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Michael Elliott

Jacksonville, North Carolina
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Modest_Mike

Favorite Games:
  • Mass Effect 2
  • Halo 3
  • Metroid Prime

33 games reviewed
73.6 average score
80 median score
36.4% of games recommended

Michael Elliott's Reviews

I'm a Computer Science undergraduate who loves Sci-fi games, RPGs and strategy sims. I've been with MonsterVine for over a year now and I've loved every minute of it!
3.5 / 5.0 - I Am Bread
Apr 23, 2015

I Am Bread is a goofy, buggy, physics adventure that shows the determination of a piece of bread to become toast. With multiple ways to play and solve the games many puzzles, I Am Bread can easily entertain for hours. Unfortunately, clunky controls, difficulty spikes and unintentional bugs can make the experience unbearable at times.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Kyn
Jul 29, 2015

Although Kyn is an average title in most aspects, if you are a fan of the RTSRPG genre, dungeon crawling through this viking landscape with your customized party is a better experience than many.

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4.5 / 5.0 - RymdResa
Aug 21, 2015

For everything that RymdResa is and isn't, it's a beautiful game.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Zenzizenzic
Sep 9, 2015

Zenzizenzic is a must-buy for any fans of the twin-stick shooter genre.

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Oct 14, 2015

A Fistful of Gun is the perfect game if you want to experience a retro title with modern perks and quality.

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Oct 22, 2015

Fans of classic isometric RPGs and Dungeons and Dragons alike will enjoy the style of gameplay. Unfortunately performance issues, frustrating combat and the hidden requirement of needing party members can mar the experience.

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3.5 / 5.0 - The Park
Oct 31, 2015

The Park is an incredibly creepy narrative experience that unfortunately suffers from a lack of things to do.

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3 / 5 - Clandestine
Dec 4, 2015

Clandestine's graphics, AI and story aren't quite up to par when compared to other modern titles. However, it makes up for in part with simple gameplay, challenging scenarios and an incredibly engaging two-player relationship in with both parts have to work independently and rely on each other to accomplish their goals.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Just Cause 3
Jan 15, 2016

But aside from some pretty sights and a mostly good storyline, this open world sandbox is disappointingly empty, and makes for a poor explosion simulator thanks to some seriously annoying frame rate problems.

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Feb 16, 2016

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is an extremely well-made and enjoyable RTS title.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Screencheat
Mar 2, 2016

Screencheat only has a thin veil of content, containing only the multiplayer modes, a quick time trials mode, and some unlockable ragdoll's, but for $15 you're getting an extremely witty and lighthearted party game.

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Mar 17, 2016

Dragon Ball Xenoverse is a game for fans of the show, fighting games and MMOs alike. Although some elements are technologically challenged or more or less average, this game is enjoyable. With fleshed out leveling, combat and skill systems, Dragon Ball Xenoverse can keep you engaged for months to come.

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Apr 15, 2016

Its procedural level generation, player progression and survival horror should be a match made in heaven but poor presentation, bizarre design choices and flawed systems reveal Phantasmal as an amateur attempt at an interesting survival-horror concept.

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4 / 5.0 - Glitchspace
May 10, 2016

Glitchspace is truly a one of a kind game that takes the best of games like Portal and puts its own spin on it.

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Jun 22, 2016

Total War: Warhammer just feels right in most every way, even if it can get slow or frustrating at times. Despite a few annoying caveats and some performance issues, most of the game's features are enjoyable, enticing and immersive.

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Jul 27, 2016

Prison Architect is a solid title with an engaging premise and an enjoyable campaign that can last as long as 6 hours or more.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Headlander
Aug 22, 2016

Headlander is a unexpected but pleasant title that has rekindled my interest in 2D side-scrollers. The title is both familiar and wholly unique, and the main mechanic of Headlanding is entertaining and intuitive. A sleek and stylistic design matched with an incredible attention to detail more than make up for any frustrations with the game’s combat or puzzles.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Metrico +
Aug 31, 2016

Metrico+ fares better than its predecessor but still falls just a bit short. The puzzles are engaging and challenging, but are more frustrating than enjoyable at times and can make it hard to even want to continue. The visuals and sounds are beautiful, but are little more than smoke and mirrors in a game that can be easily completed in under an hour with no real incentive to play.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Forza Horizon 3
Sep 20, 2016

Forza Horizon 3 is exactly what a sequel is supposed to be, and then some. A phenomenal follow-up to Forza Horizon 2 that takes what's best about the series and improves them. The visual are unmatched by anything else on Xbox, the multiplayer is seamless and extremely social ,and the community and customization features are extensive. Despite some potential server issues, Forza Horizon 3 is an extremely happy and expansive experience that has yet to get old.

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Oct 24, 2016

The wretched drought of The Taken King is over, and guardians everywhere have dusted off their copies of Destiny. Destiny: Rise of Iron is finally here, and it does not disappoint.

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