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Jim Smale


177 games reviewed
80.5 average score
80 median score
92.7% of games recommended
7.2 / 10.0 - King of the Arcade
Jun 2, 2023

I see what they are going for here and I appreciate it a lot but it’s the actual gameplay of the games that let it all down.

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7.2 / 10.0 - The Shape of Things
Jun 2, 2023

I found this to be the perfect wind-down game and gives you a good mental workout.

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7.2 / 10.0 - Friends vs Friends
Jun 2, 2023

This is a marmite game in that some will love it and some will hate it.

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8.2 / 10.0 - Planet of Lana
May 24, 2023

I really enjoyed Planet of Lana and it has so much charm and gameplay hooks that you cannot help but love

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7.4 / 10.0 - Murtop
May 23, 2023

A beautiful mash of Bomberman and Dig Dug was presented in a 1980s arcade presentation.

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7.8 / 10.0 - After Us
May 23, 2023

After Us is not perfect but it is enjoyable and if you ever wondered what a Journey 2 would look like then check out After Us.

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Jan 30, 2023

The Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is the one-stop game for Wonder Boy fans

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8.2 / 10.0 - Biomutant
Sep 22, 2022

Biomutant is a game that surprised me and continues to do so with colorful characters, a great line of unlocks, and the general pacing that lends itself well to the story being told.

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Sep 22, 2022

Bubble Bobble 3D Vacation Odyssey is just a game with a cool mechanic, a strong history of quality, and little else, if it didn’t have the Bubble Bobble name attached it would be just an OK puzzle game with issues

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9 / 10.0 - Madden NFL 23
Aug 24, 2022

It feels good to say finally, Madden is a must-buy this season! Finally, a Madden game that has risen to the challenge and made it one of the most accessible and realistic American football games

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8 / 10.0 - Saints Row
Aug 22, 2022

I enjoyed the story but I stayed for the characters, Hands down one of the best groups of people in a Saints Row game in a long time.

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Aug 22, 2022

I’m not saying it’s a bad game but I’m also not saying it’s a good game, it’s just a good idea that never fully followed through.

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8.2 / 10.0 - Cursed to Golf
Aug 18, 2022

An excellent golf game that you think about long after finishing.

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8.2 / 10.0 - Thymesia
Aug 17, 2022

I did find myself coming back to this game more than any other souls game except Demon Souls but man Thymesia is the real deal, it’s a must-play for gamers and a true elevation in the series.

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8.2 / 10.0 - Way of the Hunter
Aug 16, 2022

The Way Of The Hunter is the real Hunter’s dream!

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8.4 / 10.0 - Rollerdrome
Aug 16, 2022

I really appreciate how you can tweak the settings so the game is as hard or as easy as you would like but either way, you cut it, the game is awesome and a must-play!

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9 / 10.0 - Deathloop
Sep 13, 2021

Anyone wanting a different challenge need to play DeathLoop as there isn’t anything else like it on the market.

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8.2 / 10.0 - Turrican Flashback
Jan 27, 2021

I loved coming back to one of the best platformer shooters from my youth, the soundtrack is still banging along with solid yet to beaten gameplay.

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7.8 / 10.0 - Swords of Gargantua
Jan 20, 2021

Swords Of Gargantua is a fantastic top-tier VR experience but anyone with motion sickness will need a barf bag, it's a rough game for us.

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Dec 1, 2020

fun can be had but so can a lot of swearing. A good fit for Souls fans looking for a different challenge.

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