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saxor
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# Game Ratings: 12
Member Since: 10 Sep 2018

Recent Ratings

82 45%
Shadow of the Colossus (2005) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
Shadow of the Colossus is a game that has awkward controls, a large but empty open world, and a nearly nonexistent story. But its music, atmostphere, and the little story it does have are all excellent, and it's definitely a beautiful, artistic game. While I wouldn't recommend Shadow of the Colossus for everyone, it's a perfect example of the artistic potential video games can have, and it definitely deserves its spot as one of the greatest games on the PlayStation 2.
100 95%
Chess (1600) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
There's not much to say about chess. It's a perfectly balanced board game and it's probably the most influential game of all time. Plus, this game has been played for well over a millennium, so it had to have done something right. If you like turn-based tactics games, you'll like chess.
33 4%
Life Is Strange (2015) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
Life Is Strange is a game I very much wanted to like but I just couldn't. The game has some very strong charm and I feel like a lot of heart was put into it, but that ultimately couldn't save this game from its flaws. Its characters all feel very bland and one-note, and the plot is very meandering and melodramatic, and not in a good way. One major mystery goes completely unsolved and the game ends in a binary choice that renders the rest of it ultimately completely meaningless.
87 70%
Sonic Generations (2011) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
Sonic Generations is the best Sonic game to use the boost formula. Its plot is one of the weakest, but ultimately that's not why you're here. You're here to replay the old Sonic levels reimagined as boost stages and classic levels, and they are very good. The blatant nostalgia pandering makes me feel apprehensive at times, but I can forgive it for an anniversary title. The 2D, as well, is done better in standalone classic Sonic titles, but it isn't bad here. Overall, the game's pretty good.
83 54%
Sonic Heroes (2003) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
Sonic Heroes is a severely flawed yet very fun game. The team mechanics are unique compared to other games in the series and all three play styles are fun to use. I very much enjoy this game, but a lot of problems hold it back. First of all, you have to play through the game 4 times to complete the story, which is just unnecessary padding. Also, the game is very glitchy at points, with grinding on rails in particular being a crapshoot. But regardless, I love Sonic Heroes.
88 79%
Sonic Mania (2017) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
Sonic Mania is a very well-made game. It's very similar to Sonic CD and Sonic 3 & Knuckles, but that's not a bad thing. The only thing holding Sonic Mania back from true greatness is that the creators weren't given much room to make truly unique levels, and most of the levels are recycled. Regardless, it's a love letter to the classic Sonic games and it makes me hopeful for the future of this series. It's also a game made by fans for fans and I hope that more games are made like this.
86 62%
Sonic Adventure (1998) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
Sonic Adventures is seriously flawed in many ways but I just love it. It's a classic 3D platformer and, while it's very glitchy, focuses a lot on set piece moments that age badly, and has a scattered gameplay style that ranges from janky platformer to awful fishing game, there's just something unabashedly FUN about it. Maybe it's the hilariously awful story and voice acting, maybe it's the bizarre pleasure I get from taking advantage of the glitches, or maybe it's just that I enjoy the game.
90 87%
Cuphead (2017) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
Cuphead is a very simple but very well-crafted game. It's difficulty is high but it very rarely feels cheap, and most deaths end up feeling like they're your fault. The bosses are all very well-made, and the run-and-gun levels, while not being great, are still good (except 'Perilous Piers'). The visuals and music are top notch, showing just how much love and care went into this game. If you love action games, or are just feeling nostalgic for Steamboat Willie, Cuphead is worth your time.
80 29%
Pokémon Sun & Moon (2016) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
80 29%
Pokémon Yellow (1998) - Rated 10 Sep 2018
Pokémon Yellow is a classic of the RPG genre. It's a very dated game, and extremely glitchy, but at its core, it's the exact same Pokémon game everyone else grew up on. If you like Pokémon, you'll like this.