Chris O'Connor


298 games reviewed
81.4 average score
82 median score
67.4% of games recommended
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4.6 / 5.0 - Fallout 76
Dec 1, 2018

The detail that Bethesda have put into this world is nothing short of impressive! You can get hung up on what the game isn't… but there is so much that it is. This is a beautifully realised (and it is quite stunning visually) post apocalyptic role playing game that happens to be online and can be played with other people. If you are more of a single player gamer like me, don't let the online nature of Fallout 76 put you off… it's eminently playable as a single player experience. If you are put off by the issues mentioned at the start then maybe steer clear (or at least wait to see if patches address your concerns), otherwise I'd say grab the Deathclaw by the horns and jump in (but maybe wait till you have powerarmour to do that.).

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Want to feel like you're in an Indie movie, perhaps a short film by Zack Braff? The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit should scratch that itch.

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Oct 25, 2018

If NBA2K and NBA Jam got mashed together... you'd get NBA2K Playgrounds 2.

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I enjoyed this in my more spectator role and I know my son loved the game so I would have to say this is a hearty recommendation, if you yourself are a fan or you have a fan in the family… this ought to put a smile on their dial.

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Aug 31, 2020

I've been enjoying the game a lot… more than I was expecting to in fact… which is not to say that I thought I wouldn't like it… just that I've been going back to it, time and time again… normally I'd go from one game to another… but I've just been sinking hours into this and can see myself putting quite a few more into it.

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4.6 / 5.0 - Crysis Remastered
Oct 11, 2020

If you want to test your system and see just how much power you can put out (within the confines of a CPU limited game engine), then this will still show you what your rig is capable of. If you want a game that is perhaps the closest you can get to the opening fire fight of Predator (with similar otherworldly interference taking over) then this is without doubt a game you should grab! If you've played it before but don't know where you put your CD-ROM or even your DVD copy of the game, this might be a good excuse to shell out for a new digital version. Even if you just want a fun sci-fi action first person shooter with some fun future tech and some lovely visuals… grab a copy!

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4.6 / 5.0 - Lucky's Tale (VR)
Dec 14, 2021

An original release title gets a remaster for the current gen.

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4.6 / 5.0 - Green Hell VR
Apr 23, 2022

Ultimately Green Hell VR is a bit like a mature Minecraft that is set in a more realistic and dangerous jungle setting. It somehow feels a lot more important to make sure you are getting your food and rest in Green Hell VR though and the consequences of not building shelter and some survival tools certainly seems more dire when you are experiencing it in VR.

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4.6 / 5.0 - BlazeRush
Jul 4, 2022

A little bit of Death Track, a touch of Wacky Wheels/Mario Kart and a lot of fun!

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4.6 / 5.0 - The Entropy Centre
Nov 6, 2022

The worlds of Portal and Tenet combine to bring a puzzling game about turning back time.

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4.6 / 5.0 - Iron Man VR
Jan 9, 2023

With one of the most natural fits for VR, Marvel's Ironman is more fun than Jarvis would approve of.

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4.6 / 5.0 - Maskmaker
Jan 16, 2023

A fantastic(al) VR puzzle game that feels a bit like being part of a more mature pantomime or a Cirque Du Soleil performance.

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Return to Dream Land or spend your time playing minigames... either way Kirby and pals are your ticket to fun!

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Apr 10, 2023

I'm really enjoying Crime Boss Rockay City and highly recommend it! If you have a soft spot for the cast then that's a good draw card… but if you have a big ol' spot of nostalgia for music of the 90's… it will be hard to suppress the smile as you enter a shopping mall only to hear Freestyler playing. If you want a great heist game that involves a bit more thinking and planning than GTA or even Payday… grab a copy!

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Aug 24, 2015

The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna is more of the same variety of puzzles to pleasingly tax your brain… taking you to the point of frustration before finally clicking how you need to place that connector gem to release the next android. I am very happy to have more of this wonderfully realised world and existence… the Matrix for Androids!

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4.5 / 5.0 - EA Sports UFC 2
Mar 29, 2016

Simple enough to pick up, but tricky to really master, UFC2 has a lot going for it and if you are a fan of the sport it’s certainly worth the purchase. The roster is right up to date and if you feel a bit quirky (and don’t mind a bit of DLC) you can add Mike Tyson and Bruce Lee to your roster.

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May 18, 2016

Why play as a run of the mill fighter character when you can play as someone from a different genre?

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4.5 / 5.0 - Dishonored 2
Nov 13, 2016

If you liked the first Dishonored then I have no doubt this will feel both familiar and also an even more expansive world with some nice new twists to make for an even more satisfying gaming experience. If you’ve never played the original then you can still jump straight in and get your Steampunk action on. Great conspiratorial story telling with some fun game mechanics make this a worthy game for your collection… plus there are plenty of reasons to return to Dunwall after your first play through… try a different main character or try a different approach to the many challenges that await.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Sniper Elite 4
Feb 15, 2017

Continuing the voyage out of Germany, our friendly sniper now hunts the Italian countryside in his effort to thwart the Nazis.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Endless Space 2
Jun 7, 2017

Civilization in space with a touch of Game Of Thrones politicking.

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