Kieron Verbrugge


222 games reviewed
79.2 average score
80 median score
60.3% of games recommended
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8 / 10.0 - Flipping Death
Aug 6, 2018

The spiritual successor to the fantastic Stick It To The Man trades simple mind-reading for full mind control, as filling in for the grim reaper proves to be a hilariously good time

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4 / 10.0 - Anamorphine
Aug 12, 2018

The indie video game scene has made huge strides and seen so many successes in representing issues of mental health lately that it hurts that much more when a game falls this far short

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8.5 / 10.0 - Yakuza Kiwami 2
Aug 23, 2018

What better way to remake one of the earliest games in a series than by smashing its various pieces together with those of the newest entry? The Yakuza franchise truly is the gift that keeps on giving

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Sep 19, 2018

Melbourne studio The Voxel Agents' debut console game proves that they are already masters of the craft. This is a shining example of what indie games can be

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Sep 24, 2018

Roads' is a fantastic first episode in what promises to be one of the best episodic series the games industry has ever seen

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Sep 30, 2018

A striking and surprising mashup of a long running game series and even longer running anime proves that the Yakuza studio shows no signs of slowing down

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Oct 2, 2018

A return to the traditional format alongside subtle but meaningful tweaks and a healthy dose of extras make this one of the best Mario Party outings yet

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Oct 14, 2018

An enjoyable story, solid gameplay and a respectable solution to the pitfalls of the toys-to-life concept make for a surprisingly good experience no matter how you play

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Nov 6, 2018

A big, bold Western epic that takes lessons learned from Rockstar's entire history and combines them with a newfound appreciation for pacing and subtlety

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Nov 7, 2018

Aardman's first real foray into video games is a valiant effort with a memorable war-time tale and stunning presentation

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Nov 12, 2018

A ridiculously handsome, pitch-perfect remastered trilogy that no Spyro fan should miss

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Dec 15, 2018

A scrappy but confident tactical RPG with a surreal and engaging world straight out of an obscure tabletop game

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8 / 10.0 - Vane
Jan 17, 2019

Like so much fine art, this piece loses its luster when you start to dissect and interpret it. So don't. Because it's fucking dope

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Jan 18, 2019

One of the best entries in the Tales series finally gets the complete release that it deserves on modern platforms

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Jan 25, 2019

Kingdom Hearts III takes the series to astonishing new heights. With exhilarating combat, fantastic Disney worlds and a smart approach to an unavoidably convoluted story, it does everything it needs to not only please hardcore fans but anyone up for a solid action JRPG. Against all odds, this might be the perfect Kingdom Hearts game.

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Jan 28, 2019

The second chapter in Sean and Daniel's story asks the hard questions, like can grandmas really be trusted?

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Feb 4, 2019

AWAY is a brief, humorous and adorable first-person ‘roguelite’ that puts the emphasis on fun and good vibes instead of challenge

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8.5 / 10.0 - Metro Exodus
Feb 13, 2019

Staying faithful to the series' roots while keeping up with the modern AAA market was always going to be a tough balancing act, but Metro Exodus nails it. Only a few rough edges hold it back from true greatness

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7.5 / 10.0 - Pode
Feb 18, 2019

Pode excels as a gentle, adorable co-op puzzler with a lot of heart, just make sure you have someone to play with

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Mar 27, 2019

Yoshi's unique brand of platforming is as solid as ever and comes with a brilliant visual twist, just don't expect it to bring too many new ideas to the crafting table

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