Gary Sheppard


97 games reviewed
75.5 average score
80 median score
56.7% of games recommended
Jul 25, 2024

Despite being very hard, and a little bit repetitive in places, this is a fine addition to a game that was already one of my favourite puzzlers of all time.

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10 / 10.0 - Freedom Planet 2
Apr 11, 2024

Freedom Planet 2 takes everything great about the first game, adds a bit of polish and some extra mechanics, and gives us an absolute beast of a game. I cannot praise it enough, it's just brilliant fun!

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5 / 10.0 - Dynacat
Mar 17, 2024

Dynacat would be much more enjoyable if the mechanics and controls were less fumbled. It's a charming platformer, but it's too awkward to be as much fun as it ought to be.

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7 / 10.0 - Crossroad OS
Jan 19, 2024

A fairly unique title with a bit less in it than I would like. It's fun and relatively low-priced, however, so it's probably worth taking a risk on a cheap 90 minutes of something that's unlike most other games.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Dungeons 4
Jan 9, 2024

Some poor scriptwriting is easily forgiven because this is a fun and engaging title. Perhaps not a game of the year contender, but definitely worth picking up.

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8 / 10.0 - Small Saga
Dec 10, 2023

A short game that lacks challenge, but makes up for it with charm and cuteness in spades.

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Nov 20, 2023

A really nicely crafted little shooter with a banging metal soundtrack and the look and feel of the PlayStation 1 era. It's well worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre.

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Dec 14, 2022

Guybrush's new adventure is every bit as fun as his previous ones. This is a triumph of a game that manages to live up to exorbitant amounts of expectation and ticks every box.

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10 / 10.0 - Vampire Survivors
Dec 13, 2022

Vampire Survivors is one of the most addictive games I've played since Tetris! Apologies to my partner, who has hardly seen me for a few months now. Just one more game, I promise…

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3 / 10.0 - Ultra Mission
Sep 25, 2022

Gumbo Machine has had over four decades to make a Berzerk rip-off but apparently chose to spend that time eating crayons instead. This is a buggy mess with no challenge to it.

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Aug 31, 2022

A good game that suffers from a few balancing issues in places and some frustration bugs. Nonetheless, still a solid and fun co-op experience.

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Jul 11, 2022

Another great remastering of an already-great title. There isn't too much new here, but it looks lovely and minor quality of life improvements make the difference. If you haven't got the original then this is one to pick up and if you have it's still worth it to play it at its best.

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8 / 10.0 - Demon Turf
Nov 9, 2021

A stylish throwback to a couple of decades ago, this platformer will appeal mainly to those who still miss the Dreamcast. A few niggles with the camera, a couple of minor bugs and some rather harsh difficulty spikes stop it from being a world-beater, but it's a solid piece of fun despite these small issues.

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6 / 10.0 - Curved Space
Sep 29, 2021

A fantastic looking game with a banging soundtrack, but not one that will keep you occupied for too long. Gameplay is far from bad, but it's not up to the same standard as the graphics and audio sadly. Curved Space is a slickly presented but sadly average title.

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8 / 10.0 - Mystic Pillars
Sep 15, 2021

A short but original puzzle game that comes as a low enough price that the lack of length is not an issue. A pleasant little experience that translates well from mobile to the Switch.

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Jul 13, 2021

I found this to be too slow for my liking, but if you want a slow-paced game with lots of idle chit-chat and an occasional battle, then this might be right up your street. The sedate pace and minimalist mechanics will probably divide critics, but this one found it dull and unengaging.

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Apr 18, 2021

Some of the game's mechanics are poorly explained and the difficulty curve can be unforgiving. These can be overlooked when a game is just so well crafted and fun to play as this. A must for all RPG fans but have Google on standby.

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Apr 9, 2021

There are issues with odd choices or explanation of game mechanics, but overall this is a great sequel to a cult classic. If you like the original then it's highly likely you'll be able to overlook the slight foibles like I did and have a great time with Evil Genius 2.

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Feb 27, 2021

Whilst this isn't a game that represents great value, it's still excellent fun. Bowser's Fury is a nice, if a little short, addition to a game which didn't get the attention it deserved due to the failure of the Wii U.

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Feb 1, 2021

A brilliantly accessible and clever platformer with a top-notch soundtrack. This is a must-have title for any PlayStation owner who likes platformers.

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