Brian Shea


122 games reviewed
79.0 average score
83 median score
59.0% of games recommended
4 / 10.0 - Ghostbusters
Jul 15, 2016

A repetitive experience that somehow makes hunting down ghoulish spirits dull

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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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Nov 1, 2017

Bland levels, basic platforming, and tedious boss battles render Bubsy's return unnecessary and unfortunate

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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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Apr 27, 2018

Super Daryl Deluxe is a fun, humorous ride that goes all-in on its strange vision. Unfortunately, nondescript quests, unclear objectives, and uneven balance prevent it from becoming anything more

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6 / 10.0 - Floor Kids
Jan 10, 2018

Simplistic controls and formulaic song layouts lead to repetitive gameplay, but Floor Kids still delivers unique fun in the rhythm/music space

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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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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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A few great moments elevate an otherwise unsatisfying finale

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6.5 / 10.0 - Sports Story
Jan 16, 2023

Even if Sports Story was polished and bug-free, it would still fall strikingly short of the first title in the series. The new sports don’t play well, the fetch quests are tiresome, and the story is tedious and less charming than that of Golf Story. What remains of the retro golf experience is fun, but the whole game feels like a textbook example of being unable to deliver on lofty ambitions.

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With improved pacing, Below the Bedrock helps the season bounce back, but the episode feels more like a detour from the season's high stakes than a way to raise tensions heading into the finale

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With forgettable sequences through most of the episode, Jailhouse Block is the weakest episode of the season

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6.5 / 10.0 - Sonic Forces
Nov 8, 2017

Despite its silly story and inconsistent gameplay, Sonic Forces is a fun adventure and a step in the right direction for 3D Sonic titles

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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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Mar 31, 2017

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

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Nov 9, 2016

The minigames range from frantic and fun to repetitious and uneventful

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It's unevenly paced and ends just as it gets exciting, but Assembly Required has me interested to see what happens next

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Jan 9, 2018

Though your choices don't matter much in the end, and longtime Telltale players will note the trademark style getting staler, Minecraft's second season still tells an enjoyable, albeit meandering, tale

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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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Mar 7, 2024

It’s a shame so many problems weigh on this otherwise enjoyable adventure. Even with the screen-crowding, bugs, and depth-perception troubles, I still look back fondly on the superb level design and movement mechanics. But because of those important detractors, Penny’s Big Breakaway lands as a solid 3D platformer unable to swing to the great heights it felt destined for.

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