عصام الشهوان


172 games reviewed
76.9 average score
80 median score
63.4% of games recommended
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 - 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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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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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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Feb 3, 2018

An attractive offering to fans of Final Fantasy that bring in its characters, worlds and music, with an intricate yet fussy battle system that might no be to everyone's taste, and a meagre single player content that isn't rewarding enough.

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Jan 23, 2018

A visually stunning game that channels the series it's based on perfectly, with a system that's easy to grasp and challenging to master, and a decent amount of content with only a handful of minor flaws to it.

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Since coming out two years ago, a lot of improvements and additions have been applied that strengthened the game's solid foundation, and this edition addresses the game's biggest remaining complaint, enriching its content immensely.

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Dec 15, 2017

A model DLC that succeeds in adding texture to the main game's story and characters and fills in a lot of gaps, in addition to offering a different gameplay and battle style. You can't ask for more from a DLC.

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8 / 10 - Okami HD
Dec 12, 2017

Even after more than a decade after its release, this is still a charming and unique in its look, setting, characters and gameplay, and a rewarding experience for those willing to invest the time.

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8 / 10 - Ode
Dec 5, 2017

A simple concept executed flawlessly. A fusion of exploration and sights and sounds to create something greater, and an experience that will awe you with its magic.

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Dec 2, 2017

As a VR edition the game is a success, especially when tailored to your preferences, but for the asking price it is strictly one for hardcore fans of Skyrim and/or VR.

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Nov 26, 2017

Even with some issues this is still a memorable experience that is equal parts thrilling and exciting, heartbreaking and heartwarming, with memorable characters, events and music, and is a worthy entry in the venerable series.

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