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Geoffrey Tim


182 games reviewed
72.8 average score
75 median score
38.7% of games recommended

Geoffrey Tim's Reviews

One day, I found myself in possession of a NES, and a copy of Super Mario Bros 3. It was that game that made me realise that games were more than just toys to idly while away time - they were capable of being masterpieces. I'm here now, looking for more of those masterpieces.
Apr 16, 2018

It's Job Simulator with a coat of nihilistic, irreverent paint. It's fun, funny and indulgently self-aware. It's undoubtedly a must-have for fans, but like the character you play as, it's a disposable clone.

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8 / 10.0 - Owlboy
Apr 12, 2018

It's beautiful, it's fun to play and it's accompanied by some wonderful music, but it's the way that the narrative of loss and failure, of hope and redemption is inextricably woven into the game that makes it special.

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Mar 14, 2018

Kirby's debut on the Switch is a vibrant and fun game that's best played with friends. It's cheerful, colourful and its blend of new and old mechanics works, but it's missing the inventive spark that separates good Kirby games from great ones.

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4.5 / 10.0 - Frantics
Mar 6, 2018

Frantics should be a fun collection of casual-friendly mini-games made in the Mario Party mould. Unfortunately, it's just criminally boring.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Moss
Feb 27, 2018

Moss is a joyous, delightful experience that is both captivating and enchanting. It's one of those games that leaves you with an indelible smile on your face from beginning to end. It's just a pity that the end comes so soon.

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Dec 19, 2017

With staples like the persistent timer and sporadic saves gone, the urgency and dread is gone – allowing Dead Rising to be the silly, absurd bit of zombie-slaying mayhem it always wanted to be. Purists may scoff, but there's no denying that it's fun – and just about the best Christmas game in existence.

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8 / 10.0 - Shooty Fruity
Dec 19, 2017

Blending the mundanity of virtual work with the mania of wave-based shooters, Shooty Fruity perfectly pulls off an experience that's both absurd and satisfying.

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Dec 13, 2017

As with the first game, LocoRoco 2 Remastered is an unremarkable remaster of a delightfully charming game. The game's bright and colourful visuals pop in higher resolutions, and the music comes to life through bigger speakers than the PSP offered. It's a pity that like other PSP remasters, the cut scenes are a blurry mess, but that's a minor complaint.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Nine Parchments
Dec 8, 2017

There's fun to be had here, if you're able to play it with others. Alone, Nine Parchments is a dull slog. Play with others, and it becomes an electrifying slice of pandemonium.

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7 / 10.0 - Doom VFR
Dec 4, 2017

A worthwhile attempt to bring one of the most seminal shooters to VR. Gory and visceral lead-based exorcism, let down by some frustratingly inadequate controls.

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Nov 29, 2017

A vertical shoot-em-up that does its best to modernise the genre with an upgrade and progression system. It successfully captures the spirit of older games of its ilk, but the perpetual grind may dissuade many players.

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Nov 28, 2017

If this is a celebration, then it's a muted one. I'm not sure Singstar will ever relive its glory days, but Celebration is a decent karaoke game that doesn't need extra accessories and peripherals. It's fun and infinitely better than singing along to your favourite song on the radio, pretending your hairbrush or potato peeler is a microphone.

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Nov 27, 2017

The added perspective brings Skyrim's immense scale to life, giving the 6-year-old game a renewed vigour. As incredible as it is, it's just not the sort of game that really benefits from VR. Skyrim's made to be played for long sessions, but most people can only tolerate VR for shorter bursts.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Hidden Agenda
Nov 20, 2017

If you love choose-your-own-adventure games, Hidden Agenda is compelling enough to make for an evening's entertainment, especially given its price – but it feels more a glimpse of what could be enabled by mobile-connected games in the future, than a showcase of them at the moment.

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Nov 17, 2017

It's a simple well-presented trivia game's perfect for quick, bite-sized casual gaming for the whole family. Its questions aren't nearly as varied or interesting as the ones you'd find in You don't Know Jack, but they definitely have broader appeal. If trivia's something you enjoy, and you miss games like Buzz, Knowledge is Power is lot of fun.

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Nov 14, 2017

It's definitely fun in short bursts, and is perfectly suited to the Switch with its casual, light-hearted multiplayer. That said, it's just not especially engaging or memorable. As far as rhythm games go, this one going to be a bit like Marmite. As a rhythm game. it's not nearly as quirky or interesting as something like Rhythm Heaven - and as a sports game, it can't top Wii Sports. As a combination of both, it's unique - but the sum isn't as good as its parts.

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5.5 / 10.0 - Sonic Forces
Nov 13, 2017

It may look lovely and run well, but Sonic Forces' uninspired level design and lack of flow prevent it being much fun to play.

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Nov 6, 2017

It's a delightfully irreverent, casual tabletop warfare game that offers some surprisingly satisfying strategy gaming. There are a few fundamental flaws that are overshadowed by slick production values and some wonderfully witty writing.

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Oct 17, 2017

Fire Emblem Warriors does a better job of blending two disparate series than Hyrule Warriors did. Fire Emblem's ethos remains intact, perfectly accentuating, and enhancing Warrior's' patented hack-and-slash gameplay.

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Oct 3, 2017

It's by no means a great game, but The LEGO Ninjago Movie Videogame does more than enough to avoid accusations of being an egregious cash-in. The simple co-op platforming coupled with the invigorated combat system deliver a game that's a mindless bit of fun.

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