for its console/PC debut, and it goes without saying that for fans of adventure games, this is a must own title.
This is the best looking, best performing GTA game to grace consoles, bar none.
If you're a former Wii or Xbox 360 owner that missed out on this title last year, it is, absolutely, an essential purchase.
Simply put, there is no better looking MMO currently available on consoles
nfamous has clearly been taking lessons from that surprise super-hero game of 2013, Saints Row 4.
For people that love the world of Borderlands, and people that appreciate snappy writing and surreal comedy, episode 2 is a definite winner
Tales From The Borderlands is a chance for fans of the franchise to see Pandora in a new light.
The Homeworld collection is a fantastic and complex RTS that will challenge players with an almost intimidating amount of depth of choice.
The important thing is, they are not enough to stop Borderlands 2 from being the best shoot n’ loot experience of 2012.
Make no mistake, Shovel Knight is a classic, side-scrolling, retro platforming, and if that’s the kind of game you’re looking for, it’s one of the best out there.
Nicole Martinez and Brad Kane clearly care a lot about this world, and with episode four, they've introduced a lot of critical momentum to the season that makes it feel like the series has turned a corner.
If you ever wanted to interact with Tyrion Lannister, now's your chance.
The Witcher III has a compelling plot, combined with some old school, complex game systems that encourage exploration, crafting and experimentation.
The constant need to speed up, turn, avoid, or utilize level features at break neck speeds all conspire to make your moves instinctual. It's possible to get "in the zone," with this game, where you hit that Zen state where your hands know what to do faster than your brain does.
If you're looking for an action-RPG with a substantial story to fill the Diablo void in your life, then Bastion will be right up your alley. It plays well, has a striking aesthetic, and a unique story.
Episode Three fulfills all the promises it needs to for fans of the Game of Thrones TV series, even if it doesn't necessarily give old school adventure game fans much to actually do in terms of interactivity.
As with any remaster, the value of the Handsome Collection comes down to your relationship with this series. There's no question of the quality of these games, just your own sense of (over) familiarity with them.
If you're looking for a fun, solid-though-not-brilliant cop drama to play through that then lets you jump into multiplayer and be the cop or the robber, this is the game for you.
Whatever your feelings are of the original DmC, credit has to be given for the sizable chunk of new additions made to this remaster.