Oliver Reynolds

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Oliver Reynolds·Sep 20, 2020

Critic60/100

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We love a good arcade racing game, and in many ways Mini Motor Racing X delivers thrills in spades; it’s a reasonably fast, responsive experience with loads of vehicles and tracks to try out. Ultimately, though, there’s just nothing here that really stands out; nothing to tear you away from Mario Kart 8 or Rocket League. It’s quite content with being an entertaining alternative, and if you’re happy with that, then you’ll have a good time.

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Oliver Reynolds·Sep 13, 2020

Critic70/100

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There’s a lot of creativity on display here, and while it can get frustratingly tricky at times, it’s nevertheless a fun way to let off some steam.

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Oliver Reynolds·Sep 12, 2020

Critic80/100

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Minoria is a great Metroidvania that we’d hate to see slip under the radar amongst the more well-known titles like Bloodstained and Hollow Knight. It’s not quite as feature-rich as some of the other titles in the genre and will only last roughly 5 hours or so, but the combat is so impressive, that we’d urge you to check it out.

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Oliver Reynolds·Sep 8, 2020

Critic80/100

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There’s plenty to be getting on with, and with gorgeous, colourful visuals and a great soundtrack, OkunoKa Madness is an excellent platformer that fans of Super Meat Boy will relish. As for everybody else; well, just get ready for a bit of a challenge…

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Oliver Reynolds·Sep 6, 2020

Critic60/100

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A well-told story, a fantastic gameplay mechanic centred around seasons, and a well-realised world filled with unique characters. It’s not a game we’d urge you to rush out and purchase immediately, but if you’re after an action-adventure fix, you could do a lot worse.

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Oliver Reynolds·Sep 2, 2020

Critic50/100

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Best Friend Forever is an admirable hybrid of two seemingly disparate genres, but both sides of the game suffer from a lack of variety as a result.

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Oliver Reynolds·Aug 31, 2020

Critic70/100

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With only three modes to choose from, we wish there was a bit more meat on Boomerang Fu’s bones.

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Oliver Reynolds·Aug 24, 2020

Critic60/100

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Despite its flaws, Bite the Bullet is a fun experience that we’d recommend if you’re a fan of franchises like Metal Slug.

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Oliver Reynolds·Aug 9, 2020

Critic60/100

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Longevity will ultimately depend on how often you’re able to play Spitlings with friends.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jul 25, 2020

Critic70/100

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The content that’s here really is a joy to experience, and we’re of course conscious that artificially lengthening the game would no doubt diminish its value, but we can’t deny a certain level of disappointment after completing it in just a few short hours.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jul 7, 2020

Critic80/100

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Will Superliminal resonate with everyone as much as it did with us? Possibly not, but regardless, if you’re looking for a game in a similar vein to Portal, you’ll be right at home here.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jul 6, 2020

Critic80/100

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If you’re looking for a puzzle game with a carefully considered supporting narrative, you need look no further. The Almost Gone is a game that demands your attention but never feels overly difficult or complex. Our only major issue is that once you’re done and dusted, there’s very little incentive to go back and start again.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jul 5, 2020

Critic70/100

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When it comes down to it, Across the Grooves is a nice take on the visual novel genre.

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Oliver Reynolds·Jun 13, 2020

Critic70/100

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If these minor technical blips are ironed out, we have no qualms in recommending Potata: Fairy Flower. It’s an odd name for a game, to be sure, but if you’re a fan of puzzle platformers and enjoy the magical fantasy tone on display here, you’ll have a great time over the course of its 10-hour runtime, and we’re more than looking forward to seeing an eventual sequel.

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Oliver Reynolds·May 10, 2020

Critic40/100

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Spirit of the North simply doesn’t hold up well on the Switch, and with poor gameplay and visuals, its relatively short 3 to 4-hour length felt much longer as a result.