A.J. Maciejewski
Solar Shifter EX is quite possibly the worst shoot 'em up that I've ever played.
Absolute Drift is a difficult game to recommend.
As an existing fan of Doug TenNapel's previous work, I'm very happy that Armikrog is finally available for console.
Strike Vector EX is such a solid game that it makes me wonder why more developers aren't exploring the genre.
Even though The King of Fighters XIV has less than stellar graphics and an empty promise of being more accessible, it's still chock full of fantastic fighting that fans will love every second of.
Mario Sports Mix is just what the title suggests: a mix.
Bears Can't Drift is a cute game that would have been very enjoyable if it had more straightforward tracks and far less bugs.
Caladrius Blaze is a fantastic shoot 'em up that offers enough solid gameplay to satisfy genre veterans.
Momentum is a solid attempt at a physics-based ball-guiding game but its bare-bones and super-frustrating gameplay often turn it into a test of patience rather than an enjoyable gaming experience.
Blade Ballet is a simple and enjoyable multiplayer game with very cool stages.
Brut@l is one of those roguelikes that I'll gladly pick up and play whenever I have the time just to see how far I can descend into the dungeon.
Headlander may not be perfect, but I'll be darned if it isn't one of the most enjoyable games of the year so far.
Gal Gun Double Peace is an enjoyable rail shooter with a ridiculously hilarious premise.
Overcooked is one of the best cooperative multiplayer games that I've ever had the privilege of playing.
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.