World of Final Fantasy is a colorful role-playing game with inventive battle mechanics, but you've probably heard the story before.
Star Trek Online, while somewhat repetitive and a bit violent, still offers players an interesting, faithful Trek story.
No Man's Sky is a gorgeous game that gives players a satisfying sense of exploration, but the experience can be incredibly repetitive.
Batman: The Telltale Series brings its story-writing prowess to Gotham and takes billionaire Bruce Wayne out of the Dark Knight's shadow.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End completes the franchise on a high note that series fans will remember for a long time to come.
Dark Souls III is beautiful, balanced and fun, although it's not so different from the handful of games that preceded it.
Assassin's Creed Syndicate has polished gameplay, gorgeous visuals and a big world to explore, but feels very familiar overall.
Minecraft: Story Mode feels more like a Telltale adventure than a traditional Minecraft experience, but it's still a fun and unusual take on a world that, until now, has had almost no storyline.
Tearaway Unfolded has an inspired art style and memorable music, but both the gameplay and the story are rather undemanding.
Until Dawn is a B-movie delight for horror fans, thanks to creative narrative mechanics and excellent production values.
The Handsome Collection targets a very specific type of Borderlands fan, but for the intended audience, it's a great buy.
Bloodborne is an exceptional game for both longtime fans and newcomers, but it's a little less delightfully vexing than its predecessors.
Assassin's Creed Rogue can be just as enthralling as its predecessors, but it sometimes feels dated and inconsequential.
Assassin's Creed Unity refines the franchise's gameplay and graphics with next-gen tech, and the results are understandably excellent.
Lords of the Fallen is a little bland, but it's a perfectly good distraction with a bit more bite than most modern action/RPGs.
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is still a great game, but the asking price makes it a bit of a tough sell — at least on consoles.
With a gripping story, refined gameplay and some bold new ideas, Shadow of Mordor is a must-have title.
Defense Grid 2 offers tight strategic gameplay with a wealth of options and a story that's much better than it needs to be.
'Murdered: Soul Suspect' is a throwback adventure game that delivers plenty of fun — no bullets required.
You'll keep coming back to "Dark Souls II," and should you triumph, your victory is one that will stay with you.