Patrick Anderson


161 games reviewed
75.9 average score
80 median score
54.0% of games recommended
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Jun 8, 2017

My relatively short experience thus far with Starpoint Gemini Warlords has me pretty impressed; play it as an RPG in space, a 4X game, or just explore endlessly without a plan – there's a lot of choice in how you enjoy it. One thing is for sure: it will be a long time before you ever feel bored.

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Jun 6, 2017

Great story overcomes lacking gameplay.

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Stardock has clearly gone to great lengths to allow players to make Galactic Civilizations III the game that they want.

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May 5, 2017

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III is an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding RTS experience. Not everyone will be enamoured with its MOBA-flavoured gameplay, but there is no denying it makes for some frenetic and action-packed battle goodness much of the time.

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Apr 19, 2017

Roots of Insanity is not a complete disaster; it offers some weak jump-shocks glued together by an adequate if cliched story. Gameplay is straightforward and its few or so hours of game time have their moments of excitement and even a few twists.

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93 / 100 - Persona 5
Apr 10, 2017

Taken as a whole, Persona 5 is an incredible gaming experience. With so much to do, so many elements all perfectly balanced and perfected, it's a showcase of great game design.

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80 / 100 - Old Time Hockey
Mar 27, 2017

Old Time Hockey is not an ultra-realistic hockey sim, and it’s not trying to be.

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85 / 100 - Four Last Things
Feb 25, 2017

Small quibbles aside, overall Four Last Things is a delightful romp through Medieval Europe, an art history lesson, and a mind-bending puzzler all rolled into one.

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Jan 31, 2017

This game’s strength is in its writing – the snappy dialogue and quirky characters will make you forget its flaws.

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72 / 100 - Maize
Dec 1, 2016

If you love puzzles, and are looking for a visually-stunning indie game (or you just love corn), take a bite out of Maize.

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75 / 100 - Xanadu Next
Nov 22, 2016

The combination of gamepad and keyboard took some getting used to, but worked well after some playing.

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83 / 100 - NHL 17
Sep 14, 2016

If you haven’t played EA’s NHL series yet, then you need to get NHL 17 now. It is an astoundingly-detailed, immersive hockey game that has something for every type of player to love. - See more at: http://cogconnected.com/review/nhl-17-review/#sthash.wAetawyS.dpuf

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80 / 100 - No Man's Sky
Aug 16, 2016

Give No Man’s Sky time, let yourself absorb its sometimes slow and subtle pace, and you will find a truly unique – and satisfying gaming experience.

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Aug 3, 2016

Throw some supplies into a duffle bag, find a map to Canada, and hop in the van folks, because the zombie masses of Death Road to Canada are coming for you, and getting eaten alive was never so much fun.

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Dark Brotherhood is a chance for longtime fans to experience a real treat and joins previous DLC Orsinium as a content addition that enriches the Elder Scrolls lore for those who are curious to know more about the series’ past.

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Apr 28, 2016

Monitoring your growing corporate mining empire is fun, especially at first, with lots of building, expanding, and stockpiling mined resources.

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80 / 100 - Dead Star
Apr 19, 2016

But despite all the layers and categories of choice, Dead Star doesn’t feel daunting at all – you can jump right in get into the fun quickly and easily.

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Overall, Thieves Guild offers a new and fresh experience for players of The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited.

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Mar 22, 2016

Black Desert Online has the potential to be a truly legendary MMORPG. There are so many interesting elements to it, each of which could provide you with many hours of enjoyment.

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70 / 100 - Deponia Doomsday
Mar 12, 2016

The Deponia series’ trademark cheeky humor is back in spades this time around.

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