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Jim Smale


208 games reviewed
80.7 average score
80 median score
93.8% of games recommended
7.8 / 10.0 - The Crew Motorfest
Sep 17, 2023

Despite its many features, the game has some limitations such as not being able to crash with other real players outside of events or change the time of day and the sheer volume of repetitive events. However, overall, The Crew Motorfest is a lot of fun to play and they have made this the ultimate The Crew experience.

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Sep 15, 2023

Call of the Wild Angler is a relaxing and fun game that gets the balance between simulation and arcade action just right as it allows players to play how they want and keep it accessible. It offers three types of fishing - float, lure spinning, and jighead spinning - making it an engaging experience for fishing enthusiasts.

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9.2 / 10.0 - Madden NFL 24
Aug 18, 2023

Madden 24 is a game that has risen to the challenge and made it one of the most accessible and realistic American football games to date.

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7.4 / 10.0 - Atlas Fallen
Aug 9, 2023

Atlas Fallen is a great game and a really good co-op experience. It goes for something different and honestly, the story is good, the worlds are fantastic but the combat is Monster Hunter on speed levels of awesome.

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8.2 / 10.0 - AEW: Fight Forever
Jun 28, 2023

I won’t Smackdown the other games in the genre and instead keep it raw by saying AEW is the real deal and that’s the bottom line.

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9 / 10.0 - F1 23
Jun 22, 2023

feels and plays like the definitive F1 video game experience and one of the best racers of the year.

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Jun 19, 2023

Aliens Dark Descent is one of the best, if not the best, Aliens games made.

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8 / 10.0 - Speed Crew
Jun 8, 2023

A brilliant spin on the chaotic party game genre. Armed with tools and cars you need to race against time in this crazy addictive little gem on Switch.

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9.4 / 10.0 - Street Fighter 6
Jun 5, 2023

Streetfighter 6 is a celebration of all things Streetfighter and is truly the evolution of the fighting brands rising back to the top.

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7.6 / 10.0 - Killer Frequency
Jun 2, 2023

brilliant little game and one that all 80s horror fans should definitely check out.

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7.6 / 10.0 - Miasma Chronicles
Jun 2, 2023

Miasma Chronicles builds itself up to be one of the better strategy games in recent years.

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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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