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Brendan Frye


Favorite Games:
  • Doom
  • Dark Souls
  • Symphony of the Night

35 games reviewed
79.0 average score
80 median score
65.7% of games recommended

Brendan Frye's Reviews

8 Years in the industry and currently working as Editor at CGMagazine. Have been playing games since the late 80's. Still view Doom as one of the pivotal moments in game design.
10 / 10.0 - God of War
Apr 12, 2018

God of War is back with one of the most rewarding experiences on the PlayStation 4 to date.

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10 / 10.0 - Diablo IV
May 30, 2023

Diablo IV's dark allure combines ingenious design choices to create an extraordinary Diablo that we couldn't have dreamed possible back in 1997.

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Oct 25, 2018

Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best game Rockstar Games has ever made, as it deftly combines one of the richest open worlds ever made with one of the most compelling stories of this generation.

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Aug 19, 2014

Diablo III is only getting better with each new version. Well worth jumping into if you love a loot driven experience.

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Mar 27, 2014

Reaper of Souls will feel like a brand new game. Right from the get go, it is clear that Blizzard has taken what they have learned and addressed what people were upset about.

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9 / 10.0 - Need for Speed
Nov 3, 2015

Yes, there are better, more realistic racing experiences on the market, but few titles can match the pure engagement that this year's Need for Speed offers.

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9 / 10.0 - Rez Infinite
Oct 13, 2016

Even with its relatively short playtime Rez Infinite is a game that is a must own for PlayStation VR owners.

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9 / 10.0 - Copy Kitty
May 1, 2019

Copy Kitty is a fountain of content and fun, giving 2D action fans a unique synthesis of old concepts they don't want to miss.

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Aug 30, 2018

Two Point Hospital manages that fine balance of nostalgia and new idea while making for a brilliant and fun management sim.

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9 / 10.0 - Sunless Skies
Feb 19, 2019

With impeccable world-building and compelling exploration, Sunless Skies is a haunting journey that is worth traversing time and time again.

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Jul 15, 2019

While I was skeptical at first, World of Warships has made the transition to consoles better than I thought possible, and is a blast to play!

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Jul 31, 2023

The excellent Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gets a very strong port. It has a few blemishes but this is still the absolute best way to play a game that’s an adventurous blast from start to finish.

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Feb 12, 2024

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden masterfully weaves a narrative that not only captivates but also challenges players to reflect on their own moral compass.

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May 1, 2019

For such a largescale RPG as Final Fantasy XII, it's great being to experience the title at home and on the go with all necessary enhancements

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8.5 / 10.0 - Arms
Jun 7, 2017

Nintendo delivers a new twist on Punch Out for The Switch and it already feels like the foundation of a new franchise.

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Jun 30, 2017

Despite the price, Diablo III: Rise of the Necromancer is a must have for anyone that loves the series, it's a shame it took so long to be added to the game.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Ring Fit Adventure
Oct 17, 2019

Ring Fit Adventure is one of the best attempts yet to blend fitness with gaming, even if gaming sometimes grabs the reins

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Oct 3, 2017

Forza Motorsport 7 is an exhilarating racing experience that is slightly bogged down by a convoluted and time-consuming progression system.

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8 / 10.0 - Romancing SaGa 3
Nov 15, 2019

Between Romancing SaGa 3 and two more English SaGa games on the horizon, it's a good time to be a devotee of this oddball RPG series. Let me hear your rallying cry, SaGa fans: "There are dozens of us! Dozens!"

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Feb 21, 2022

Filled with haunting loneliness and mesmerizing beauty, if you love an indie game that can push what story and gameplay can be, you need to give Far: Changing Tides a try.

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