James O'Connor


71 games reviewed
68.1 average score
70 median score
52.9% of games recommended
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Oct 11, 2018

The GameCube classic comes to the 3DS with minimal changes, and it's held up pretty well.

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Oct 15, 2018

Starlink is a fun, albeit repetitive, game of space combat and exploration--but the digital version of the game is the way to go if you're on a budget.

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7 / 10 - Planet Alpha
Sep 3, 2018

Planet Alpha's glorious vistas are worth seeing, even though its mechanics aren't particularly unique.

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7 / 10 - Semblance
Jul 24, 2018

A level-morphing puzzle game with enough charm and ingenuity to overcome its control issues and short length.

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May 17, 2018

Unique smartphone games Framed and Framed 2 are now together in one place and offer some fun, clever puzzles.

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7 / 10 - Pit People
Mar 13, 2018

The Behemoth's turn-based strategy game carries the studio's usual sense of humor and a fun Pokémon-style "catch 'em all" twist.

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Mar 29, 2017

Short horror anthology Stories Untold preys on technological nostalgia, which works three times out of four.

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7.1 / 10.0 - Boomerang Fu
Aug 13, 2020

It’s the gaming equivalent of a bag of Original Smiths chips – if you bring it to a party you’re not going to blow anyone’s mind, but everyone’s going to want at least a handful.

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Oct 3, 2019

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair dials back expectations for the better in this more focused sequel.

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Dec 5, 2023

A Highland Song might not be Inkle’s best game, but it’s the studio’s most evocative work – it’s a reminder that wherever we are, we are surrounded by stories.

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8 / 10 - Superliminal
Jul 16, 2020

Superliminal is a perspective-focused puzzle game that is equal parts trippy and endearing.

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8 / 10 - The Touryst
Dec 20, 2019

A relaxing little adventure with gorgeous graphics, easy puzzles, and good vibes.

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Sep 20, 2019

A short but sweet game about causing as much mischief and upset as you can.

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Sep 17, 2019

A gorgeous roguelike dungeon crawler that remains compelling and exciting throughout, despite a lot of grinding.

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The mash-up of Zelda's style and structure with Crypt of the NecroDancer's gameplay go together like peanut butter and chocolate.

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8 / 10 - Observation
May 29, 2019

Observation, a creepy space-station thriller in which you control an AI, is equal parts mysterious and compelling. And, it looks amazing.

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8 / 10 - Pikuniku
Jan 28, 2019

A short, funny platforming adventure about a weird little dude on a strange quest, Pikuniku is a charming delight.

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Jul 31, 2018

The "ultimate" WarioWare game mixes together all three different handheld play styles we've seen before.

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A complete, free prelude to Life is Strange 2 that has us ready for more.

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May 15, 2018

A meditative, breezy puzzle adventure game that's light on challenge, but likely to stick with you after you finish it.

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