Rich Cooper


33 games reviewed
69.7% of games recommended
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Sep 19, 19

Developer Flight School Studio has found a way to combine exploration, fast paced hack-and-slash, pinball, and dungeon crawling all into one neat package that doesn’t overstay its welcome.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
May 1, 2019

Overall, I enjoyed my time with Shalnor Legends, which only took me around six hours to finish. I still have upgrades and collectibles to seek out whenever I feel like jumping back into the action. It’s a good game if you are craving a 2D Zelda-inspired experience on the Switch, though I would have preferred a little less grinding for the upgrade system. I would have liked to have checked out some of the other upgrade paths, but ultimately felt that they weren’t worth the theoretical time required to grind out their components.

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Essential - Timespinner
Jun 12, 2019

Overall, if you are a fan of Castlevania: SOTN, 2D Metroid games, or just like Metroidvanias in general, Timespinner is one you shouldn't miss.

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No Recommendation / Blank - The Tenth Line
Sep 20, 2019

Sungazer Software’s first commercial title claims to offer a colorful world to explore, 2D platforming action, treasure hunting, power acquisition and skill training, and battle against dozens of foes at once. How does the end result fare?

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No Recommendation / Blank - Candleman
Oct 3, 2019

Is Zelda an RPG? Debatable. Is Candleman? No debate.

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Recommended - A Knight's Quest
Oct 24, 2019

A Knight’s Quest doesn’t hide its inspiration, but in spite of some flaws and odd pacing issues, it is certainly a journey worth taking.

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Essential - Ashen
Jan 7, 2020

As a higher-budget indie release, is Ashen massive enough to be considered a worthy expedition? Rich takes on this quiet Soulslike to find out.

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Recommended - Skellboy
Jan 29, 2020

Rich unearths the good, bad, and unstable in this Skellboy review. Should you pick this title up immediately, or hold off on patches?

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Recommended - Underhero
Mar 11, 2020

Twisting turn-based combat and the adventurous staples of the genre, UnderHero proves to be refreshing in a fashion similar to a certain pulpy plumber.

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We check in on the monthly “Is Zelda an RPG?” debate with a review of last year’s big release: Link’s Awakening.

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Apr 30, 2020

In a sea of Metroidvanias on Switch, Shinsekai provides an underwater-focused experience that is well worth your time.

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Jun 9, 2020

The lessons learned from previous entries make Shantae and the Seven Sirens an easy recommendation for fans of the series and Metroidvania enthusiasts alike.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Paper Mario: The Origami King
Oct 22, 2020

While Paper Mario: The Origami King, in many ways, feels like it’s struggling to find its core identity, it isn’t completely without merit, either.

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If you are looking for an action-adventure game (with light RPG elements) in the same vein as other 3D Zelda games, then Oceanhorn 2 is an adventure worth sailing.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Immortals Fenyx Rising: A New God
Feb 24, 2021

Curious about how the first DLC from Immortals Fenyx Rising fares? Rich has you covered in this Mini Review!

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Mar 24, 2021

While a Musou game at heart, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity tells a surprisingly well-crafted tale that all Zelda fans should experience.

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Essential - CrossCode
Apr 21, 2021

CrossCode perfectly encapsulates the MMORPG experience within the confines of a riveting single-player adventure.

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Apr 28, 2021

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is as weird as it sounds, and certainly not without faults, but is nonetheless a solid, bite-sized, 2D Zelda-inspired experience.

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Recommended - Cathedral
May 6, 2021

If you are itching for a challenging retro-inspired metroidvania that is backed by competent design, then open the doors to Cathedral!

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May 28, 2021

For series fans, as well as newcomers, Wonder Boy Asha In Monster World is a charming adventure worth taking.

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