Brian Shea


122 games reviewed
79.0 average score
83 median score
59.0% of games recommended
Jun 10, 2016

Though I learned a lot about underwater dinosaurs through Time Machine VR, it feels more like a museum exhibit than entertainment

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Jun 10, 2016

Though I learned a lot about underwater dinosaurs through Time Machine VR, it feels more like a museum exhibit than entertainment

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4 / 10.0 - Ghostbusters
Jul 15, 2016

A repetitive experience that somehow makes hunting down ghoulish spirits dull

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Though the gameplay is familiar and the decision-making is still lacking, Episode 7 delivers one of the strongest stories yet

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Aug 19, 2016

Though riddled with frustrating sequences, the campaign is fun to play through solo or with friends, and Blast Ball is a fun distraction

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A few great moments elevate an otherwise unsatisfying finale

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Sep 27, 2016

The streamlined level design and improved pacing makes for an enjoyable, if shallow, experience

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Nov 9, 2016

The minigames range from frantic and fun to repetitious and uneventful

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7.8 / 10.0 - Sniper Elite 4
Feb 13, 2017

Mapping out your route, checking off objectives, and taking out your targets never ceases to be a blast

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Mar 6, 2017

A terrible continue system further drags down an otherwise mediocre story mode, and the lack of depth in multiplayer is immediately apparent

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8.3 / 10.0 - Snipperclips
Mar 10, 2017

The myriad puzzles are satisfying to solve, even if bringing friends can create chaotic situations

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Mar 31, 2017

Despite the package including five sports, their shallow nature means the novelty wears off fast

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8 / 10.0 - Yooka Laylee
Apr 4, 2017

Full of fun exploration, exciting encounters, and tons of collectibles, Yooka-Laylee is a modern take on a classic genre

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6.5 / 10.0 - Rock Band VR
Apr 17, 2017

Being able to step into the shoes of a rockstar in first-person is novel. However, the new gameplay lacks the depth and strategy that made the series popular in the first place, and the formula feels empty without a multiplayer option

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9.3 / 10.0 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Apr 20, 2017

With multiple new additions and important improvements, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive version of one of the Wii U's best games

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8.5 / 10.0 - Cities: Skylines
Apr 21, 2017

True to its PC reputation, Cities: Skylines is the best city-builder out there today

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8.3 / 10.0 - Arms
Jun 7, 2017

Whether you're embroiled in an intense fight or participating in one of the oddball minigames, you probably have a smile on your face

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Though the episode falls flat in a few areas and drags in the middle, some of the story beats have me interested in knowing where it goes next

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8.3 / 10.0 - Splatoon 2
Jul 18, 2017

Splatoon 2 offers a strong stable of content demonstrating familiar fun that newcomers and old fans should check out

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7.8 / 10.0 - Sundered
Aug 2, 2017

Exploring new areas, fighting off hordes of increasingly menacing enemies, and seemingly insurmountable challenges help Sundered stay compelling through the finish, but technical issues keep the experience from greatness

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