A.J. Maciejewski
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age took one of the best games ever created and made it even better.
Yakuza Kiwami may not have gameplay as varied as Yakuza 0 but the gripping story, solid combat, and rewarding progression make it a must-play experience for both new and long-time fans looking to either discover or revisit Kiryu's debut adventure.
Agents of Mayhem may not be the best open world action game but it is full of awesome gameplay, satisfying exploration, and diverse characters that help keep the experience fresh.
Although Icey contains an entertaining meta narrative, it really isn't much of a game.
Nidhogg 2 is definitely a step up from the original game but it's just not enough of one to make it feel like a sequel.
Sine Mora EX builds upon the original game by offering some truly innovative multiplayer aspects.
Hey! Pikmin is a laidback 2D puzzle platformer that includes a large amount of content and replay value.
If you're looking for a captivating story set in an immersive world then Masquerada: Songs and Shadows is sure to satisfy.
Hands down, Slime-san is the best super-tough 2D platformer that I've ever played (yes, even better than Super Meat Boy).
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 houses four games from The Blue Bomber's past that offer a surprising amount of variety.
99Vidas is a fairly solid throwback to classic beat 'em ups.
Although it's not the best example of a classic arcade shooter, Strikers 1945 is an enjoyable game to pick up and play whenever you want a fix of retro shoot 'em up action.
Gunbarich is a cute and fun little game but most gamers will probably be done with it after an hour tops.
Metal Slug 2 may not be as consistently exciting as the first game but the added variety and extra characters make it a worthy sequel indeed.
CastleStorm has always been a very fun game and now you can experience that fun in virtual reality.
Tiny Trax is conceptually an excellent VR game but its lack of replay value, unintuitive track layouts, and frustrating level of difficulty are quite disappointing.
Alpha Mission II has solid core gameplay but the fun factor is heavily weighed down by a counterintuitive power-up system and some undeniably frustrating moments.
ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug is a wonderful package that both fans and series newbies can appreciate.
This latest Namco Museum features enough fantastic games to delight both long-time gamers and the retro-curious.
Infinite Minigolf is an entertaining and easy to pick up and play arcade-like experience that's mostly driven by user-created content.