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Not up for medal contention. Buy London 2012 for the PS2 instead.

Fantastic lineup and gameplay, but lacks in modes, party options, and a context-providing campaign.

EDF4.1 won't win any awards but, if you can look past its failures, it's a pretty fun game.

Irritating dialogue overshadows a unique blend of gameplay elements.

Same old Star Fox, fantastic new control scheme.

Overall Shadow of the Beast a pretty good platformer with nothing much to hate about it. It's a good time killer.

A great single player campaign that pays homage to the original, but the multiplayer is forgettable.

The ‘80s vomited on an action RPG, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

If this is to be the Vita’s swansong, it’s a fantastic one.

A Warriors game in Zelda dressing - and that’s a good thing.

An epic masterpiece worth saving your gold doubloons for.

Alienation is a Mountain Dew and Doritos experience. It's a weekend game to satiate the teenage memories of LAN parties and junk food binges. An unregrettable one-night stand with that girl from ages ago. Another reminder that shameful, when done well, isn't that shameful at all.

Important, eye-opening, beautiful, and heartbreaking.

Cleverly appeals to both casual and hardcore audiences.

A very atmospheric, but unfortunately mediocre rinse-repeat horror title.

While I was left a little underwhelmed by certain elements of the story and the diminishing of Chairman Drek, Ratchet & Clank is every inch the game I hoped it would be. That the game is such an audiovisual feast is almost enough on its own to recommend this game to any Playstation 4 owner. Adding action-packed and compelling gameplay systems that reward at every turn simply tips the scale for what is an incredible package. This is a game that transported me back to my childhood and kicked up a storm of nostalgia. It is also proof positive that Insomniac have lost none of their sharpness, even after fourteen years of intergalactic travel.

A surprisingly complicated shooter that could prove worthwhile for those who invest the time.

Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 is an ambitious game, but may need to dial it back to gain more players.

Maybe the most enjoyable typing game ever, but it’s clichéd story elements hold it back.

Another year, another outstanding sports title