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Elias Blondeau


Favorite Games:
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
  • The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
  • Persona 3

87 games reviewed
72.7 average score
76 median score
49.4% of games recommended

Elias Blondeau's Reviews

Freelance critic, part-time blogger, full-time nerd. I like ranting about stuff, and I'm occasionally funny.
7.5 / 10.0 - Super Bomberman R
Mar 7, 2017

Super Bomberman R is a surprise winner in the Switch launch line-up, and well worth considering for old-school players, multiplayer enthusiasts and lovers of cute things.

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10 / 10.0 - Nier: Automata
Mar 6, 2017

NieR: Automata is the rare gaming experience in which narrative, aesthetics, and gameplay all complement each other to form a perfect storm of master class game design. A truly exemplary example of what video games are capable of as an art form, and a new personal favourite.

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Feb 21, 2017

It feels dirty to say “no” to new Psychonauts, but Rhombus of Ruin is a half-baked attempt at wrapping up the first game’s cliffhanger bundled with some monotonous gameplay and too little content for the asking price.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Sniper Elite 4
Feb 13, 2017

Sniper Elite 4 is the best entry in Rebellion’s long-running franchise yet, and a great title for fans of stealth gaming.

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Jan 31, 2017

Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers is a smart twist on the SRPG formula that pushes the genre in new, interesting directions while never losing touch with what makes these sorts of games so satisfying.

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Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea is a pretty shoddy port, but the game itself is a charming, arresting adventure with loads of content and depth.

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9 / 10.0 - Yakuza 0
Jan 19, 2017

A novel twist on familiar gameplay elements, Yakuza Zero once again delivers a unique blend of real-world immersion, humanistic storytelling, and some of the best action gameplay on the market.

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Jan 17, 2017

Not awful but far from good, Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star is a title that lets down fans and keeps away newcomers with a pithy story, mediocre gameplay, and a generic art direction that betrays the franchise’s roots.

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Jan 13, 2017

Ladykiller in a Bind hits some unfortunate narrative snags and suffers from mixed characterization, but is ultimately a worthwhile, interesting game that takes the medium in interesting new directions.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Gravity Rush 2
Jan 10, 2017

Despite a majority of the original’s flaws carrying over, Gravity Rush 2 is nevertheless a good game with a winning narrative and a beautiful art direction.

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6 / 10.0 - How We Soar (VR)
Jan 5, 2017

How We Soar has a lot of potential, but it’s left unrealized in what ultimately amounts to a very unfulfilling game.

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Jan 1, 2017

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is WayForward’s finest entry in the series yet. Platformer enthusiasts and people who can’t get enough of collecting virtual trinkets will undoubtedly find something to get lost in here.

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4 / 10.0 - Dead Rising 4
Dec 5, 2016

An unfunny and unfun mess of a game, Dead Rising 4 is a shambling corpse of a once-great franchise. Capcom would be wise to put it out of its misery.

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Dec 5, 2016

Through the Woods is a sad, haunting tale that manages to scare without being cheap or easy, and one of this year's best horror games.

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Dec 5, 2016

Dragon Ball Fusions manages to pull off being an innovative RPG and some excellent fan service for franchise fans.

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10 / 10.0 - Final Fantasy XV
Nov 29, 2016

Final Fantasy XV is a challenge to modern game design and traditional masculine gaming narratives, on top of being a truly phenomenal, enriching experience. Square Enix has reclaimed its throne.

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9 / 10.0 - Tyranny
Nov 11, 2016

Tyranny is an exercise in depicting humanity’s worst facets, and it does so in a nuanced, interesting way while being an engaging and accessible CRPG.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is an attempt to make a quick buck off gullible consumers.

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Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs is a refined version of the original, while still maintaining the signature weirdness that made the initial release so charming.

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Oct 28, 2016

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a potent Genki Dama to the series’ longstanding issues, and a bigger, better game than the original by every stretch of the imagination. A true must-have for any Dragon Ball fan.

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