Ryan Blanchard


9 games reviewed
78.9 average score
80 median score
77.8% of games recommended
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Mar 22, 2015

'Jamestown+' brings about the rebirth of the aging shoot-em-up genre by paying respect to its 16-bit heyday while throwing in a healthy dose of modern gaming flair.

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Mar 21, 2014

While the difficulty may serve to push some gamers away, Dark Souls 2 manages to be both the most accessible title in the series and a formidable challenge for returning veterans and is without a doubt an experience that should not be missed despite the allure of next-generation consoles.

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Nov 3, 2014

In many ways, 'Bayonetta 2' comes close to being a masterclass in hack and slash style, but is invariably held back by some of the genre's usual flaws.

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Mar 17, 2015

'Flame Over' blends the frantic pacing and challenge of 'Spelunky' with the trial-by-fire gameplay of 'Rogue Legacy' to create a new twist on the roguelike formula.

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'Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney proves to be a strong match despite some clear growing pains.

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As the final instalment in the series' prequel trilogy, 'Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy' provides a puzzling experience that fans of the series will find familiar.

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Feb 7, 2014

While many might argue that turn-based combat has become stagnant over the years, 'Bravely Default' intends to breath it new life.

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Nov 25, 2013

It's far from perfect, but there's no doubt that Dead Rising 3 stands as one of the most fun gaming experiences in the next generation so far.

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Mar 23, 2015

'Mario Party 10' attempts to bring together a mix of old and new ideas in order to carve out a renewed identity for itself, encountering just as many stumbles as successes.

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