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Nick Mangiaracina

Chicago, Illinois
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Favorite Games:
  • Earthbound
  • Persona 4 Golden
  • Shin Megami Tensei IV

50 games reviewed
74.0 average score
80 median score
58.0% of games recommended

Nick Mangiaracina's Reviews

I don't know what I'm doing and let me tell you, I am terrified.
Aug 29, 2021

Minute of Islands is an incredibly stunning game with a timely narrative, minimal gameplay, and small platforming puzzles.

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5 / 5.0 - Death's Door
Aug 16, 2021

Very few games get as much right with their formula as Death’s Door does.

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2 / 5.0 - Last Stop
Aug 16, 2021

Even among fans of dialogue-driven adventure titles, I couldn’t possibly recommend Last Stop.

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2.5 / 5.0 - Scarlet Nexus
Aug 4, 2021

Scarlet Nexus has the foundation of a great idea that’s executed poorly and spends more time introducing new systems than exploring the ones already provided.

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2.5 / 5.0 - Cris Tales
Jul 20, 2021

I would avoid Cris Tales on the Switch until there’s been some patching done or you’ve tested it on another platform.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Backbone
Jun 8, 2021

From beginning to end I was hooked on Backbone

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4.5 / 5.0 - Essays on Empathy
May 18, 2021

I’ve always said that the best and most interesting games are being made at the experimental level in game jams and Essays on Empathy proves that.

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4 / 5.0 - Cozy Grove
May 14, 2021

Once I found myself hitting my stride in Cozy Grove, it became a before-bed ritual.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Element TD 2
May 13, 2021

While I have my grievances, of which there are many, I still really loved playing Element TD 2 and know I’ll be sinking a lot of time into it in the future, especially if any of my issues are resolved.

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Apr 22, 2021

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is ripe to be picked and placed in your library.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Bravely Default 2
Mar 23, 2021

Not bested by its predecessor, Bravely Default 2 offers a fairly inoffensive experience with some interesting gameplay tweaks and a very enjoyable job system.

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Super Seducer 3 would be good fun to play with a couple of friends on a boring night or to make fun of with some lady friends. Other than that though, my hope is that any particularly lonely gamers don’t use Super Seducer 3 as a blueprint for finding companionship.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Olija
Jan 28, 2021

Olija is a mysterious adventure that won't overstay it's welcome but leave you wanting more immediately after playing it.

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Ryza 2 does little to break the mold, but what it does do is polish the existing formula.

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2.5 / 5.0 - Twin Mirror
Dec 20, 2020

Even though Twin Mirror is listed as a thriller, there’s nothing really thrilling about it.

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3.5 / 5.0 - The Pathless
Nov 20, 2020

The Pathless may not be my favorite game, I found quite a bit wrong with it, but the messaging was clear and resonated with me.

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4 / 5.0 - Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Nov 9, 2020

Pikmin 3 Deluxe is not just a great entry to jump in on, but also try out if you’ve ever been curious about the franchise.

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4.5 / 5.0 - I Am Dead
Oct 29, 2020

However, if you’re interested in a strong narrative, fun art, and completing simple puzzles, I Am Dead is the most fun you’ll have this year.

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5 / 5.0 - Ikenfell
Oct 22, 2020

If you’re into JRPGs and love a good narrative you won’t want to miss Ikenfell.

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4 / 5.0 - Röki
Aug 19, 2020

Masquerading as simply an adventure game set with Scandinavian folklore in mind, Röki offers so much more and I urge you to give it a shot if this type of game is your bag.

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