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I can’t recommend it to everyone: the game is short, and it doesn’t really include much challenge in either puzzles nor platforming. But if you can look past that, you’ll find a stunning, unique game that uses the medium to deliver a beautiful story and an incredible world – and that’s worth experiencing.

As an overall package Adventures of Pip delivers a fun and satisfying platforming adventure. The visuals are charming and beautiful to look at. The soundtrack alone is worth a listen at the least as each track perfectly captures the level’s atmosphere and the overall sense of adventure. Adventures of Pip may not be a game that will shake up the gaming industry but it also doesn’t need to. It’s a solid platforming adventure with a fun storyline that introduces some fresh ideas worth trying out.

Ultimately, Bloo Kid 2 is an extremely compelling title for traditional platforming fans. Despite a poor name and lack of defining memorable characteristics in the main character surely hurting its commercial chances, this is a game that certainly deserves attention. It is mighty pretty with some solid visuals, good music, and extremely competent gameplay, though it’s not a particularly original experience and there are some frustrating parts. Still: for four dollars, Bloo Kid 2 is most certainly a game that deserves a look.

Swords and Soldier II is a fantastic experience. It is filled with terrific gameplay, beautiful visuals, great music and sound, and laugh out loud moments. The lack of online is disappointing, and there are a few frustrating levels, but all things considered this is a must have for any Wii U owner with an interest in quality experiences – indie or otherwise.

Splatoon is to shooters what Mario Kart was to racers: it emphasizes pick up and play fun. It’s a fun and lighthearted game with some great mechanics and focus on elements of the shooting genre that have never been looked at the same way before. The world is alive with color and paint and is a treat for the eyes. While the initial amount of maps and modes may be deterring, the sheer fun of the game manages to outshine any strong negative feelings I had. It’s not a perfect game, but it’s fun: plain and simple.

The visuals are rich and the music will get stuck in your head. Puzzles & Dragons Z will keep you invested in its story and give you tons of content to explore without limiting you behind daily limits as seen in mobile games. While the Mario version is inferior, it’s still a nice bonus game to have with you on the go.

High Strangeness was a game I wanted to love, but I ended up just liking it. The fantastic score and solid visuals can’t make up for the short experience and that is quite the shame because what is there is really solid. If a sequel is ever considered, I would hope the developers would consider making a longer voyage. Fans of retro RPGs and Action-RPGs will find enjoyment here, but just don’t expect it to last very long.

All in all, Ultatron is definitely worth looking at. Those who want a top down bullet-hell shooter with some gorgeous retro graphics, perfect controls, lots of options and upgrades, fun tracks, and impressive difficulty will find that all here in spades. Just don’t expect any innovation, and keep in mind that some effects can be distracting or confusing at times, and you will get a fantastic experience. It’s just too bad something so unnecessary takes away so much.

Cube Creator 3D might not be the grand Minecraft experience that everyone was anticipating, but it is a very solid game in it’s own right. It’s much more accessible than Minecraft, and the crafting details on the touch screen make it a much smoother experience for those who have never played that game. The game may be a bit lacking in customization, and your game might not last as long as someone else’s, but those looking for a solid crafting experience will get much enjoyment from Cube Creator 3D.

I cannot suggest Story of Seasons to everybody, but those who like the idea of a calming experience that lets you peacefully escape to a charming world should definitely consider Story of Seasons. If you can get over a painfully long opening before the game opens up and lets you actually play the game, a poor soundtrack, and dull characters, you will be rewarded with an engaging world and a ton of variety and options. It is a fun, relaxing experience – just remember that it is anything but perfect.