Every JRPG fan should play at least one Dragon Quest to see where the rest of the genre draws a majority of their inspiration from so why not play the newest one since it's the easiest to find. At least, as long as the MIDI soundtrack won't grate too hard on you.

Ever say to yourself "Rock, Paper, Scissors is probably the greatest game on this planet but I bet lasers would make it even better"? Well, you weren't wrong about the lasers and I guess I'd rather play this than Red Hands...

I'll never forgive IGN for letting a guy that says he hates beat 'em ups review this game.

Every now and then it's nice that a game comes along to remind us why the medium has collectively decided on a universal control scheme for most actions.

Often looked past because of the high-price DLC, the volume of it, and the... state the characters seem to believe is "proper attire", Dead or Alive 5 Last Round closed out the best entry to date in a highly enjoyable fighting game franchise. If you really are here for the perception of DOA rather than the depth of it, at least the guys have a few options to put them on par with the girls aesthetically. Give it up for equal-opportunity fanservice, peeps.

Perhaps THE arcade racing game of this time or any other, Daytona USA may seem light on tracks and cars but where the game will surprise you is just how little dated the feeling of racing those cars really is.

A solid RPG but one that struggles with meaningful dialogue for your character and quests that are more bothersome than interesting when you're trying to force yourself through them during additional playthroughs, something you'll want to do in an RPG with different combat styles.

Bushido Blade 2 is a unique kind of fighting game, one where any one shot could end your life or you'd better hope merely cripple you. A story for each character can keep you busy, but like any fighting game it truly shines with a partner for your deadly dance of feints and cleaves.

From simple races to the absurd crash mode, the speed and style of Burnout 2 should hook you early and leave you wanting more which is great for you because there's still a couple more after.

A single match can go by absurdly fast but if you're a fan of the represented franchises the story mode has enough fanservice to engage.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's new in-house "Dragon Engine" elevates Yakuza past its original limits and the narrative provides a satisfying conclusion to Kazuma Kiryu's story.

At almost every moment I just wished I was playing Vanquish, but I liked that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio tried their hand at something outside their wheelhouse, and it's certainly a better shooter than Yakuza Dead Souls

An overreliance on special enemy types and the batmobile drags down what was a more consistent experience in Arkham City but a solid narrative does its job to close out the series.

Immensely enjoyable as a series regular or a first-time partaker, Yakuza 0 brought the series into the next-gen and brought with it a plethora of new fans enamored by its charm being subsequently treated to one of the best stories in the franchise; one that brings depth of character to the origins of the two most recognizable figures in the series.

A more than admirable attempt at a transition from the series' usual formula, Yakuza Like a Dragon is held together by a story that's immensely capable of pushing you through any minor frustrations. Ichiban Kasuga is potentially one of the best protagonists of the generation and he anchors a game with plenty of content to lose yourself into.