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Neil Bolt


Favorite Games:
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Metal Gear Solid 2
  • XCOM 2

482 games reviewed
72.7 average score
75 median score
50.0% of games recommended

Neil Bolt's Reviews

Writer For DreadXP, GameWatcher, PlayStation Universe, and more. Co-host of Horror game podcast Safe Room.
Jul 28, 2023

LISA: Definitive Edition sees two games deserving of a new audience, even if they haven't aged all that well in places.

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8 / 10.0 - Remnant II
Jul 27, 2023

A superior sequel sees Gunfire Games push the Remnant series to new heights. Those heights cause some nosebleeds, but they're worth it to experience one of the most interesting action RPG experiences I've had in recent years.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Exoprimal
Jul 25, 2023

Exoprimal provides plenty of short-term fun, but the fact it is encased in the worst aspects of a live service game make it difficult to love.

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Jul 14, 2023

A strong return for the classic action strategy series, Jagged Alliance 3 brings things up to speed for modern times with few compromises on the punishing challenge the series was known for.

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6 / 10.0 - Nocturnal
Jul 13, 2023

A competent, yet underwhelming Prince of Persia-inspired puzzle platformer. Its good looks will get it far, but its shallow personality won't be bringing you back.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Final Fantasy XVI
Jul 11, 2023

A bold change of direction for the Final Fantasy series that almost manages to pull it off. Grandiose combat and great performances are the highlights, but a largely funneled story and underdeveloped environments sour the spectacle.

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Jul 3, 2023

Another fine addition to the Alien franchise's video game legacy. Technical troubles and a stiff learning curve can act as a deterrent, but the more time you spend in Aliens Dark Descent's company, the more impressive it becomes.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Fall of Porcupine
Jun 29, 2023

An entertaining, emotional journey through the health care system that hides some darker edges within its brightly-colored style. Fall of Porcupine doesn't ride the wave of good feeling it generates early on for the entire length of its playtime, but it does have enough heart and good intentions to make its issues feel smaller than they are.

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Jun 27, 2023

The murder mystery puzzler makes the jump to PlayStation as Capcom successfully revives Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. Captivating characters, an engrossing mystery, and inventive puzzles ensure Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective's appeal is alive and well in 2023.

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9 / 10.0 - Rogue Legacy 2
Jun 20, 2023

Rogue Legacy 2's long gestation has benefitted it immensely. It comes to PS5 in the shape of its life, and it is easily among the best Metroidvania-style games on the market today.

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Jun 20, 2023

If Crime Boss: Rockay City pulled off even one part of its package, it'd be passable. In reality, it doesn't do a whole lot of anything right. So we're left with a lot of wasted potential and a game that is about as pleasant and exciting of an experience as being stuck in a lift with Kevin Sorbo.

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Jun 20, 2023

The addition of 12 underplayed Game Gear Sonic titles and a playable Amy Rose are more than welcome in this beefed up version of Sonic Origins.

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Jun 19, 2023

Greyhill incident is an unpleasant and downright laughable attempt at a sci-fi survival horror game. Rancid dialogue, shonky game design, wafer-thin substance, and a complete lack of cohesive storytelling are just the tip of a very large iceberg of problems.

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Jun 15, 2023

An impressive remake/reimagining of the series from a technical standpoint, and there are some welcome changes to the way each game plays. It's unfortunate that efforts to tie the individual stories together don't always land, but it generally does the trick.

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We Love Katamari ReRoll continues to spread the word of this wonderful series to a fresh audience. Tongue-in-cheek meta jabs at itself and a greater focus on what makes the King of All Cosmos tick just adds extra flavor.

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Jun 6, 2023

An underwhelming PSVR 2 port of a PSVR gem, Budget Cuts Ultimate manages to scrape by on its fun factor and tense stealth.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Amnesia: The Bunker
Jun 5, 2023

Amnesia: The Bunker continues Frictional Games' smart evolution of the series with an intense survival horror/immersive sim cocktail that almost balances its ideas perfectly.

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8 / 10.0 - Killer Frequency
Jun 1, 2023

Killer Frequency is a refreshing puzzle adventure under the guise of an 80s slasher flick. Its flirtation with real-time life-or-death decision-making serves to keep it an interesting and varied horror experience.

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9 / 10.0 - Street Fighter 6
May 30, 2023

Street Fighter 6 comes out of its corner swinging and delivers a three-hit combo of modes that will leave fight fans floored.

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8 / 10.0 - Diablo IV
May 30, 2023

Diablo IV takes the series to new heights, but also spends plenty of time covering familar ground. The compelling rush for loot is as strong as it has ever been, and visually, the game is spectacular. It doesn't exactly feel like a massive leap from Diablo III yet its focus on the series' core strengths ensures that's likely more than enough for long-time fans.

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