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Alex Hamilton

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Favorite Games:
  • Overwatch
  • Football Manager
  • Total War

60 games reviewed
74.3 average score
75 median score
38.3% of games recommended

Alex Hamilton's Reviews

After completing a master's degree in ancient history Alex realised he'd actually prefer to write stuff on the internet, and has left a trail of more than 1,000 articles in his wake. A financial reporter by day and PC gaming elitist by night, he loves all things Overwatch and Football Manager.
Mar 11, 2017

Fun in short bursts and thoroughly enjoyable when played cooperatively, it's a great time sink for the gamer who likes to play in short bursts or have friends over for party games. Just don't expect to be playing it well into the future.

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7 / 10.0 - BOID
Sep 13, 2016

BOID is a strategy game that is bare-bones in terms of content, but what it has is exceptionally well-polished.

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7 / 10.0 - Koihime Enbu
Jun 6, 2016

Koihime Enbu is a surprisingly well-designed fighter and, while it might not shake up the industry, has very little wrong with it and quite a lot going for it.

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Age of Charlemagne is a great way to improve on a Total War engine that sorely needed extra testing and bug-cleaning. Tight, attractive and challenging, it's the perfect way to prepare for the upcoming Total War: Warhammer but also a good DLC in its own right.

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Nov 16, 2015

Grand Ages: Medieval can be thought of as an acquired taste (much like the fine wine I peddled around my Alpine trade routes). If you're looking for something more relaxing when it comes to your 4X strategy, this game might be for you.

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Episode 5 arrives with such promise, yet withers a little when the game is forced to try and weave a conducive storyline out of your choices. Inevitably, as a player, you lose out on what could have been a satisfyingly unique experience.

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7 / 10.0 - Zenzizenzic
Sep 14, 2015

If you're a fan of the psychedelic, or if you like your games throwing more shapes and enemies at you than you can shake a stick at, then Zenzizenzic is for you.

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7 / 10.0 - Nom Nom Galaxy
Oct 13, 2015

The game has an unavoidable appeal due to its odd premise, great soundtrack and colourful visuals. It's one you might find yourself coming back to, if only to perfect that minestrone you've been working on.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Warriors All-Stars
Nov 7, 2017

Warriors All Stars does a fair job of being more than just a tie-in, and brings some genuine innovation to the table. If you ignore the trope-filled storyline and strange setting, it functions as a great stop-gap before the larger release of Dynasty Warriors 9 or as a meaty hack ‘n' slash to get into in short bursts.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Spellspire
Nov 28, 2017

Spellspire is a game that knows what it is, and doesn't aim for the stars. It's a more than enjoyable experience worth the price tag. Those looking for a fun little game to play during downtime, or even something to distract the kids, can't go far wrong here.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Day of Infamy
Jun 7, 2017

Day of Infamy is not a game that will tear down the hegemony of Battlefield or Call of Duty, but like other realistic shooter out there, it provides an alternative FPS experience.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Shadows of Adam
May 2, 2017

The game is a fantastic love letter to the genre and offers gamers a trip down memory lane. What will surprise you, though, is how it's so much more than a cash-grab throwback to a bygone era.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Circles
Mar 17, 2017

In an industry that likes to hold the player’s hand at every opportunity, telling them when and where to press certain buttons and use certain skills, a game not treating you like an idiot is a breath of fresh air. Some may want a little more from Circles, but the game has set out to accomplish a certain style and it does so with aplomb.

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Both campaigns add maybe eight to ten hours of extra gameplay onto Total War: Warhammer, and while solid, enjoyable experiences neither are anything to write home about. Despite this, fans of the two races will have lots to explore and enjoy.

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This DLC will satisfy anyone hoping to add to their vanilla game experience, though some might want to wait until it goes on sale at a lower price point.

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Dec 31, 2015

Fans of the setting (and of the boardgame) will love Mordheim: City of the Damned. So will fans of squad-based tactical games. Whether they'll be able to stomach the punishing difficulty or long load times is a different question.

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Telltale's Game of Thrones: Episode 6 is a worthy, if slightly underwhelming, ending to the developer's first crack at the subject matter. Perhaps with some time and a little more creative freedom they might be able to craft a truly open-ended story to satisfy even the most finicky of gamers.

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Jan 31, 2017

Perfect for those who like their gaming to be in frantic 10-15 minute windows and oozing with style, PAKO is a title everyone who enjoys indie games should pick up.

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The Grim and the Grave is as worth it as you deem it. Completionists won't be disappointed by spending their cash but those who want to shy away from the price can rest assured knowing they're not missing out on essential game content.

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8 / 10.0 - Poly Bridge
Jul 21, 2016

Poly Bridge is a title that will thrill those who enjoy the genre - it has very few flaws and a lot of playability. Cute, creative and challenging, it's a thoroughly enjoyable title.

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