Richard Wakeling


114 games reviewed
72.3 average score
70 median score
72.8% of games recommended
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9 / 10 - SOMA
Sep 21, 2015

It may not stir the hordes of wailing YouTubers looking for the next best haunted house, but SOMA succeeds at crafting something much more meaningful than jump-scares.

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9 / 10 - DiRT 4
Jun 6, 2017

Dirt 4 is a grounded and thrilling racing experience with customisable difficulty options that should appeal to newcomers and veterans alike.

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Nov 16, 2017

With a significant new addition and impactful overhauls built atop its already-solid foundations, Football Manager 2018 is every bit the compelling time sink as its predecessors.

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9 / 10 - Onrush
Jun 6, 2018

Onrush's unique blend of influences results in an innovative and refreshing racing game that replaces the finish line with objectives and teamwork.

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Sep 5, 2018

Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 continues the series' excellent run of form, introducing smart improvements that enhance the on-pitch action.

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9 / 10 - Devotion
Feb 28, 2019

Set within the modest confines of a Taiwanese apartment in the 1980s, Devotion paints a terrifying picture of family life with nuanced storytelling and an insidious atmosphere.

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Apr 2, 2019

PS4's MLB The Show 19 continues the series' upward trajectory with significant improvements to fielding and plenty of enjoyable new modes.

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Sep 13, 2019

Konami's eFootball PES 2020 continues the series' stellar output on the pitch, which is enough to fully overcome the issues off it.

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9 / 10 - Dreams
Feb 22, 2020

Dreams is a technical and creative marvel, a robust game-making toolkit where the only limits are your skill and imagination.

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Mar 23, 2021

Monster Hunter Rise's renewed focus on fully-fledged action represents the series at the peak of its powers.

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9 / 10 - Sable
Sep 23, 2021

Sable is a relaxing adventure with a satisfying focus on exploration and player freedom.

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9 / 10 - Sifu
Feb 6, 2022

Sifu's unique aging mechanic and top-tier combat make the journey from a headstrong student to a wise kung fu master utterly thrilling.

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9 / 10 - Tunic
Mar 16, 2022

Tunic harkens back to the 16-bit era with a challenging adventure full of discovery and wonder.

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9 / 10 - NORCO
Apr 11, 2022

Norco weaves a compelling and utterly wonderful story that's dark, beautiful, evocative, and distinctly human.

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Apr 28, 2022

Rogue Legacy 2 improves on its predecessor in every way, with smart new additions that elevate its satisfying roguelite loop.

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9 / 10 - The Quarry
Jun 8, 2022

The Quarry picks up where Until Dawn left off, introducing another group of personable teens you'll attempt to keep alive. Or not.

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9 / 10 - Neon White
Jun 29, 2022

Neon White's story stumbles at times, but its slick, breakneck action is flawless and elevates it to be one of the year's best games.

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Sep 19, 2022

The iconic point-and-click adventure series returns with a heartfelt and nostalgic adventure that any mighty pirate would be a fool to miss.

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Jan 26, 2023

The Dead Space remake may not feel entirely necessary, but it improves upon the original with some smart new additions to almost every aspect of its design.

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9 / 10 - Hi-Fi Rush
Feb 1, 2023

Hi-Fi Rush is an excellent break from the norm for the horror buffs at Tango Gameworks, meshing the energetic combat of a character-action brawler with the toe-tapping beats of a stylish rhythm game.

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