Chris Hyde


116 games reviewed
72.7 average score
75 median score
39.7% of games recommended
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7 / 10.0 - Gato Roboto
Jun 6, 2019

Gato Roboto is a short, sharp burst of Metroid fun, with cats. It sounds daft, but strong level design and a few original tweaks make it well worth a look.

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6 / 10.0 - Layers of Fear 2
May 24, 2019

Layers of Fear 2 starts off scary but runs out of ideas quickly. It tells an interesting story but is marred by out of place action sections.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Team Sonic Racing
May 17, 2019

Team Sonic Racing isn't the best karting game out there. But its well-executed team mechanic changes the way you play, making it a worthy addition to the genre.

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May 16, 2019

Cold, hard battle strategy meets the warmth of human interaction and politics to create an engaging and addictive experience.

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5 / 10.0 - Giga Wrecker Alt
May 9, 2019

Giga Wrecker Alt is an interesting idea let down by frustrating control issues and poorly executed physics.

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May 2, 2019

Hell is Other Demons is an addictive title that rewards the time you put into it. A decent amount of content and difficulty make it well worth considering.

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Apr 12, 2019

The Mystery of Woolley Mountain is an average point and click game that loses its spark by the end. A good mix of puzzles is offset by an unengaging plot and characters.

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8 / 10.0 - Tropico 6
Mar 29, 2019

Tropico 6 is the best in the series to date, taking the personality and humour from previous titles and adding extras that make being El Presidente feel better than ever.

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Mar 27, 2019

Yoshi's Crafted World is a beautifully crafted title - literally. Excellent level design, and childlike creative charm combine to produce a very enjoyable platformer.

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8.5 / 10.0 - APE OUT
Mar 4, 2019

Ape Out grabs you by the bananas and doesn't let go. A glorious combination of cathartic action, addictive gameplay and a rousing jazz backing.

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Mar 4, 2019

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn has a great game tucked away inside. But the time that has passed since the original and the extra additions tarnish the experience we fondly remember.

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Feb 28, 2019

An ideal recommendation for veterans of the genre, Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt scratches a really familiar itch. But there's nothing new here to entice newcomers away from other titles.

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5 / 10.0 - Forever Forest
Jan 28, 2019

Forever Forest looks and sounds nice, but that unfortunately masks a game with performance issues and repetitive gameplay that will put many people off.

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5 / 10.0 - Vane
Jan 21, 2019

Vane has some good ideas, but in stretching them out for too long across a pretty empty world, it soon becomes tiresome and frustrating.

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Jan 15, 2019

If you're prepared to learn a lot, and have plenty of time to spare, My Time at Portia is very enjoyable. Sporadic use of a guide will allow you to experience it in the fun, relaxed way it was intended.

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6 / 10.0 - Pic-a-Pix Pieces
Jan 6, 2019

Pic-a-Pix Pieces is more of the same nonogram puzzles, with nothing new to bring to party. It's functional and simple, but don't expect anything more.

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6.5 / 10.0 - GRIS
Dec 13, 2018

As an audio and visual package, Gris is stunning. However some missteps in gameplay prevent it from being something special.

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Dec 6, 2018

By combining familiar gameplay with some new ideas, there's something in here for everyone. Smash Bros. is back and has never been better.

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3 / 10.0 - Wordhunters
Nov 30, 2018

Even those who enjoy a word puzzle will find Wordhunters frustrating and dull. It lacks any spark, and should be avoided.

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5 / 10.0 - Chimparty
Nov 19, 2018

Chimparty will appeal to children initially, but its over-simplified controls and odd way of rewarding victory in party games will even put them off before long.

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