Despite these early console setbacks, Vampire Survivors has quickly become one of my favorite games of all time. Consider this me grabbing the sides of your head and shouting, "Play Vampire Survivors, you fool!
It draws you in with nostalgia and slaps you with innovation when you think you know what's next
A smooth, finely tuned blend of wonder and punishment
Nintendo does it again, blending novelty with nostalgia to offer some of the best couch co-op out there
The unique look blends with inventive and diverse level design to create a fun 10-hour journey
Outside of a few minor annoyances, this is exactly what I was hoping for out of a Strider reboot
By trimming the fat and focusing on solid puzzle gameplay, Nintendo turns in another good entry. Some fans, however, may be disappointed in the lack of new trinkets to play with
The interesting design is hurt by too much repetition combined with new abilities roped off for elite schmup players only
It’s not the ultimate Layton or Phoenix Wright game, but it’s just plain fun to see these two and their respective assistants working together and playing off their differences
Living games have the potential to go in frustrating directions, but MultiVersus has a strong foundation. If it can meaningfully roll out content and smooth out its rough edges, this could become a new crossover obsession for years to come.
Wii U owners unfamiliar with the 3DS entries are in for a treat, but fans of the franchise won't find much new
The ideal way to experience Spirits Unleashed is to round up your buddies, rotate through maps, take turns playing as the ghost, and proceed to hoot and holler. If that’s not an option, matchmaking with random players is smooth and quick, and in-game markers make teamwork possible even if everyone’s playing off-mic. The thrill of Ghostbusting eventually starts to wane, but it takes a while to get to that point, and updates down the road could help to keep those Proton Packs humming.
This spin-off starts strong, yet loses steam the further you progress
While there is room for improvement, the return of this odd pairing with their new bag of tricks is entertaining. Your mind won’t be changed if the style of the previous game wasn't for you, but patient gumshoes should be satisfied with a capable follow-up.
2K Showcase rivalries are presented well, but can't match the spectacle of last year's Wrestlemania matches. MyCareer needed more time in the oven
With the word "rage" in the name of the game, you know what you're in for. It's got all of the punishment of Super Meat Boy without the fairness or individuality
Don't be afraid to crank it down to easy mode for a dumb, fun first playthrough.