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I was able to complete the story in about three hours with over 40 out of the 60 secrets remaining to collect, and I had no urge to go back to collect them. It was a decent romp that lasted just long enough to not get boring. So in that sense, the pacing was just perfect. Submerged is not a bad game, but most certainly not an outstanding one.

Legend of Kay Remaster is a game for platforming fans of a retro era. While it looks much better and runs really smooth, the camera is problematic and the voice acting is hard to stomach. That being said, there is a charm that Legend of Kay brings with it, and I’m glad I was able to finally experience it in its most definitive form.

N++ is like the original exploded with an insane amount of content. There is so much to see and master. The precise controls and fantastic design make even the most frustrating levels somehow addictive. For those that enjoyed the original, this is a no-brainer. Fans of puzzle games in general, especially in the vein of Super Meat Boy and Trials will have a blast.

I’ll admit, I had no idea what the game was like and by just looking at it, seemed typical. Yet the amount of fun the game offers, providing players with more agility and faster action, really gives a sense of control some isometric games don’t deliver. I was thoroughly impressed with Victor Vran, and I think most others will be too.

Streets of Rage 2 3DS has everything going for it as a downloadable retro game. Taking good use of the 3D effect, decent new modes, and offering players one of the best ways to play Streets of Rage 2 on the go, if you’re a fan, I don’t see how you could resist this brawl.

Story elements in episode one don’t miss a beat, and things get much darker and twisted then I ever expected. Before I knew it, I had already played and finished the game in 100 minutes, and it left me wanting more. Blues and Bullets was a title I had very little expectations of, and it blew me away with a fantastic first episode.

Q.U.B.E. deserved a second chance to get noticed, and now console owners have the opportunity to experience this cerebral puzzle game. I admit I missed it the first time around and absolutely had a blast with it. I highly recommend it to those that enjoy titles such as Portal. I hope someday to see a sequel, and next time I will be there day one to experience the solitary excellence firsthand.

Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is certainly unique. There isn’t much like it, both in terms of content and…well other assets. It is great to see the improvements they have made, and they clearly know what the fans of their series want. For better or worse, I mean the physical edition comes packed with a costume I can’t even post a screenshot of, it’s that bad.

There are 30 games here, and all of them are amazingly well-designed. This isn’t one of those cheap packages that boast quantity over quality, it is quite the opposite. There are titles on here some would pay $30 alone for, and the care taken to bring them to Xbox One is greatly appreciated. If you own an Xbox One, this is one collection you should definitely not miss.

I could go on and on about how much I love Kings Quest, so I will. King’s Quest is the surprise hit of 2015 so far. Chapter one is filled with so many exciting moments, fun puzzles, hilarious characters, and a unique sense of awe and fantasy. I felt like I was in a wonderfully animated cartoon based on a classic series and I couldn’t stop smiling or laughing the entire time.