A.J. Maciejewski
Although it isn't perfect, Putty Pals is a fantastic game to experience with a friend.
As a huge fan of the series, I must say that Spelunker Party is one of the most disappointing video games that I've ever played.
Although it features a fun take on Fibbage and a new enjoyable drawing game, The Jackbox Party Pack 4 is unfortunately the weakest entry in the series so far.
When it comes to beat 'em ups, few games are as simple as Squareboy vs. Bullies: Arena Edition.
When it comes to rewarding dungeon exploration, you can't do much better than Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth.
Yono and the Celestial Elephants is a memorable and charming journey with a story that'll actually make you think.
Although Raiden V: Director's Cut isn't a substantial step up from the vanilla version, what's here still makes for an incredible shoot 'em up that's a must-buy for those who don't already own the original Raiden V.
Tiny Barbarian DX is a decent take on retro 2D action games.
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is a tough game to recommend.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar makes an awesome first impression and features solid dungeon crawling gameplay.
Even with its faults, Culdcept Revolt is one of the most addictive 3DS games that I've ever played.
If you're looking for the next great Metroidvania game or a rewarding adventure puzzler then Mystik Belle unfortunately falls short in both regards.
Shoppe Keep is a fun and addictive simulation experience.
Astro Bears Party has a solid concept yet it fails to deliver any long-lasting good times.
As the first Nintendo Arcade Archives release, Mario Bros. is a solid game that's still fun to play.
If you're looking to experience a long-lost yet undeniably enjoyable classic shoot 'em up then Battle Garegga Rev.2016 is a must-play game.
Blue Reflection is a simple game that'll appeal to a very niche crowd of gamers.
DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles features a solid tale that's full of action.
In the end, The Solus Project is one of the most memorable and haunting games that I've ever played.
Even though The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game is full of fun moments that you can enjoy with a pal, constant technical issues and repetitive gameplay hold it back from being the next great Lego game.