عصام الشهوان


172 games reviewed
76.9 average score
80 median score
63.4% of games recommended
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9 / 10 - Bayonetta 2
Feb 19, 2018

Still one if the best action games around, with a unique look all if its own, and the ability to play it on the go makes it one of the best releases of the year.

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2.5 / 5.0 - Metal Gear Survive
Feb 28, 2018

As a different direction for the series this isn't a bad choice and does have some interesting ideas and mechanics and the story does have its zany MGS moments, but an overall weak story and cast of characters and simplistic missions and the harsh survival elements sucks a lot of the fun of the experience.  

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8 / 10 - Moss
Mar 5, 2018

A charming game that is probably the best use of PSVR so far, with a nice variety of locations and decent puzzles and action, marred only by some tracking issues and a short running time.

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Mar 13, 2018

This is nothing more than a modern way to play the first three entries in the Devil May Cry series, with little enhancement being done to three games that range from good but simple, to simply a misstep and finally a masterpiece, but this will have to do for now.

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8 / 10 - Octahedron
Mar 27, 2018

A fast paced, challenging and innovative platformer with a very unique look and sound that hangs with the best in the genre.

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10 / 10 - God of War
Apr 12, 2018

This is a bigger, deeper and more mature God of War and one of the best reboots and a successful new beginning. A denser and richer world, a heftier and deeper fighting system and a multi-dimensional story, while maintaining the series' stunning visuals and art direction, epic soundtrack, breathtaking cinematography and all the rage and violence. This is the logical next step and the massive leap the series required and deserved.

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Regardless of the asking price this is still a supremely well designed platformer with controls to match, and a generous variety of challenges and levels. And with the new Funky Kong, it is more accessible than ever.

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May 25, 2018

A cinematic approach, meaningful choices and the way the destiny of the three main characters intertwine are this game's most appealing aspects, but fiddly controls and an eventful but not necessarily original nor subtle diminished the experience slightly. This is still a step up from the developer's previous effort Heavy Rain.

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An essential collection for anyone interested in arguably the most iconic fighting series, missing only some of the additions to the home releases and a spotty online implementation

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Jul 28, 2018

A very successful attempt at an RPG that captures the simpler presentation of classic games while retaining their deep and challenging gameplay, and adding quality of life enhancements. It also succeeds in building a foundation for future entries that hopefully will fix the game's few flaws such as a disjointed story and repetitive structure.

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8 / 10 - Dead Cells
Aug 6, 2018

A skillfully constructed game that successfully mixes different existing ideas to create something new. The minimalist plot and roguelike elements might not be to everyone's liking, but for those looking for a unique challenge, this is an excellent choice.

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Aug 10, 2018

This entry might not add much new to the series, but it maintains the series hectic and crazy fun with a wealth of content. A great conclusion for the 3DS.

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7 / 10 - Guacamelee! 2
Aug 21, 2018

An enjoyable and funny game with a decent amount of content and challenge, but lacks a bit of polish and variety.

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Sep 4, 2018

A polished effort in terms of gameplay and control that is enjoyable if not distinguished, and is buoyed by its smooth traversal and fun fighting system, with suitable graphics and story. =

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Sep 13, 2018

As the fourth entry in a very short time and coming after Zero and 6 means that it doesn't quite have the same impact as it did originally, with a simpler story and sidequest and battle design than those two game. Nevertheless, it remains an excellent game with its immersive content and world.

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Probably the best FotNS adaptation and one of the best anime adaptations, but a low budget and slow, meandering plot makes for an uneven experience, one that is capable of exciting you as well as bore you.  

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Oct 17, 2018

A successful effort that keeps what made the series unique, but limited content and ok presentation limits its appeal to an extent.

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Oct 27, 2018

This first DLC does not bring with it anything new, and is aimed at those who are looking for an excuse to return to the game in the form of an interesting story, but for those looking for something substantial this isn't it.

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Control issues aside, this is still an amazing and creative game in its presentation, world and story, and with the epilogue and enhanced graphics and music it is recommended even for those who played the original release.

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2 / 5.0 - The Quiet Man
Nov 3, 2018

A unique experience, something we don't usually expect from risk averse major publishers, but its strangeness is let down by poor execution and repetition.

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