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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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Illusion of Gaia

This action-RPG stays enjoyable to this day thanks to challenging combat and good storytelling.

Back in the days of the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, there existed a developing team by the name of Quintet. This team excelled at making action-RPG hybrids with stories that often explored themes other games wouldn'... Read Full Review

Golden Sun: Dark Dawn

The revival to the classic franchise plays it too safe, but is solid enough for fans of the genre regardless.

If there is one word that sums up the Golden Sun series in its entirety, it is "Traditional". From its start as an early Game Boy Advance RPG, this franchise has never been about redefining what it is to be an RPG with r... Read Full Review

Banjo to Kazooie no Daibouken

Despite some annoying growing pains, collecting Jiggies is still as fun as it was over a decade ago.

Back when the idea of a fully-explorable 3D world in a video game was still relatively new, one of the most popular genres was the "collect-a-thon" platformer. This type of game revolved around exploring a huge world and... Read Full Review

Disney Epic Mickey

Epic Mickey's cool ideas are undermined by some serious design flaws.

Mickey Mouse has enjoyed one of the longest and most lucrative careers that any cartoon character could possibly muster. For over eighty years, the mouse has been at the center of the Walt Disney universe while still mai... Read Full Review

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Pack

Undead Nightmare puts an interesting spin on the gritty world of New Austin.

*Note: This review is based on the standalone disc version for Xbox 360, and only covers the single-player portion. Creating a well-defined universe can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it leads to an enriched wo... Read Full Review

Kirby's Epic Yarn

Kirby's Epic Yarn is an ideal treat for anyone looking for a soft and charming platformer.

For many gamers, the enjoyment in video games comes from the sense of challenge they present. Overcoming the trials and tribulations of the game's campaign or being the top dog in the multiplayer modes can give the vict... Read Full Review

Hoshi no Kirby Yume no Izumi Deluxe

Nightmare in Dreamland has a lovable presentation and solid platforming that's marred only by its shallow content.

When the words "Nintendo" and "Platformer" come together, the first thing that usually comes to mind is Mario or Donkey Kong. However, there's another iconic hero who can match the same level of enjoyment as these two ch... Read Full Review

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

The combination of deep strategic gameplay and instant accessibility makes Advance Wars 2 a brilliantly fun time.

The turn-based strategy genre is understandably one of the least accessible genres in gaming. While quick reflexes and an itchy trigger-finger are not necessary, these games generally require learning a deep system of ru... Read Full Review

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

It doesn't stray much from the formula, but LEGO Harry Potter is still good lighthearted fun.

Developer Traveller's Tales has stumbled upon a veritable goldmine in the gaming industry: Take a popular movie franchise or something similar enough to it and combine it with the juggernaut LEGO brand to make a game tha... Read Full Review

Bayonetta (United Kingdom)

Bayonetta exudes an irresistible style and personality, even if the gameplay doesn't always live up to its charm.

*Note: This review is based on the Xbox 360 version. All cultures have their own standards and ideals of what makes for good storytelling. Naturally, this causes other cultures to find the standards of one culture to ... Read Full Review

Vanquish

It's over in the blink of an eye, but Vanquish succeeds in delivering an explosive good time.

Ever since rising from the ashes of Clover Studio, developer Platinum Games has specialized in delivering console experiences that are incredibly over-the-top in some manner. 2009's MadWorld brought violence and gore to ... Read Full Review

Doukutsu Monogatari

Excellence can be found in even the smallest of sources

*Note: This review is based on the recently-updated WiiWare version. This update fixed certain bugs and issues like poor sound-mixing and glitchy music. Thus, these issues will not be discussed. The video gaming indus... Read Full Review

Metroid: Other M

Other M has its fair share of fun moments, but there are quite a few faults to overcome first.

For many years, Nintendo has taken a minimalistic approach when it comes to storytelling in their top-tier games. While the narratives that have been offered in the likes of Zelda and the Mario RPG series have certainly ... Read Full Review

Kirby Super Star Ultra

This remake of a Super Nintendo classic is simple platforming at its finest.

Towards the end of the Super Nintendo's life cycle, Nintendo released Kirby Super Star, known to the PAL regions as Kirby's Fun Pak. While the game received high praise from critics and gamers alike for its simple yet de... Read Full Review

Pilotwings

PilotWings exudes a nice retro charm that the short length and tedious difficulty can't fully detract from.

Nintendo might be the house of Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, and other juggernaut franchises, but that doesn't stop them from experimenting with smaller franchises from time to time. Way back at the release of the Super Nintend... Read Full Review

Red Steel 2

Although mostly unremarkable, Red Steel 2 makes for an enjoyable, if short-lived, brawler.

One must wonder why Red Steel 2, Ubisoft's latest Wii-exclusive offering, is named that. The original Red Steel, launched at the beginning of the Wii's lifespan, was not very well received. Despite eventually selling a m... Read Full Review

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

Desperate Struggle is outrageous, hilarious, and just plain odd, but it's not for everyone.

A lot can change in your town in the span of three years. Major corporations move in, skyscrapers spring up just outside your home, and the assassin underworld becomes a widely popular and profitable source of entertainm... Read Full Review

Trauma Team

Trauma Team is a natural evolution of the Trauma Center series in both gameplay and ridiculous melodrama.

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be in the medical profession but don't feel like spending years of your life going to medical school and studying an endless amount of terms, diseases, and proper procedur... Read Full Review