Child of Light Reviewed on April 28 Every aspect of Child of Light has an unmistakably artisinal, organic feel to it. By the end I was convinced: This sequel builds on everything that made the original great, and delivers one of the most satisfying action games I've played. The superb pacing and combat are just that good. At times, the writing feels ridiculous, but I still love how it plays. Bayonetta 2 Reviewed on October 13 Every aspect of Bayonetta 2 feels polished and focused. Playing eight-player matches and classic four-player brawls are only the beginning, and I don’t see a reason to stop playing Super Smash Bros.

There’s just so much here, and I’ve rarely seen a game with so many enjoyable and replayable ideas in a single package.

Once they’re hooked, it draws them in deeper with a set of great modes and tempting rewards. Wii U Reviewed on November 19 Nearly every aspect of Smash Wii U seems fine-tuned not only to appeal to the nostalgia of long-time Nintendo fans, but also to be accessible to new players. Admittedly, its great graphics and jazzy orchestrated soundtrack bolster the presentation, but off-the-wall races with friends online or off kept us coming back for more. The list of 30 playable characters on 32 absolutely gorgeous tracks offers plenty of choice, but Mario Kart 8 also strikes a careful balance between refining old ideas items and maneuvers while introducing fresh new ones. For this installment, Nintendo’s brings the same stellar fast and familiar racing of the previous games along with the ability to race on walls using anti-gravity. Mario Kart 8 Reviewed on May 15 Mario Kart 8 took us for quite a spin in 2014. From brand-new adventures to updates of some of our favorite franchises, here’s the best of what Nintendo had to offer in 2014. Throughout the year, Nintendo did a phenomenal job of proving why anyone who appreciates fun, colorful, and deep gameplay experiences needed to invest in a Wii U. ESRB: Everyone Publisher: Yacht Club Games Developer: Yacht Club Games

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