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513 games reviewed
77.3 average score
80 median score
66.9% of games recommended

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10 / 10.0 - Tell Me Why
Aug 28, 2020

Stellar writing and performances are paired with refined mechanics and an overall vibe that makes the whole thing seem effortless.

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It’s just all so captivating and lovely, rising above small annoyances or shortcomings to prove why it has been held up as a classic for so long.

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9.7 / 10.0 - Wasteland 3
Aug 26, 2020

If you’re an RPG fan, a Fallout fan or even just a videogame fan, do yourself a favour and play one of this year’s very best games; Wasteland 3.

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7 / 10.0 - Project CARS 3
Aug 25, 2020

There’s a more than decent racing game thrumming underneath this hood

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4.7 / 10.0 - No Straight Roads
Aug 25, 2020

I had high hopes for No Straight Roads. Its rock v EDM plot with a city powered by music is certainly right up my alley but it never capitalises on its potential. This is one of 2020’s biggest letdowns and a game that will forever be remembered for what could have been.

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8.8 / 10.0 - Battletoads
Aug 20, 2020

Battletoads is utterly ridiculous and stupidly good fun which is exactly what we need right now.

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9.3 / 10.0 - PGA Tour 2K21
Aug 20, 2020

PGA Tour 2K21 is by far the best golf game ever and easily one of the best, most polished and competent games released in 2020.

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Aug 17, 2020

There's near-limitless gameplay potential in Microsoft Flight Simulator and there's simply no denying how magnificent it is.

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9.6 / 10.0 - Röki
Aug 17, 2020

Röki is a modern-day fairy tale with all the makings of a classic. It tells an incredibly complex, emotionally deep story that brought tears to my eyes more than once

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Aug 13, 2020

This game is the most illogical conclusion to the timeline we’ve been tracking on, but it’s a refreshing pull away from the all-too-serious shooters.

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7.1 / 10.0 - Boomerang Fu
Aug 13, 2020

It’s the gaming equivalent of a bag of Original Smiths chips – if you bring it to a party you’re not going to blow anyone’s mind, but everyone’s going to want at least a handful.

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Overall, An Interesting Journey of Monsieur PAF is a strange, enjoyable puzzle game with enough originality and puzzles to keep most players entertained.

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Paul Verhoeven
7 / 10.0 - Necrobarista
Jul 31, 2020

Necrobarista is a visual novel, true, but I mean this as a compliment: it made me wish it were something more than that. And the next time I manage to go out for coffee, whenever that may be, I guarantee you I’ll be thinking about Terminal.

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4.5 / 10.0 - Into A Dream
Jul 31, 2020

As a critic, I can’t pretend that the game’s flaws don’t outweigh its qualities. It’s all but impossible to really dislike a game like this, one that has such obvious good intentions and a sincere, hopeful outlook. But there’s also, unfortunately, little reason to recommend that you play it.

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7 / 10.0 - FAIRY TAIL
Jul 31, 2020

Personally, I enjoyed my time with Fairy Tail, but I would suggest players start on Normal and increase the difficulty when they feel comfortable, as a game like this really benefits from strategic decision-making in order to keep it interesting.

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9.1 / 10.0 - Skater XL
Jul 28, 2020

If you can stick with it, learn the controls and dedicate enough time to understand skateboarding you'll find out Skater XL is the ultimate skating videogame.

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Jul 28, 2020

If nothing else, jumping in his saucer and decimating an entire town can be quite cathartic. Or is that just me?

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8.5 / 10.0 - CARRION
Jul 23, 2020

The game is pure power fantasy, a reverse-horror game where you can’t help but root for the monster. It’s also an indie game where it feels like the developers have created the exact experience they wanted to make without compromise

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Jul 20, 2020

As a whole, the overall presentation is a major let-down to what is otherwise a rather sharp and strong racing game.

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Jul 15, 2020

Ghost of Tsushima isn't perfect but, like a summoned objective on your touchpad, it's a breath of fresh air that'll send a warm chill down the spine of any Samurai aficionado.

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