Lyle Pendle


206 games reviewed
79.9 average score
80 median score
64.6% of games recommended
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Dec 4, 2024

The Rise of the Golden Idol is a seriously clever detective game, with exceptional design that helps you solve its mysteries yourself.

7.5 / 10.0 - Platform 8
Dec 3, 2024

While Platform 8 isn't quite as ground-breaking and special as Exit 8, it's undeniably a much scarier game and a lot of fun to play.

9.5 / 10.0 - ANTONBLAST
Dec 2, 2024

ANTONBLAST is a sensational Wario style platformer with a flow unlike anything else, but you'll need to put the time in to master it.

6.5 / 10.0 - Glitch Hero
Dec 2, 2024

Glitch Hero is a nice way to teach younger gamers some programming basics, but the poor combat really lets it down.

6.5 / 10.0 - Spirit Mancer
Nov 25, 2024

Spirit Mancer has lots of great ideas and some seriously awesome boss fights, but dull combat against regular enemies really drags it down.

6 / 10.0 - Critter Cafe
Nov 25, 2024

Critter Cafe is a cosy game that just misses the mark, thanks to its lifeless world and repetitive gameplay which make it hard to recommend.

There are loads of great tactics games out there, and unfortunately Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast just can't hang with them.

8.5 / 10.0 - Mindcop
Nov 19, 2024

Mindcop is a seriously clever detective game that refuses to hold your hand, but makes you feel like a genius when you figure out whodunnit.

7 / 10.0 - Farmagia
Nov 18, 2024

Farmagia has fun and flashy combat, but its lack of depth and threadbare farming ultimately make it hard to recommend.

Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered is a gleefully stupid action game full of dick jokes, which you'll either find refreshing or horrendous.

Nov 13, 2024

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a wonderful way to play a classic of the genre, with gorgeous visuals and super fast combat.

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a wonderful remake of a game few in the west have played, with seriously compelling combat.

Nov 5, 2024

It's got a hell of a steep learning curve, but once you learn the ropes Metal Slug Tactics is a wonderful tactics game full of nostalgia.

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania is another sensational bit of content, and one that only costs a tiny amount to whip your way into.

Nov 1, 2024

The Smurfs: Dreams is a Smurftacular 3D platformer, with tight controls, a lovely soundtrack, and so much variety in its levels.

10 / 10.0 - Tormenture
Oct 24, 2024

Tormenture blends a retro horror game with real world escape room elements to create a really unique (and rather spooky) experience.

Oct 23, 2024

Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is another wonderful cosy game featuring that daft anime kid, and is a seriously relaxing experience.

Oct 23, 2024

Wilmot Works It Out is a wonderful example of cosy gaming done right, with colourful puzzles to solve and a whole lot of charm to boot.

Oct 21, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a fantastic bundle of Sonic games, which learned all the right lessons from Sonic Frontiers.

8.5 / 10.0 - Neva
Oct 15, 2024

Neva is a beautiful game that hits you right in the feels, with engaging combat and a soundtrack that'll sweep you off your feet.