IGN's Reviews
Kaimba isn't much to look at, but the clever puzzle-platforming is charming all its own.
Xeodrifter's mix of old-school 2D platformer sensibilities and new-school visual effects is charming, and finding a new ability that unlocks a new area tickles the same pleasure centers that Metroid does. Even when it felt like a pale imitation because of severely deficient enemy variety, the fun of experimenting with different gun behaviors and revisiting old areas to find new secrets kept my interest buoyed beyond its short runtime.
With fantastic puzzle design and great use of the Wii U's features, Stealth Inc. 2 is among the best of the eShop.
Just Dance 2015 makes great use of the Xbox One's Kinect to accurately show your moves in its elaborate music videos.
Much like Portal, The Talos Principle makes you feel smart just by playing it, as the bulk of the puzzles hit that sweet spot between too easy and near-impossible.
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is an excellent action-puzzler adventure, whether you play solo or co-op.
Secret Ponchos' seemingly simple gunplay is rewardingly deep, but its content is otherwise disappointingly shallow.
Rugby 15 has more bugs than Starship Troopers and is messier than school-yard mugby.
Geometry Wars 3: Dimension is a fun twin-stick shooter that's easy for anyone to pick up and play.
Game of Thrones Ep 1: Iron from Ice is a strong start for Telltale's adventure in George R. R. Martin's fantasy world.
Randal's Monday has a clever premise that deserves better treatment than it gets in this crude, baffling adventure.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is one of the smartest, most charming puzzle games of 2014.
A Bird Story uses nuanced visual language to tell a wonderful, heartfelt story about friendship and loneliness.
While heavy on cutscenes, Valkyria Chronicles on PC is more vibrant than ever, and just as unique in its approach to tactics.
The creepy-cute dungeons of The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth are amazingly different and challenging every time.
Tales from the Borderlands Episode 1 is a hilarious, fantastic start to Telltale's trip to Pandora
This War of Mine is a gripping survival sim, and a great study of survival during wartime and civil collapse.
Lego Batman 3 has loads of great DC characters and missions, but suffers from an inconsistent tone.
Persona Q is a 60-plus hour roleplaying experience that both charms and entertains. Though there were points when its puzzles completely stumped me, and the combat's steep difficulty, made me want to launch my 3DS into orbit a few times, the enjoyable battle system, deep exploration, and generous dollops of fanservice made it worth the effort.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is an amazing game with a deep roster and diverse modes to choose from.