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While it does have its issues, the racing is fine and the look of it all is interesting and fun. It’s not going to blow anyone’s socks off, but it does offer a decent racing experience if you’re able to handle the issues it has. There’s a decent amount to do for the single player gamer, but people looking for a competitive experience will have to look elsewhere.

Nova-111 is a nice departure from the usual sci-fi side scrolling games that we are used to. By making it a turn based puzzle game, Funktronic Labs have made something that stands out a little. With its simple design and helpful tutorials, Nova-111 is easy to get in to, but don’t be too surprised if the game doesn’t hold your attention for too long.

Those who really liked Dishonored and want to try it again on the new systems can have a decent time with the Definitive Edition. People who missed out get a complete package, but need to keep in mind that this game is not easy, and manually saving after each section will become a priority while playing.

So long as the player expects nothing more from Xeodrifter than what it is very upfront about providing in terms of content, retro-aesthetic and gameplay, then it will be hard to feel disappointed after playing this game. It’s not perfect, but there is a sincerity here that is likely to charm even the most sceptical of gamers.

Trine 3 is an absolutely charming and wonderful game. If you have two other friends and want to play this together, it’s absolutely a must. Even with its shorter game time, the amount of fun and charm you’ll have with friends can’t be beat. If players love fun platforming, visually jaw dropping fantasy worlds, and puzzles, this would also be a solid recommendation to solo adventures.

The only complaints I do have are the fact that sometimes with a lot of people playing, it was easy for me to lose track of my character. This can be due to both my choice in color for my character as well as the camera being just a bit too far away from the action. The other issue that hit hard a few times was the fact that the game hitched up on me in some instances.

Madden NFL 16 makes a lot of great progression in a year without a ton of new features have been added. I really enjoy the new passing mechanic on both sides of the ball, and the new tweaks make it just feel more like real football. Again I will likely sink close to a hundred hours in my play of Madden this year – the new game play features are some of the best in years, and I can’t wait to see them fleshed out over time.

Octodad is a clever game that is fun in the same sense something like Goat Simulator is. It is hilarity, physics-based mayhem that is entirely random. The difference here is that the developers tried to streamline it with actual objectives and level progression, which can lead to frustration. Still it is worth checking out, especially for those that did not get a chance on PC or PS4.

Velocity 2X is a fast-paced game that trips over its own complex mechanics at times; especially when trying to achieve higher scores. Still players can still enjoy the entire game without fear of having to perfect each level. Anyone who enjoys twitch-based arcade titles that focus on speed as opposed to methodical play. Still it is hard to argue how much fun can be had with this arcade-style title.

Gunstar Heroes was and still is a great game. Treasure’s classic has become even friendlier and fun with developer M2’s wonderful port. If you’re into the old school side scrolling shooters like Contra and Metal Slug, this is a game that needs to be played, and the 3DS version is the best one to do that.