Issa Maki


26 games reviewed
72.1 average score
70 median score
70.8% of games recommended
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The Radical Dreamers Edition isn't as bad as it's made out to be, but to say it's a far cry from what it should have been is an understatement.

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Unscored - Shantae
May 16, 2021

Whatever Shantae's future holds, her past is worthy of dedication, but it's up to the player to prove themselves worthy of inheriting its legacy.

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5 / 10.0 - Catan
Dec 10, 2023

Catan is a serviceable rendition of the tabletop classic – just don't go in expecting dedicated support or functioning online servers.

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6 / 10.0 - The Quarry
Jul 4, 2022

While The Quarry is by all means a decent game, it embraces being Until Dawn's shadow instead trying to step out of it.

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6 / 10.0 - Neoverse
Feb 1, 2021

The core gameplay of Neoverse is addictive, but ultimately held back by the confines of its creation.

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Nov 21, 2020

Fans of Kingdom Hearts or rhythm games will both find something to love here, but most will be left wanting more.

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Supermassive's latest entry will please fans, but the improvements to its gameplay continue to lag behind the well-crafted story.

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Oct 8, 2020

Like most developers in the virtual trenches, Survios deserves more credit for its efforts than it receives, and Onslaught will probably go down as another example of this.

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Feb 15, 2021

Fans will be pleased with Little Nightmares II, but others might not be convinced by the premium entry fee and low replay value.

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Mar 16, 2023

Wo Long is fun and well made, but the features that allow it to shine aren't quite as developed as they should be.

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What we're left with is a Frankenstein's monster of a game, with nowhere to call home and no one to love it. The worst part is that it's a damn fun time that deserves attention for its merits.

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7 / 10.0 - Blackwind
Jan 19, 2022

Blackwind is an ambitious game that proves it can do it all – just not at once.

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While House of Ashes may fall just short of eclipsing Until Dawn's brilliance, it's easily the best entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology, representing that significant bump needed to move the genre forward in a meaningful way.

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7 / 10.0 - Battle Brothers
Apr 4, 2021

Battle Brothers isn't for everyone, but those willing to take the beating will have access to a rewarding game with tons of replay value.

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Dec 3, 2020

Sackboy turns in a solid performance, but treads over ground that has clearly been walked on by others.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Wandering Sword
Oct 14, 2023

If you're a fan of indie games, JRPGs, or a combination of either, Wandering Sword is certainly worth the investment. But just keep in mind the cowboy's sad, sad song: every rose has its thorn – or in this case, thorns.

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Aug 18, 2023

Rift Apart improves upon its predecessor in virtually every way possible, becoming a technical marvel for ninth-generation hardware from PS5 to Steam Deck – even if Insomniac doesn't quite run as far with the concept as I would have hoped.

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Aug 8, 2022

When I compare Sword and Fairy: Together Forever to the heavy-hitting JRPGs of the 8th generation such as Persona 5, Final Fantasy XV, Tales of Beseria, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, not only is the outcome favorable, it can flat out surpass them at will.

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8 / 10.0 - Shadow Warrior 3
Mar 6, 2022

There won't be a shortage of games to celebrate in 2022, but if you get the chance to rock out with your Wang hung Lo then, by all means, take it!

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Oct 19, 2021

The most polarizing AAA game of 2019 receives a fresh coat of paint, elevating it beyond its 8th generation confines.

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