Oliver Reynolds

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Oliver Reynolds·Feb 7, 2020

Critic60/100

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With an imaginative world and equally imaginative premise, Skellboy is an admirable attempt to provide an alternative to your average Zelda title.

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Oliver Reynolds·Feb 5, 2020

Critic60/100

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It’s a short game, and not a particularly polished experience, but Sinless is nevertheless a nice take on the cyberpunk genre that will intrigue you enough to see it through to the end.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jan 28, 2020

Critic40/100

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Even without comparing Super Tennis to the real Super Tennis, the game largely falls flat as a compelling sports title. Once you’ve mastered the gameplay (which you most certainly will after 2 or 3 matches), it becomes incredibly repetitive with little incentive to continue other than to see the cool unlockable costumes.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jan 22, 2020

Critic80/100

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It’s one of the most emotionally impactful games to grace the Switch since its launch nearly three years ago.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jan 19, 2020

Critic70/100

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If you consider the fairly sparse selection of FPS titles on the Switch, Hypercharge: Unboxed is a genuinely tempting prospect, boasting solid gameplay that is an absolute blast with friends. There are a few issues with the gameplay that may need addressing with patches, and as a whole the game feels like a bit of a walk in the park for the most part, but otherwise it's an impressive, unique title that you'd do well to check out.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jan 13, 2020

Critic60/100

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If you’re after a cheap and cheerful fighting game, Drunk-Fu: Wasted Masters more or less ticks the right boxes.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jan 6, 2020

Critic40/100

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Sadly a very mediocre racing game.

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Oliver Reynolds·Dec 31, 2019

Critic70/100

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Whilst the game won’t compete with rally behemoths like Dirt Rally 2.0, Rush Rally 3 is a great alternative that won’t break the bank, yet offers an authentic take on the sport that newcomers will really appreciate.

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Oliver Reynolds·Dec 30, 2019

Critic70/100

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It's remarkably refreshing to get a game that not only requires the strict cooperation of two players to beat, but actually encourages as much verbal communication as possible. You don't need an online connection to play, and you're not necessarily restricted to playing just on Switch, which makes it even more accessible. Those who prefer to game alone will get nothing out of this experience, but if you're up for a unique take on the puzzle genre – and have a likeminded friend to game with – then look no further than Tick Tock: A Tale for Two.

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Oliver Reynolds·Dec 23, 2019

Critic60/100

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If you’re after an alternative to Overcooked, then Tools Up offers up enough incentive to take the plunge, even if it doesn’t quite match up.

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Oliver Reynolds·Dec 23, 2019

Critic60/100

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There’s a lot of potential within Space Pioneer that is unfortunately largely squandered by its repetitive nature.

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Oliver Reynolds·Dec 14, 2019

Critic60/100

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Make no mistake, this is a very funny game, and you’ll soon be agonising over which of the delightful main characters is your favourite. Unfortunately, it’s not quite enough to hold up the entire game – some folks will automatically gravitate to what is admittedly a unique approach to the RPG genre, but a lot more will likely desire something a bit more hands-on.

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Oliver Reynolds·Dec 11, 2019

Critic70/100

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Riverbond isn’t the most in-depth game on the Switch this year, nor is it the best looking. It does, however, boast an interesting art style, and its gameplay is simple yet engaging enough that almost anyone of any skill level can give it a good crack.

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Oliver Reynolds·Dec 7, 2019

Critic60/100

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What’s most baffling about Simulacra is why more wasn’t done to make it a more authentic mobile experience.

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Oliver Reynolds·Nov 27, 2019

Critic70/100

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Monkey Barrels is a great twin-stick shooter that perhaps plays it a little too safe at times.