Mike Splechta


172 games reviewed
81.9 average score
85 median score
76.9% of games recommended
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8.5 / 10.0 - Destiny 2
Oct 3, 2017

It's easy for me to sit here now and complain about a bunch of features that I wish weren't missing from the game, but when I'm actually playing it, those complaints seem trivial, because I'm having so much fun.

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Sep 29, 2017

While LEGO Ninjago is certainly more aimed at a younger crowd, if you're a middle-aged gamer like myself who have enjoyed the vast majority of LEGO titles up to this point, then the added combat complexity and small tweaks to gameplay mechanics make this

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Sep 21, 2017

If you loved the first game and want to experience the game again with a much more thriving community of Switch owners, then Pokken Tournament DX should certainly be on your radar.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Knack 2
Sep 5, 2017

Charming, and colorful. Bigger and more robust. Knack 2 is the game we were hoping the first game would be. And better yet, it's a perfect game for the young gamers in your life.

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If you're a fan of rhythm games and want to add a little bit of RPG quirk to your correctly-timed button presses, then you can't go wrong with Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor.

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Aug 28, 2017

While I still believe the game would be best controlled with a keyboard and mouse, I still wholeheartedly recommend this for anyone who appreciates smart, stealth gameplay. It's one of the best examples of the stealth genre with a ton of replayability.

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8 / 10.0 - SUPERHOT (VR)
Aug 2, 2017

Given SUPERHOT VR's price of entry ... you get a good amount of hours of gameplay, that's even worth repeating for additional challenges. Just know that over on the other side of that Oculus fence, the grass is definitely greener.

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Jul 19, 2017

On its own, it's certainly worth the asking price, and anyone looking for a game that doesn't put combat front and center, Yonder does a pretty great job at distracting you with its many mechanics.

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Jul 10, 2017

For anyone who missed out on Final Fantasy XII the first time around, or perhaps hasn't played it since it came out on the PS2, like myself, you owe it to yourself to re-experience this game all over again.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Apr 28, 2017

There's enough content here even if you've already played Mario Kart 8, thanks to its impressive and addicting new Battle Mode, or even the four additional Cups in case you've never bothered to buy the DLC for the Wii U game.

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Apr 19, 2017

For $19.99, you're getting four stellar games, one OK game, and one game probably not worth playing, except for only once, so you can say you've played it.

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Unscored - Nioh
Feb 2, 2017

There are clear inspirations taken from various games, and yet Nioh manages to do things a bit differently, and because of that, is able to stand on its own as a fun action game.

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Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a fine entry in this crazy saga of games, even though it contains one of the least interesting games story wise with Dream Drop Distance. The taste of what we might be getting in Kingdom Hearts 3 certainly m

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8 / 10.0 - Gravity Rush 2
Jan 25, 2017

It can be a slog at times, especially the previously mentioned stealth missions, and the combat against a large group of enemies can get a bit cumbersome, but it's still a thrilling game that I can't help but recommend.

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9 / 10.0 - Yakuza 0
Jan 21, 2017

Fantastic entry point into this stylish and crazy franchise, that introduces players to Kazuma Kiryu and other key players.

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Console port of an arcade title that might lack in modes, but more than makes up for it with its stellar, giant song list.

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Nov 16, 2016

Game Freak proved that even after 20 years of creating Pokemon games, they're still not out of ideas and refinements.

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If you haven't touched Skyrim for a long time, or perhaps, somehow came in late and never played it before, then Skyrim Special Edition is an absolute treat.

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Oct 25, 2016

Having played a whole bunch of Xenoverse, even through the frustrations of its horrible RNG systems, I can safely say that Xenoverse 2 is an improvement on all fronts.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Battlefield 1
Oct 24, 2016

Shooting down the blimp for the first time or blowing up a tank with dynamite gives you that great sense of accomplishment, that you are making a difference on the battlefield. These epic moments are what make the Battlefield franchise great and keep people coming back for more.

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