My first ever RTS game, and an excellent introduction to the genre. After the promise shown in Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, the sequel steps things up with an improved visual style, smoother controls, and new units and abilities. Compared to other games in the genre, this is a relatively simple game with two races that are more or less equal (apart from different magic), so strategy sometimes comes down to who's got the bigger army. Still, it showed how Blizzard could improve on their formula and laid the groundwork for what would become their very best title in a few short years. I'll mention the expansion here as well: Beyond the Dark Portal only adds a new map tileset and new story missions, but the unique heroes were fun additions!

Godzilla definitely deserved better on the SNES. The highlights of this game are the visuals and soundtrack. Unfortunately, the rest of it is kind of dull. You control Godzilla on an overhead map that just has icons on it. There is a visual of the big man himself, but it's solely cosmetic. The fights are also weird, utilizing a sort of fighting game meets slot machine system that makes what should be epic confrontations into a frustrating practice. I will say, though, when I beat the final boss with Super Godzilla's most powerful move with almost no health left... that was kinda cool.

Skill and stealth! Galling guns akimbo! Atomic toast! These are your greatest weapons against the alien invasion of Earth in this hilarious action title. You play as three distinct characters, the sniper scope-wielding Kurt; the gun-happy, robotic six-legged dog Max; and the eccentric Dr. Hawkins, who does, in fact, wield an atomic toaster and other unique inventions. The humor is reminiscent of games like Earthworm Jim and cartoons from the 90s, with goofy aliens, smarmy wisecracking, and even potty humor. It also has the MOST year 2000 soundtrack, and it absolutely rocks. If you're looking for a fun, action shooter romp that's a little bit silly, this is your game.

As a new entry taken over by a new studio, this game takes the concepts of the original Fallout game and creates a mostly compelling take on it. It does, perhaps, oversimplify some of the more complicated dynamics of this world in favor of a straightforward morality system, but you do still get to make some interesting decisions in the Capital Wasteland. The story is not the most interesting thing about it, though it probably didn't have to be, since there are many exciting diversions. Overall, it's an enjoyable experience, but one that pales in comparison to the series' west coast adventures.

Contrary to how most people felt about it, I actually enjoyed this game. It is a little rough around the edges, but I think it manages to tell an interesting story within the Mass Effect universe that doesn't rely on the exploits of Commander Shepard. Also, this has the best gameplay in the series by far. The movement and gunplay are so much more engaging, and the powers feel so impactful. Sure, it doesn't stack up to the original trilogy, but this game really deserved a chance to start something entirely new.