Nintendo Enthusiast

Axiom Verge is a game that will certainly please fans of the Metroid franchise. The entire experience is an homage to the classic video game that often does the right thing. While there are so many instances of greatness found throughout the 6-7 hour campaign, problems dealing with some of the core features of the genre hinder the overall experience.

Metroid Prime: Federation Force is not a good game at all. When you find yourself just wanting to complete levels to see if the game ever changes and gets better, that’s a sign that something is very wrong. The core gameplay is simplistic, boring, and not the level of quality one would expect from a Metroid game. Other M may have been the most fan-derided Metroid game until now, but Federation Force will easily take the crown from here on out.

Tadpole Treble isn’t the most complex eShop game, but it deserves to be one of the most popular. Hats off to BitFinity. Seeing that it costs a mere $10, seriously, buy the game.

It’s bursting with color and charm and the gameplay, while not new, is still pretty fun. While this definitely isn’t the kind of game that you’d be expecting to play on a home console, it’s still nice to have nonetheless. At only $5, Sunbreak Games’ semi-infinite runner should be a great addition to anyone looking for a fun, simple game for younger Wii U players.

At the end of the day, I enjoyed my time with BOXBOXBOY!. The is simple, yet charming. While the puzzles may look fairly tame, you’ll find out pretty quickly that the game is a lot more sophisticated than what you may give it credit for. With their being a lot of unlockables, there’s always the constant incentive to keep going, even if you feel like giving up. The graphics are minimalist, but still look clean, and the soundtrack is a joy to listen to. Seeing that it only costs $5 on the eShop, there’s no excuse to pick it up if you enjoy puzzle and platforming games!

All in all, I was pleasantly surprised with Reptilian Rebellion. It's a simple, cheap, nostalgia-feeling arcade game that can be very addicting. A little more variety in the visuals and audio would have helped, but as it stands, if you are looking for a cheap and fun game, Reptilian Rebellion will give you a good bang for your buck if you enjoy high-score driven games.

Overall, Pokemon Go is likely one of the most fun games I have played this year. Yes, the game has a lot of problems and still seems like a beta launch. However, in terms of its uniting social power, few games will be able to match the jubilant fun of Pokemon Go.

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens could, and should, have been a very fun addition to the Wii U library, but technical issues impact what fun can be had. This obviously is a lazy port to the Wii U, and it shows from the moment you boot up the game. Diehard Star Wars fans with other consoles such as the PS4 or Xbox One may want to check out those versions of the game, or wait for a price drop on the Wii U version.

As a Star Wars and LEGO fan, I found it extremely hard to dislike LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But, after playing through it in its entirety, I can’t help but feel robbed of my money. Sure, the game includes a physical set to build Poe’s nifty X-Wing, but that’s probably where you will have the most fun. If there was an option to jump to lightspeed to the end of the game, even that ride would be too short.

Ultimately, Mighty No. 9 is just not worth the price. It has a satisfying set of mechanics, but that is all it has going for it. The visuals are atrocious, the music unmemorable, the story painful, and the level design mediocre. This is not a game that deserves all the attention it is getting. It’s not a horrible game; but neither does it deserve much of your attention or cash. Gamers truly craving an action platformer may want to consider it, but most should take a pass on Mighty No. 9.