Mike Mahardy

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Mike Mahardy·Aug 27, 2016

Critic70/100

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Despite some rough edges and frequent moments of boredom, Master of Orion is an engaging reboot of a classic sci-fi strategy title.

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Mike Mahardy·Jul 1, 2016

Critic60/100

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Despite a slew of problems, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma uses complex story techniques in a suspenseful tale about human nature.

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Mike Mahardy·May 25, 2016

Critic90/100

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Overwatch meshes vastly different ideas and schools of thought into one frantic, exhilarating, layered shooter.

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Mike Mahardy·May 5, 2016

Critic100/100

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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End blends its gameplay, characters, and world into a magnificent whole, making it the best game in the series, and a new watermark for storytelling.

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Mike Mahardy·Apr 4, 2016

Critic80/100

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Dark Souls 3 is a harrowing trek through a dark and gorgeous world, and despite a few missteps, is well worth the challenge.

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Mike Mahardy·Mar 28, 2016

Critic50/100

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Adr1ft is a gorgeous game with a moving personal story, but its systems clash against one another, creating tedium and boredom throughout.

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Mike Mahardy·Mar 14, 2016

Critic50/100

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In trying to capture the essence of a precise sport, Casey Powell Lacrosse instead results in a tedious grind against poor AI and frustrating controls.

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Mike Mahardy·Mar 3, 2016

Critic80/100

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Devil Daggers compresses the shooter experience into a focused microcosm, stretching seconds into their own hectic chapters.

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Mike Mahardy·Feb 1, 2016

Critic90/100

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Firaxis' turn-based strategy sequel brings major improvements to the multilayered XCOM formula.

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Mike Mahardy·Jan 25, 2016

Critic90/100

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In both structure and detail, The Witness is an original, difficult, and ultimately rewarding puzzle game.

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Mike Mahardy·Nov 30, 2015

Critic80/100

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Just Cause 3 is a stunning display of cause and effect, despite weak story missions and occasional technical problems.

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Mike Mahardy·Nov 16, 2015

Critic70/100

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Star Wars Battlefront brings grand spectacle to the iconic sci-fi universe, but the overall experience wears thin with time.

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Mike Mahardy·Nov 9, 2015

Critic90/100

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Lara Croft's new adventure blends gameplay and story into a seamless experience in a dangerous world.

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Mike Mahardy·Nov 5, 2015

Critic70/100

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Black Ops III presents fine-tuned multiplayer, engaging fights against the undead, and a boring campaign.

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Mike Mahardy·Oct 27, 2015

Critic80/100

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343 Industries introduces a new multiplayer mode to great effect, but its campaign story holds the overall experience back.