Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back is an extremely short and completely forgettable platformer based on nothing but irony and nostalgic notoriety. I'd honestly rather replay the original Bubsy than this - for all of its serious flaws, at least that game was memorable. The Woolies Strike Back isn't even that.
One Piece Odyssey captures the visual style and whimsy of the original material but stumbles at turning it into an engaging RPG.
Valkyrie Elysium's mediocre action-RPG gameplay and threadbare story and characters wear out their welcome long before the game wraps up.
Miitopia's great character creation is wasted on a shallow, repetitive RPG experience.
The fluffy pastel-candy aesthetic and charming setting of Calico is soured by simplistic gameplay.
Shenmue III hasn't changed much from its Dreamcast-era roots--and it can't reach its full potential as a result.
Oninaki's fascinating world and beautiful visuals promise a lot, but frustrating action-RPG combat and awkward story presentation keep its potential from blossoming.
Brawlout is a Smash Bros.-like fighting game that's equal parts admirable and frustrating.
Once the silliness of Miitopia wears off, you're left with a cute and repetitive RPG.
The ambitious-but-flawed Birthdays the Beginning is packed with charm, but suffers from a clunky interface and confusing systems.
The combination of a flawed rhythm game and a disappointing narrative make Persona 4 Dancing All Night an underwhelming experience.
Dr. Luigi repackages the Dr. Mario formula with some new ideas, but limited options and slow pacing leave it feeling anemic.
Fatal Bullet isn't a bad game, but it didn't hold my interest for very long. It's fun to be surrounded by familiar faces from the anime series, and I could see glimmers of depth in Fatal Bullet's combat and upgrade systems. However, the poor story pacing and the repetitive nature of exploration dragged it down. While it's a good change of pace for games based on SAO, it still lacks the polish needed to really stand out.
The short but sweet live-action story of Death Come True gets you wound up in its mystery--but it's over far too soon.
Zanki Zero's strange blend of roguelike exploration, survival gameplay, and sci-fi character drama is truly unique, but lousy combat and a rough beginning stretch keep it from greatness.
Excellent platforming action elevates Double Cross, but weak combat and a half-baked mystery-solving element keep it from reaching great heights.
The arcadey gameplay of Battle Princess Madelyn is a treat, but the game's weak story mode drags down the package.
The Longest Five Minutes' intriguing premise and charming visual style is hampered by poor design elements.
Solo Spelunker Party is an unforgiving grind, but a strong multiplayer component makes for a fun time with retro-minded friends.
While satisfying at times, poor story presentation and an abundance of superfluous elements make Valkyria Revolution less than the sum of its parts.