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Frank Reese

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Favorite Games:
  • System Shock
  • Deus Ex
  • Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past

54 games reviewed
70.0 average score
70 median score
68.5% of games recommended

Frank Reese's Reviews

Gamer, Game Developer, Game Reviewer...

n 2010, the rather enjoyable Castlevania: Lords of Shadow ended with a major plot twist revealing that Gabriel Belmont was alive during modern times and was now called Dracula, taking on the famous vampire’s persona and visage. This left fans to wonder how the sequel would continue the story, either as Dracula or fighting against the protagonist from the original game. Four years later, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 answered the question, but it’s a question that probably was more interesting to think about than how Konami approached it.

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Aug 29, 2020

A game that tries to imitate Portal's success but falls apart when the developer tries to avoid fully copying the formula.

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Aug 10, 2019

An interesting idea, but sadly a weak game for single players, or people looking for random people. It’s a game that could have worked, but bugs and microtransactions hold it back

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2 / 5.0 - Late Shift
Apr 15, 2019

An interesting idea, but not a very good game. I enjoyed watching it for an hour but replaying it became very frustrating. Bandersnatch did a similar idea and doesn’t require a direct purchase price.

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2 / 5.0 - Replica
Apr 6, 2019

An interesting concept but not a long one. While the puzzles are interesting there’s just not enough here to recommend.

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A weak entry in the Danganronpa series. While the gameplay is a divergence from the franchise, a weak story and repetitive gameplay left me wondering why I played it. Maybe one to skip.

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A true prototype that shows the development process and what publishers use to determine if games will ship. Ultimately though this is a very early work in progress. Fun to see, but not much more.

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Sep 26, 2020

Classic gameplay that will please fans of stealth, but the worst story in the series. It's focus on the Templars could have been great but there's no attempt to humanize them.

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A solid and relaxing simulation game that focuses on restoring Train Stations. However the bugs and simplicity of the gameplay weaken a rather enjoyable experience.

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Feb 11, 2021

While the experience is part of a larger franchise, Yakuza 3's dated systems, rough combat, and story that loses site of the goal is hard a game to love. It's required playing for fans of the series, and not an awful experience, but hardly what fans will expect after the previous three titles in the franchise.

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- Hob
Nov 4, 2020

The most important thing though would be to address the common praise of the game, that this is “Zelda”. That would be true if Zelda lacked a story or interesting characters, or really a purpose had simplistic dungeons and more platforming than combat. Also, the enemies are repetitive and there are no interesting bosses as well.

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Nov 19, 2020

Little Misfortune is a game that is intended to shock the player. It starts early when the narrator informs the player that the girl at the center of the story is “going to die today.” The girl, Misfortune hears the narrator somehow, but the narrator quickly handwaves it away and starts to directly talk to Misfortune. From there the player takes control of Misfortune on her adventure.

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While this is an interesting release, it's a short demo showing what the next engine can do. There's no voice acting and reused assets for Thimbleweed park. It's only an hour, but free. Overall ok.

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Aug 25, 2020

An interesting story, and solid gameplay, but not in a way that combines into a singular experience that players deserve for a 60 dollar title. Still it's worth checking out once the price drops.

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3 / 5.0 - Just Cause 4
Sep 22, 2019

Just Cause 4 has so many problems. Bad graphics, bad story, and weaker gameplay. But the missions are enjoyable to the point that you might accept it all. Weak Recommend

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3 / 5.0 - SoulCalibur VI
May 10, 2019

SoulCalibur VI tries to provide a comprehensive package, but the single player offerings are still lacking. The fighting system is solid, but it's the package that lacks something special.

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3 / 5.0 - Minit
Mar 28, 2019

A good take on the Time Loop game, but doesn’t have the legs to make it a great game. There are good moments, but it lacks a length or consistency that makes it a stronger recommendation

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Apr 6, 2019

Great insult comedy simulator and uses classic comedy bits. It lacks longevity, but I still enjoyed my time playing this game and goes for a reasonable price.

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3 / 5.0 - Watch Dogs 2
Apr 2, 2019

Watch Dogs 2 makes a few right steps following Watch Dogs 2, but spends too much of its time trying to distract the player from what is a very interesting world.

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