A.J. Maciejewski


3021 games reviewed
72.1 average score
77 median score
61.2% of games recommended

As someone who loves retro RPGs yet has never played Phantasy Star before, I'm amazed at how great of a game it is.

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Long-time Sega fans who have fond memories of the mid-'80s will love rediscovering Alex Kidd in Miracle World.

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Apr 7, 2019

When it comes to retro arcade games, Gain Ground is definitely on the niche side of the equation.

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Apr 4, 2019

Considering Hotline Miami is a widely available and far superior game, why anyone would want to play 12 is Better Than 6 is beyond me.

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Apr 4, 2019

After having a few laughs at the utter ridiculousness of it all, it's difficult to thoroughly enjoy the irritating gameplay of Safety First!

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Apr 4, 2019

If it weren't for its reliance on trial and error, Golf Peaks would be a top-notch puzzle game but it's still definitely worth checking out.

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Apr 4, 2019

If you're a shoot 'em up fan then you'll find a lot to love about AngerForce: Reloaded's tight retro gameplay that actually feels fresh.

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Apr 4, 2019

Overall, gamers looking for a simple yet challenging stage-based puzzler will surely experience a lot of enjoyment in SpellKeeper.

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Apr 4, 2019

The chaotic real-time action of Dungeons & Aliens is fun for a short while but it slowly devolves into a frustrating mess.

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Apr 4, 2019

Those looking for a unique skill-testing arcade-style game could have half an hour or so of fun with Neon Caves but that's about it.

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Apr 1, 2019

The original Darksiders remains the best in the series and this Warmastered Edition is an incredible way to enjoy the timeless classic.

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Mar 29, 2019

Operencia: The Stolen Sun is a top-notch old-school dungeon crawler that modernizes the genre in impressive ways.

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Mar 27, 2019

Yoshi's Crafted World is one of the cutest games that you'll ever play but it's incredibly easy to the point where it becomes unengaging.

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As an Atelier fan, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World.

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6.4 / 10.0 - Xenon Racer
Mar 25, 2019

There's no denying that Xenon Racer is a very promising drift-focused racing game but it doesn't quite reach the high notes that its inspirations achieved 20 or so years ago.

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MX vs ATV All Out certainly isn't for everyone but it does offer a lot of fun for those who enjoy practicing their off-road racing skills.

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Mar 21, 2019

Blaster Master Zero was a phenomenal remake of an 8-bit classic so being able to finally enjoy a true sequel is an absolute treat.

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6.3 / 10.0 - RICO
Mar 20, 2019

If you'd like to have some co-op first-person shooting fun with a friend either locally or online then you can have a few hours of fun with RICO.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Fate/Extella Link
Mar 19, 2019

Even though Fate/Extella Link feels a lot like its predecessor, it's still a much-improved game that'll keep you hacking and slashing for hours.

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Mar 13, 2019

One Piece: World Seeker features impressively rewarding exploration that'll have you immersed in its beautiful and expansive world.

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