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JourneyThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Wii
The controls are excellent and the design is solid. Several big improvements over previous Zelda games. The story wasn't as empty as Twilight Princess, but was still significantly more embarrassing than Wind Waker. Zelda continues to be the template for action-adventure. Skyward Sword is in no way groundbreaking, but it is very very fun.
50 Journey PSN
As its name implies, Journey is more of a guided adventure than a game, but exploring this beautifully crafted world is still a fun and rewarding experience. The music, art and presentation are nearly perfect, which is a shame because the game is so short. A limited multiplayer mode lets you meet a random stranger, but you can't do much except follow each other. Still, worth playing at least once.
Mario Kart 7 3DS
The biggest improvement is the AI. The AI seems to use items smarter than they have in the past. The item distribution feels more balanced in single player at least. Online can still get crazy. Winning a Grand Prix isn't too hard but getting a 3 start ranking is the hardest in the series. The tracks are good but only a few are memorable. My favorite change is that 7 ghosts can now display at once.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 PS3
As beloved as MvC2 is, there's no denying how broken the game is. This beautiful game does not have that same flaw. It's quite balanced, and fun for casual and aspiring tournament players. The one fault I have with it is the online. The features aren't as streamlined, and it can be hard to find a match with a satisfying connection. Other than that, if you love fighting games, pick this up.
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty PC
StarCraft II is one of the best RTS games out there. I love RTS games, but I'm not very good at them - yet I was still able to beat the campaign, and still have fun doing it. Multiplayer can be a bit daunting, but it ends up being quite a lot of fun. Everything a RTS game should be is in this game.
Battalion Wars 2 Wii
A very simple concept, wrapped in a bold colored shell with a ton of action and finger frenzy, making it one of my favorite Wii titles. The story is very basic and nothing special, but the gameplay is very fun and at times complex. I was also very impressed with the online play. Had very little trouble with response time, or any lag at all. Very fun game. Deserving praise and a spot on your shelf.
