"Assassin's Creed IV" is very different from the five games that preceded it, but proves that a little change can be a good thing.
"Call of Duty: Ghosts" embodies every lazy trope of which the franchise has ever been accused.
Although it's quite short, "BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 1" succeeds from both a storytelling and a gameplay perspective.
"Lightning Returns" completes the long-running "Final Fantasy XIII" story arc, but in a way that's just as polarizing as its forebears.
You'll keep coming back to "Dark Souls II," and should you triumph, your victory is one that will stay with you.
'Murdered: Soul Suspect' is a throwback adventure game that delivers plenty of fun — no bullets required.
Defense Grid 2 offers tight strategic gameplay with a wealth of options and a story that's much better than it needs to be.
With a gripping story, refined gameplay and some bold new ideas, Shadow of Mordor is a must-have title.
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.
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.
Assassin's Creed Unity refines the franchise's gameplay and graphics with next-gen tech, and the results are understandably excellent.
Assassin's Creed Rogue can be just as enthralling as its predecessors, but it sometimes feels dated and inconsequential.
Bloodborne is an exceptional game for both longtime fans and newcomers, but it's a little less delightfully vexing than its predecessors.
The Handsome Collection targets a very specific type of Borderlands fan, but for the intended audience, it's a great buy.
Until Dawn is a B-movie delight for horror fans, thanks to creative narrative mechanics and excellent production values.
Tearaway Unfolded has an inspired art style and memorable music, but both the gameplay and the story are rather undemanding.
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.
Assassin's Creed Syndicate has polished gameplay, gorgeous visuals and a big world to explore, but feels very familiar overall.
Dark Souls III is beautiful, balanced and fun, although it's not so different from the handful of games that preceded it.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End completes the franchise on a high note that series fans will remember for a long time to come.