Petri Kataja


73 games reviewed
68.5 average score
80 median score
11.0% of games recommended

New Tales from the Borderlands revives the narrative-driven charm of its predecessor with humor, branching choices, and episodic storytelling. Pacing issues, underwhelming minigames, and a weaker final episode hold it back from greatness, but for fans of graphic adventures and Borderlands’ offbeat tone, it might be a ride worth experiencing once.

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a surprisingly polished and engaging sequel that improves on nearly every aspect of Kingdom Battle. With more open exploration and a dynamic combat system blending turn-based tactics with real-time movement, the game offers depth and variety. Diverse character abilities and customizable Sparks add strategic layers, while boss fights deliver the most satisfying challenges. Despite minor technical hiccups and forgettable music, Sparks of Hope stands out as a fun, inventive adventure that rewards creativity and planning.

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Sep 19, 2022

This game flips the racing genre on its head by making stopping the ultimate goal. This colorful, physics-driven game challenges players to park in increasingly absurd and hazardous environments, from icy roads to hammer-swinging death traps. With over 50 levels, a single-player campaign, and chaotic eight-player online matches, it’s a fun, fast-paced experience and best enjoyed in short bursts. While repetitive hub navigation and occasional frustration from tricky obstacles hold it back, its simplicity, humor, and customization options make it a solid pick for casual play.

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Here is a nostalgia-packed anthology featuring 13 classic TMNT games from the NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, and arcade eras. Beyond the games themselves, the collection shines with modern enhancements like save states, rewind, visual filters, and even full playthrough videos that let you jump into any point of a game. Online multiplayer for select titles, strategy guides, and a treasure trove of archival content—including manuals, concept art, and soundtracks—make this one of the most comprehensive retro packages ever. For fans of the heroes in a half shell, this is an easy five-star experience.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an ambitious JRPG that blends emotional storytelling with expansive exploration and deep combat systems. Set in the war-torn world of Aionios, the game follows six protagonists on a journey to uncover the truth behind their short-lived existence. While the narrative eventually becomes gripping and heartfelt, it takes time to hit its stride, and the sheer complexity of mechanics can feel overwhelming. Despite minor pacing issues and technical limitations on Switch, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 delivers a rich, rewarding experience with stunning music, strong voice acting, and enough content to keep players engaged for over 100 hours.

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Blending action of the Warriors series with the rich world of Fire Emblem: Three Houses works. Featuring a brand-new storyline, multiple routes, and a mix of hack-and-slash combat with light strategy elements, it offers depth beyond typical musou fare. While repetitive battles and an overly long campaign can wear thin, strong character writing, satisfying progression, and improved visuals make this a great Warriors spin-off. Fans of Fire Emblem will find plenty to love though completing all three story paths is a serious time investment.

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Jul 5, 2022

Freshly Frosted is a charming puzzle game that turns donut assembly into a brain-teasing challenge. With 144 levels spread across 12 themed worlds, players build conveyor systems to deliver perfectly decorated pastries in the right order. The difficulty ramps up smoothly, aided by a smart hint system, and while the visuals are simple, the gameplay is addictive and satisfying. If you love logic puzzles with a sweet twist, this is a treat worth savoring.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is a vibrant love letter to classic beat ’em ups and the iconic 80s cartoon. With pixel-perfect visuals, nostalgic music, and smooth combat mechanics, it delivers fast-paced fun whether solo or in six-player co-op. While the campaign is short and repetition sets in, its charm, character variety, and multiplayer chaos make it a must-play for fans of retro action and TMNT.

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Jun 13, 2022

Pac-Man Museum+ is a nostalgic collection of 14 Pac-Man titles spanning multiple decades, ranging from timeless classics to baffling misfires. While highlights like Pac-Man Championship Edition and the addictive Pac-Man 256 shine brightly, weaker entries and a choppy hub area hold the package back. Still, for fans of arcade history and Pac-Man’s evolution, it’s a charming and worthwhile trip through gaming’s past.

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Mar 29, 2022

Agent Intercept is a delightfully simple, fast‑paced arcade spy romp that never stops being fun. Its mobile roots show in the minimal controls, but the constant vehicle transformations, colorful action, and lighthearted Bond‑style flair keep the short campaign entertaining from start to finish. It’s not groundbreaking, yet it’s hard not to enjoy when it keeps a smile on your face the whole way through.

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Mar 25, 2022

Chocobo GP is a charming Final Fantasy–themed kart racer with solid mechanics, fun abilities, and a colorful roster of over 20 characters. Unfortunately, it’s dragged down by a shallow story mode, limited tracks, and a messy, mobile‑style monetization system that undercuts the fun. The racing itself is enjoyable, but the surrounding structure keeps it from competing with the likes of Mario Kart.

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Mar 20, 2022

FAR: Changing Tides continues Okomotive’s atmospheric, wordless journey through a ruined world, this time aboard a customizable seafaring vessel. The game retains the meditative exploration and gentle puzzle-solving of Lone Sails, but some new mechanics slow the pacing and make the latter half feel more cumbersome.

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Feb 20, 2022

Backbone starts as a stylish, atmospheric noir adventure with gorgeous pixel art, but its shallow gameplay and abrupt, baffling story shift derail the experience. Despite strong visuals and mood, the second half collapses so completely that the whole game ends up feeling disappointing.

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Jan 2, 2022

The Gunk is a visually pleasant but ultimately repetitive 3D debut for Image & Form. Cleaning up the alien sludge is satisfying at first, yet the simple mechanics and limited variety make the short adventure lose steam halfway through, even if the strong audio and world design keep it likable.

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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl brings together beloved cartoon characters in a Smash‑style brawler, but despite solid core mechanics and a fun roster, the game feels unfinished and oddly lifeless. Sparse modes, weak presentation, missing voice acting, and inconsistent stage design keep it from delivering the chaotic charm its theme promises, even if it works as a simple party brawler with friends.

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Now here we have a solid Poirot-style mystery, but the experience is dragged down by shallow gameplay, frustrating deduction boards, limited exploration, and uneven presentation. Despite a good story and decent voice acting, the game’s restrictive design and awkward logic puzzles leave it feeling more tedious than clever.

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Oct 14, 2021

A long‑awaited return to classic side‑scrolling exploration delivers a fast, polished, and cleverly guided adventure where tense E.M.M.I. encounters, sharp boss fights, and smooth progression keep the momentum high. A few rough edges, like repetitive environments, forgettable music, and occasionally clumsy controls, don’t stop the experience from feeling like a triumphant and fitting finale to a decades‑long saga.

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- Embr
Sep 30, 2021

What starts as a quirky, colorful firefighting romp quickly reveals itself to be repetitive, clumsy, and far more fun in concept than execution. With friends online it can offer brief chaotic fun, but solo play fizzles out fast

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Sep 21, 2021

A soothing, goal‑free building toy that lets you create charming island towns one click at a time. Its smart underlying algorithm turns simple inputs into believable architecture, making the experience relaxing, beautiful, and endlessly pleasant. Even if player control over details is intentionally limited.

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Sep 16, 2021

A stylish detective adventure that blends sharp storytelling, energetic combat, and a huge variety of side activities into one of the series’ most engaging experiences. A slow, school‑focused opening and a few familiar rough edges hold it back slightly, but once the plot gains momentum, the game becomes a rich, entertaining ride that stands among the studio’s best work.

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