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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
4 / 10.0 - Grave Keeper
Apr 4, 2019

Grave Keeper is bland, boring, and repetitive—but hey, it could be worse.

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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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5 / 10.0 - The Falconeer
Nov 25, 2020

With a forgettable story and a critical lack of gameplay depth, The Falconeer fails to realize its potential.

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5 / 10.0 - The Inner Friend
May 30, 2020

The Inner Friend showcases a ton of heart and some clever concepts, but fails to translate that into compelling gameplay or a coherent story.

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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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5.5 / 10.0 - Hero Express
Jul 12, 2019

You get what you pay for with Hero Express—which is not much.

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6 / 10.0 - Sea of Solitude
Oct 5, 2020

Sea of Solitude sets up a strong premise and showcases a lot of heart, but its forgettable gameplay and mediocre storytelling hold it down.

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Aug 8, 2018

City of the Shroud's first chapter boasts intuitive mechanics and witty dialogue, but is held back by a lack of gameplay variety and a story that refuses to commit.

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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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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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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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6.5 / 10.0 - Control: AWE
Sep 3, 2020

Control: AWE admirably serves its purpose as a formal beginning to the Remedy Connected Universe and adds a few cool perks along the way, but fails to stand as a compelling Control expansion in its own right.

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Sep 12, 2019

Gravity Ghost provides a relaxing experience with some interesting gameplay ideas, but its lack of depth and poor storytelling keep you from getting invested.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Graveyard Keeper
Sep 20, 2018

Graveyard Keeper's signature mechanic provides plenty of fun, and the numerous other activities keep things interesting, but the game is bogged down by balance issues, slow progression, and poor combat. There's a neat experience to be had here, but you need a lot of patience to get the most out of it.

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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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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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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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Aug 10, 2022

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

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7 / 10.0 - Sakura Wars
May 21, 2020

Despite its shallow gameplay, Sakura Wars offers plenty of entertainment thanks to its delightful characters, stylish art design, and upbeat tone.

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Kentucky Route Zero tells fascinating tales about its world and the people who inhabit it, but fails to connect its many threads into a cohesive whole.

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