Mike Mahardy

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Mike Mahardy·Sep 26, 2016

Critic60/100

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In its third year, Destiny is showing signs of exhaustion, as it retreads old ground and struggles to find inspiration.

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Mike Mahardy·Sep 5, 2016

Critic70/100

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Mother Russia Bleeds brings an older genre back into the limelight, with clever boss fights, intricate stage design, and complicated storytelling themes.

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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 14, 2016

Critic70/100

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Despite some visual impediments and a mediocre interface, Tastee delivers intelligent turn-based combat in a variety of intense scenarios.

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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

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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 22, 2016

Critic80/100

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Far Cry's new world and renewed focus on survival create a tense experience true to its setting.

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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.