howabe
Game Junkie
Member Since: 20 May 2018
Location: UK
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023) - Rated 20 Aug 2025
"As polished and slickly made as you'd expect of the franchise, but entirely lacking a sense of wonder. The Wonder Seed sections that play with and subvert the format are a great addition, but the game lacks a real narrative thread tying it together and more feels like a procession of concept tests, akin to playing random levels on Mario Maker. Having Americans speak while playing detracts even further."
Metaphor: ReFantazio (2024) - Rated 13 Aug 2025
"Familiar enough gameplay for anyone familiar with the wider Megami Tensei franchise, but I didn't find the combat as enjoyable as Persona. I also struggled to get hugely invested in the world until quite late."
Elden Ring Nightreign (2025) - Rated 06 Jun 2025
"Enjoying it so far, but I wonder how much replayabaility there'll be once "mastered"."
Doom II (2019) - Rated 29 May 2025
"Rating based on Doom + Doom II version."
Doom II (2010) - Rated 29 May 2025
"Rating based on Doom + Doom II version."
Doom II (2005) - Rated 29 May 2025
"Rating based on Doom + Doom II version."
Doom II (1994) - Rated 29 May 2025
"Rating based on Doom + Doom II version."
Doom + Doom II (2024) - Rated 29 May 2025
"Rating this solely on the basis of Doom II. It plays identically to its predecessor, but was less enjoyable. I think the main factor in that is the level design. My main complaint with the first game of confusing progression paths returns, amplified, and some levels just feel gimmicky. The addition of the super shotgun and new enemies is a plus at least."
Doom (1993) - Rated 27 May 2025
"Whilst I grew up with Quake, Doom always somehow eluded me, so I'm approaching this with no nostalgia. I played the recent version on Game Pass, so I assume there were some QOL improvements, but this stands up really well over 30 years later. My main complaint is how easy it is to get confused as to how to progress on some maps, but had no other major gripes. You can see why it was so influential."
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance (2025) - Rated 24 May 2025
"An extended playable advert. Short enough that the fun of its silliness doesn't wear thin."
