Edward Darling


34 games reviewed
77.8 average score
80 median score
55.9% of games recommended
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8.5 / 10.0 - Bears in Space
Mar 22, 2024

Bears in Space feels like a game that was lifted directly from the early 2000's, remastered and then released today, and I mean that in the best possible way. With the recent deluge of fantastic retro-flavoured FPS games, I think it's high time for a kitschy comedy 3D boomer (millennial?) shooter renaissance. Though I'm sure it's not for everyone, Broadside Games have delivered a delightfully ridiculous debut title and if you're a 90s gamer kid I urge you to check it out.

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9 / 10.0 - Helldivers II
Feb 22, 2024

Helldivers 2 is a masterstroke, a sensational sequel to one of my favourite games and an absolute must play for people who enjoy simple, cinematic, and irreverent fun. The shift in perspective, the upgraded graphics and sound design, and the hard lean into satirical humour have launched it easily into one of my favourite games of 2024. I highly recommend that you suit up and hit the Hellpods soldier, I'm doing my part, are you?

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8.5 / 10.0 - Pacific Drive
Feb 21, 2024

Just like the Daewoo Lanos I inherited from my sister when I eventually got my license, Pacific Drive is an imperfect but undeniably charming experience. It's filled to the brim with sensational atmosphere, intriguing mystery and edge-of-your-seat cinematic adventure. If you can buckle up and push through the foibles of this otherwise fantastic survival 'roadlite', I guarantee you won't regret getting behind the wheel.

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Nov 8, 2023

I'll admit that it's been quite some time between drinks for me with platform fighting games like this, but Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a fairly good mix of nostalgia, new ideas and inoffensive fun. While it may not reach the sky-high standard of something like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate it gives 90s kids like me another way to beat up our friends while reminiscing about the good old days of racing home to watch your favourite cartoons and arguing about which of them could take the others.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Endless Dungeon
Oct 16, 2023

ENDLESS Dungeon is an exceptional example of genre-crossing excitement that offers players an ever-changing adventure in rich surroundings. The love, attention (and Dust) that Amplitude Studios has clearly poured into this title elevates it to a worthy addition to the already-fantastic ENDLESS universe.

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7 / 10.0 - Scars Above
Feb 28, 2023

Scars Above is an enjoyable, if simple, entry into the sci-fi shooter genre. Although elements of the game feel a bit rushed or unpolished, none of that will detract from the overall experience. If you have a few hours to spare and you like mysterious adventures on far-flung planets, I recommend giving this one a go.

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8 / 10.0 - Ghost Song
Nov 1, 2022

Almost like an alternate universe cosplay, Ghost Song is a game that aims to appeal to your nostalgia for the old school Metroid series, while mixing in some additions from recent iterations of the genre they spawned. A few minor missteps don't detract from an otherwise sensational package, which has a giant, charming and weirdly adorable heart.

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9 / 10.0 - ICARUS
Dec 15, 2021

Icarus boldly stakes its claim amongst giants in the field and swiftly proves to be a worthy contender. Everything I saw in the lead up to the release of Icarus made it seem too good to be true, but my faith and patience was rewarded many times over when I finally got to drop planetside for the first time, and the time after that, and the time after that. Icarus is going up on my list of favourite things to come out of New Zealand, alongside pavlova and Lord of the Rings.

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8 / 10.0 - Medieval Dynasty
Sep 26, 2021

Medieval Dynasty is a gorgeous survival/crafting and town management adventure game that satisfies our primal urge to create, build and form a community. After spending a year in early access, the full release definitely has a solid foundation, but some mechanics could have used a bit more time in the oven. If you’re prepared for a long term investment, you’ll reap a fantastic reward.

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8.5 / 10.0 - The Big Con
Aug 31, 2021

The Big Con is a bright, fun and surprisingly wholesome crime spree through a Saturday morning cartoon version of 90s America. You might develop a compulsion for kleptomania, you might feel bad for picking hundreds of pockets, but at least you'll laugh along the way and feel cool doing it.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Chernobylite
Jul 28, 2021

Chernobylite weaves together a strong narrative, compelling characters and highly detailed environments to deliver a glowing (pun intended) entry into the sci-fi survival horror RPG genre.

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7 / 10.0 - Demon Skin
Apr 14, 2021

Demon Skin cherry-picks mechanics from your favourite games and presents them in a deliciously gory fruit salad.

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Jul 10, 2019

The limitless creativity and engaging experience of Dragon Quest Builders 2 easily makes it one of my all time favourite games

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6 / 10.0 - Fallout 76
Nov 25, 2018

The wastelands of West Virginia can either feel like its full of friends or incredibly lonely

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7 / 10.0 - Infliction
Nov 15, 2018

Infliction weaves realism and horror into a tragic tale and proves that your own home can be a terrifying place

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Sep 30, 2018

Assassin’s Creed’s shift to Ancient Greece also includes a more personal experience, action on the high seas and even deeper mysteries

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Jul 21, 2018

As beautiful as Octopath Traveler is, it shows that the quality of stories should come before quantity

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Jun 25, 2018

Playing Shape of the World is like having a warm bath in a room designed by Peter Alexander while listening to your favourite playlist

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A faithful collection that’s been lovingly built for fans, but not for newcomers

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8.5 / 10.0 - Conan Exiles
May 19, 2018

Conan Exiles takes a more mature approach to the survival/crafting genre and fulfils all your barbaric desires

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