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Deathtrap has the workings of a tower defense game, with the complexity and depth of a hardcore RPG. Fans of the Van Helsing series will more than likely enjoy this, and players of games like Orcs Must Die and Dungeon Defenders will get a ton of enjoyment out of this package, along with action RPG fans of Torchlight and Diablo.

The game just continues to get better and better the more I play. It’s dark, gritty, 80’s style vibe goes extremely well with the parkour elements and questing. All these elements add up to take the zombie genre to a new level, one I just can’t seem to get enough of. Techland has improved upon their own zombie genre in every way possible.

Criminal Girls: Invite Only is most likely a title that will be condemned for its slightly misogynistic undertones, but in truth it should be denounced for its shoddy game play, bland characters and unambitious level designs.

Riptide GP2 carries a lot of what I loved about classic arcade racing games, but also a lot of what I hate about mobile games. For $5 a lot of it can be overlooked, though the grinding to see the rest of the tracks almost forced me to stop playing. Still, with friends this is a great looking racer that thinks outside the box. I would love to see this team do a proper console/PC title in the series, one without all the hangups of mobile game design.

While Rebirth 2 is a massive improvement over the PS3 version in terms of performance, I felt the newly included mechanics and playable characters didn’t quite add enough to warrant double dipping for those like me who have already finished the title once before. However, for those who haven’t, it’s a solid title jam packed with content, and while the characters and humor will be very much a point of contention, it’s worth checking out all the same if you’re into JRPGs.

Gat Out of Hell can be wrapped up in just a few hours, but completionists could spend upwards of ten hours. The Re-Elected edition still packs at least 50 hours with the expansions, so combine them all and you have an amazing package at $50. For those never venturing into Saints Row IV this is a must-buy, and for those that did, Gat Out of Hell is a solid expansion that should satiate the hunger for the inevitable Saints Row V we all hope is coming sooner rather than later.

Still considered one of the best (if not THE best in the series) REmake still holds up today as a trendsetter in the gaming world. Every other title wanted to be it, but none ever quite nailed the formula the way this Gamecube remake does. Definitely recommended for fans of the genre, as this is the pinnacle of what Shinji Mikami created all those years ago.

There are a lot of Xbox 360 games making their way onto Microsoft’s new console, but most don’t offer up this amount of care put into them. Giana Sisters is a better game on Xbox One, and worthy of the often misused title of Director’s Cut. For those that have not ventured into this world, the time is perfect to jump in, and even for those that sampled it before, this is certainly a version worth coming back for.

Citizens of Earth can be looked at as a love letter and an inspiration to roleplaying games of the past. It’s unique enough in its core premise and gameplay additions that I can’t see many long time RPG fans not highly enjoying this. If you’re looking for a title with both style and substance and a hint of nostalgia, Citizens of Earth is your next RPG purchase. I had a smile on my face every time I played this.

Tetris hasn’t changed much over the years, but it is always a sign that a generation has started when an iteration finally lands on that console. XB1 and PS4 owners finally have the classic puzzle game on their platforms, albeit with a lack of explanation on new features, and some online lag. Still this is Tetris, and those looking for that experience will not be disappointed.