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Mitchell Saltzman


103 games reviewed
78.7 average score
80 median score
75.7% of games recommended
8 / 10.0 - Returnal
Apr 29, 2021

Its roguelike runs are too long and it needs a way to save in the middle of them, but Returnal's third-person shooter action, clever story, and atmosphere are excellent.

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Apr 22, 2021

Improved visuals and smoothed out combat go a long way in Nier's update, but it's the story that's the star of the show

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Feb 23, 2021

Great action, smart strategy, and random curses carry Curse of the Dead Gods to top of the action roguelite genre.

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7 / 10.0 - Olija
Jan 28, 2021

Olija is a memorable 2D action platformer with great combat that is over all too soon with little reason to return.

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8 / 10.0 - Cyber Shadow
Jan 25, 2021

Cyber Shadow's excellent gameplay, level design, variety, and music make it a great modernization of the classic Ninja Gaiden formula.

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Nov 16, 2020

In Demon's Souls, a touch of smart quality of life changes and gorgeous visuals go a long way in modernizing this tough PS3 classic.

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8 / 10.0 - Ghostrunner
Oct 26, 2020

Ghostrunner's lightning-fast gameplay makes for a short-lived but memorable action game with some incredible moments.

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Not all of the innovation in Steve's movelist translates to a fun time, but his uniqueness carries him far nonetheless.

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Sep 21, 2020

WWE 2K Battlegrounds works as a shallow party game you play for an hour, then move on to something else, and that's it

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10 / 10.0 - Spelunky 2
Sep 14, 2020

Spelunky 2 is a masterpiece of procedurally generated platforming that stays true to the legendarily challenging original while also holding surprises around every corner.

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8 / 10.0 - EA Sports UFC 4
Aug 14, 2020

EA Sports UFC 4 is great, with an improved career mode and clinch system, though its ground game still needs work

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8 / 10.0 - Fantasy Strike
Jul 29, 2020

Fantasy Strike is a tightly designed 2D fighter with approachable mechanics and an entirely free-to-play roster.

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7 / 10.0 - CARRION
Jul 27, 2020

Carrion nails the power fantasy of being a horror movie monster, but makes exploration a chore that pads the adventure.

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Jul 14, 2020

Ghost of Tsushima is an excellent action game and its open world is one of the most gorgeous yet.

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May 28, 2020

There's not enough meat on Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath's bones to feel like a full expansion, but two of its three new characters are excellent and the brief campaign is fun while it lasts.

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May 13, 2020

As a remaster, it may disappoint, but The Wonderful 101: Remastered is still the best way to play this Wii U classic

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May 5, 2020

Them's Fightin' Herds is an exceptional fighting game by any measure, only held back by its tiny roster of six characters.

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Mar 27, 2020

Pirate Warriors 4 is a great One Piece-flavored spin on the musou genre with a deep roster and simple but fun combat

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9 / 10.0 - Nioh 2
Mar 10, 2020

Nioh 2's many systems may be a little overwhelming, but the stellar combat and satisfying difficulty make it worth it.

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Feb 12, 2020

Though light on characters and story, Granblue Fantasy: Versus is another excellent addition to the ArcSys family.

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