Gaming Trend

• 3DS
• 85%
• États-Unis

With a plethora of mediums and subjects available, a thoughtful approach to teaching art and perfect touchpad controls, Art Academy is a must-have for any Pokemon doodler.

• WIIU
• 85%
• États-Unis

Bayonetta 2 is a worthy sequel, filled with ridiculously over-the-top action sequences and a combat system par excellence. Just don't come for the story.

• PS3
• 55%
• États-Unis

The parts of Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution should mesh together to make a great game rising above just being fanservice. However, a few missteps within the game drag it down. If you are a fan of the game series, you may want to check it out first before making a purchase.

• PC
• 80%
• États-Unis

The Walking Dead Season 2's gripping tale of growing up in a hostile environment might not be the instant classic that Season 1 was, but it still belongs in the library of any adventure game fan.

• PC
• 65%
• États-Unis

Beautiful graphics and scenery, but Ryse's combat fails to reach the level expected of modern brawlers. Worth a playthrough for action fans, but little lasting appeal outside showing off your rig's technical chops.

• XONE
• 65%
• États-Unis

While the core Sleeping Dogs experience is still worth playing, the Definitive Edition is loaded with graphical issues and costs way too much for a game that plays worse than the PC version released two years ago.

• PS4
• 90%
• États-Unis

With amazingly photo-realistic graphics and authentic car sim-style handling, DRIVECLUB offers a uniquely integrated social experience that collects and shares all your records and achievements. While lacking in its core gameplay variety, the endless potential of its online rival club challenges opens up this next gen racer in ways never before seen.

• PC
• 80%
• États-Unis

Fight through that frustration of wondering where to go when you start The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.  Once you learn the rules of the game, you’ll find a deeply satisfying, if short, story within.

• PS4
• 75%
• États-Unis

Skylanders Trap Team's biggest surprises lie not in its gameplay, but in how it uses sound to completely sell its gimmick. It'll bleed you dry, but somehow, that doesn't seem so bad.

• PS4
• 50%
• États-Unis

Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes 2.0 feels like a failed attempt at rushing a game out to cash in on a trending genre, that ultimately suffers from too little development time and polish.

• XONE
• 80%
• États-Unis

FIFA 15 is a very good game. The only real issue is that it all seems very safe, when risks are needed to keep annual franchises alive. The Career modes both remain the same, with no major or even minor noticeable differences appearing. The improved presentation and enhanced goalkeeping is something EA Sports needed to add, but it seems like FIFA 15 is missing one big feature for which it could hand its hat on. Nonetheless, if you love FIFA, FIFA 15 will continue to excite you and keep a smile on your face. If you are waiting for some big change, keep on waiting.

• IOS
• 35%
• États-Unis

CounterSpy’s console versions are a blast to play. The controls work effortlessly to guide you through a quick, but memorable adventure. Those controls do not translate well to a touch screen device, something that should have been easily predictable for the developers. For a game built around not raising the DEFCON, the awful controls make that task near impossible. While CounterSpy on consoles is a delight, the iOS version is a near unplayable mess that should be avoided at all costs.

• 3DS
• 75%
• États-Unis

• PS4
• 80%
• États-Unis

There have been way too many years where you can describe the changes to Madden as “minimal, but helpful.” This year, the changes to the defense and boost in presentation slide it away from “minimal” and feel much more substantial. But unfortunately, I find the player aspect of Connected Franchise to be one of the biggest parts of the whole Madden experience, and it being a husk of its former self is more than a little disappointing. That said, Madden NFL 15 is definitely one to jump into if you have not played a Madden game in years. It will be very interesting to see how EA Tiburon builds upon this success in Madden NFL 16.

• PS3
• 30%
• États-Unis

I was excited to try out Sacred 3 at first, since I had heard good things about the previous games. The more I played it, the more the cracks showed, and the more disappointment set in. At least the game came in at under ten hours and the controls were responsive. It’s a shame that the game turned out to be repetitive and forgettable schlock. With the updated version of Diablo 3 and Divinity: Original Sin released, there are much better options available.

• PC
• 85%
• États-Unis

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition is simply a fun game. Its story lacks and it has its fair share of downfalls but it is all worth it due to its unforgiving and humorous gameplay. If you don't have an Xbox One, this package includes all of the DLC as well as a few new graphical bells and whistles. Dead Rising 3 is truly a game that is its best when it isn’t trying, it is unapologetic and bloody, and one of the best zombie hack and slash games that has ever been released.

• PS4
• 80%
• États-Unis

The next generation jump for NHL 15 is far from a mind blowing one. It brings about fantastic visuals and more of the same excellent gameplay we have come to expect. Unfortunately, it really is just more of the same but with an impressive visual bump. Of course, the improved presentation is nice as well but it lacks that oomph needed to wow consumers. That being said, EA Canada has done enough to create a very recommendable hockey game, but they may have some trouble on their hands if they continue to provide more of the same next year.

• PS4
• 60%
• États-Unis

Natural Doctrine is a broken attempt at revitalizing the tactical RPG genre. At first glance, it appears to have all the markings of a classically inspired and intelligently designed strategy game. But sadly, despite delivering its own rare bursts of satisfaction, it remains frustratingly bogged down by artificially challenging gameplay, a confusing and overtly complex user interface and a painfully slow pacing that will try the patience of even the most Zen-like of gamers. If you’re looking for the next Final Fantasy Tactics, I’m sorry, but you’re going to have to keep looking elsewhere.