Often labeled as “what F-Zero would look like in HD”, the WipEout series is one of which I’ve never really been a big fan. My first real venture was as a result of WipEout HD‘s PSN giveaway, when despite being one of the best looking games I’d seen, I mostly struggled with the game and didn’t think much of it. READ MORE
Ever since those crazy Rabbids took over, the Rayman series has been pushed to the side as if it never mattered in the first place. With Rayman Origins, the limbless hero returns with his first 2D outing since the original Rayman back in 1995. Many of the elements that made that game stand out back then apply here: it’s whimsical, addictive, and very French. And trust me, that’s a very good thing. READ MORE
The story of Katamari Damacy is one of the most surprising successes in Namco’s history. A budget import title becomes a cult hit and leads to nine sequels and spin-offs, including the Vita launch title Touch My Katamari. There hasn’t been much evolution in this beloved franchise, but Touch My Katamari makes a strong debut on Sony’s new handheld, proving that the series has a lot of life left. READ MORE
With the Hot Shots Golf series, you know what you’re getting. Developer Clap Hanz has taken the solid, predictable approach since taking over the franchise from Camelot more than a decade ago. It’s hard to blame them, as the formula works and getting more characters, courses and items is basically what you want when you buy a new one. World Invitational is another nice-if-unspectacular entry, though it tries a few more things than in games past. READ MORE
If there’s anything the Ninja Gaiden series is known for, it’s these two things: it’s undeniably slick and punishingly difficult. Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus, a 2012 Vita-enhanced port of the 2007 PS3-enhanced port of the 2005 remastered version of the 2004 Xbox game (I know), is still both of these things. Most of the time, anyway. READ MORE
