A.J. Maciejewski


3151 games reviewed
72.3 average score
77 median score
61.7% of games recommended
Mar 11, 2020

SRPG enthusiasts who like the idea of mixed in stealth and survival elements will have a blast mastering Alder's Blood.

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Mar 11, 2020

Save Koch is definitely a unique indie game to keep an eye on with its intense procedurally generated mystery-based campaign.

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After all is said and done, One Finger Death Punch 2 proves that simple gameplay can be challenging and thoroughly entertaining.

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Mar 11, 2020

Cooperative adventures don't get much cuter or trickier than the wonderful ibb & obb. It's a must-play indie gem!

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Mar 10, 2020

Considering La-Mulana 2 released a handful of years after the remake of the original, I was expecting it to be a huge improvement. In many ways, it definitely is, but not as much as I had hoped.

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Mar 10, 2020

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a wonderful Metroidvania that manages to be both beautiful and challenging. If you enjoyed Ori and the Blind Forest then you're in for one impressive treat with this sequel.

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Mar 10, 2020

From collecting items to loading your laptop up with new software, each bit of progress feels like putting a puzzle together piece by piece.

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7.9 / 10.0 - La-Mulana 1 & 2
Mar 10, 2020

Both La-Mulana games are excellent experiences for gamers looking to master elaborate 2D worlds filled with challenging bosses, platforming scenarios, and puzzles. With that said, it can still be a frustrating affair and one that casual gamers should avoid.

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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is a top-notch example of what Mystery Dungeon games are capable of. Once you pick it up, it's hard to put it down and with dozens of hours of challenging fun; it's definitely worth adding to your game library.

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Mar 5, 2020

Whether you're completely new to Kingdom Hearts or a long-time fan, enjoying these magical adventures on a modern console will surely put a smile on your face. This collection is simply jam-packed with greatness via plenty of gameplay variety and memorable stories.

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Mar 4, 2020

Granblue Fantasy: Versus offers promising gameplay that's sure to delight fans of fighters. On the other hand, there's so little content that it's probably best to wait for some sort of complete edition before giving it a try.

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8.1 / 10.0 - Langrisser I & II
Mar 3, 2020

If you love SRPGs as much as I do then you'll have an excellent time with Langrisser I & II. It's impressive how well both games have held up over the years and the fact that it has an option to make them accessible for genre newcomers is a great addition.

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7.8 / 10.0 - Two Point Hospital
Mar 2, 2020

Two Point Hospital is a solid and thoroughly engaging simulation game that plays beautifully on console. If it steered more away from random difficulty and repetitive challenges and didn't have so many strange glitches, I'd say it's a must-play game.

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7.2 / 10.0 - MX Nitro
Mar 1, 2020

If you enjoy motocross games with 2D momentum-based gameplay then MX Nitro: Unleashed is sure to delight with its challenging events and elaborate yet intuitive trick system. It can be frustrating at times but that only makes eventual success even sweeter.

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Feb 29, 2020

Even with its shortcomings, Sayonara Wild Hearts is an absolutely mind-blowing experience that gamers of all types must play.

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7.3 / 10.0 - Kemono Heroes
Feb 29, 2020

Kemono Heroes made me reminisce of trying to finish challenging Super NES games cooperatively with friends. In other words, it's an authentically retro experience that's sure to entertain a couch full of chums and you can't go wrong with that.

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Feb 27, 2020

From its charming visuals to its smooth action-packed gameplay, Kunai is a fittingly sharp and enjoyable experience.

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Feb 27, 2020

I wish Brief Battles was more fleshed out because it has a lot of potential and its core gameplay is surprisingly fun.

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Feb 27, 2020

With loads of variety, challenging core gameplay, and a delightful presentation, Vitamin Connection offers a healthy dose of fun.

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Feb 27, 2020

MouseCraft is a fantastic puzzler with real-time elements that rewards quick and efficient thinking more than most puzzle games do.

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