Fantasy Life

True Charm Conquers All

Titles that set out with the purpose of giving players a virtual life are nothing new. They are, after all, not only a consequence of the power games have to immerse their fans in fantastic worlds, but also of the increa... Read Full Review

Hyrule Warriors

Although Hyrule Warriors is unquestionably entertaining, it is a game that has a very limited set of tricks

Although Mario and his peers have starred in a great share of spin-offs, Nintendo seems to be far more protective when it comes to its other major franchises, for rare have been the occasions in which the likes of Samus ... Read Full Review

Professor Layton VS Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney

Although both gameplay styles never really mix, the combination they create here leads to some astonishing results

Chemistry dictates that oil and water do not mix; their molecules just do not get along with each other. Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright, however, are a match made in heaven. Though different in their execution, both... Read Full Review

Mario Kart 8

All competitors are left barely visible on the rear-view mirror

Mario Kart games have grown to be the main staple of every new Nintendo console. Though other major franchises are a lock to appear whenever a new generation comes around, absolutely none of them are as consistent as the... Read Full Review

Mario Golf: World Tour

Though they have explored many sport venues, the golf course is where the Mushroom Kingdom crew feels most comfortable

If games, like humans, hold the ability to inherit the qualities of its predecessors through some sort of electronic gene pool, then Mario Golf: World Tour was born to be a winner. In the midst of the mixed – but g... Read Full Review

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Triple Deluxe is a nearly perfect blueprint of what can be creatively done with the 3DS and its visual effects

For the first years of the 3DS' existence, what was once thought to be its key feature – the 3-D effects – remained a nice little extra that was miles away from being a true game-changer. Super Mario 3D Land ... Read Full Review

Child of Light

An enchanting and whimsical fairytale powered by a great heart

Aurora, the daughter of an Austrian duke, is suddenly struck by an unknown disease that causes her to fall asleep. While back in the duchy her family mourns the girl's collapse, she awakes to find herself in a land unli... Read Full Review

Child of Light

Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure

Despite its occasional problems, it delivers an intriguing mix of adventure and rhythmic challenges

One of Sega's first efforts on the Nintendo 3DS, Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure, though completely original in its content, is not entirely new in its structure. Much like the Professor Layton franchise, that dr... Read Full Review

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy

It wraps up an an everlasting saga in a magnificent way

After six years and six games that made up two fantastic trilogies that blended incredible storytelling with challenging puzzles, Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy marks the end of the very successful handheld series... Read Full Review

Retro City Rampage DX

As a homage to an era when great pop culture was born, it is glorious; as a game, it is playable, yet forgettable

It is easy to qualify Retro City Rampage as a self-aware 8-bit ripoff of the Grand Theft Auto franchise. After all, both take place in large cities on which players are free to roam around, star characters whose purpose... Read Full Review

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Immensely challenging, invariably creative, and fully packed with great content

Immensely challenging, invariably creative, and fully packed with great contentWhen it came out in 2010, Donkey Kong Country Returns had a pretty tough challenge to face. Not only was it supposed to revitalize a major Ni... Read Full Review

Fire Emblem: Awakening

Packed with loads of content and powered by its incredible character development, Awakening is a resounding success

Strategy games and handhelds form one of gaming's finest pairings. Gameplay that is centered around grid-based movements and automatic battles does not shine through the addition of frills. On the contrary, games of that... Read Full Review

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

On the fascinating pirate universe, the Assassin’s Creed franchise finds fertile waters for rehabilitation

For a franchise that is so overwhelmingly popular, it is easy to forget how Assassin's Creed awkwardly stepped into the gaming world. The original game did show a lot of promise, but its bright spots were obscured by the... Read Full Review

Super Mario 3D World

The truest and strongest translation of sidecrolling gameplay into a 3D environment

Super Mario Galaxy was grand. It was a surprisingly effective step forward for the Mario 3D gameplay after the irregular Super Mario Sunshine. More importantly, it was a series that understood that even though placing th... Read Full Review

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

In the midst of a clear reliance on the past, the game carves its identity in surprisingly effective way

Being part of The Legend of Zelda series is already pretty hard. After all, any title that receives the series' stamp and stars the famous Hyrule characters gets endlessly dissected by fans. Even games that are vastly di... Read Full Review

Pokemon X

By taking big steps in visuals and connectivity, it further illustrates the irresistible charm of the Pokemon world

After having two generations released on the very same portable - a somewhat rare occurrence for the Pokemon franchise, Pokemon X arrives on the Nintendo 3DS and marks, without any drop of doubt, the biggest leap the fra... Read Full Review

The Wonderful 101

Action-packed and fast-paced, The Wonderful 101 features a stellar battle system and amazing characters

The latest in a line of games that includes the overwhelmingly beautiful Okami, the gory Madworld, and the thrilling Viewtiful Joe, The Wonderful 101 shares one trait in common with all those titles: it is brimming with ... Read Full Review

Rayman Legends

Rayman Legends goes beyond drawing comparisons to great sidescrollers of the past, it carves its own legendary status

At some point in Rayman Legends, our brave limbless hero wanders into a world where rotten food beautifully encounters fabulous skeleton foes coming straight out of a "Cinco de Mayo" party, all - obviously - backed up by... Read Full Review

BioShock Infinite

An overall stunningly well-crafted game harmed by poor balance between gameplay and storytelling

The first two Bioshock games were neatly crafted and very engaging titles. Underneath the surface of their gameplay, which displayed the regular quirks of average action games, Irrational's works featured a setting whose... Read Full Review

Pikmin 3

Overwhelmingly dangerous, yet delightfully light-hearted

For nearly a decade following the release of the critically acclaimed Pikmin 2, Nintendo fans have patiently waited for the next installment of the series. Initially planned to hit the Nintendo Wii, the game's relatively... Read Full Review

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

As it reaches its fourth installment, the Mario and Luigi series is still able to surprise and produce the unexpected

Where once there were two Mario RPG series, now there is only one. With both Super Paper Mario and Sticker Star pushing the Paper Mario series further away from a role-playing gampeplay, Mario and Luigi now stands as the... Read Full Review

Rayman Legends

BioShock Infinite

Left 4 Dead 2

F-Zero: GP Legend

DK: King of Swing

Crash Nitro Kart

Mario Golf: Advance Tour

F-Zero

Star Fox

The Great Circus Mystery Starring Mickey & Minnie

Rock N' Roll Racing

Super Mario All-Stars

Superman

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

Disney's Aladdin

Snowboard Kids 2

Glover