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Adam Beck


Favorite Games:
  • Valkyrie Profile
  • Star Ocean: The Second Story
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4

184 games reviewed
75.8 average score
80 median score
58.7% of games recommended

Adam Beck's Reviews

A Canadian who has worked in the industry for over a decade, Adam is a dedicated individual who has a passion for writing, art and producing videos. He's also a diehard tri-Ace fan who lives in nostalgia.
2.5 / 5.0 - I Am Setsuna
Jul 18, 2016

I Am Setsuna seems like the perfect game for those missing the Golden Age of Japanese RPGs, but unfortunately it has been painted with a shallow brush.

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Jul 4, 2016

Even at the budgeted price point, Resident Evil 5’s reemergence feels a bit disappointing.

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Jun 3, 2016

Hitman Episode 3: Marrakesh is the least impressive installment thus far, but it still holds up as a decent distraction.

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May 21, 2016

Finally, Final Fantasy X and its sequel have breached a platform outside of the PlayStation family and it comes with positive tidings.

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May 5, 2016

Naughty Dog has done it again, creating a cinematic marvel that sets the bar for the action genre.

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Apr 29, 2016

The second episode of Hitman is a satisfying adventure that’s once again dragged down by technical issues.

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Apr 22, 2016

Final Fantasy IX for PC is surprisingly well done for a sixteen year old port.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider: Cold Darkness Awakened has a lot of promise, focusing on the strong stealth and puzzle mechanics that made the core game so popular, but unfortunately it fails to leave a lasting impression.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Dark Souls III
Apr 4, 2016

Dark Souls III is shorter than what we've come to expect, but it's also more consolidated to give players exactly what they're looking for without any unnecessary fluff.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Quantum Break
Apr 1, 2016

Quantum Break has an identity crisis going on for itself, not knowing if it wants to be a TV show, action game or puzzle platformer.

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3.5 / 5.0 - EA Sports UFC 2
Mar 16, 2016

EA Sports Canada has improved upon the UFC formula greatly, although plenty of the modes still feel shallow.

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Mar 10, 2016

IO Interactive has setup something potentially more impressive for future releases, with gameplay we've come to love and a taste of what feels like infinite possibilities spread throughout a single scenario.

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Mar 7, 2016

There's nothing that gets your blood boiling and your heart racing like a hardcore strategy-RPG with perma-death, and Fire Emblem Fates fits that mold to a T.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Deponia Doomsday
Mar 3, 2016

Deponia Doomsday is a charming adventure that brings back all the humor from the past, but derives its puzzles on obscurities and trial and error.

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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for PC is plagued with a number of issues that vastly damage the experience.

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3.5 / 5.0 - XCOM 2
Feb 16, 2016

We really wanted XCOM 2 to be something amazing, but unfortunately it falls short.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider – Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch is a short piece that properly reflects its price point.

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Jan 28, 2016

The PC version of Rise of the Tomb Raider is a step above its 2015 release.

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Jan 18, 2016

Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster is a fantastic reworking of a solid entry into the mainline series.

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Jan 14, 2016

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a four-year-old game wrapped in slightly better visuals.

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