عصام الشهوان


172 games reviewed
76.9 average score
80 median score
63.4% of games recommended
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5 / 5 - Persona 5
Apr 12, 2017

Few games can masterfully transport you to a magical world as this game has, as every facet of the game has been expertly executed, whether it's the game's aesthetics, story, characters or even battle system and side activities. This is a skillful developer that knows exactly how to fulfill their ambitions without compromise.

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Jan 23, 2017

A unique experience and a welcome change after the 6th game in the series. This is a game that combines what we loved about Resident Evil when it first came out, and a different prespective that adds another dimension to the horror, combat and exploration. This is a great and unique horror game whether you only enjoyed the first few installments in the series, or played through the whole series, or didn't play it at all.

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Oct 26, 2017

Tthis is a beautiful and varied game with great gameplay and a good challenges, but the good surprise is the freedom of exploration.

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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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5 / 5.0 - Devil May Cry 5
Mar 6, 2019

One of the best and deepest battle systems, making for an exciting game that always pushes you to do better and learn more, coupled to an eclectic and cool cast of characters starring in breathtaking scenes with plenty of enemies and bosses to strut your stuff on. A triumphant return after 11 years and an instant classic.

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10 / 10 - Resident Evil 3
Mar 30, 2020

Another slam dunk remake from Capcom; one that is faithful while still feeling contemporary and exciting. This is a faster, tighter game than the remake of Resident Evil 2, with a cast of interesting characters and a better flow than the original.

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Nov 11, 2020

An enhanced version of the best hack 'n slash game on the market, with some nice additions that don't necessarily elevate the experience but do enhance it. The only missed opportunity is playable Trish & Lady.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Splatoon
May 28, 2015

A unique looking and playing online shooter, one that currently is rich with content, with the only issue being that it's an online game that is missing an efficient way to communicate.

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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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4.5 / 5.0 - Kingdom Hearts III
Feb 9, 2019

A great conclusion to a long running chapter brimming with imagination, variety and plain fun, but can't avoid being saddled with a convoluted and poorly-told story and occasional bouts of boredom. An uneven experience, albeit one that more than makes up for it with some of the best moments of this generation.

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4.5 / 5.0 - The Witness
Feb 3, 2016

A truly unique experience that challenges everything you know about games. This is a game that respects the player and pushes them to do their best, with no handholding whatsoever. Frustration is likely, but when you do solve a particularly challenging puzzle, the sense of achievement is unmatched.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Nier: Automata
Mar 6, 2017

A role playing game rich in unique characters and a multilayered story waiting to be unraveled, with one of the fastest and slickest fighting system in a game of its kind, against a diverse cast of bosses. All of this in addition to this year's best and most unique soundtrack, and this uniqueness extends to the gameplay and quest designs, all with the patented Yoko Taro touch. Its only let down by an unbalanced difficulty that robs many boss fights of their grandeur, and the sparseness of its world.

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9 / 10 - Tekken 7
Jun 3, 2017

It might not be drastically different, but this entry is still a smooth and deep fighting game, not to mention exciting, with a large roster of characters, and a decent amount of content, while still being more suited for versus play.

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May 3, 2017

It might not enhance or add much to the Wii U version, but this is certainly the definitive version of the best game of its kind, and especially the best handheld racer.

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9 / 10 - Splatoon 2
Jul 29, 2017

A unique online shooter both in appearance and in gameplay, that is technically accomplished, with a lot of new ideas and the content to match.

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A divisive entry that revolutionized a lot and was ahead of its time, and this enhanced version is a must try now more than ever.

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A fitting conclusion for the series. One that might not improve much but maintains what made the series special in a smaller package.

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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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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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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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