Atelier Annie is capitalism at its very best. Sure, there are random battles, but the focus of the game is squarely on running a business.

When Nintendo and Treasure first announced the never-saw-it-coming sequel to Sin & Punishment I wondered would they simplify the gameplay so it reaches the broader Wii demographic?

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo is less about the story and more about beating crap up.

A Witch’s Tale, developed by Hit Maker and published by NIS America, falls into the neo-gothic surrealism category as well. It’s a turn-based RPG with a Halloween-esque setting surrounding princesses, witches and vampires.

In Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble you’re on a senior school trip where you’re supposed to be visiting temples in Kyouto. Instead you’re feeding a punk a knuckle sandwich.

The back of Bayonetta’s box says “infinite climax action” and it’s an accurate description. Everything in Bayonetta explodes with flair and builds up from one slick action sequence to the next.

After reading the back of the box, which mentions an amnesiac protagonist who ends up playing a key part in the world, I prematurely judged that this was going to be a very cliched RPG. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I found myself enjoying the game!

It’s the 19th century, but not the 19th century you studied in history class. Nostalgia is set in an alternate Earth where airships rule the skies and you’re a kid with Indiana Jones as your father.

This haunted house simulator for the Wii may not be deep, lengthy, thought provoking or especially challenging, but it does what it promises.

High Voltage Software tried to follow Treasure’s Astro Boy: Omega Factor formula. But, something felt lacking right away.