James Paley


347 games reviewed
76.0 average score
75 median score
45.8% of games recommended
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Aug 3, 2026

I had a great time playing Beast of Reincarnation, but getting to that point was a bit of a fight. If you can manage to peel back this game’s many chitinous layers, you’ll find something lovely underneath, waiting to shine.

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Jul 25, 2026

Second Story R doesn’t offer any new content, but the game looks and feels terrific. If nothing else, the game goes a long way towards easing suspicion regarding ports on Nintendo consoles.

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Jul 22, 2026

While it’s inconceivable that such an essential fix was missing for so long, it’s amazing that it finally exists. Yes, the upgraded music and visuals are lovely. But being able to zip through all those random battles (or turn them off!) is a total game changer.

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80 / 100 - Palworld
Jul 22, 2026

In that regard, Palworld remains a specialized interest. Either you’re ready to get lost in the details of empire expansion and monster murder, or you’ll quickly lose momentum.

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65 / 100 - Disgaea Mayhem
Jul 16, 2026

Disgaea Mayhem is an excellent Musou game, no question. But as a Disgaea title, this game falls pretty flat.

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If you played and loved the original release of Relink, then Endless Ragnarok is going to be an amazing time. It’s a heaping helping of new battles, new bosses, and new characters. Between that, the summon system, and some new progression mechanics, there’s so much to dive into.

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This game wasn’t quite perfect for me, true. But if you’re looking for an action RPG full of clever ideas, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales might be perfect for you.

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90 / 100 - Star Fox
Jun 24, 2026

If this is your first time playing any version of Star Fox 64, this is an absolute non-optional Switch 2 purchase. Returning fans will have a great time, but be warned: this is fun but familiar territory.

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85 / 100 - Crushed in Time
Jun 13, 2026

Crushed In Time is a simple point-and-click adventure pushed to its limits. While some pain is involved, there are also a lot of cool ideas born in this far-flung space. If you’re looking for a puzzle adventure with a full roster of fascinating twists, Crushed In Time might be just what you need.

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80 / 100 - Tales of Seikyu
Jun 11, 2026

Anyone looking for that next Stardew-style life sim experience would be wise to pick up Tales of Seikyu.

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Jun 4, 2026

Extreme Tennis has a bunch of colorful characters, tons of matches, and a stack of ultimate moves. But without enough variety in the moment, these things fall pretty flat.

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70 / 100 - Outbound
May 23, 2026

In that way, Outbound is kind of like real-life camping. Freed from any burdensome goals, you’re merely soaking in the sights and enriching your experience.

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83 / 100 - Bubsy 4D
May 21, 2026

Although the bar is comically low, this game absolutely clears it. Bubsy 4D is easily the best game in the franchise.

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May 11, 2026

Elder Gods is crammed with gorgeous set pieces, clever puzzles, and engrossing writing.

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If you’re looking for a pixel art side-scrolling action game, you’re in luck. But if you want anything more from the experience, you could be in trouble with Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster.

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70 / 100 - Etrange Overlord
Mar 19, 2026

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86 / 100 - Pokémon Pokopia
Mar 2, 2026

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90 / 100 - Demon Tides
Feb 21, 2026

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Feb 10, 2026

Although I didn’t really vibe with the campaign mode, I still recognize its usefulness. I also wish those motion controls could be used in every other part of the game. If you want a more aggressive, fast-paced tennis game that’s also colorful, cute, and accessible, Mario Tennis Fever is an excellent choice.

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