Chris Shive


318 games reviewed
74.9 average score
80 median score
54.4% of games recommended
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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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May 8, 2018

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a worthy successor to the original.

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May 8, 2018

As good as Dragon's Crown Pro may be, there are no significant additions and with only the soundtrack and visuals receiving polish there's no point to upgrade to this version if you still have an original copy of Dragon's Crown. But if you missed out on Dragon's Crown five years ago, Pro is a perfect excuse to experience it.

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Apr 9, 2018

Super Daryl Deluxe combines solid Metroidvania and RPG mechanics to create a game that would be good based on that criteria alone, but the creators went all out to bring their vision of an extremely absurd high school to life.

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Apr 5, 2018

Yume Nikki: Dream Diary is one of those games that's a good idea in theory that just doesn't come together in an enjoyable way.

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4 / 5.0 - Far Cry 5
Mar 26, 2018

Far Cry 5 doesn't deviate too much from the Far Cry formula, simply expanding upon what the series is known for.

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Mar 19, 2018

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is able to create a brand new world and adventure separate from Wrath of the White Witch, but is able to feel familiar enough where fans of the first game will feel right at home.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Secret of Mana HD
Feb 20, 2018

Secret of Mana is a strange title. On one hand it has so many missteps in its redesign that it's easy to quickly dismiss it, but it remains a rewarding gaming experience upon playing.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Dynasty Warriors 9
Feb 13, 2018

Dynasty Warriors 9 attempts to revitalize the franchise with a fresh approach to its standard formula and kind of succeeds.

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Jan 22, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ is a rare gem in a sea of licensed games.

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Jan 20, 2018

Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition is simply a fantastic fighter.

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