Chris Shive


318 games reviewed
74.9 average score
80 median score
54.4% of games recommended
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Feb 11, 2022

The King of Fighters XV is a solid 2D fighter on its most basic level and a natural must play for fans of the franchise.

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Feb 7, 2022

Joseph: Collapse is a welcome addition to Far Cry 6.

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Jan 19, 2022

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction can be a lot of fun with a couple friends, but the lack of a traditional single player campaign and cohesive narrative makes it feel more like a Rainbow Six expansion than a full-fledged game.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Anniversary Edition is one of those things that is simultaneously great and yet seems unnecessary.

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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition is a collection of three of the greatest games of the early 2000s.

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Nov 12, 2021

Final Fantasy V is one of the more overlooked titles in the franchise, but skipping this title would be a mistake.

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remains one of the best games ever made and arguably the best Star Wars game.

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Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars isn't truly a card game, but a traditional RPG that uses cards for everything.

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Oct 1, 2021

Castlevania Advance Collection is a must play for Castlevania fans and metroidvania fans in general.

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Sep 30, 2021

Actraiser Renaissance is a worthy reimagining of the thirty-year-old classic.

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Sep 28, 2021

Knoutout Home Fitness is one of the more enjoyable exercise games in existence.

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Sep 28, 2021

Diablo II: Resurrected keeps the gameplay of the original intact while offering many quality-of-life and cosmetic improvements.

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Sep 22, 2021

Active Life Outdoor Challenge is mildly entertaining from a game standpoint and features beginner level physical activity from an exercise one.

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Sep 14, 2021

BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites features great-looking animation and creative level designs, but is hindered less-than-stellar game mechanics.

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Sep 8, 2021

Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster might not be the definitive version of Final Fantasy IV, but it's an excellent way to experience this classic, whether it be someone checking it out for the first time or a long-time fan replaying it for the umpteenth time.

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4.5 / 5.0 - No More Heroes 3
Aug 26, 2021

After over a decade since a proper numbered sequel, No More Heroes III brings back the franchise in what could arguably be called its strongest entry yet, and one of the best overall games that Suda51 has helmed.

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Assassins Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris is an enjoyable expansion to an already massive game.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Hades
Aug 10, 2021

Hades already looked great, but experiencing it in 4k on current-gen consoles is a sight to behold.

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Jul 28, 2021

Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster is a great way to experience one of the less talked about Final Fantasy games, even if it is one of the weaker titles in the franchise.

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Jul 28, 2021

Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster showcases an often overlooked gem of the 8-bit era, taking many of the better features of the first two games and expanding upon them.

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