Lyle Pendle


130 games reviewed
79.3 average score
80 median score
63.1% of games recommended
Are you Lyle Pendle? If so, email critics@opencritic.com to claim this critic page.
6 / 10.0 - Drag x Drive
Aug 27, 2025

Drag x Drive is a totally unique multiplayer gaming experience, but its lack of hooks, inaccessible nature, and dull visuals let it down.

Read full review

Although the new modes are a bit weak, there's no denying that Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV is a sensational multiplayer game.

Read full review

Aug 25, 2025

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance features exceptional combat, compelling exploration and gorgeous visuals, and I couldn't recommend it more.

Read full review

The fact that Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening exists is very cool, but it's not as much fun as the anime that inspired it.

Read full review

8 / 10.0 - Gradius Origins
Aug 20, 2025

Gradius Origins features a whole host of classic shmups that will beat the crap out of you, and even an all new one inspired by them.

Read full review

Aug 18, 2025

Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant is sublime DLC that gives you a fantastic reason to play one of the greatest RPGs in recent memory some more.

Read full review

8.5 / 10.0 - The Royal Writ
Aug 18, 2025

The Royal Writ doesn't hold your hand, but its unique brand of Roguelike deck building is well worth sticking with to experience something new.

Read full review

8 / 10.0 - Discounty
Aug 15, 2025

Discounty is a delightful shop management game, with lovely tactile checkout gameplay, cosy vibes and a wonderful sense of progression.

Read full review

8.5 / 10.0 - OFF
Aug 14, 2025

If you missed out on Off over a decade ago then this is your chance to experience a weird and wonderful RPG that helped shape the genre.

Read full review

7 / 10.0 - 1000 Deaths
Aug 14, 2025

1000 Deaths is a trippy platformer with tricky stages and wacky characters, that would be easy to recommend without the camera issues.

Read full review

9 / 10.0 - Viewfinder
Aug 12, 2025

Much like games like Portal and Blue Prince before it, Viewfinder is a puzzle masterpiece that is appointment gaming for absolutely everyone.

Read full review

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.

Read full review

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

Read full review

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.

Read full review

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.

Read full review

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.

Read full review

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.

Read full review

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.

Read full review

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

Read full review

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.

Read full review