Lyle Pendle


109 games reviewed
78.5 average score
80 median score
61.5% of games recommended
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10 / 10.0 - Astro Bot
Sep 5, 2024

Astro Bot is a love letter to video games that sets a new standard in 3D platforming, with ridiculously creative stages and gorgeous visuals.

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.

Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker adds an extra campaign that somehow surpasses the base game, and it won't cost you a penny.

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9.5 / 10.0 - UFO 50
Sep 16, 2024

UFO 50 is a celebration of retro gaming, full of wonderful modern ideas, sensational video games and a whole lot of content.

Oct 7, 2024

Metaphor: ReFantazio is another landmark game from the Persona team, with top tier combat and a gripping story that I couldn't stop playing.

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

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.

Jan 22, 2025

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is just as brilliant now as it was last year, and now you can play it on your PC or even on the Steam Deck.

9.5 / 10.0 - Everhood 2
Mar 3, 2025

Everhood 2 is one of the most pleasantly surprising games I've ever reviewed. With sensational combat, bizarre vibes and banging tunes, you'd be a fool to skip past this out of this world RPG.

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The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is an utterly unhinged game, with incredible characters, exceptional combat and a whole lot of style.

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May 28, 2025

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo lived up to all my expectations, and is one of the very best Metroidvanias I've ever played.

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9 / 10.0 - Crypt Custodian
Aug 29, 2024

Crypt Custodian is a sensational top down Metroidvania, with compelling combat, loads of upgrades to experiment with, and of course cats!

The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection bundles up two of the best games in this wonderful series, and demands to be played.

Sep 11, 2024

Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines is a delightful 2D platformer, with slick swinging gameplay and loads of lovely collectibles to gather.

Sep 17, 2024

The Plucky Squire is a game oozing with charm and positivity, and the clever word and book based puzzles will keep you gripped from start to finish.

9 / 10.0 - Cryptmaster
Oct 10, 2024

Cryptmaster is a clever blend of dungeon crawling and word puzzles, and might just be the hidden gem you're looking for.

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.

Nov 1, 2024

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

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.

Jan 13, 2025

Dynasty Warriors Origins is the best this series has ever been, with epic battles and a variety of exciting weapons to master.