Joe Juba


99 games reviewed
74.4 average score
78 median score
46.5% of games recommended
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7.5 / 10.0 - Story of Seasons
Mar 31, 2015

The basic loop is fun for a while, but the repetition and slow payoff make it difficult to stay interested

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Jun 23, 2015

Combat is as cool as ever, though the basic structure feels outdated

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Jun 23, 2015

Fans of the movies will smile at this interpretation of events, but it isn't much fun to play

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Jul 14, 2015

The core game is still amazing, though the lack of any notable changes or additions in this release disappoints

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Slow pacing, boring mechanics, and a small cast of unlikeable characters makes this a tough experience to enjoy – even for fans

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Sep 1, 2015

Many missions feel like puzzles, forcing you to use your available resources to find one of many ways to complete your objective. Applying your rewards to building, expanding, and improving your base is an irresistible joy

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8 / 10.0 - Prison Architect
Oct 6, 2015

Great moments emerge naturally from well-made simulations, and Prison Architect has no shortage

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Oct 22, 2015

Whether you're reclaiming the city from gangs, killing Templars, or searching for hidden secrets, this is an example of the Assassin's Creed formula done right

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7.5 / 10.0 - Downwell
Nov 6, 2015

The action is entertaining, but the incentive to complete run after run isn't there

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4 / 10.0 - Devil's Third
Dec 22, 2015

Something is wrong when the only fun a game offers is by giving you the opportunity to laugh at its ineptitude

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9.3 / 10.0 - The Witness
Jan 25, 2016

Fun and inventive challenges wait around every corner. If you want something more than a barrage of thoughtful puzzles (like a story), you should look elsewhere

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5 / 10.0 - Layers of Fear
Feb 19, 2016

If you like jump-scares, this is for you. If you like horror titles that effectively establish an atmosphere, this is not for you

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6.5 / 10.0 - Job Simulator (VR)
Apr 22, 2016

Despite some funny moments, Job Simulator doesn’t offer enough depth or variety to be satisfying

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Jun 1, 2016

The changes add a fun modern edge to combat and progression. However, the storytelling and repetition are more noticeable problems in today's gaming landscape

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Though light on traditional gameplay, the stories you encounter in this strange world are worth listening to

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7.5 / 10.0 - I Am Setsuna
Jul 18, 2016

It may be bland, but the experience doesn’t make any unforgiveable missteps. The combat has occasional moments of brilliance that recall the glory days of ‘90s RPGs

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7.3 / 10.0 - Obduction
Aug 30, 2016

Obduction is brilliant in its best moments, but those are rare and have various frustrations between them

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Oct 24, 2016

The story is awful, but the fun of collecting monsters – along with a flood of fan service makes the narrative worth enduring

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Nov 17, 2016

From the narrative to the puzzles, no part of Robinson: The Journey pays off

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Dec 5, 2016

The Last Guardian forges a connection between the player and Trico unlike anything else in gaming. You need to experience it, despite its problems in other areas

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