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Even with the difficulty not being very challenging, the number of worlds and levels can last most players a good eight hours or more depending on how much they want to collect in each level. It may not have the feel of a flagship title like Mario, but Yoshi still knows how to have some fun – just make sure to go into it knowing it’s not going to be a very difficult ride.

Still, when it’s all said and done, Tales of Symphonia is a classic that I’m sure many have missed due it being exclusively on the Gamecube in the States, and this is the perfect opportunity to check it out in its definitive form. After the credits have rolled on the first title, players may or may not want to check out its sequel. Just go in with lowered expectations. Much lowered.

The Walking Dead Season 2 has finally hit its stride for me. I really didn’t enjoy episode 1 too much due to both technical issues and having to set up back-story for many characters. Episode 2 remedies that by fixing all the bugs, putting the player in constant tense situations and having some truly frightening set pieces.

I can’t say the same thing for other shooters, as I constantly find myself wanting to quit after a few matches. In PvZ, I wanted to keep playing, even if I died a million times. Garden Warfare is an easy game that can be picked up by anyone and enjoyed for hours at a time, even if there are only a limited amount of game modes.

Fans of the show need not hesitate, this is a must own experience. For those that find South Park offensive or juvenile, this game was never intended for you, and there is likely nothing that will change that. I loved every minute of this title, but it requires knowing what you are signing up for before diving in.

I had some fun with Dustforce, and in its bright moments the game reminded me a lot of playing the old Tony Hawk games, as I was trying to complete a level while stringing together a massive combo. Unfortunately, as the game wore on it felt like the precision required to succeed was sacrificed in the name of smooth, fluid motion.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 has been one of my most anticipated games for a while now. It is sad to see the series end on such a low note. There is still a good action game buried in here, and the storytelling was much more prevalent this time around. Sadly, the need to add in stealth sections and boring environments drag down what made the original so unique and memorable.

Still, when it’s all said and done, Toukiden is a very nice looking game that plays even better(thanks, dual analog stick!). While it doesn’t have the depth of a Monster Hunter game, it builds a great foundation for a potential sequel and due to its accessibility, it’s well worth checking out whether you’re a fan of the genre or not.

I don’t see myself returning to the game in the future, let alone frequently. King Oddball is not a game which can be successful anywhere other than the mobile market. Whatever its merits as a mobile gaming title, this is a review of its release on the PlayStation Vita. When compared to the titles available on that platform, King Oddball falls woefully short.

The game (and its achievements) are structured in a way that encourage players to wander around and see everything there is. Even having completed the game I’ll be going back through it again, just to catch some of the things I missed. While I wish it was $10 instead of $15 it’s still about the cost and length of a movie, and I can’t remember the last movie I enjoyed this much.