Sam Gowing


11 games reviewed
70.8 average score
75 median score
63.6% of games recommended
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8.5 / 10.0 - Bleeding Edge
Apr 1, 2020

Bleeding Edge is a polished team-based brawler. Ninja Theory took on user feedback from the betas to improve gameplay and, with more content already announced, Bleeding Edge looks to have enough depth to pour countless hours into.

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77 / 100 - inbento
Mar 18, 2020

Inbento is a neatly packaged puzzler with enough challenge to keep you engaged and just enough charm to keep you sane.

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8 / 10.0 - Yes, Your Grace
Mar 6, 2020

Yes, Your Grace is a fresh take on kingdom management and a tale about the importance of family. Managing resources and building an army is an unforgiving task, but an engaging story and likeable characters make your sacrifices worthwhile.

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73 / 100 -
Feb 12, 2020

Kunai is a short and sweet metroidvania with an exciting premise. In this era of rapid technological change, however, Kunai ultimately doesn't do enough to separate itself from the pack.

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5.5 / 10.0 - Skellboy
Feb 9, 2020

A standard hack-and-slash adventure, Skellboy offers a fun twist on the usual inventory format. Beyond that, though, performance issues and a general lack of polish leave the game feeling underdeveloped

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Jan 27, 2020

Satirical and self-aware, Journey to the Savage Planet shrinks the discovery of No Man's Sky down to a single planet that's bonkers and brilliant - and one you'll definitely want to visit.

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Coteries of New York is a return to the world of Vampire: The Masquerade that fans will enjoy. Those unfamiliar with the series might be left feeling underwhelmed, however.

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Dec 22, 2019

King of Cards is another excellent addition to the Shovel Knight saga - an exciting and grand finale for the series.

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Dec 20, 2019

If you treat Where the Water Tastes Like Wine as a visual novel with added interaction, you'll find a unique premise surrounded with a host of interesting characters and stories. As a video game, however, it is too stripped back to feel substantial and remain engaging through its lengthy run time.

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4 / 10.0 - Rune II
Dec 13, 2019

The bland monotony of Rune II removes the majority of fun from an otherwise exciting premise. There is a slim chance that problems can be fixed and more can be added, but don't hold your breath.

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83 / 100 - Planet Zoo
Nov 14, 2019

Planet Zoo is undoubtedly the most authentic zoo simulator you can play, perhaps to an extent that will deter some people. While micro-management and organization can be frustrating at times, the beauty of your creations, welfare of your animals, and happiness of your guests makes all that effort worthwhile.

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