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God of War III Remastered feels like an empty shell of a great game. It is fantastic for those that never had a chance to experience it, but the price tag hurts the most. If it had included Ascension or any of the previous games it would definitely be more enticing, but as just one stand alone title, this is one remaster I feel needs a serious price drop before considering diving in.

Red Goddess: Inner World is kind of a mess technically, and that just drags down the experience. I truly hope the developers get a working patch to sort out the issues, but as of now it is just too much to recommend. The ideas are sound, and the story is interesting, but too much holds it back. I feel like it should have waited for release, as once again this title will likely be forgotten long before it is fixed.

J-Stars Victory Vs+ accomplishes what it sets out to do. It is pure fan-service for fans of anime, most importantly the series it includes. The roster is massive, the special moves are insanely fun, and the fighting is great as long as you don’t take it too seriously. There is a ton to unlock and you can tell the developers knew the source material.

On top of that, making players have to constantly keep track of under leveled allies will get annoying as well, and add more time to an already long mission. While not a terrible Warriors game, I would only suggest this to the hardcore fans with a 3DS, and even then I would wait for a price drop.

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge is a classic that deserves more attention, and only makes me that much more excited to finally see the new title come to PS4. It is great for players who enjoy a solid character-action game, and of course the Metroid-style so many games have adopted over the year.-Combine that with likable characters and a colorful, gorgeously pixelated visual style, and this game is a must own.

Luckily, the added difficulty modes and competing for the best score on the leaderboards adds some replay value, but some might consider the $19.99 asking price a bit steep for what’s on offer. For others like me, this is a little slice of bullet heaven that the PS4 has been long awaiting.

Otherwise, Quiplash provided tons of laughter and its ease of use makes it pick up and playable by almost anyone. The ability to stream and get people in the game is another great feature and really can liven up any party, online or off. Just like in real life though, who you bring to the party will determine just how crazy it ultimately gets.

BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Extend is a solid entry in the series, albeit not as revolutionary for those that dug into last year’s PS3 iteration. Still, it is nice to see the series back on Xbox consoles, and for those that skipped the last iteration, there is plenty here to satisfy. I tend to take one or two iterations off to keep the series feeling fresh, and Extend has rekindled my love for the series. Definitely recommended for those that still enjoy the wackiness that is BlazBlue.

Mighty Switch Force is a really fun game. While most players will not have the time or the patience to actually par every level, there is a lot of fun to be had in this little game. It may be a bit on the short side, but replaying levels to get the best time is really the main draw of the game. The presentation is top notch, and I constantly had a song from the game stuck in my head.

For $13, players will get a pretty cool turn-based ninja game. It can be a little on the short side, and there are a few inconsistencies with controls that will crop up from time to time, but in the end, I had a really fun time with Ronin. The strategy involved in each encounter really makes for a fun and satisfying game that both RPG and strategy fan can enjoy. I say give it a shot.