Lyle Pendle


261 games reviewed
80.6 average score
80 median score
67.0% of games recommended
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KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] is a wonderful bundle of everything Kingdom Hearts, and on the Switch 2 it's just perfection.

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Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is a fantastic remaster of the FFVII prequel, and it's a perfect fit for the Switch 2 and its handheld play.

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8 / 10.0 - Aniimo
Sep 28, 2026

Aniimo is a seriously impressive creature collecting game, with a sprawling world, so much content, and the ability to turn into monsters.

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Sep 28, 2026

Stick it to the Stickman is satisfying, violent and often hilarious, and the sheer amount of content across multiple modes make it hard to put down.

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8 / 10.0 - MONOWAVE
Sep 25, 2026

8MONOWAVE is a delightful puzzle platformer full of emotions and animals, which rewards experimentation and (thankfully) has a lovely hint system.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Well Dweller
Sep 21, 2026

Well Dweller is one of the most polished and captivating Metroidvanias I've played in years, and even in this packed season it's a must play.

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9 / 10.0 - Orbitals
Sep 13, 2026

Orbitals is a visually spectacular co-op game that kept me smiling from start to finish, with loads of clever ideas for you and a friend to experience.

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Sep 13, 2026

Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia is a delightful 2D platformer that follows in the footsteps of Donkey Kong while having plenty of its own ideas.

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7 / 10.0 - SPRAWL zero
Sep 11, 2026

SPRAWL zero has wonderful gunplay and loads of seriously badass powers to master, but not everyone will appreciate the noughties charm.

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Sep 10, 2026

BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is a real return to form for this horror anthology, with loads of gorgeous environments and an engrossing story.

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9 / 10.0 - Valheim
Sep 8, 2026

Valheim is probably the most polished survival game I've ever played, with a ridiculously satisfying upgrade loop that kept me hooked.

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Sep 1, 2026

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is an absolutely incredible game, sitting at the very top of the Roguelike tower with only the all time greats.

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Aug 31, 2026

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition makes an all time great even better, and there's never been a better time to jump in.

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Aug 31, 2026

Captain Tsubasa 2: World Challengers is a gorgeous anime football game with a ridiculous story and tons of equally ridiculous ways to score.

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8 / 10.0 - Aggelos 2
Aug 31, 2026

Aggelos 2 feels like a Metroidvania I’d have played over and over again on my Game Boy Advance, with some great abilities and combat.

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Aug 25, 2026

The Sinking City 2 is a wonderful action horror game with a setting that's unmatched, and it makes it worth dealing with fast moving foes.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Blood Dungeon
Aug 25, 2026

Blood Dungeon is a frantic platformer twist on that familiar Survivors formula, with fast paced action and death waiting around every corner.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Brigandine Abyss
Aug 20, 2026

Brigandine Abyss is a delightful blend of tactics and grand strategy, allowing for massive wars between unicorns and fairies to be played out.

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8 / 10.0 - Twisted Tower
Aug 18, 2026

Twisted Tower is the classic FPS you always wanted, with a charming horror theme park setting and some seriously ridiculous guns.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Duskfade
Aug 13, 2026

Duskfade is an action platformer that feels straight out of the PS2 library, with a gorgeous world to explore and loads of skills to unlock.

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