Carolyn Petit


30 games reviewed
65.4 average score
70 median score
30.4% of games recommended
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Sep 15, 2011

The absorbing tactical battles haven't evolved much, but a great cast of characters and consistently funny writing keep Disgaea 4 entertaining.

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9 / 10 - Torchlight II
Sep 25, 2012

Torchlight II is a lovely, well-crafted game. Its colorful and inviting world is a pleasure to explore. The eclectic soundtrack provides an alternately haunting and energizing accompaniment to your exploits. The classes are distinctive, and each has a terrific assortment of skills. To top it all off, this sizable and thoroughly satisfying game is a great value.

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5 / 10 - Contrast
Nov 12, 2013

Wonky physics and prosaic puzzles prevent Contrast from making the most of its intriguing concept and intoxicating atmosphere.

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Nov 14, 2013

Need for Speed: Rivals smartly builds on the strong foundation of its predecessors to deliver an aggressive arcade racer that bristles with energy.

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6 / 10 - Zoo Tycoon
Nov 24, 2013

Zoo Tycoon's animals are adorable, but a clunky interface prevents this management sim from reaching its potential.

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Nov 24, 2013

Powerstar Golf sticks to tried-and-true methods to deliver a reliably enjoyable take on the sport.

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Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW is a terrible excuse for a dungeon crawler with nothing to offer anyone.

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7 / 10 - The Novelist
Dec 9, 2013

The Novelist doesn't tell the most tightly constructed of stories, but the choices it forces you to make have real, affecting weight.

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All That Remains establishes characters and conflicts that may pay off in forthcoming episodes, but it doesn't stand up well on its own.

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6 / 10 - NES Remix
Dec 19, 2013

NES Remix may bring back fond memories if you've played the games it features, but it doesn't actually capture what made some of those games great in the first place.

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Feb 2, 2014

Octodad: Dadliest Catch has moments of comic brilliance, but much of it is uninspired, and it ends before it really even gets going.

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7 / 10 - Outlast
Feb 10, 2014

Outlast loses momentum occasionally, but its unsettling atmosphere and pulse-pounding chases keep pulling you along for the ride.

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The gameplay of Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is standard stuff, but the game's lighthearted tone makes it an appealing multiplayer shooter that stands out from the crowd.

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Mar 25, 2014

Reaper of Souls brings great new campaign content to Diablo III while also giving you tantalizing reasons to revisit the places you've already been.

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Apr 6, 2014

Kinect Sports Rivals is an uneven collection of sports-themed minigames that won't hold your interest for long.

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Apr 13, 2014

Lego The Hobbit is charming, funny, faithful to the films, and incredibly tedious to play.

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May 12, 2014

Super Time Force gleefully shreds conventional concepts of time travel in both its writing and gameplay, making it a refreshing twist on the side-scrolling shooter.

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8 / 10 - Transistor
May 19, 2014

With a gorgeous audiovisual style, unconventional science fiction narrative, and empowering combat system, Transistor is a distinctive and memorable experience.

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May 28, 2014

Among the Sleep makes good use of its unusual concept, taking you on a distinctive journey through the frightening dreams of a young child.

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7 / 10 - Pushmo World
Jun 4, 2014

Pushmo World's colorful conundrums are a pleasant and absorbing way to occupy your brain.

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