Philip Watson


94 games reviewed
78.9 average score
80 median score
67.0% of games recommended
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Apr 6, 2026

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance brings the beloved franchise back after over two decades as a flawed 2D experience reserved for fans of the franchise.

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Mar 26, 2026

Dragonkin: The Banished is a dungeon crawling power trip that serves deep dynamic systems and class building to fans and newcomers of the genre alike.

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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is finally on modern consoles, bringing its entire mythos fully intact for audiences to sink their fangs into.

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8 / 10.0 - Blightstone
Jan 20, 2026

Blightstone brings a charming roguelike strategy game to the forefront of early access, an easy recommendation to fans of the genre.

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9 / 10.0 - Lumines Arise
Nov 11, 2025

Lumines Arise is a must play for puzzle gamers, and a must try for fans of trap music.

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Oct 30, 2025

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is a triumphant return for the series that brings back the best the series has to offer.

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8 / 10.0 - Ninja Gaiden 4
Oct 20, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4 brings a bloodsport of epic proportions to AAA gaming, a must play title for fans of hack and slash, action, and anything ninja.

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8 / 10.0 - King of Meat
Oct 2, 2025

King of Meat thankfully doesn't take itself seriously and provides good fun for friends that want to cooperate (or compete) in stages together.

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Aug 25, 2025

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is an excellent 2D action platformer, and is a must play for fans of ninjas, action titles, or fans that want a great game for half price.

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Aug 21, 2025

The Rogue Prince of Persia is a platforming masterclass, and it's a must play for fans of 2D action titles, Dead Cells, and pretty much everyone else.

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9 / 10.0 - OFF
Aug 17, 2025

OFF isn't for everyone, but it's a must play if you're not everyone, and fans of Undertale must try this game.

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Aug 9, 2025

9 Years of Shadows is a solid 2D action-adventure title that is very pretty to look at, and could be recommendable to those who don't focus on combat.

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8 / 10.0 - Mecha BREAK
Jul 8, 2025

Mecha BREAK's price of admission makes it worth trying for anyone into PvP or hero shooters, the casual and hardcore should enlist today.

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There has never been a better time for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster to grace consoles once again, and it's a must try for fans of Sci-Fi.

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Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker is a must-play for fans of the base game. Sea of Stars is a must play for fans of the genre.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is as much of a must-play title as the original, the easiest title to recommend to any gamer.

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Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a Soulslike fan's must-play, and could be a good option for fans to cut their teeth on if other titles seem too difficult.

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6 / 10.0 - Atomfall
Mar 24, 2025

Atomfall is a stunningly beautiful, yet flawed, experience that could be an easy recommend due to its presence on Xbox Game Pass, but becomes harder on other platforms.

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6 / 10.0 - Warriors: Abyss
Feb 17, 2025

Warriors: Abyss can provide a fun experience for the Warriors die-hards, but could be skipped by everyone else.

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