Attack of the Fanboy

• PC
• PS4
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Alien: Isolation brilliantly recreates the world of Ridley Scott's 1979 classic while offering some fantastic survival-horror gameplay. A few issues crop up over the course of the game, but not enough to damage the overall experience.

• PC
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This isn't a game that takes itself overly seriously and it knows it. It's a good budget stealth game that actually takes the stealth part seriously.

• VITA
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• PC
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Risen 3: Titan Lords is an old-school RPG that will appeal to only the hardcore Risen/Gothic community. For the rest, this last-gen offering is one that will likely fly under the radar. And given that well-executed freedom of exploration and passable combat barely balance out the handful of negative aspects, this is one experience that can wait for a price drop.

• 3DS
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• PS4
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MLB ’14 The Show is an integral upgrade for fans of the franchise that recently upgraded to the PS4. With no competition in sight, PlayStation 4 players don’t have any other options when it comes to baseball simulations, but then again, the year-in and year-out committment to quality from Sony San Diego made it so they never really needed those options in the first place.

• 3DS
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The level of polish in Dream Team is truly amazing. From the variety of colorful places to explore on Pi’illo Island, to the psychedelic adventures of the Dream World, Mario & Luigi: Dream Team visually looks fantastic.

• PC
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Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen may be a few years old now, but the new PC version is still a blast to play and offers a nice mix of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and From Software’s Dark Souls. There are dozens of hours of epic RPG action to be had here and while the complete package isn’t perfect, that doesn’t stop the experience from being a heck of a lot of fun.

• 3DS
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• X360
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It is the inequities of the game in comparison to previous installments in the series, along with some noticeably missed opportunities, that prevent CS:GO from being truly phenomenal.

• WIIU
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Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water is a game that horror fans will want to love, yet will come away totally frustrated at the few aspects that ruin the whole. It does so many thing well, with the Gamepad integration and the overall feel of the game. However, the controls, camera, and mission structure destroy a good portion of this work. With a bit of retooling this could be the ultimate survival-horror experience on the Wii U, or this entire console generation, but as it is, Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water is an unfortunate mess.

• 3DS
• États-Unis

If you’re already a fan of the Story of Seasons series, or the genre that it has revolutionized in a number of ways, then Trio of Towns will certainly be exactly what you’re wanting out of it. If, however, you are coming at this from any other place, the game might not be worth playing unless you’re dying to try something new. The titular towns add some fun and variety, but with a detrimental opening tutorial section, and an overall lack of innovation and fun, the game can drag down significantly. It’s a worthy followup to its predecessors, but little else.

• 3DS
• États-Unis

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions is one of the best in the Mario RPG series, and this 3DS remake only makes it better. The story, characters, and world are all a blast to explore, and longtime Mario fans will love every second. The combat is great, if a little simplistic, but the script is the real star. The new Minion Quest mode is a fine addition, but not worth much more than a passing glance. Still, if you have enjoyed any Mario RPG before, this is a definite buy, and if you haven’t then it’s a great place to start.

• 3DS
• États-Unis

The Fire Emblem series has become much more of a worldwide success in recent years following the release of both Fire Emblem Awakening and Fates, and now Nintendo is looking to continue that growth with a remake of an old Famicom entry in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Built around a captivating story told from two sides, the usage of a world map together with the classic style battle system makes Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia yet another must play game for the franchise. (4.5/5)

• 3DS
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• PC
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Jotun began by promising an experience that combined the mood of Journey and the boss battles of Shadow of the Colossus, two of the best games of all time. In its own way it meets these expectations. It has a few flaws, but those are quickly made up for by the fantastic hand-drawn art style, the cartoon-esque animation, a fantastic soundtrack, and a great core bit of gameplay. The experience may be short, but it will be one that many gamers remember very fondly once it is over.

• 3DS
• États-Unis

The Ace Attorney series was definitely once a niche series that found its footing and really ran with it to massive popularity worldwide. The few new mechanics found in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice mesh well with the gameplay that fans of the series love, complete with a very compelling series of episodes that tie together very nicely. Like with the rest of this continually growing franchise, this game likely isn’t going to change anybody’s mind that didn’t like past entries, but there is no question that fans of the series will absolutely adore Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice.

• 3DS
• États-Unis

BoxBoxBoy! is a simple and straightforward sequel to a great 2D puzzle adventure. It’s not trying to reinvent the genre, or even its predecessor. Instead it adds the ability to create two sets of squares, and then takes that idea to its furthest extreme. This creates a sequel that works as a standalone game, while enhancing the experience for those who enjoyed the first title. You won’t find too much that’s completely fresh here, but if you like puzzle games and you own a 3DS, there’s little reason to skip BoxBoxBoy!