Chris Shive
BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle doesn't do anything to revolutionize the crossover tag team fighting system, it simply sticks to a formula that has worked before and does a great job with it.
Sega Genesis Classics is a good sampler for the console's vast library of games.
For those who have been playing The Elder Scrolls Online consistently, Summerset is only a natural progression to continue with, but for people who have taken a break and are looking for an excuse to get back in the game or people who have been curious to start, this is a great place to resume or start an adventure.
PixelJunk Monsters 2 is a lot of fun either because of or despite its simplicity, though trying to collect all the rainbow fragments to progress to new areas can get frustrating as obtaining those requires perfection.
Shining Resonance Refrain doesn't do too much to get away from JRPG tropes, but that might be part of its charm as some of its themes have been addressed in several JRPGs prior but that should come as no surprise to fans of the genre.
Warriors Orochi 4 is successful in maintaining the essence of the series while introducing new gameplay mechanics, making it a definite step in the right direction for the evolution of the series.
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is a great example of how a retro collection should be assembled.
Metro Exodus proves that after a six year break this franchise is just as relevant and enjoyable as ever.
Katamari Damacy Reroll is just as fun today as it was fourteen years ago.
Far Cry: New Dawn is an unexpected but welcome continuation of Far Cry 5.
Dead or Alive 6 doesn't make any drastic deviations from the previous titles, but adds just enough new features to feel fresh and exciting.
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is good overall with some shortcomings.
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes is a welcome return of Travis Touchdown. Amidst the enjoyable gameplay is great storytelling and dialogue set in imaginative game worlds.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is everything Castlevania fans could possibly want and is a great 2D action platformer in its own right.
Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is a prime example of how a retro game collection should be assembled.
Both games featured in Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle hold up well a decade after their original release.
Streets of Rage 4 doesn't do much to advance the formula of classic beat 'em ups and that's what makes it great. The game can be completed in roughly three hours, which is just enough for this type of game. Unlocking all the Easter eggs is a nice way to add to the nostalgia fix. Playing through with each character offers a slightly different game experience, but the real joy comes from playing these types of games with friends. Streets of Rage 4 is a must play for fans of retro beat 'em ups.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor introduces plenty of new content and an interesting main story campaign.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is clearly a love letter to the NES Castlvania games.
Samurai Shodown Neo Geo Collection includes the six Samurai Shodown Neo Geo titles and one unreleased title that was meant to be the final game in the series for that console.