A.J. Maciejewski
Sublevel Zero Redux is one of the most ambitious roguelikes due to its impressive combination of genres and intuitive gameplay.
Snipperclips may be a charming little cooperative puzzler but its lack of content and tendency to be more annoying than fun makes it a difficult game to widely recommend.
Loot Rascals is a delightful yet frustrating experience.
Blaster Master Zero is the definition of a retro remake done right.
Atelier Firis tells a heartwarming story of a girl determined to forge her own path in life with the help of her sister and a few friends.
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is a solid game for series fans although real-time strategy enthusiasts may be put off by its simplistic gameplay formula.
A King's Tale is an interesting tie-in to the popular yet polarizing Final Fantasy XV.
Super Bomberman R is an absolute joy to play with gameplay that's as explosively addictive as ever.
In the end, Berserk and the Band of the Hawk offers plenty of content for fans of the franchise in an impressively presented package.
Halo Wars 2 is an ambitious game that delivers easily understandable RTS gameplay in an immersive way.
Ghost Blade HD features incredible classic shoot 'em up gameplay that's as rewarding as the best in the genre.
Given some work, Trulon can be a worthwhile RPG.
As a huge fan of Ys ever since the beginning of the franchise, I'm thrilled to be able to enjoy Ys Origin on the big screen.
Chime Sharp retains the addictive gameplay of the original yet there are few innovations that make it a worthy sequel.
Shift Happens is an enjoyable cooperative 2D puzzle platformer but it's unfortunately hindered by a limited solo experience as well as many irritating gameplay flaws.
A Pixel Story is a promising retro tale but it fails to live up to the classic games that it's clearly inspired by.
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World may be lacking in a couple of areas when you compare it to 2015's platforming gem but it more than makes up for these aspects by including a handful of fantastic new additions.
Vertical Drop Heroes HD is a somewhat addictive yet short-lived roguelike adventure.
Pix the Cat is one of the most unique and addictive arcade-style indies to ever be released.
Semispheres is a clever blend of stealth and polarity-based puzzles but the content is severely lacking.