Lyle Pendle


119 games reviewed
79.1 average score
80 median score
62.2% of games recommended
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9.5 / 10.0 - Time Flies
Jul 31, 2025

Time Flies may seem like a silly distraction at first, but its heartfelt message and compelling speed-running gameplay make it a masterpiece.

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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a simple but entertaining arena fighter, with loads of modes to keep you happy.

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9 / 10.0 - Earthion
Jul 31, 2025

Earthion is one of the most enjoyable and accessible shoot ‘em ups I've ever played, with tons of variety and nostalgic gameplay.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Heartworm
Jul 28, 2025

Heartworm is both a heartfelt and horrifying survival horror throwback, which those looking for PS1 nostalgia will love. It also does a great job of catering for old school fans and a modern audience, with settings to include anyone looking for a spooky experience.

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9 / 10.0 - s.p.l.i.t
Jul 24, 2025

s.p.l.i.t is a brutal and powerful game unlike anything else I've ever played, but its dark themes will be too much for some to experience.

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Jul 23, 2025

Not much has been added to Patapon 1+2 Replay, but these two rhythm game oddities are as fun to play as they were eighteen years ago.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Sunset High
Jul 23, 2025

Sunset High is a massively clever timeloop game full of unique mechanics that is very happy to leave you struggling to know what to do next.

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No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files is another great entry in this great series, now with added escape rooms.

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Jul 17, 2025

Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson is a musical RPG with spectacular combat, a lot of build options, and more musical charm than you can handle.

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9 / 10.0 - Shadow Labyrinth
Jul 17, 2025

Shadow Labyrinth is a dark and gritty Pac-Man spinoff that somehow manages to be one of the best Metroidvanias in recent memory.

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7 / 10.0 - Luma Island
Jun 30, 2025

Luma Island is a no nonsense crafting game with lovely exploration, but everything starts to feel a bit samey after the first few hours.

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Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a gloriously traditional JRPG, with compelling combat, fun new minigames and many hours of content.

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Jun 25, 2025

Ruffy and the Riverside is pretty far from perfect, but it does feature some incredibly clever ideas, loads of puzzles and gorgeous visuals.

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7 / 10.0 - Survival Kids
Jun 19, 2025

Survival Kids is a fun if somewhat simple co-op game that you can only play on the Switch 2, and is well worth a go especially for younger gamers.

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Jun 18, 2025

Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest is an emotional dive back to the Beira D oil rig, with some seriously tense moments and a whole lot of heart.

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Jun 17, 2025

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique and compelling game that everyone should play, and the Switch 2 is the perfect place to do so.

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6 / 10.0 - Gex Trilogy
Jun 16, 2025

Gex Trilogy ensures the three Gex games are as true to their original release as possible, but if you have no nostalgia for them you'll struggle a bit.

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9 / 10.0 - Mario Kart World
Jun 12, 2025

Mario Kart World is bold, ambitious, and utterly charming, and even a couple of hiccups don't spoil the pure joy and chaos it presents.

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9 / 10.0 - Date Everything!
Jun 12, 2025

Date Everything is a ridiculously wonderful dating game, full of entertaining characters, sublime voice acting, and laugh out loud moments.

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Jun 10, 2025

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die has some of the best combat I've ever experienced in a Roguelike, and has loads of clever tricks up its sleeves.

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