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All in all, I had a decent time with Slender: The Arrival. It won’t go down as one of my favorite horror games, but the experience was a fun one while it lasted. It’s a bit short and there’s not a ton of replay value, but Slender: The Arrival offers enough scares and at a budget price, is a no brainer for horror fans.

Whispering Willows is by no means a masterpiece, but it is a beautiful world and an engaging atmosphere that unfortunately is wrapped in undeveloped gameplay and a not very compelling story. Still; it’s an experience with a lot to offer for those with a love of eerie and beautiful games.

If you’re looking for some fun and hectic gaming moments with your friends then Triforce Heroes along with its clever puzzles, fun visuals and beautiful soundtrack is sure to please. For those interested in the game because of its Zelda association just be prepared for a less fulfilling experience than you’re used to.

In the end, Race the Sun is definitely a title that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys the infinite-runner genre. Because its gameplay-style deviates from the ‘norm’, it makes it feel fresh and new, which of course is a good thing. The numerous amount of challenges and gradual discovery of new gameplay concepts, items and features simply add to the natural replay-value of the game, making it an addicting annoyance through-and-through. At $10, Race the Sun should definitely be in the library of not just the fans of infinite-runners, but all lovers of indie games!

It feels like an old-school horror game but has the modern twists such as GamePad use and HD graphics to make it stand out in the gaming world today. It’s a shame that this game didn’t get a physical release, because I fear that it might hurt sales for this game. Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is a must own title for Wii U owners, and horror fans in general might want to pick up a Wii U just for this game – it’s that good.

Overall, Yoshi’s Woolly World is a “Nintendo” game at its finest. The game not only draws in gamers with a captivating art-style and excellent soundtrack, but it also keeps them engaged with spectacular and diverse gameplay elements. Fortunately, Yoshi’s Woolly World packs in a wealth of options too, which accommodate new players as well as Nintendo veterans alike. While it may seem that Nintendo has a relatively sparse Wii U lineup for this fall, Yoshi’s Woolly World is a pristine example that sometimes quality should be valued over quantity.

Freedom Planet may have started out as an attempt to recreate Sonic, but it stands on its own as a great platformer. The flaws are minor and the strengths sky high. The attention to detail in level design, strong effort in combat, and high replay value make this one of the best independent platformers on the Wii U. Whether you have a strong nostalgic bond with the fourth generation or not, Freedom Planet should be on your radar.

Its levels are relatively fun, but the controls, while purposely bad, just made the title feel more broken than funny. At $12, STARWHAL certainly has a very high price-tag, and not one I find appropriate either. For a party game, it has its merits, but not enough to justify the rest of the experience.

This title is a demanding RPG that rewards a dedicated player with a brutal but doable combat system. The visuals may not win over the most hardcore gamers, but the team at FuRyu definitely made up for this by mixing complex game play with a musical mood that matches it.

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash is a solid game that was a very entertaining experience. It’s not a ground breaking revolution in gaming, but not every game has to be. It’s fun, easy on the eyes, and the gameplay is very well crafted.