Chris Shive


308 games reviewed
74.7 average score
80 median score
53.6% of games recommended
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Dec 17, 2018

Katamari Damacy Reroll is just as fun today as it was fourteen years ago.

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2.5 / 5.0 - Fallout 76
Nov 27, 2018

Fallout 76 strives to be both a single player experience and online multiplayer game, and due to the concessions it makes to achieve this, ends up falling short in both objectives.

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Nov 6, 2018

SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is a great example of how a retro collection should be assembled.

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4.5 / 5.0 - SoulCalibur VI
Oct 26, 2018

Soulcalibur VI revitalizes the once great franchise and returns it to the glory days of the first couple entries.

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Oct 16, 2018

Warriors Orochi 4 is successful in maintaining the essence of the series while introducing new gameplay mechanics, making it a definite step in the right direction for the evolution of the series.

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Oct 1, 2018

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is a worthy follow-up to Origins, incorporating new gameplay ideas while following the same formula as its predecessor.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Transference
Sep 28, 2018

Transference is a novel concept with with adequate execution.

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Sep 26, 2018

Capcom Beat 'em Up Bundle is a respectable collection of fighters, though the seven titles offered seems rather skimpy compared to previous Capcom collections that contained around twenty titles.

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Sep 12, 2018

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is an enjoyable game but too many shortcomings prevent it from being memorable or extraordinary.

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Aug 1, 2018

Code of Princess EX is currently the definitive version of Code of Princess and is a must play for anyone who is a fan of retro arcade style beat ‘em ups, especially if they can appreciate a game that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Jul 18, 2018

Overall, Lost on Mars does have several moments of amusement, and while it might not achieve a true level of greatness it is entertaining enough to warrant a visit to Mars when someone needs a change of scenery from Montana.

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Jul 9, 2018

Shining Resonance Refrain doesn't do too much to get away from JRPG tropes, but that might be part of its charm as some of its themes have been addressed in several JRPGs prior but that should come as no surprise to fans of the genre.

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Jun 27, 2018

Hakoniwa Explorer Plus is entertaining but isn't extraordinary once you get past the novelty factor of the half-naked killer demon girls. For RPG standards the story and gameplay are enjoyable but shallow.

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For those who have been playing The Elder Scrolls Online consistently, Summerset is only a natural progression to continue with, but for people who have taken a break and are looking for an excuse to get back in the game or people who have been curious to start, this is a great place to resume or start an adventure.

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Jun 5, 2018

BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle doesn't do anything to revolutionize the crossover tag team fighting system, it simply sticks to a formula that has worked before and does a great job with it.

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May 26, 2018

PixelJunk Monsters 2 is a lot of fun either because of or despite its simplicity, though trying to collect all the rainbow fragments to progress to new areas can get frustrating as obtaining those requires perfection.

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May 25, 2018

Sega Genesis Classics is a good sampler for the console's vast library of games.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Conan Exiles
May 19, 2018

Despite its issues, Conan Exiles is actually an enjoyable survival game that can easily suck hours away from your life before you even realize it.

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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux is how an enhanced remake should be handled.

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While not without some criticism, Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time is an enjoyable experience.

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