Jason Fanelli


169 games reviewed
76.8 average score
80 median score
55.6% of games recommended
8 / 10.0 - Watch Dogs 2
Nov 15, 2016

Some specters from the previous game still exist, particularly in combat and a bit in driving, but Watch Dogs 2 improves on the original game in every way that counts.

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7 / 10.0 - WWE 2K17
Oct 21, 2016

While WWE 2K17 can be a ton of fun, a few specters of its past keep it from being a flawless experience.

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6.5 / 10.0 - ReCore
Sep 21, 2016

While there are glimmers of hope throughout the adventure, the majority of ReCore is neither remarkable nor technically sound.

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Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice has some bumps along the road, but there's a twisting and thrilling story worth the occasional struggle.

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8 / 10.0 - Attack on Titan
Aug 26, 2016

I didn't think AoT fit well into Omega Force style of game, but I'm happy to say that playing the game has proven me wrong... for the most part.

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Jul 12, 2016

Monster Hunter Generations was formed from a simple idea: take a few elements from each of the previous Monster Hunter games, slap in a few new tweaks for good measure, and out comes a brand new game.

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As I sit through Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan, why does this marriage made in heaven bore the hell out of me?

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9 / 10.0 - Doom
May 19, 2016

There's no Doom and gloom here; this new game is a hell of a good time.

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May 5, 2016

The idea of old life versus new life is a recurring theme throughout Uncharted 4 — Drake asks Sam at one point what they're even doing in this situation — cycling these themes through scenes past and present.

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Apr 30, 2016

If I made a list of everything that frustrated me in the Japanese role-playing genre, I'd bet Stranger of Sword City would be guilty of almost all of it.

7 / 10.0 - Star Fox Zero
Apr 20, 2016

Surely if Nintendo thought it was time to bring back Star Fox now there'd be some big things in store, right?

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Give No Shelter starts out fast and doesn't quit, leaving me at a loss for words as the credits rolled. Episode Three will be interesting for sure.

I had forgotten just how cool The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was as I was replaying the HD remake for this review.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Pokken Tournament
Mar 16, 2016

There's a lot of promise here, but Pokken Tournament can't decide what kind of fighting game it wants to be and that hurts the overall experience.

8.5 / 10.0 - EA Sports UFC 2
Mar 10, 2016

It's not a perfect game, but EA UFC 2 is a punchy good time in the octagon when I'm looking for a fight.

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In Too Deep lays a foundation for where Michonne's little side trek is heading, and I am legitimately interested in what's to come. However, this first episode doesn't feel like anything I haven't already experienced outside of story, and I was hoping for a little bit more. Luckily, there are two more episodes to prove me wrong — and I hope that happens — but for now, The Walking Dead: Michonne is just another episode of zombie apocalypse drama to add to the pile.

Feb 22, 2016

Far Cry Primal is a bitter world where "survival of the fittest" is the mantra, but the game gives me plenty of ways to become the one who survives. The primitive weapons are great, the authentic sounding language really pulls me in, and the challenge of sustaining this wicked land keeps me going. It's a vast departure from previous Far Cry games, but that risk paid off in a big way as each second spent in this world is a ton of fun. I hope more games give me the opportunity to go back to the primitive age, as it seems a lot more fun than just fighting the same war in modern times over and over again.

8.5 / 10.0 - Unravel
Feb 8, 2016

In an industry that can sometimes feel cold and sterile, Unravel is a welcome injection of warmth and love.

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7 / 10.0 - Fortified
Feb 2, 2016

Fortified is the kind of game that I want to keep playing, but it frustrates me just as much as it entertains me.

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Jan 29, 2016

Resident Evil 0 HD Remastered is essentially the same RE0 that I played back in the Gamecube days, a dated but enjoyable RE experience. The HD coat of paint gives the game a 2016 glow that truly impresses, and the modern control scheme improves the experience in ways that cannot sufficiently be explained, but the core game remains intact. I enjoyed my trip back in time, but I don't think there's enough here that would make me want to do it again.