Josh West


30 games reviewed
73.8 average score
70 median score
46.2% of games recommended
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Unscored - Witchfire
Sep 21, 2023

Witchfire enters early access with a bright future ahead of it. While there's certainly some rough edges, The Astronauts has assembled the skeleton of a capable fusion between FPS sensibilities and roguelite punishments, and I'm keen to see how it evolves over time from here.

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Nov 17, 2022

Warzone 2 makes a good first impression. While it shares some similarities with its predecessor, Infinity Ward has delivered a more tactical battle royale that smartly subverts expectations.

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The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 campaign is a riot from its impressive opening act to its explosive finale. While we're still waiting to test the multiplayer, the campaign makes a great first impression on behalf of the entire experience.

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Sep 23, 2021

"I love how quiet Death Stranding can be in these moments; a game soundtracked by the sounds of nature"

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"All told, Rocksteady has delivered a dependable, if unspectacular third-person shooter"

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Aug 22, 2023

Some of you will certainly enjoy the potential Fort Solis puts forward, but others may find its sharper edges a little too rough to handle.

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Apr 14, 2023

"Like Minecraft Dungeons before it, Minecraft Legends is a great concept let down by middling execution"

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Feb 20, 2023

Atomic Heart is a messy video game with big ideas and a desperate need for refinement

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Oct 20, 2022

This isn't the game that Gotham deserves, and it's not the one it needs right now either

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Jul 29, 2021

While The Ascent is a true visual showcase for the Xbox Series X, it lacks depth and clarity. There's a fun game in here, but it's ultimately overburdened.

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Oct 18, 2023

"Web of Wyrd is a compelling concept in need of further iteration and continuing evolution"

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Feb 6, 2023

Hogwarts Legacy is a solid first attempt. If Avalanche can be accused of anything, it's that the studio has tried to do too much all at once. Something was always going to give – between the massive open world, the messy RPG economy, exciting action combat, and adventure story that wants to cast you as a hero with homework due on Monday.

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Dec 12, 2022

There's an Achievement permanently tied to my account now that claims I spent "15 hours at the very real in-game alien strip club." To all my friends and family who may one day read this: I promise that isn't true.

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Mar 21, 2022

Ghostwire: Tokyo feels like a throwback to a different era of action game design. It takes an off-beat approach to world design, story encounters, and combat pacing that won't be for everyone, but if you can get it to click into place you'll have a resoundingly chill time hunting ghosts throughout Tokyo.

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Nov 17, 2021

Battlefield 2042 is a strong foundation for future expansion. DICE's multiplayer-only FPS has scale and spectacle, but there are elements in need of careful refinement and optimization.

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Oct 6, 2021

Frustrating boss battles and cumbersome controls distract from an otherwise fun and isolating adventure

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Apr 27, 2020

Gears Tactics is a smart, fast, and aggressive strategy game that's in need of a little more variety

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Mar 17, 2020

Doom Eternal is a smart iteration of what came before it that occasionally stumbles under its own desire to evolve

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Jan 31, 2023

Hi-Fi Rush is a harmonious cacophony of raunchy rock 'n' roll and character-driven action

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Nov 3, 2021

Riders Republic is a hell of a good time, a freeform open-world sports game that encourages you to follow your passion and find your own fun.

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