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Ben Thompson


122 games reviewed
66.4% of games recommended
Essential - Boot Hill Heroes
Dec 15, 2020

Boot Hill Heroes goes above and beyond riding on the success of its inspiration, bringing life to the Wild West in ways many should find comforting.

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Shiren’s debut on the Nintendo Switch would be rather impressive if it wasn’t for one concerning issue.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Micetopia
Dec 1, 2020

Although it excels in presentation, the Metroidvania Micetopia is lacking in other areas that really count.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Dragon Lapis
Nov 23, 2020

Dragon Lapis remains a middle-of-the-road endeavor despite its impressive heritage.

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Recommended - Monster Viator
Oct 12, 2020

The latest retro JRPG from Hit-Point, published under KEMCO, is one of the better budget-friendly experiences they currently offer.

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The second entry in the Atelier Dusk trilogy is an improvement overall compared to its predecessor, but does struggle a bit in certain areas.

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While the debut Dusk title shows little advancement from the Arland trilogy, it holds promise for future entries while remaining a solid Atelier experience.

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Essential - Project Warlock
Jun 23, 2020

Project Warlock pays tribute to the early ’90s first-person shooters while freshening the experience through its use of RPG mechanics.

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Xenoblade’s unwavering quality – even after almost a decade – proves it’s worthy to stand among the other “greats” of the genre.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Treachery in Beatdown City
May 11, 2020

Is the innovative combat system found in this quirky beat’em-up RPG enough to overcome its flaws?

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Mar 30, 2020

Mark my words: Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition will be a strong contender for best 16-bit inspired JRPG to come to Switch this year.

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No Recommendation / Blank - A Street Cat's Tale
Mar 17, 2020

Does this new cat game achieve the same clawverly pawsome status of those before it, or will it purrove an unfurtunate stain on the annals of feline RPG hisstory?

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Mar 5, 2020

Rune Factory 4 Special will have you praising its variety of content and consistent rewards, but also cursing some of its more finicky components.

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Recommended - Goblin Sword
Feb 11, 2020

While not mind-blowing in any way, Goblin Sword is as good as a budget-tiered Metroidvania can get – with the added appeal of light RPG elements.

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Essential - Rogue Legacy
Feb 3, 2020

Rogue Legacy is all about family businesses gone wrong, and I’m in love with it.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Seek Hearts
Jan 22, 2020

How does KEMCO’s first sci-fi RPG, Seek Hearts, fare on Switch? Let’s find out!

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Jan 14, 2020

Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove has reminded me, once again, to be weary of random presents, and that many of us looked (and acted like) goobers towards the end of the millennium.

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Recommended - One More Dungeon
Jan 9, 2020

One More Dungeon succeeds not by creating something brand-new, but rather from embracing older design concepts in a refreshing way.

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In its current state, Stranded Sails is best left marooned on its island of sadness.

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Dec 18, 2019

In a year already stacked with a number of quality Switch RPG releases, Star Ocean: First Departure R has been a pleasant, budget-friendly surprise.

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