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Joey Davidson


Favorite Games:
  • Super Mario World
  • FTL: Faster Than Light
  • Katamari Damacy

117 games reviewed
76.6 average score
80 median score
65.8% of games recommended

Joey Davidson's Reviews

Hey there, I'm Joey. I've been writing about video games on the internet for more than a decade now. You'll find my work, both reviews and features, on all sorts of sites. I play a ton of video games across as many genres as I can. I started with Paperboy on the NES as a kid, and gaming has been a non-stop passion ever since. I own and cover all platforms. It's been terrible for my wallet.
Oct 17, 2016

Thumper made my heart race in a way no other rhythm game has before. I really like it.

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Oct 6, 2016

I liked this game. A lot. As someone who loves the Gears franchise and found myself frustrated with its recent direction, it’s good to have a proper Gears game that feels like a new chapter in the original saga.

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Oct 5, 2016

Paper Mario: Color Splash is a beautiful game that leans on the classic paper aesthetic to deliver a funny, charming and virtually tactile experience.

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Sep 28, 2016

Yo-Kai Watch 2 is a game I have no problem recommending.

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Sep 19, 2016

A collection worth buying? Well, only for some right now.

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Wait - ReCore
Sep 15, 2016

You wouldn't be making a terrible mistake picking ReCore up now, but I know I wish I waited for these load times to be fixed.

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Don't Buy - No Man's Sky
Aug 16, 2016

Play at your own risk. There are some amazing sights to see and some weird, hilarious creatures. But you’re getting a half-finished game along with it.

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Jun 1, 2016

My only regret is that I didn't play Odin Sphere enough back in the day to truly appreciate the overhaul that VanillaWare has given it.

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Buy - Overwatch
May 27, 2016

Overwatch is a tight, friendly, fun, well made shooter. It's easily one of the best games I've played this year.

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May 25, 2016

Is it perfect? Certainly not. It feels like it was pressed by a machine with a template. The mech suit and dynamic gameplay mechanics are its saving grace, but I don’t think they’ll be enough for all comers.

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May 5, 2016

Over the nearly 20 hours I spent with this game for review, I found myself enthralled with its approach to adventure, combat, emotion and narrative. Naughty Dog have once again shown that they're fantastic when it comes to telling a piece of Nate's story, and I'm pleased with what was created.

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Buy - Severed
Apr 26, 2016

Severed is one hell of a game, complete with addicting mechanics, a bizarre and wonderful story, moments of pure horror and a silent heroine that does the

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Apr 20, 2016

The Star Fox game fans have been waiting for; however, getting to the experience will require wading through unique controls.

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Apr 19, 2016

The Banner Saga 2 improves upon the original without reinvention, and it's just as brutal as the first. Like tactical strategy with a side of despair? Dig in.

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Apr 11, 2016

Ratchet & Clank is more than a reboot. It's a love letter.

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Apr 7, 2016

Even when I felt like giving up, I knew I was enjoying my time with Hyper Light Drifter.

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If you have friends over often, dig local couch play in gaming and have the right sense of humor for an absurd dodgeball game, Stikbold! is great.

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Apr 1, 2016

When we're coming up on the end of the year, I don't think the game is going to win any awards for best game or best writing. Ultimately, it's not a Great game, with a capital G. It's a really good one, and it's a lot of fun.

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Buy - SUPERHOT
Feb 25, 2016

To call SUPERHOT compelling would be an understatement. If you like bizarre and novel affairs with equally strange approaches to gameplay, this game should be on your radar. It's a little too brief for my tastes, though there is extra content to pad the experience out beyond the 100 minutes it takes to see the credits.

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Fire Emblem Fates is another wonderful entry in the series. It offers an odd sales choice and some controversial tweaks, but it's a great tactical strategy

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