Jonathan Bolding's Reviews
A sometimes tricky RPG with gorgeous art that's perfect for co-op.
Inventive in some ways and stagnant in others, Elex will appeal to die-hard RPG fans and few others.
An accessible ambassador for its genre, Xenoblade Chronicles X makes good choices building a world, but stumbles on writing you a guidebook to it.
If you're in the mood for some N64 era platforming held to modern standards, or have a bad-at-platformers partner to tag along, Woolly World is just what the doctor ordered.
To some players it's going to feel like a handful of aesthetic features, but once you use the new mechanics After Dark draws you deeper into making your own little world.
The core gameplay of Arkham Knight is nearly flawless, and most players won't even notice my problems with story or dialogue.
It shouldn't be as good as it is... but who am I to deny something this inkredible?
It innovates from prior games in the series, and is undeniably fun, but Galactic Civilizations III isn't the clear leader in a packed genre.
The finest city builder in over a decade, Cities: Skylines's few flaws are so minor I only noticed them after hours of enjoyment.
This game preaches to the choir - the hunting faithful will love it, everyone else, maybe not.
Majora's Mask holds up well, and even if it isn't as near-perfect as Ocarina, the comforting improvements make it more than worth your time.
Endless Legend is a lovely game with deep strategy that's a singular pleasure to play, but can sometimes disappoint you in finer details. Know that if you're never going to play multiplayer, you're not getting the whole experience - so bring a friend.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U delivers hour after hour of fun fighting game play, even if you hate fighting games.
A solid, accessible city builder, Tropico 5 gets out of the way and lets you have the fun you came for without pissing around in fiddly details.
The core is the same as ever, but this is kart racing at its finest.
If you had fun with the first NES Remix, then consider this one too. It's better.
Though it fails to innovate in an engaging way, the base on which Tropical Freeze is built is solid as a glacier.
What's here is undoubtedly high quality, but some may find themselves just wanting more of the game. It's a blessing and a curse.
Blackguards has its up and downs, but at $40 for 40 or more hours of good gameplay, it's hard to beat.
The hand-drawn visuals, interesting combat, and epic story mean The Banner Saga is crafted from flawless pieces - even if the final product is a little rough.