Jake Valentine


30 games reviewed
78.9 average score
81 median score
63.3% of games recommended
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10 / 10.0 - Unpacking
Jan 2, 2022

Unpacking may take only a handful of hours to complete, but it stays with you for far longer. A beautiful, emotional, and unforgettable story awaits beyond a simple and calming puzzle-solving experience. Simply put, this is one of the best games of 2021.

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9.7 / 10.0 - Doom
Jun 4, 2016

DOOM has no business being a good game, yet it may end of being one of 2016's best.

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Apr 3, 2022

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is easily the best game the franchise has seen. It's an absolute delight from start to finish, filled with imaginative platforming and clever puzzles. With Forgotten Land, Nintendo has finally delivered the definitive Kirby experience.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Forza Horizon 5
Nov 22, 2021

Forizon Horizon 5 is the near-perfection of the franchise. Everything from past titles has been built up to this moment. A memorable location, unforgettable set pieces, solid and addictive gameplay, a killer soundtrack, and gorgeous visuals. One of the best games of 2021.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Anomaly Agent
Jan 31, 2024

In a world where most hyped releases feel underbaked, Anomaly Agent delivers.

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Apr 3, 2014

They found a way to fix Diablo III.

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9.2 / 10.0 - Far Cry 4
Dec 15, 2014

Far Cry 4 doesn't do much to differentiate itself from its predecessor, but it doesn't necessarily have to.

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9.2 / 10.0 - Tunic
Mar 20, 2022

Tunic is a beautiful game. Its gorgeous visuals, moving soundtrack, and charming environments lure you into a world of mystery and wonder. Exploring each environment is an absolute delight and the challenges that await you are ready to be overcome and defeated.

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9 / 10.0 - Luftrausers
Mar 30, 2014

I could talk more and more about how enjoyable Luftrausers is, how exciting the gameplay is, how easy re-starting the game after death can be, how addicting and exhilarating the experience is, but at the end of the day, you can kill a battleship by flying your plane through it.

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9 / 10.0 - Risk of Rain
Feb 26, 2014

While frustrations will arise, they're quickly subsided by accomplishment, joy, and amazement that you were really able to live for that long against seemingly insurmountable odds.

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Look, folks: Resident Evil 4 was a fantastic game when it first launch. It's still a fantastic game today, not only by 2005 standards but also 2014 standards.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Dota 2
Jul 19, 2013

Dota 2 isn’t for the faint of heart. It isn’t for everyone. But if you play MOBAs, then it is for you. This is the game in the genre you need to play. If you don’t believe me, then consider this: There’s a reason why the community has crowd-funded a total of $900,000-plus to the prize pool for The International 3.

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Jun 26, 2014

Wolfenstein: The New Order is enjoyable experience that I wish lasted a bit longer.

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Jan 23, 2022

Nobody Saves the World is an enjoyable action RPG with an excellent combat and class system. It doesn't always hit its stride, but when it does, there are few games out there that can compare.

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Nov 25, 2015

Star Wars Battlefront may not be perfect, but it's still better than trade negotiations.

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Dec 2, 2013

Forza Motorsport 5 isn't the next big full-featured game in the franchise. Instead, think of it as both a prologue and an enjoyable launch game that's gorgeous to look at and incredibly fun to play. We can only hope that Forza Motorsport 6 is just as fun. Only, you know, with more tracks and cars. And fewer micro transactions.

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Jun 16, 2022

Super Mario Strikers is the best Mario sports game for Nintendo Switch yet, but it still feels like style over substance.

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Feb 6, 2022

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a legitimately good game, but it could have been so much more. The franchise has the breath of fresh air it so desperately needs, resulting in enjoyable and addictive gameplay in the wild of the Hisui region. Sadly, the game loves to also hold itself back, with a poor presentation, average visuals, and the same tried and true combat.

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Mar 4, 2014

South Park: The Stick of Truth is at its best when it's acting more like an episode of South Park and less like a video game.

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May 5, 2022

Nintendo Switch Sports is a solid experience for those nostalgic for the days of Wii Sports. It's lacking in depth and variety, but you'll still be able to get plenty of enjoyment out of it.

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