Lyle Pendle


172 games reviewed
79.5 average score
80 median score
62.8% of games recommended
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Dec 31, 2025

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a hugely entertaining experience with a gorgeous atmospheric world, but it just doesn't quite feel enough like Metroid.

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While maybe not as spectacular as the main story, Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimensions adds loads of content and Pokémon to the game.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Dunjungle
Dec 22, 2025

Dunjungle is a fun and familiar Roguelike with smooth combat, plenty of punishment, and loads of content for those who want to play forever.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Storm Lancers
Dec 22, 2025

There's not a whole lot wrong with Storm Lancers, but it really struggles to hang with its peers thanks to a lack of randomness and just okay combat.

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Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International adds new language options to an interesting if somewhat flawed JRPG.

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Dec 8, 2025

Octopath Traveller 0 can't quite live up to the peaks of the previous two games, but is a fantastic RPG in its own right.

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9 / 10.0 - Kirby Air Riders
Nov 26, 2025

Kirby Air Riders shakes up the kart racing genre in a massively refreshing way, and has a ridiculous amount of content to explore.

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Nov 24, 2025

R-Type Delta: HD Boosted may be a fairly bare bones remaster, but this shmup is still a blast in 2025 regardless.

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Nov 24, 2025

Monsters are Coming! Rock and Road is your next new Survivors obsession, with a clever tower defence twist and that “just one more run" hook.

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7 / 10.0 - Morsels
Nov 18, 2025

While not quite the replacement for The Binding of Isaac I wanted, Morsels has a lot of depth and plenty of challenge for those seeking it.

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is an amazing Musou game, and one of the best Switch 2 games available currently.

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8 / 10.0 - News Tower
Nov 17, 2025

Extra extra - News Tower is an entertaining tycoon game that puts you in charge of a newspaper, and it's a whole lot of fun.

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SpongeBob Squarepants: Titan of Tides is a fantastic platformer, with tight controls, lots of variety, and plenty of Bikini Bottom residents.

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Nov 15, 2025

Chicken Run Eggstraction might not be the most revolutionary stealth game, but there's more than a nugget of fun to find in this charming package

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Nov 15, 2025

Tales of Xillia Remastered doesn't really do much to upgrade this beloved RPG, but it ensures you don't have to plug in a PS3 to play it.

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Nov 13, 2025

Once Upon a Katamari is the new high point of this bizarre ball rolling series, will expertly crafted stages and loads of silly objects to roll up.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Forestrike
Nov 12, 2025

Forestrike is a fantastic martial arts Roguelike that rewards reflexes, with the incredibly clever ability to practice each fight before committing.

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7.5 / 10.0 - DOG WITCH
Nov 5, 2025

Dog Witch is an entertaining Roguelike that's refreshingly easy to pick up, and will leave your tail wagging thanks to its clever dice combat.

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Oct 29, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a wonderful collection of Slimy goodness, packed full of charm and quality of life improvements.

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Oct 27, 2025

The Lonesome Guild is an adorable action RPG with a nice message, but repetitive combat and a lack of difficulty make it a tad tedious.

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