David Pietrangelo


59 games reviewed
84.8 average score
90 median score
78.0% of games recommended
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Jun 25, 2025

Ruffy and the Riverside is full of whimsical exploration and joyful personality. You don't have to look any further to experience a bright, colourful, and animated world this summer!

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8 / 10.0 - Rematch
Jun 24, 2025

Rematch does a great job of creating a fun and rewarding skill-based sports game while providing a challenge and promoting teamwork.

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9 / 10.0 - Haste
Apr 7, 2025

HASTE: Broken Worlds delivers momentum and speed in one of the most satisfying 3D action games in recent memory. With a unique art style and cool sci-fi premise, the protagonist whips through the universe with incredibly enjoyable and smooth controls.

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Apr 1, 2025

It's tough at times and demands your attention, but Grit & Valor 1949 could be just what you're looking for. The grid-based action is tight and engaging, and the overall presentation is stylish and unique.

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10 / 10.0 - MainFrames
Mar 6, 2025

MainFrames is a quirky, tightly packed precision platformer with a ton of personality and unique ideas. It's challenging and rewarding to create what could be one of the best byte-sized experiences of 2025.

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10 / 10.0 - Neva
Oct 14, 2024

Neva is a striking example of artistry in video games. It tells a touching story within a world filled with corruption and wonder. Neva is a deliberately and beautifully profound game in every way.

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Oct 4, 2024

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is a full-fledged, well oiled machine of darkness! This is a true, epic expansion that adds a ton of great content to Diablo 4 including a fun new class and world events.

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Recommended - Caravan SandWitch
Sep 12, 2024

Through a large cast of great characters, a world that is deeper than it appears on the surface, and a larger mystery waiting to be solved, Caravan SandWitch is one of the best and most chill open-world adventures you will ever have.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Mika and the Witch's Mountain
Aug 29, 2024

Mika and the Witch's Mountain has a friendly, welcoming art style and world to explore. Unfortunately, it is far too short, and the core broomstick flight mechanics don't feel as intuitive as I would have hoped.

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Recommended - ODDADA
Aug 21, 2024

ODDADA is a wholly unique experience. It creates a playground of creativity that welcomes anyone to participate. The simple presentation wraps around layers of complexity that help evolve even the simplest sounds into a special experience.

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Recommended - Valley Peaks
Aug 9, 2024

Valley Peaks is a blast! It provides a unique puzzle and platforming challenge wrapped in a hilarious and colourful style we don't see enough nowadays.

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May 1, 2024

Contra: Operation Galuga is a prime example of a game that feels fresh and retro at the same time.

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Recommended - Sticky Business
Apr 29, 2024

Sticky Business is a colourful, wholesome game that promotes creativity and positivity. Its sandbox-like gameplay makes for a chill, cozy time with your Switch that can be enjoyed at any pace.

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Recommended - Reigns Beyond
Apr 25, 2024

Reigns: Beyond brings together a wonderfully wacky cast of characters and a space adventure ready to rock! The simplified mechanics leave space for a story and universe that's a blast to explore.

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Recommended - Kudzu
Apr 16, 2024

Kudzu takes place in a fun, creative world that plays, looks, and sounds just like a 90s Game Boy classic. It's a great adventure that will appeal to any retro gamer looking for an authentic old-school experience!

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Recommended - Inkbound
Apr 10, 2024

Inkbound is an incredibly unique and entertaining roguelike. With turn-based and RPG elements, I sank hours into a storybook world filled with deep mechanics and characters. Whether playing solo or with a team, it's a game worth investing in!

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Recommended - Stacklands
Apr 2, 2024

Despite less-than-intuitive controls on Switch, Stacklands provides a fun and rewarding gameplay loop that any deckbuilding and roguelike fan can enjoy!

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Recommended - WWE 2K24
Mar 19, 2024

WWE 2K24 includes a ton of content any current or former wrestling fan can enjoy. It provides various modes to dig into, highlighted by Showcase; and backed by gameplay that feels fun and responsive.

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Recommended - Berserk Boy
Mar 5, 2024

Berserk Boy merges retro and new-school game design into an entertaining package! The 2D action platformer is fast, wild, and inventive. It's a great way to sink back into a 90s-inspired game that feels familiar and new no matter what you're doing.

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Recommended - The Universim
Feb 15, 2024

Universim brings an entertaining personality to a god-like game. It's a breath of fresh air with an outstanding balance of difficulty, creativity, and witty presentation from start to finish.

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