Mike Splechta


172 games reviewed
81.9 average score
85 median score
76.9% of games recommended
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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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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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8.5 / 10.0 - Golf Story
Oct 18, 2017

Its easy to understand, and not-so-difficult to master golf mechanics ensure that even players who don't particularly enjoy golf, like myself, will still find it enjoyable in this game.

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Six years later, Skyrim remains true to itself - even on the Nintendo Switch.

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Mar 16, 2015

Frustrating game systems that didn't seem to get polished when making the transition to HD are annoying, but the overall game, story and mission gameplay still make for an extremely compelling game.

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Feb 24, 2015

A refreshing look at the Dragon Ball universe that makes for some great storytelling. Its hub city is more annoying than fun, but the core experience overshadows this simple gripe.

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Mar 5, 2014

Don't let the thought of a Plants vs. Zombies shooter scare you off; it actually is a really fun game. Yes it needs more game modes and split-screen play options, but everything else about the game shines.

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8 / 10.0 - 1001 Spikes
Jun 25, 2014

With a ton of levels, a bunch of unlockable characters, a few multiplayer modes and tough yet immensely satisfying gameplay, it's very easy to recommend 1001 Spikes to anyone that enjoys a good challenge that harks back to the good old days of the NES.

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8 / 10.0 - Watch Dogs
Jun 2, 2014

Watch Dogs might not be the defining next-gen experience that Ubisoft has claimed it would be, however, being able to hack your way through Chicago might be one of the must fun open-world experience I've had to date, save for Saints Row 4 of course.

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Apr 29, 2014

It's no show stopper, but I appreciate the game's commitment of sticking to the genre's old-school roots.

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Mar 24, 2014

inFamous: Second Son might not be leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessors in gameplay, as it never really strays from the core inFAMOUS mechanics, and doesn't take any heavy risks with storytelling. However, it's undeniable that beating up bad guys with various super-powers in a seemingly living and breathing city is a perfect combination for a hell of a good time.

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Mar 18, 2014

At full disclosure, my score fully reflects my willingness to dive deeper into the game, and also the fact that I'm genuinely into the Metal Gear franchise. For me, the short mission time wasn't completely awful. If anything, Ground Zeroes helped me build excitement for what's to come.

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Jan 19, 2014

Doki-Doki Universe isn't a game for everyone. As much as I enjoyed playing through it, I highly recommend checking out some gameplay videos of the game before committing. For those that want to take a cute journey of self-discovery, I can't think of a game that does it better.

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Nov 17, 2013

For a game that touts speed in its name, Need for Speed: Rivals delivers on every front. It's gorgeous, fast and definitely furious.

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8 / 10.0 - Super Motherload
Jan 19, 2014

Out of all the digital launch games, Super Motherload is one to give you hours of enjoyment, simply based on its high replaybility. Not only are the level layouts different each time, skills and upgrades shift around as well, which will usually drastically change up the way you play.

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8 / 10.0 - Warframe
Dec 5, 2013

If you're willing to put in the time, Warframe is an extremely enjoyable, albeit somewhat repetitive game that's way better when playing it with friends. If you just picked up a PS4, Warframe needs to be one of the first things you download.

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8 / 10.0 - Just Dance 2014
Nov 29, 2013

Much like its already established predecesors, JD2014 doesn't really mix it up all that much in terms of gameplay, so if that's what you were hoping for, you might as well look elsewhere. However, if it's a party you're after, you definitely came to the right place.

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A seamless transition to consoles with superb controller support and hundreds of hours worth of gameplay to dive into, all without a monthly subscription.

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8 / 10.0 - OlliOlli
Aug 24, 2014

If you've waited to pick this title up or perhaps didn't have a Vita to play it on, then the Steam version, given that it's priced the same, is the way to go.

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Jul 20, 2015

A strange hybrid of Donkey Kong and Sonic the Hedgehog, Game Freak once again proves that they can do so much more than Pocket Monsters.

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