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Michael Mendis

Saint Louis, Missouri
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Favorite Games:
  • Skies of Arcadia
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2
  • Mass Effect 2

45 games reviewed
73.8 average score
75 median score
53.3% of games recommended
9.5 / 10.0 - Hi-Fi Rush
Mar 3, 2023

Hi-Fi Rush is a phenomenal rythym-action title oozing with style that should not be missed.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Pentiment
Jan 30, 2023

Pentiment delivers a thoughtful, intriguing story with a wonderfully compelling cast of characters.

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Dec 2, 2022

A Plague Tale Requiem successfully refines the gameplay of its predecessor while delivering top-notch visuals and a powerful, character-driven story.

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Nov 4, 2022

The Eternal Cylinder offers a quirky, heartfelt experience with interesting game mechanics, but lacks depth and soon becomes monotonous.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Stray
Sep 14, 2022

Stray successfully translates the typical behavior of a cat into a fun and cohesive gameplay experience set within an intriguing sci-fi world.

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Aug 10, 2022

PowerWash Simulator's simple gameplay loop delivers a surprisingly relaxing and addicting experience.

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8 / 10.0 - Sonic Origins
Jul 13, 2022

While there are still a few bugs to iron out, Sonic Origins delivers the old-school Sonic experience in its best form yet thanks to a host of new features and quality-of-life improvements.

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6.5 / 10.0 - The Gunk
Mar 26, 2022

The Gunk sports an interesting core mechanic and two likable heroines, but lacks the depth and complexity needed to make the game stand out.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Forza Horizon 5
Dec 10, 2021

Forza Horizon 5 delivers a visually stunning and highly polished open world racing experience that's fun for racing veterans and newbies alike.

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Nov 19, 2021

Though not without its shortcomings, Kena: Bridge of Spirits excels thanks to its exhilarating combat and breath-taking visuals.

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7 / 10.0 - Nuclear Blaze
Nov 12, 2021

Nuclear Blaze lacks depth and scope, but its well-designed firefighting mechanics prove fun and accessible.

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Oct 13, 2021

Sonic Colors Ultimate enhances the original's great gameplay to modern HD standards, but misses the mark in almost every other regard.

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8 / 10.0 - 12 Minutes
Sep 13, 2021

Twelve Minutes delivers a captivating experience with excellent voice acting and shocking twists.

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8 / 10.0 - The Ascent
Sep 1, 2021

The Ascent delivers meaty action and gorgeous visuals in an imaginative cyberpunk package.

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7 / 10.0 - Backbone
Jun 18, 2021

While its simplistic gameplay and lack of closure hold it back from greatness, Backbone still delivers a compelling experience thanks to its deep worldbuilding, well-realized characters, and gorgeous pixel art.

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5 / 10.0 - Black Legend
Jun 11, 2021

Black Legend introduces some neat concepts, but lacks the depth needed to create an engaging experience.

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May 1, 2021

NieR Replicant's loveable characters and creative mix of gameplay allow the game to hold its own over a decade after its original release.

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5.5 / 10.0 - Battletoads
Apr 7, 2021

A cartoony reimagining of the classic Battletoads franchise is let down by mediocre gameplay and flat comedy.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Cyberpunk 2077
Feb 19, 2021

Cyberpunk 2077's compelling characters and well-realized dystopian world delivers dozens of hours of open-world fun—provided you have the right hardware on which to play it, and a high tolerance for objectionable content.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Colossus Down
Feb 12, 2021

Colossus Down delivers more of the series' trademark wacky humor, but its core gameplay proves merely adequate.

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