Brian Shea

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Brian Shea·Mar 24, 2025

Critic75/100

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Madden NFL 25 is a consistently good entry in the annualized franchise, but it does little to push for the highlight reels.

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Brian Shea·Mar 24, 2025

Critic77.5/100

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Despite the persistent pressure to spend on microtransactions, NBA 2K25 shows the long-reigning dynasty might still have some gas left in the tank.

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Brian Shea·Jun 26, 2024

Critic80/100

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Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble aptly demonstrates that the franchise still has something to offer in 2024 beyond nostalgia.

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Brian Shea·May 30, 2024

Critic92.5/100

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Minishoot' Adventures bridges the gaps between disparate genres with outstanding gameplay and thoughtful level design to deliver one of the best games I've played all year.

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Brian Shea·May 16, 2024

Critic80/100

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Please Fix The Road takes an extraordinarily simple concept and expands it in creative ways that kept me engaged until I had done what its title requests more than 100 times.

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Brian Shea·Apr 29, 2024

Critic55/100

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants clearly takes inspiration from TMNT's most beloved games, but it falls spectacularly short of those acclaimed titles.

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Brian Shea·Mar 28, 2024

Critic80/100

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While far from a one-to-one remake, Contra: Operation Galuga effectively captures the spirit of the original game while modernizing just enough to make for an exciting, albeit short, adventure.

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Brian Shea·Mar 7, 2024

Critic70/100

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Evening Star clearly knows how to design a fantastic 3D platformer, but some important issues drag down an otherwise strong game.

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Brian Shea·Jan 30, 2024

Critic87.5/100

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Even with some outdated and repetitive elements inherited through the 18-year-old structure of the original, Persona 3 Reload is one of the best entries in one of the most acclaimed modern role-playing franchises in video games.

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Brian Shea·Nov 1, 2023

Critic82.5/100

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WarioWare: Move It’s catalog is full of microgames I look forward to revisiting for months to come.

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Brian Shea·Oct 27, 2023

Critic80/100

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Even with its shortcomings, EA Sports UFC 5 delivers an exciting MMA experience regardless of the mode in which you compete.

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Brian Shea·Oct 19, 2023

Critic92.5/100

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After all this time, I thought I had a grasp on the breadth of the tricks the 2D Mario series had up its sleeve, but that Super Mario Bros. Wonder so consistently surprised me speaks to just how much gas is left in the iconic franchise’s tank.

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Brian Shea·Jul 24, 2023

Critic80/100

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Mr. Run and Jump may look unassuming on the surface, but the challenges that await will have you screaming in frustration up until the moment they have you shouting in triumph.

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Brian Shea·Jun 6, 2023

Critic82.5/100

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Despite some disappointing option and feature exclusions, Super Mega Baseball 4 is a strong alternative to the annualized sim-facing MLB game.

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Brian Shea·Apr 17, 2023

Critic75/100

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While the peaceful nature and serene tone are sometimes interrupted by uneven mechanics, Terra Nil is a worthwhile experience for those looking for a new twist on the sim genre.