Chris O'Connor


304 games reviewed
81.5 average score
82 median score
68.1% of games recommended
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Nov 8, 2024

If you are a Sonic fan, this is a great collection of some classic levels with enhancements to bring them into the modern gaming age. With the addition of the Shadow campaign there's plenty of gameplay to be had. If you are new to the Sonic series, this is a great way to get a taste of different iterations and to learn a bit about the backstory of some of the characters. A great bit of fun and a stunning update on some familiar levels.

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Nov 8, 2024

I quite like the approach of playing a human existing in this world of monstrous beasts. The sense of scale can be quite impressive and certainly makes you wonder just what it would indeed be like if these creatures existed. The general gameplay is fun enough, jumping about and breaking through walls to reach new areas. Combat is challenging enough but not too hard and even the frustrating monster events aren't so long that they are insurmountable. A decent bit of fun for a pretty reasonable price.

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Oct 30, 2024

Interact with Rocky Horror in a new-old way with The Rocky Horror Show video game.

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Sep 27, 2024

Like an interactive movie based on Norse mythology, God of War Ragnarok is an epic experience that has to be experienced.

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4.3 / 5.0 - Vampire Therapist
Aug 1, 2024

Even the undead have problems... help them work through their issues and you might even work through some of your own.

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4.3 / 5.0 - Fabledom
May 27, 2024

If you can work around the resource supply issue… this is indeed a nice chill little game. It's not overly deep or taxing… but it's kind of nice watching your little town grow into a thriving city and the little fairy tale elements here or there just add another bit of charm to it all. It's not terribly expensive but it's not a huge game either so it's about the right point (but if you're not sure, just wait for a sale). Certainly worth a look if you want a city builder that's a bit less stressful and has some mild fantasy elements.

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Jan 28, 2024

The payday after a heist is boring... unless you're a Turnip Boy!

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Nov 3, 2023

Solve physical puzzles while puzzling over your existence.

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Oct 23, 2023

A mix of building and resource/people management in a tribal setting... fun, for a while.

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Sep 20, 2023

Is it worth the price tag? That's a tough one. If you've enjoyed the previous game/s and you don't have any in your collection at the moment… it is a good way to have that classic game with the addition of some extra modes if you want to try those too. If you (like me) will likely end up just going back to the standard game and playing that… it seems like a steep price. I'm not really sure the extra features add enough to the basic game to warrant the price tag and if you already have a copy of the original or one of it's other iterations… I'm not sure the new additions will be worth shelling out for another copy. But my view might just be soured by the story mode animations… ooooh I did not like them!

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4.4 / 5.0 - EVERSPACE 2
Sep 20, 2023

Open world spaceship sim with role playing elements.

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Sep 20, 2023

Be part of a musical and use your powers to direct the course of events.

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3.8 / 5.0 - Taito Milestones 2
Sep 20, 2023

Relive some arcade classics in your own lounge room with Taito Milestones 2!

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Sep 20, 2023

Get your heart rate going with the VR equivalent of shadow boxing... but with a driving beat!

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5 / 5.0 - Baldur's Gate 3
Aug 31, 2023

Absolutely highly recommend. If you were a fan of the originals… jump in without fear of being disappointed. If you are new to CRPGs, grab a copy and start here… it's layered but you can explore at your own pace and learn as you go… easy to start, not too tricky to "master"… or at least manage.

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Aug 25, 2023

It's always nice to see a new I.P. enter the market... especially one with impressive pedigree on the creative team and a new world rich with lore and excitement. Welcome to Immortals of Aveum.

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Draw inspiration from the great detective as you try and solve the Case of the Hung Parliament before someone else dies... the Prime Minister no less.

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Jul 29, 2023

Overall, it's a visually striking game and I was quite mesmerized by the world you get to play in. Because the story really didn't grab me I wasn't super fussed about the disparity in the music options and instead took it as a chance to enjoy some tracks I am familiar with along with possibly finding some new artists to do a deep dive into later (which may be somewhat the intent of the variety on offer). If you like rhythm games and don't mind a broad range of songs then you may just enjoy jumping in your ship and boosting your way around the neon tracks of Invector: Rhythm Galaxy.

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2.5 / 5.0 - Space Cats Tactics
Jul 29, 2023

Ultimately it is an impressive achievement from what seems to be essentially a one person developer (I say seems to be as I assume there were at least some other people helping with the voices). Is it fun… yes it certainly can be. Is it inconsistent in art style… absolutely. Is it worth buying… I'm honestly not sure. I completed the game in a bit over 6 hours… there might be some other choices I could make on the way… but it didn't feel like they would make that much of a difference. If you can find it on a decent discount then perhaps grab a copy… otherwise keep track of the progress as there may be some updates to tackle some of the issues otherwise… maybe give it a miss.

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4.1 / 5.0 - Killer Frequency
Jul 14, 2023

Would I recommend Killer Frequency? Yep… even if you aren't really a horror fan (like me)… this isn't really the adrenaline pumping stuff… it's far more the "horror comedy" style and those semi cartoon style visuals do help take some of the edge off the tension. It's not a bad price but replay value isn't super high (unless you want to mess with the callers and find out what their fate is like if you choose different options). A fun game with an interesting style, grab it if you like your puzzle solving with some retro radio vibes.

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