How did Ronyx and Ilia end up with such a punk kid? Playing First Departure R first may have soured me on this...

The lads: Empoleon, Garchomp, Scizor, Weavile, Magmortar, Gengar.

The template of mid-2000s 3D Zelda (warts and all) translated into 2D. Beeyootiful though.

RIP Kent Sain Rath Erk

Matsuno's perfect object

Fangs for the memories.

The music rips and Maria is savage.

"Why the f** didn't that block it this time? This is bullsht" (that times a thousand until it's over)

Jonathan! Charlotte!

I listened to a podcast that argued that this was one of the last great pieces of 90's art, in terms of it's visuals, soundtrack and style. Could be, this game is viiiiiiibes man.

Gusting makes me feel, bud.

What if the sequel to citizen kane was groundhog day? Outrageously good. Made in a year. 5 stars.

As complete an adventure in 6 hours as you're ever likely to play. Lovingly crafted 2D beasties convincingly portray an entire alien ecosystem. Compact and compelling. 5 stars.

Both gameplay and story are demented. Gunblades are crucial. I love it. Pre-rendered backgrounds look sexy on the Vita's screen. 5 stars.

2 characters from Star Trek accidentally beam down into a typical JPRG adventure. They are understandably very confused for the next 20 or so hours. Lots of systems and the soundtrack slaps. Entertaining 4 stars.