Chris Hyde


115 games reviewed
72.6 average score
75 median score
39.1% of games recommended
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7.5 / 10.0 - Filament
Apr 23, 2020

Filament provides a brand-new puzzle challenge that is well-designed. Just be prepared for a steep challenge at times.

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Feb 13, 2020

Underneath the childish, cartoony exterior, Snack World: Dungeon Crawl Gold is a funny, simple but engaging RPG that above all, will make you smile.

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Nov 8, 2019

New Super Lucky's Tale is the definitive version of the game. It's still a stripped back platformer, but new content and a revamped camera make it well worth a look.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Chippy
Jun 27, 2019

Chippy feels incredibly familiar and intuitive and has enough of its own identity to make it worth a look. The challenge on offer is high and will require persistence and practice to master.

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7.5 / 10.0 - SolSeraph
Jul 9, 2019

SolSeraph is a very enjoyable, well-designed hack 'n' slash title, but the town management parts drag it down a little.

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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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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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Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise will undoubtedly appeal to fans of the series. For others, the wacky combat is the main draw, which should be enough to offset some pacing and story issues.

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Sep 14, 2018

A quirky and charming beat-em-up with plenty of variety, strategy and humour. If the challenge doesn't put you off, you'll find yourself having having a great time.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Semblance
Aug 1, 2018

By letting you morph the environment, Semblance is a new twist on the puzzler, asking you to creatively solve its challenges. New mechanics keep things fresh throughout, but also highlight what could have been if the game were longer and its ideas developed further.

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Oct 10, 2023

Total War: Pharaoh lets you play your way, and throws a lot at you to deal with. Fans will lap it up once they get to grips with its new mechanics.

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Escape Academy: Escape from Anti-Escape Island is more of the same escape room antics from the base game, which fans will lap up immediately.

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Sep 14, 2022

The Nobody Saves the World Frozen Hearth DLC provides fun new challenges and two new well-designed forms to experiment with.

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8 / 10.0 - Escape Academy
Jul 13, 2022

Escape Academy is a fun, addictive puzzler that captures the escape room magic with plenty of detail and variety, you'll just wish it lasted a little longer.

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8 / 10.0 - WWE 2K22
Mar 10, 2022

WWE 2K22 isn't revolutionary, but with some much-needed tweaks and loads of content, there's a lot for fans to enjoy.

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8 / 10.0 - King's Bounty II
Aug 23, 2021

King's Bounty II offers an enjoyable mix of a fantasy RPG and tactical turn-based combat that fans of both genres will lap up.

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Aug 12, 2020

A Total War Saga: Troy is a slightly different Total War game. It's commitment to the period, and all that entails is a lot of fun and well worth a look.

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8 / 10.0 - Monster Train
May 22, 2020

Whilst unashamedly similar to Slay the Spire, Monster Train has enough of its own ideas to deliver its own blend of deep, addictive fun.

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8 / 10.0 - Trials of Mana
May 5, 2020

Trials of Mana is a faithful remake of a game many won't have played. The care and attention it's been given belies its simple visuals, resulting in a lovely RPG experience.

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Feb 17, 2020

The Suicide of Rachel Foster tackles some tough issues but in a respectful way. Surrounding it is a mystery that will intrigue and surprise right to the end.

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