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1147 games reviewed
74.1 average score
80 median score
51.0% of games recommended

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Sep 12, 2018

If you're not the type to shy away from a game that doesn't take itself too seriously while tantalizing the player, it's probably worth the 10 dollars, especially when the planned DLC characters are eventually launched. I just probably wouldn't play this game around younger children, jealous significant others, or puritan parents. They'll probably give you strange looks.

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Sep 11, 2018

Cosmic Star Heroine feels like a short, classic JRPG that has been ported from an ancient system, warts and all. Some of the glitches and usability issues are criminal, and should never be acceptable.

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With its modern accoutrements, slick design, heartfelt storyline, lovable party members, long (100+ hours) quest, and ridiculously impressive character animations, I can't imagine anyone who loves JRPGs not completely adoring this game to the point of mental illness.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Yakuza Kiwami 2
Aug 27, 2018

Yakuza Kiwami 2 is the first must have game of 2018 for just about style of gamer. By all means, you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you pass up this gem

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Aug 26, 2018

As a whole, I enjoyed Shikhondo: Soul Eater. It's a fun game with unique visuals. While I wish I could rate it higher, and I do believe the game is worth looking into, a huge flaw in its replay value cripples it, making it feel incomplete as a full package. Fans of shoot 'em up style games may find this a very unique experience.

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10 / 10.0 - La-Mulana 2
Aug 15, 2018

La-Mulana 2 is a testament to the metroidvania genre, and it simply cannot be missed.

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Aug 12, 2018

If you want a cute little puzzle game to sink a couple of dozen hours of relatively enjoyable gameplay in to, by all means, pick up Captain Toad. It is a solid game well worth the price point. But it is mostly meant for the hard core Nintendo fan or the younger crowd.

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The game is overall a short experience, which honestly is a detriment to it because I legitimately wanted to see some kind of resolution for Chris and his dad, Charles.

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Jul 29, 2018

If you are looking for a fantastic trip down memory lane and want to experience some seriously solid platforming, by all means, get equipped with the Mega Man Legacy Collection.

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Jul 29, 2018

If you are looking for a fantastic trip down memory lane and want to experience some seriously solid platforming, by all means, get equipped with the Mega Man Legacy Collection.

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Jul 27, 2018

For the price, Spiral Scouts is a steal when compared to all the shovelware pushed out on Steam almost daily, especially if you like a good fart, poop, or dick joke. Bless.

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Jul 19, 2018

Your hard earned money is better spent elsewhere.

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9 / 10.0 - Sonic Mania Plus
Jul 19, 2018

Whether you have not played Sonic Mania or are just looking to add on more time with the game, Sonic Mania Plus is definitely worth checking out. With this release, I hope that Sonic Mania 2 is possibly in our future.

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Jul 17, 2018

Octopath Traveler is all about taking the very best facets of every classic JRPG and combining it with newer features such as open world gameplay and non-linearity to create an extremely addicting and well built throwback RPG that fans both young and old will find hard to resist. Most of all, however, is the fact that the game feels like those who developed it truly love the genre and this is their love letter to it and its fans.

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Jul 10, 2018

Shining Resonance Refrain may not go down in the annuls of gaming history as one of the best RPGs ever, but is by far one of the most solid RPGs we've seen in recent years.

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7 / 10.0 - Vampyr
Jul 5, 2018

If you like a good angsty vampire story, Vampyr is worth checking out. The game is well put together, it has some flaws yes but I was pleasantly surprised with it.

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Jul 3, 2018

All in all, Mario Tennis Aces is a fairly enjoyable game, even with the ever present rubber-band AI.

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Jun 12, 2018

The night might be dark and full of terrors, but Curse of the Moon gives us some very effective tools to take down the evils that lurk within.

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Jun 9, 2018

Rarely was there a moment where the game felt unfair. Aragami: Shadow Edition is a good time with some minor issues. For people who are missing stealth actions games reminiscent of Tenchu, this could fit the bill.

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Jun 6, 2018

You're better off waiting for a massive price drop. If you absolutely must pick it up now, then don't expect much in the way of anything new or innovative outside of really spectacular graphics.

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