Daniel Walter


160 games reviewed
82.4 average score
81 median score
94.4% of games recommended
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8.5 / 10.0 - Marvel's Wolverine
Sep 17, 2026

Marvel's Wolverine is an atmospheric, brutal and superbly staged action adventure with hard-hitting combat and a dark story, even if its linear structure and increasingly repetitive fights hold it back slightly.

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8 / 10.0 - Halloween
Sep 11, 2026

Halloween: The Game is an atmospheric and tense asymmetrical horror game that captures Michael Myers authentically, even if its short campaign, clunky combat and limited map selection hold it back.

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7.5 / 10.0 - NHL 27
Sep 11, 2026

NHL 27 delivers a convincing hockey experience with a big leap in presentation and atmosphere, though modest changes to Franchise and Be a Pro and the pushy Hockey Ultimate Team onboarding hold it back.

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8.5 / 10.0 - NBA 2K27
Sep 10, 2026

NBA 2K27 is an extensive, well-rounded update with historic Eras, a new co-op mode and a stronger focus on women's basketball, even if the City needed a refresh and the gameplay is evolution rather than revolution.

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Sep 2, 2026

Star Wars Zero Company is a surprisingly strong turn-based tactics game that combines demanding battles and deep character progression with an atmosphere that perfectly captures the Star Wars universe.

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is a nostalgic trip whose stealth gameplay and atmosphere still hold up, even if imprecise gunplay, blurry comic cutscenes and visible age make it hard to win over a new generation.

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8 / 10.0 - Madden NFL 27
Aug 20, 2026

Madden NFL 27 is a noticeable step forward, with a much livelier, modernized Franchise mode, better presentation and dynamic weather, even if the big revolution is still missing.

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Aug 6, 2026

College Football 27 is a successful evolution with a reworked Dynasty, an expanded Road to Glory and an even more impressive presentation, delivering the most well-rounded college football experience so far.

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Black Flag Resynced recreates the Caribbean with stunning visuals, but it fails to capture the soul of the original, and cutting the present-day story leaves a hole in its identity.

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Jun 15, 2026

Pro Cycling Manager 26 brings improvements you can actually feel, from a better simulation to careers with real pro riders, and remains the benchmark for virtual cycling.

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Jun 10, 2026

Tour de France 2026 benefits from its new weather system and a varied route, but stagnant licenses and game modes make this year's entry feel like standing still.

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10 / 10.0 - 007 First Light
Jun 3, 2026

007 First Light feels like a new Bond film, combining superb melee combat, thrilling car chases and Hitman-style sandbox stealth into a package that is nothing short of a revelation, despite slightly imprecise shooting.

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Directive 8020 is a worthy start to the second season of The Dark Pictures, with a strong sci-fi horror atmosphere and a welcome stealth focus, despite clichéd characters and a short runtime.

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8 / 10.0 - Bus Bound
Apr 30, 2026

Bus Bound skips hardcore realism in favor of an accessible, rewarding feel-good experience with smooth driving, a varied world and dynamic weather that almost makes it a cozy game.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Sudden Strike 5
Apr 24, 2026

Sudden Strike 5 is a solid comeback for the strategy series, with large-scale battles, real tactical depth and comfortable controller support, though overlapping campaign locations and sparse explanations hold it back.

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Apr 22, 2026

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream stands out with quirky humor, a unique look and lots of creative freedom, delivering plenty of fun despite questionable long-term motivation.

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Apr 1, 2026

Life is Strange: Reunion delivers a heartfelt finale with strong characters and atmosphere, but its reliance on familiar ideas and lack of innovation prevent it from reaching the heights of the series’ best entries.

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8.5 / 10.0 - MLB The Show 26
Mar 23, 2026

MLB The Show 26 delivers a polished and content-rich baseball experience with meaningful improvements across its modes, reinforcing its status as the benchmark for the sport.

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9 / 10.0 - Pokémon Pokopia
Mar 9, 2026

Pokémon Pokopia successfully blends cozy life-sim elements with the Pokémon formula, creating a charming and heartfelt experience, despite a slow start and lack of voice work.

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Mar 2, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem stands out as one of the series’ strongest entries, combining intense horror, memorable characters, and classic gameplay elements into a thrilling and atmospheric experience.

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