A.J. Maciejewski
As someone who loves retro RPGs yet has never played Phantasy Star before, I'm amazed at how great of a game it is.
Long-time Sega fans who have fond memories of the mid-'80s will love rediscovering Alex Kidd in Miracle World.
When it comes to retro arcade games, Gain Ground is definitely on the niche side of the equation.
Considering Hotline Miami is a widely available and far superior game, why anyone would want to play 12 is Better Than 6 is beyond me.
After having a few laughs at the utter ridiculousness of it all, it's difficult to thoroughly enjoy the irritating gameplay of Safety First!
If it weren't for its reliance on trial and error, Golf Peaks would be a top-notch puzzle game but it's still definitely worth checking out.
If you're a shoot 'em up fan then you'll find a lot to love about AngerForce: Reloaded's tight retro gameplay that actually feels fresh.
Overall, gamers looking for a simple yet challenging stage-based puzzler will surely experience a lot of enjoyment in SpellKeeper.
The chaotic real-time action of Dungeons & Aliens is fun for a short while but it slowly devolves into a frustrating mess.
Those looking for a unique skill-testing arcade-style game could have half an hour or so of fun with Neon Caves but that's about it.
The original Darksiders remains the best in the series and this Warmastered Edition is an incredible way to enjoy the timeless classic.
Operencia: The Stolen Sun is a top-notch old-school dungeon crawler that modernizes the genre in impressive ways.
Yoshi's Crafted World is one of the cutest games that you'll ever play but it's incredibly easy to the point where it becomes unengaging.
As an Atelier fan, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World.
There's no denying that Xenon Racer is a very promising drift-focused racing game but it doesn't quite reach the high notes that its inspirations achieved 20 or so years ago.
MX vs ATV All Out certainly isn't for everyone but it does offer a lot of fun for those who enjoy practicing their off-road racing skills.
Blaster Master Zero was a phenomenal remake of an 8-bit classic so being able to finally enjoy a true sequel is an absolute treat.
If you'd like to have some co-op first-person shooting fun with a friend either locally or online then you can have a few hours of fun with RICO.
Even though Fate/Extella Link feels a lot like its predecessor, it's still a much-improved game that'll keep you hacking and slashing for hours.
One Piece: World Seeker features impressively rewarding exploration that'll have you immersed in its beautiful and expansive world.