Brian Shea


126 games reviewed
78.9 average score
80 median score
59.5% of games recommended
Feb 10, 2021

This package combines tried-and-true gameplay and level design with unique concepts (plus an all-new game) to earn its place among the elite games in the franchise

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8.5 / 10.0 - Persona 5 Strikers
Feb 9, 2021

While Persona 5 Strikers disappointingly removes the mainline series' social links, it carries over enough familiar elements to feel like a true successor

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Nov 30, 2020

Rewarding exploration, satisfying combat, and imaginative puzzles converge with endearing storytelling and well-executed humor to provide an excellent open-world experience

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8.8 / 10.0 - Fuser
Nov 20, 2020

Combining elements from multiple songs to spin your own creations delivers a special kind of magic

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8.5 / 10.0 - DiRT 5
Nov 18, 2020

With a fun choose-your-path career mode and community-driven custom courses, Dirt 5 provides a thrilling and approachable off-road experience

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Oct 14, 2020

While it doesn't deliver a flawless performance, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a novel concept that provides a unique twist to the well-established racing experience

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9 / 10.0 - Spelunky 2
Sep 14, 2020

No matter how many times I yelled in frustration, I couldn't wait to jump right back into the ever-shifting caves

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Sep 4, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 is the best way to experience these two classic titles

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7.8 / 10.0 - Madden NFL 21
Aug 27, 2020

Despite meager upgrades this year, Madden NFL 21 still delivers solid on-the-field action for football fans

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8.5 / 10.0 - EA Sports UFC 4
Aug 14, 2020

With a retooled career mode, strong upgrades to gameplay, and the fun Blitz Battles online mode, UFC 4 delivers a complete package

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Aug 3, 2020

The various gameplay modifiers and enemy types add to the puzzle-like elements of the original, further evolving Superhot's compelling formula

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7.5 / 10.0 - Iron Man VR
Jul 2, 2020

While trying to precisely navigate is frustrating, using Iron Man's full arsenal in combat is satisfying

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May 28, 2020

Seeing a continuation of the bonkers Mortal Kombat 11 story is thrilling, and the new characters are solid additions

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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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