Jeremy Peeples
GRIP: Combat Racing is a must-buy for anyone craving non-stop racing action, going far beyond just being a modern-day version of Rollcage while offering a wide variety of gameplay options.
LEGO DC Super-Villains doesn't change the core LEGO game formula much, but does its best to work within that formula and deliver a fresh experience through its storyline.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the best remake yet for the series and the absolute best way to enjoy the franchise's second entry.
Shenmue I and II isn't a perfect collection, but it is the best overall way to experience two remarkable games.
Guacamelee! 2 is exactly the kind of game a sequel should be in terms of its gameplay.
Fire Pro Wrestling World is the best entry in the longest-running wrestling game franchise.
Chasm is one of the finest Metroidvania games ever created.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 provides a lot of value for players.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 provides a lot of value for players.
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a brief, but thought-provoking look into what awaits players when Life is Strange 2 begins its release on September 27.
Onrush is the finest off-road racer ever made.
The Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is a must-buy fighting game compilation.
Fox n Forests is a great game, but does wind up being slotted a bit below something like Shovel Knight. The core platforming and action-oriented combat work well, as does the seasonal shifting mechanic.
Combining the same kind of fast-paced fun that worked so well years ago with a picture-perfect progression model, Horizon Chase Turbo is exactly the kind of arcade-inspired racing game the industry has needed.
Trailblazers is a fantastic game that blends racing and a team-based dynamic to craft a memorable experience.
Penny-Punching Princess combines a lot of elements together and doesn't quite form a completely-perfect cloth out of them.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a powerful series that blends in touches of the supernatural while telling a grounded narrative.
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is flawed, but succeeds at providing a thrilling MMO-esque experience offline.
Under Night In-Birth Exe: Late[st] brings new additions to the table, but doesn't offer massive improvements over the games that came before it.
Tiny Metal doesn't copy the Advance Wars formula — it improves it.