Brian O'Kelly

“Star Fox Zero” could easily be confused as a modern remake of 1997 classic, “Star Fox 64.” The game features the same antagonist, locations, bosses and cheesy dialogue the original did, making the sequel a nostalgic experience but not one worth the long wait.

The release of the virtual reality headset Oculus Rift signifies a big technological shift in gaming.

“Shardlight” is a point-and-click adventure set in a post-cataclysmic world on the brink of further upheaval.

“Final Fantasy Explorers” can be more like a job than a game, with a heavy emphasis on repeating increasingly monotonous tasks.

A blank sheet of paper is full of endless possibilities, but it’s a shame that “Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam” chose to play it safe by drawing nothing but stick figures.

“Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon,” the seventh entry in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, is a challenging addition to a series largely known for its simplistic gameplay.

“The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes” is the Zelda series’ new attempt at a co-operative game, reminiscent to the series’ “Four Swords” and “Four Swords Adventure” entries.

With angry dad protagonists and duck assassins, indie games are the product of developers who experiment with more non-traditional content than their mainstream counterparts.