Blue Rider is a simple shooter that's a heck of a lot of fun to master but the lack of content prevents it from being a must-own title for genre fans.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate is a shining example of how great the Mystery Dungeon series can be.
Laser Disco Defenders is an enjoyable game yet it suffers from bland environments and repetitive gameplay.
Episode 1 of 3Souls is a promising start for the trilogy.
Tricky Towers is one of the best competitive puzzlers that I've played in a while.
Riptide GP: Renegade is a huge improvement for the series and I can't wait to see what the folks at Vector Unit come up with next.
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is a worthwhile adventure for both those who are looking for an enjoyable JRPG to kill some time and fans of the original who want to experience it in a new light.
Obliteracers is a unique and enjoyable combat racer that's best played with pals.
10 Second Ninja X is an enjoyable yet short-lived challenging platformer.
Assault Suit Leynos is an odd game to both be modernized and ported to the west.
If you're looking for the next great competitive indie game then Videoball is a must-have title.
With a fantastic blend of gameplay mechanics that'll keep anyone hooked, I can enthusiastically say that Anarcute is one of the best surprises I've played so far this year.
Super Mutant Alien Assault is a fun retro 2D shooter that's a blast to play with a friend.
Complaints aside, Adventures of Mana manages to retain what made the classic Game Boy game special while offering a fresh coat of paint that makes it feel right at home in the modern age.
Energy Hook is an incredibly unique game bursting with hectic stunt-based gameplay that you can experience however you like.
Castles is an enjoyable little puzzler with a cute presentation, easy to understand gameplay, and a variety of fun modes.
Although I enjoyed Lost Sea quite a lot due to its relaxing exploration and rewarding gameplay, its glaring problems get in the way of it being a great game.
When it comes to challenging combat, you can't get much better than Furi.
With so many roguelike twin stick shooters out there, Full Mojo Rampage offers something unique enough to check out.
Pac-Man 256 is a solid attempt at modernizing one of the most iconic arcade experiences in gaming history.