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Jim Smale


220 games reviewed
80.8 average score
80 median score
94.1% of games recommended
7.6 / 10.0 - Blades of Fire
May 21, 2025

Despite its learning curve, Blades of Fire offers a rewarding experience for players seeking deep combat mechanics, rich customization, and an open-world adventure filled with secrets. While there are areas for improvement, the foundation sets the stage for a promising franchise.

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May 21, 2025

Packed with crafting, exploration, and cooperative chaos, this title thrives in multiplayer. While accessibility features are limited, and the early game proves challenging, the sheer joy of discovery makes it a worthwhile experience.

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May 16, 2025

This action roguelike excels in fluid combat, rewarding progression, and engaging visuals, but its repetitive loop and lack of accessibility options might turn some players away. If you’re looking for exhilarating battles and satisfying upgrades, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade delivers—but long-term enjoyment depends on how much grinding you’re willing to endure.

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7.2 / 10.0 - Captain Blood
May 16, 2025

Fun and refreshing for fans of retro-style action games, Captain Blood delivers engaging combat, hidden secrets, and satisfying upgrades. However, clunky mechanics and balancing issues may frustrate players seeking polished modern gameplay. While its old-school charm shines, it’s an experience best suited for nostalgic action enthusiasts.

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8 / 10.0 - The Precinct
May 13, 2025

Serve, protect, and patrol in The Precinct – a living, breathing world of crime and justice!

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8 / 10.0 - Rusty Rabbit
Apr 15, 2025

Rusty Rabbit keeps players hooked with its rewarding exploration, layered progression, and robust customization. Whether hunting materials, upgrading weapons, or tackling dungeons, there’s always something to do, and its mech-powered action remains engaging throughout. It’s a game that proves that sometimes, a little rust just adds character.

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Prepare to explore a world so expansive, it redefines the limits of what a JRPG can achieve!

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8.4 / 10.0 - Atomfall
Mar 21, 2025

Explore, survive, and craft your fate in a world as beautiful as it is brutal—’ Atomfall’ dares you to leave your mark!

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Mar 17, 2025

With its captivating gameplay and cinematic grandeur, Monster Hunter Wilds is a must-play journey into a world where every hunt is your story.

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8.4 / 10.0 - Avowed
Mar 12, 2025

“Avowed: Where every choice shapes your destiny in a breathtakingly alive fantasy world.”

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Jan 10, 2025

The games strengths in graphics, soundtrack, and addictive gameplay make it a worthwhile experience for action-adventure fans and is a triumphant return for the previously VITA exclusive to the primetime.

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I am glad to say that they did a good job with this collection and added a lot of bonus content making this the definitive version of the game you can buy.

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Nov 15, 2024

Mario And Luigi Brothership is an engaging action platformer with beautiful graphics, strategic combat, and a variety of gameplay elements. While it has some limitations, such as slow pacing and limited accessibility options, the game’s strengths in exploration, character progression, and humor make it a worthwhile addition to any Mario fan’s collection.

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7 / 10.0 - The Beast Inside
Nov 15, 2024

The game is best suited for players who are patient and willing to overlook its flaws to experience its atmospheric horror and engaging story.

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Nov 15, 2024

While it has some limitations, such as the difficulty in disconnecting local players and the lack of practical tutorials, the game's strengths in multiplayer support, profile customization, and energetic gameplay make it a worthwhile addition to any dance game enthusiast's collection.

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The roguelike action gameplay and unique character abilities provide depth, while the fast-paced combat and mini-boss encounters keep players on their toes. However, the game has some drawbacks, including control limitations, repetition, and unclear multiplayer progress. Despite these issues, the game offers a satisfying experience with continuous unlocks and a variety of enemy types, making it a worthwhile addition.

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Oct 30, 2024

The best Call oF duty game in years, The campaign is leaps and bounds above anything they have done before and the new omnimove now gives me all new ways to get angry at the multiplayer!

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7.4 / 10.0 - Voidwrought
Oct 30, 2024

Voidwrought offers a compelling experience for fans of the genre.  And is one of those games where the first hour is rough but it then blossoms into a satisfying worthwhile experience.

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Oct 22, 2024

It’s an enjoyable experience for genre enthusiasts, although there are areas that could be enhanced. It’s safe to say that fans will once again appreciate a game featuring Kong.

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Oct 22, 2024

Metaphor ReFantazio is a visually stunning and deeply engaging action RPG with a rich story, versatile gameplay options, and high presentation values. Its combination of immersive graphics, dynamic combat, and extensive customization makes it a standout title in its genre.

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