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Bobby Pashalidis

Toronto
TheZenState

Favorite Games:
  • Final Fantasy IX
  • Assassin's Creed II
  • God of War

215 games reviewed
80.0% of games recommended
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Testament: Order of High Human shows the studio has a lot of ambition, but without channelling that energy, the result is this game

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Jul 6, 2023

Everybody 1-2-Switch! offers a brief sliver of fun for a group of friends, but its lack of longevity makes this entry a forgettable affair

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Avoid - Scars Above
Feb 28, 2023

Scars Above offers a bold introduction that devolves into repetitiveness.

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Avoid - Loot River
May 9, 2022

If a top-down Souls-esque experience is something you may be craving, Loot River is a great go-to. But if you're hoping for a little more reward with your risk, look elsewhere.

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Avoid - Monark
Feb 19, 2022

Monark's horror vibe is a nice touch but the needless and frustrating grinding paired with bland world design make this hard to recommend to anyone but the most hardcore JRPG fans.

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Oct 2, 2021

Xuan Yuan Sword 7 has some interesting ideas and an exciting backdrop but it won’t be for everyone. The game's battle system has is decent but lacks the depth that makes actually playing the game memorable.

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Avoid - Windbound
Aug 27, 2020

Windbound offers some great ideas but never delivers on them. It's a gorgeous video game bogged down by tedious survival mechanics and the lack of freedom to explore the open sea.

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In theory, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered should be a win for Square Enix. In execution, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles stumbles to tell a story worth revisiting.

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Recommended - Grandia HD Collection
Mar 26, 2024

The Grandia HD Collection is an acceptable way to play two solid RPGs from a different era.

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Recommended - Children of the Sun
Apr 15, 2024

Children of the Sun is a great title, but it can be frustrating sometimes.

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Recommended - Harold Halibut
Apr 15, 2024

Harold Halibut is bound to elicit strong reactions from players, falling squarely into the love-it or leave-it camp.

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Mar 19, 2024

Alone in the Dark isn't the most entertaining game, but it has some excellent moments.

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Recommended - Pepper Grinder
Mar 28, 2024

Pepper Grinder is another excellent addition to Devolver's catalogue, thanks to a brief runtime and exciting mechanics.

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Mar 21, 2024

Princess Peach: Showtime! further proves that it doesn't require Mario to show up to save the day because Princess Peach can hold her own.

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Recommended - Dragon's Dogma 2
Mar 20, 2024

I can see why the original Dragon's Dogma was such a cult hit. Over a decade later, though, with the technology finally capable of providing the horsepower to deliver Itsuno's vision, stepping into the world of Dragon's Dogma 2 leaves a lasting impression far more positive than I expected.

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Mar 17, 2024

Despite uneven gameplay, Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore still offers some unique features. Overall, the presentation is as retro as it gets, backed up by wacky characters and hilariously fun voice acting.

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Recommended - Penny's Big Breakaway
Mar 1, 2024

Penny's Big Breakway is a faithful homage to a simpler time in the industry. As a 3D platformer, it excels at showcasing why the genre is timeless.

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Recommended - Pacific Drive
Mar 1, 2024

Pacific Drive successfully balances many systems and delivers a creepy, unnerving rendition of the Pacific Northwest. If you thought Alan Wake's world was spooky, Pacific Drive offers a pretty worthy contender for what is an outrageous and outlandish supernatural roguelike.

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Recommended - Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Feb 14, 2024

Mario vs. Donkey Kong has a lot of exciting puzzles to explore, and fans of the original will find excitement in the remake. With a welcoming difficulty curve, reworked graphics, and expanded gameplay, Mario vs. Donkey Kong kicks off the Switch's seventh year with a bang.

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Recommended - Tekken 8
Jan 31, 2024

Bandai Namco elevates the Tekken series to a new high with engaging and accessible gameplay paired with an expansive roster and entertaining modes.

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