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Finally, the visuals are outstanding. Being the first Arkham game built from the ground up for the new consoles, it looks stunning. While the entire thing takes place at night, in the rain, it still looks stellar. Wet pavement is the new hotness when it comes to graphical effects, and Arkham Knight delivers. Seeing the raindrops form on his cowl and the crisp sheen of the world really stand out.

I wasn’t left feeling dead cold after finishing, it and I appreciated the simplistic nature to the game. Minimal frustration, some nice exploration, and able to be finished in a single sitting if you have a few hours to spare. This ghost story isn’t the most memorable, but it doesn’t have to be. Whispering Willows was an enjoyable time, and for those that like a decent story, side scrolling exploration, and the idea of talking to ghosts, I’d recommend it.

There’s a ton of way to get what you want, and you’re not stuck with having to get something you don’t want. Killer Instinct is a really fun fighting game that both fans and newcomers can get into. Season 2 adds a lot in characters and new updates to the game make it a must own for Xbox fighting game fans. I highly suggest picking up this season’s offerings.

While I don’t think Quantum Rush Champions is a bad game, it just really doesn’t have the “oomph” that other games in the same genre do. The AI can be a pain at times, and the frame rate can drop in some instances that can take you out of the race. At a discounted price, I think fans of this type of game can get their money’s worth out of it, but I would wait for at least a $5 price drop.

Magnetic: Cage Closed isn’t a terrible game, but nor is it a particularly good one. It’s also very short – players can easily expect to complete one play through in five hours or less. For those wanting to try to fill a Portal-shaped hole in their gaming lives, Magnetic: Cage Closed might be a passable quick fix, but that’s it. Ultimately the game doesn’t do enough to establish its own identity and as a result, it feels like a rushed, cheap knock-off.

Capcom has delivered yet another fantastic HD remake. While the company has said they have begun to focus more on these types of packages, it still makes me wish we would see more new entries in our beloved franchises. Before that happens though, can we get that Onimusha HD collection along with an updated Dragon’s Dogma package for XB1 and PS4? You know, for science?

LEGO Jurassic World is as charming and loveable as you would expect a LEGO game based on the series to be. The series is in a weird place right now with LEGO Dimensions basically creating a platform for all future iterations, so I wonder how much longer these franchise-based entries will last. Besides haven’t they already nailed most of the best anyways?

PayDay 2 has a lot of great things going for it. The progression is so well done, the missions are fun and hectic, the skill trees are very customizable and the sheer amount of content is impressive. The only drawback to all of this is that it can really only be enjoyed playing online with others.

A stronger emphasis on an overarching narrative, more flexible range of actions on the field and a proper save system could have made “The Masterplan” into an excellent game. Without all that, it’s merely serviceable.

Steamworld Dig is a simple game that capitalizes on a simple concept and uses it to its advantage. It handles progress so well, and it really kept me coming back for more. It is one of those games you can boot up for 15 minutes or binge play for an hour. It is fun either way. If somehow you haven’t played this game yet and you have an Xbox One, this is a must have. I highly suggest it.