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Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is full of humor, inventive puzzles, a grand sense of adventure and a story that can potentially last most up to 20 hours. It’s filled with tons of dialog so expect to be fully engrossed with the story and characters during the long trek. Newcomers to the genre will have the biggest disadvantage in how difficulty this game can be in comparison to other more recently released titles.

Disgaea 5 could have easily been one of the best games in the series if it wasn’t for the missteps in the post-game content, but even with those faults, the solid SRPG foundation along with a few exciting new tweaks/additions makes it a worthwhile experience all the same.

Persona 4: Dancing All Night proves yet another success in branching out to another genre for the folks at Atlus. If not for the relatively short list of songs and lack of multiplayer, this could’ve easily been the premier rhythm game on the Vita.

Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson knows what it is. It never apologizes for that, I just wish it was a better game. There are plenty of games like it; Onechanbara is an easy reference point because it just released, and it hosts much better combat mechanics. Still, players will obviously come into this game for one reason, and this outing fits that bill. Here is hoping the upcoming PS4 version actually has the game play to back up the fan service.

STAIRS really impressed me with its ability to give me some decent puzzles, good scares, and not having to resort to jump scares every few minutes. It has an extremely interesting premise and some solid ideas all around that kept me sitting at my desk the entire duration of the game. Sadly, that only last about 3 hours.

Super Mario Maker is a huge accomplishment in creativity and ease of use. Folks who love gaming but perhaps never had the ability to put their Mario making skills to the test. With this tool, anyone can make a course, from simple designs to masterpieces in platforming. It might not be the deepest game creator, and you can’t create a world map or entire world per say, but the ability to create and play others’ creations is endless.

I judged Dropsy thinking it was going to be a kid’s game with little no challenge, randomly hugging people, and grow tiring. Instead I got a really interesting yet odd and colorful world to explore, a huge smile on my face, and a game that ultimately made me happy to see Dropsy love so many. I won’t soon forget you Dropsy. Hugs for everyone!

While it is a decent idea and concept, I still feel that Beyond Eyes is far too slow and unsatisfying when it comes down to the end. It took maybe two and a half hours to complete it, and while I still have multiple achievements to unlock, I don’t feel compelled to go back through and get them. While a very beautiful game, looks can only get you so far. I recommend at least a price drop before trying out this game.

Forza Motorsport is a game I rarely get excited about playing, but almost every time I dive in, it gets better. Forza 5 was a disappointment on many levels, but it feels like the team at Turn 10 fixed everything that was wrong, borrowed what was perfect from Horizon 2, and somehow crafted the best racing game available on Xbox One by far, and quite possibly the best Forza game in the series to date.

Exploring can be rewarding or a curse if you’re not careful and planning your next move is essential. I found myself still wanting to complete the game even after making it far and losing all my progression. Keeping it simple while still having some strategy really helps out on that part. Roguelike fans will have some fun in Quest for Dungeons, just keep in mind, this roguelike doesn’t mess around and when you die, you start over from scratch.