Chris Shive


308 games reviewed
74.7 average score
80 median score
53.6% of games recommended
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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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3.5 / 5.0 - Romancing SaGa 2
Dec 26, 2017

Romancing SaGa II is not without its issues, but it's an entertaining title overall.

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4 / 5.0 - Fallout 4 VR
Dec 21, 2017

As cool as VR Fallout sounds, Fallout 4 is simply more enjoyable on the flat screen.

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Dec 21, 2017

River City: Rival Showdown is a safe bet for those who enjoyed previous River City games.

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4 / 5.0 - SpellForce 3
Dec 6, 2017

SpellForce 3 has delivered on the potential it showed while still in development.

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Dec 4, 2017

Steep: Road to the Olympics brings enough new content to the table to make it a worthwhile acquisition for any Steep fan.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Ode
Dec 2, 2017

Ode is a unique mix of platforming, exploration and music.

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Nov 20, 2017

School Girl/Zombie Hunter had the potential to be a B-movie style good time that unfortunately is so bad that it's bad.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an amazing game and this was never more true than in 2011.

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4 / 5.0 - From Other Suns
Nov 13, 2017

From Other Suns is an example of how VR tech should be implemented in games.

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Oct 26, 2017

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus delivers an enjoyable action packed first person shooter experience.

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