Brian Shea


133 games reviewed
79.1 average score
80 median score
60.2% of games recommended
7.3 / 10.0 - Pong Quest
May 18, 2020

While unique twists on the Pong formula make battles enjoyable at first, the repetition quickly wears on the experience

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9.3 / 10.0 - Persona 5 Royal
Mar 27, 2020

While new characters and a new post-game palace are the biggest selling points, the tweaks and improvements make this the best way to experience one of the best RPGs in recent memory

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Mar 2, 2020

Despite some fun gunplay, the repetitive nature of the campaign means that the undead aren't the only ones wandering mindlessly

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Jan 27, 2020

With fun discoveries galore, I was always excited to step back onto the surface of this uncharted world

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Dec 17, 2019

Solid controls and a diverse cast of characters provide entertaining matches, but the excitement is short lived

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Nov 13, 2019

The compelling formula of simultaneously building your collections of monsters and gym badges has proven timeless, but the new additions and enhancements show Pokémon isn't done evolving

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Despite strong competitive and cooperative multiplayer action, the PvE elements fall short of those marquee modes. The progression leads to more frustration than satisfaction

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8.5 / 10.0 - Luigi's Mansion 3
Oct 28, 2019

Creative environmental puzzles and unique boss battles make this a rewarding experience from start to finish

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Oct 16, 2019

The Impossible Lair may receive top billing, but the entire journey leading to that titular final challenge is rewarding

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7.3 / 10.0 - Team Sonic Racing
May 17, 2019

The team-based mechanics help Team Sonic Racing stand out from other kart racers, but Mario Kart is in no danger of losing pole position in the genre

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Apr 16, 2019

Climbing and destroying a massive robot is exciting, but the basic gameplay falters too often for a game that requires such precision

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Mar 27, 2019

Despite a slow difficulty ramp, Yoshi's Crafted World is a delightful adventure thanks to fun-to-find collectibles, colorful levels, and creative boss battles

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Jan 9, 2019

This platformer was fun on Wii U, and the Deluxe version gives the game a well-earned extra life on Switch

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8.5 / 10.0 - Pokémon: Let's Go
Nov 14, 2018

A fun stroll down memory lane for hardcore fans, and a strong entry point to the series for newcomers

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7.3 / 10.0 - Super Mario Party
Oct 3, 2018

The boards are underwhelming and some of the modes suffer from repetition, but the selection of minigames is among the best in the series

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8 / 10.0 - The Messenger
Aug 28, 2018

The Messenger is a terrific throwback to action platformers like Ninja Gaiden with welcome twists. While a mid-game identity crisis detracts from the experience, it's still an adventure worth taking

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7.8 / 10.0 - We Happy Few
Aug 9, 2018

We Happy Few delivers an intoxicating experience, rife with dark mysteries to unravel and exciting missions to complete, but some annoying mechanics and scarce resources keep it from reaching greatness

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Jul 9, 2018

Fans of Splatoon's single-player content should look no further than the exceptional Octo Expansion

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8 / 10.0 - Unravel Two
Jun 22, 2018

By adding a second Yarny, Unravel Two ups the fun and adds much-needed variety to the experience

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6 / 10.0 - Pokémon Quest
Jun 19, 2018

With passive gameplay and constant random elements, Pokémon Quest is entirely forgettable

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