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Jim Smale


225 games reviewed
80.7 average score
80 median score
94.2% of games recommended
9 / 10.0 - Thimbleweed Park
Mar 29, 2017

Pixel perfection

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9 / 10.0 - RiME
May 25, 2017

This thought provoking, Puzzle exploration game is a must play experience.

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9 / 10.0 - Splatoon 2
Jul 17, 2017

The summer of splat begins right here!

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9 / 10.0 - The Golf Club 2
Jun 29, 2017

A true next gen golf game and a must for golfing fans.

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9 / 10.0 - Nex Machina
Jun 18, 2017

Move over Super Stardust there is a new shmup in town and its Nex Machina!

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9 / 10.0 - Aven Colony
Jul 24, 2017

One of the best build em ups!

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9 / 10.0 - F1 2017
Aug 20, 2017

The best F1 game on the market currently.

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9 / 10.0 - Everybody's Golf
Aug 30, 2017

Polished arcade golfer that every PlayStation 4 owner should have in their library.

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Sep 6, 2017

A fine example of how to transfer a well known franchise into a different game type. Must play title

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9 / 10.0 - Risk of Rain 2
Aug 13, 2020

I just can’t emphasize how good the game is and how much fun it is, it scratches many itches at the same time but most of all it is enjoyable and accessible as even if you suck, you can still advance.

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9 / 10.0 - Wasteland 3
Aug 26, 2020

Wasteland 3 is the defacto strategy experience and one that every gamer owes themself the pleasure of playing.

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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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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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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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9 / 10.0 - Lies of P
Sep 18, 2023

Lies of P offers a creepy yet inviting sense of adventure with familiar controls, especially for those who have played any Dark Soul games but accessible enough that newcomers can get in on the fun. The game is a big achievement for the genre with its cast of characters, world-building, and memorable set pieces.

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9 / 10.0 - SteamWorld Build
Nov 27, 2023

They have effortlessly gone into a new genre and smashed it out of the park so much that it is just as accessible and addictive and a real treat as all the previous Steamworld games.

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9 / 10.0 - A Highland Song
Dec 5, 2023

It is just a beautiful genre matched with a good story solid gameplay and a real masterclass, I cannot praise or recommend this game enough.

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9 / 10.0 - The Thaumaturge
Mar 4, 2024

The Thaumaturge is a game that offers a unique and immersive gaming experience. Its strengths far outweigh its minor shortcomings, making it a game worth exploring, and is a supernatural masterpiece in both storytelling and combat.

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9 / 10.0 - V Rising
Jun 11, 2024

V Rising offers a unique and immersive gaming experience worth exploring for fans of survival and base-building games. This is hands down one of the most definitive Vampire games on the market today.

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9 / 10.0 - Frostpunk 2
Sep 18, 2024

The game’s high difficulty and complex management systems provide a rewarding experience for those willing to invest the time to master its intricacies. It is a game that stays with you long after you have stopped playing as you question the actions you did and didn’t make. You will learn a lot about yourself playing this game.

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