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Alexander Chatziioannou


Favorite Games:
  • Dark Souls
  • Wizball
  • Deus Ex

41 games reviewed
66.3 average score
70 median score
32.1% of games recommended

We now have a complete, perfect version of The Binding of Isaac, one which can sustain no further refinement.

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Oct 16, 2015

On a technical level, it nearly pulls off the impossible task of dazzling on par with its predecessor.

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Its bubblegum aesthetics may suggest otherwise, but this is a surprisingly hardcore affair that demands patience, constant communication, and dedication.

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- SOMA
Oct 1, 2015

Frictional Games has attempted to merge sci-fi horror with a philosophical investigation into the mind-body problem.

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Mar 9, 2016

Though the hardcore crowd may scoff at its unsophisticated combat system and the lack of a serious challenge, Moon Hunters' gorgeous presentation and unique brand of storytelling will absorb anyone who wishes to explore the countless sagas of an enchanting fantasy world.

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Sorcery! Part 3: The Seven Serpents is a leap forward in sophistication that, almost miraculously, transcends the static linearity of the gamebook formula and manages to produce a fantasy world as dynamic and exciting as any traditional adventure in recent memory.

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4 / 5.0 - Stellaris
May 13, 2016

Stellaris is not a perfect game and there are aspects that Paradox could (and, judging by their track record, probably will) improve, including an unexciting range of technologies, a potentially plodding mid-game and timid enemy AI.

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4 / 5.0 - Nuclear Throne
Dec 27, 2015

Nuclear Throne is impeccably presented and tightly designed. There is enough variety in characters, upgrades and weapons to ensure that playthroughs never get repetitive and its visceral combat is a joy in itself. Its frustrating unfairness, however, holds it back and may alienate even hardcore roguelike fans. Not the heir to Isaac's throne many had hoped for then, but still the best action roguelike of 2015.

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Suggesting that a game developer should consider transitioning to film is usually regarded as a derogatory remark, but in the case of The Game Kitchen it should be taken as high praise.

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Nov 15, 2023

A satisfying, if conservative, return to the seminal roguelike's 2D roots.

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Mar 19, 2024

Unsettling and narratively ambitious, this is the best Alone in the Dark game since 1992.

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Great presentation coupled with shallow gameplay means it works better as a film than a video game.

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Jan 18, 2016

Players will remain invested in a story that, if not entirely original, remains exciting and poignant in equal measure.

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The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human may have its share of flaws, but is a highly original and mostly enjoyable entry into the increasingly congested metroidvania subgenre. That it would acquire some of its inspiration's inherent flaws was inevitable; that it would manage to replicate, even partly, the experience of traversing a hauntingly beautiful world populated by majestic creatures and generate a similar sense of guilt in destroying them, marks it already as a success.

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Mar 30, 2016

Despite suffering from low production values and lack of variety, Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is a solid, if unexceptional, tower defense game. It may have nothing new to offer, but the combination of tried and tested mechanics with a dash of teen-soap drama turn its eleventh-hour attempt to organize humanity’s last line of defense into an adequate diversion.

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Apr 26, 2023

A triumph of sinister mood let down by archaic puzzle design.

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64 / 100 - Dune: Spice Wars
Sep 21, 2023

A solid 4X that fails to capture the spirit of its colourful setting.

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Sorcery! Parts 1 & 2 is an enjoyable enough attempt to recreate the gamebook experience and, as such, is more suitable to players familiar with the format and its inherent limitations, or those that are more interested in following a well-written fantasy than exploring a fictional world.

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Mar 22, 2016

Sheltered starts off brilliantly, hooking you with the immediate and pressing needs of a family seeking sanctuary against the perils of its post-apocalyptic world, but there's not enough content to reward prolonged play. Once your vault has been fully upgraded, the experience becomes bland and meaningless, veering dangerously close to authenticity of the undesirable sort.

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3 / 5.0 - Knight Squad
Nov 25, 2015

Judging a primarily multiplayer title always comes with a caveat. Chainsawesome has developed a game of excellent fundamentals that, under ideal conditions, could provide endless hours of fast-paced, chaotic fun. The lack of meaningful content for the single player is not a major issue – this is not a title meant for gaming's recluses. With already shaky matchmaking, and the chances of regularly rounding up four or five spare Xbox controllers (let alone willing playmates) in the same living room rather slim, however, some of Knight Squad's potential is sadly squandered.

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