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Average Score 7.3/10
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  • Rating:9
    If there was ever a game that "holds up"

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Mar 21, 2021 | PS2

    If there was ever a game that "holds up"

    Pros:GraphicsSatisfying, heavy combatMoves to learn / Stuff to unlockReplayabilityUnique fighting styles for each characterCinematic gameplayCons:Fixed Camera *Control SchemeDifficult to play on Windows 10Other than pla... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    A solid space-exploring experience

    Mass Effect: Andromeda

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Feb 20, 2021 | PC

    A solid space-exploring experience

    Pros:Role playingLots of choicesMassive mapsSpace explorationSquad responds to environmentTons of squad dialog and banterVehicle mechanicsLow-G rover mapBuilding relationships with your crewCons:Facial animationsNo steal... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    This game shines on PS5

    Days Gone

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Feb 08, 2021 | PS4

    This game shines on PS5

    Pros:Isolated and sometimes warring campsEmotional storyCharactersVoice actingGraphicsCharacter animationsEnvironmentBike customizationBike handlingHordesEnemy AI Will try to flank youWill respond to your actions (ex. I... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Really weird, but kinda awesome... and a little annoying

    Death Stranding

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jan 31, 2021 | PC

    Really weird, but kinda awesome... and a little annoying

    Pros:Graphics Character ModelsHairworksTerrainWaterBattlefieldsMechanicsUnique and weird (in a good way)Traversal Equipment (ropes, ladders, pcc)Building routes Previously are painted on terrainHighwaysChallenging but... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Frontier freaking rules

    Planet Zoo

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jan 19, 2021 | PC

    Frontier freaking rules

    Pros:AnimalsManagement EnclosuresTerrainAnimal welfareFinancesCareer scenariosVarietyCustomizationBreeding animalsConservation creditsZoopediaAutocomplete ridesCons:Educators either don’t work at all or really suc... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:4
    I don’t want to say it’s bad… but I can’t say it’s good

    The Evil Within

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jan 13, 2021 | PC

    I don’t want to say it’s bad… but I can’t say it’s good

    Pros:AnimationsGraphicsGoreReally weirdUnique, disgusting monstersSome unique concepts in the narrative (although they were never fleshed out as much as I wanted them to be)PhysicsCons:Clunky movementDoors open either re... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Buggiest game ever... but I had a helluva good time

    Cyberpunk 2077

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Dec 24, 2020 | PC

    Buggiest game ever... but I had a helluva good time

    Pros:Graphics HairworksLightingReflectionsTexturesBadlandsCharacter interactions/animations Lip syncEyes follow youFacial expressionsBody movements(All these to an extent I’ve never seen in a massive rpg)Rich wor... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    A world this beautiful deserves better

    Assassin's Creed Valhalla

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Nov 24, 2020 | PC

    A world this beautiful deserves better

    Pros:Graphics Character Models Expressions, eyes, clothingLightingSkyLandscapesColorsIn general, this is one of the most beautiful games I’ve ever playedBrutal combat animationsStealth and hidden bladeFlytingSom... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Really freaking scary. Really freaking fun.

    Resident Evil 7: biohazard

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Nov 10, 2020 | PC

    Really freaking scary. Really freaking fun.

    Pros:Scary as hellGraphics LightingShadowsObject ModelsPuzzlesThe familyMonstersNarrativeJump scaresSound masteringEpic finaleCons:Tiny inventory for half the gameOnly found 5 magnum rounds totalRating:Story ********* 9... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Atmospheric and polished. Metro enables a level of immersion that is scarcely equaled

    Metro Exodus

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Nov 09, 2020 | PC

    Atmospheric and polished. Metro enables a level of immersion that is scarcely equaled

    Pros:Graphics * LightingDustHairworksNo hudCrafting systemEnemy AIDay/night cycle and AIHeavy gunplay and effectsFinal levelImmersiveAttention to detailCons:A lot of boring dialogueLacking customization *Occasional anno... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    My takeaway after playing for the first time: Fantastic for 1995, a little boring in 2020

    Chrono Trigger

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Oct 26, 2020 | SNES

    My takeaway after playing for the first time: Fantastic for 1995, a little boring in 2020

    Pros:Art style (really impressive for pixel art) Lighting effectsShadowsCutscenesSoundtrackNaming CharactersFighting as a team Combining techsMagus is badass Magus’s castle (great vibe with no music)ChoicesItem ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Heart pounding horror. Cheesy as hell.

    Resident Evil 2

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Sep 25, 2020 | PC

    Heart pounding horror. Cheesy as hell.

    Pros:GraphicsPuzzlesGoreJump ScaresSound MasteringAtmosphereCons:Big dude chasing you all the time is annoyingCan’t holster your weaponRating:Story ***** 5/10Gameplay ******** 8/10Atmosphere ********* 9/10Overall *... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Unique gameplay and a deep, intriguing plot make this game worth playing over and over again

    L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Sep 14, 2020 | PC

    Unique gameplay and a deep, intriguing plot make this game worth playing over and over again

    Pros:InterviewsIntrigueGraphicsBanterInvestigationsUnique gameplayWritingA couple of fun conviction choicesGunfightsConspiracyCons:Driving mechanics not to Rockstar’s standardVery little customizationCan be really ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    A mostly fun game with lots of pros... and quite a few cons

    Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Sep 08, 2020 | PC

    A mostly fun game with lots of pros... and quite a few cons

    Pros:CombatUnique and interesting spellsCharactersLots of lootCool weapons/armorDialogueMassive areas to exploreGraphicsEpic story and loreRole playingHall of echoesUnique environmentsEpic/mythical elementsEpic side ques... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Beautiful world, Poetic writing, and extremely fun combat. This is the first new IP worth playing in a LONG time

    Ghost of Tsushima

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Aug 10, 2020 | PS4

    Beautiful world, Poetic writing, and extremely fun combat. This is the first new IP worth playing in a LONG time

    Pros:Beautiful/Clever world designDetailed character modelsVoice actingLots of bloodFun combatLots of moves to learnBecoming a legendBodies don’t immediately disappearStoryMythic talesHaikusAtmospherePoetic/Artisti... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Character mortality is one of the most under appreciated gameplay elements in the history of video games

    XCOM 2

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PC

    Character mortality is one of the most under appreciated gameplay elements in the history of video games

    ProsCustomizationStrategySkill treesCinematicsBattlesMortality *UpgradesConsBland storyRepetitive *Limited number of facesUgly beardsToo many notifications (Spam!)Rating:Story ****** 6/10Gameplay ******* 7/10Atmosphere *... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    The attention to detail, the story, the graphics, makes it a masterpiece

    Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PS4

    The attention to detail, the story, the graphics, makes it a masterpiece

    Pros:Level designCharacter models and animations *Visuals Graphics: OMGLandscapesAnimationsDestructible environmentMechanicsFlashbacks Really believable, fun behaviorRelationshipsRelevant actionVoice acting performance... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    The story is there, it just gets too tangled in the weeds. And lose the fist fighting giant dudes

    Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PS3

    The story is there, it just gets too tangled in the weeds. And lose the fist fighting giant dudes

    Pros:Level designCharactersSetting *Action sequencesClimbingTreasure!Cons:Target reticule too bigPirate tangent *Too many giant guys to fist fightAlmost everything seems stretched out or tacked onRating:Story ****** 6/10... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Building on the first game in every way, including an engaging storyline with magnificent environments

    Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PS3

    Building on the first game in every way, including an engaging storyline with magnificent environments

    ProsPaceLevel design *CharactersSettingClimaxClimbingTreasure!ConsTarget reticule too big *Too many bad guysRating:Story ******* 7/10Gameplay ******** 8/10Atmosphere ******** 8/10Overall ******** 8/10——&mdash... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Challenging gunfights, dodging, rolling, desperate for ammo. Man that was fun

    Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PS3

    Challenging gunfights, dodging, rolling, desperate for ammo. Man that was fun

    ProsExcitingFast pacedLevel designProtagonistAction/running out of ammo *ClimbingTreasure!ConsToo many bad guys *Holds your handTarget reticule too bigRating:Story ****** 6/10Gameplay ******* 7/10Atmosphere ******* 7/10O... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    It was really fun for about 10 hours

    EA Sports UFC 3

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | XONE

    It was really fun for about 10 hours

    Pros:Power strikes *KnockoutsCareer modeTattoos (although the selection is minimal)SoundtrackCons:Repetitive and generic commentatorsRidiculously freaking hard to do submissionsNot well balanced (too easy to win by knoc... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Every bit the equal to Chaos Theory, play as a man down on his luck with a very ‘particular set of skills’

    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PS2

    Every bit the equal to Chaos Theory, play as a man down on his luck with a very ‘particular set of skills’

    Pros:MechanicsKill or knockoutTactical optionsStoryPace *Level designChoices have weightVoice ActingSam Fisher360 version is great as wellCons:No customizationNo proneDumb Enrica love interest (she is totally a terroris... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Quicksave is here, as well as another incredibly-paced, heart-pumping story

    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PC

    Quicksave is here, as well as another incredibly-paced, heart-pumping story

    Pros:MechanicsKill or knockoutStealth encouragedTactical optionsStoryPace *Great PC portLevel designSam FisherCons:Inaccurate shootingNo customization *No proneRating:Story ********* 9/10Gameplay ********* 9/10Atmosphere... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Another exciting adventure, but desperately in need of a Quicksave feature

    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PC

    Another exciting adventure, but desperately in need of a Quicksave feature

    Pros:Stealth encouragedTactical optionsStoryPace *Level designSam FisherCons:Inaccurate shootingNo customizationNo proneCan’t close doorsFrustrating checkpoint system *Terrible acting from supporting charactersRati... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    The pace is incredible, beginning with super spy in training, and slowly building to “the world is depending on you”

    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PC

    The pace is incredible, beginning with super spy in training, and slowly building to “the world is depending on you”

    Pros:Stealth encouragedTactical optionsStoryPace *Great PC portLevel designSam FisherCons:Inaccurate shootingNo customizationNo proneCan’t close doorsRating:Story ******** 8/10Gameplay ********* 9/10Atmosphere ****... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    A fun sandbox with great gameplay and a serviceable narrative

    Marvel's Spider-Man

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PS4

    A fun sandbox with great gameplay and a serviceable narrative

    Pros:Fight scenesAction sequencesStealthSuitsUnlockables, collectablesCity traversal *GameplayMoves to learnCons:I understand the reasoning behind the Peter Parker face change, but I got used to the old model and it took... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    It all would have been more palatable with better characters

    Shining Force II

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | GEN

    It all would have been more palatable with better characters

    Pros:Stats, upgradesStoryStrategy12 squad limitCons:MOST of the characters are super lame *Exploration is a bit tedious Don’t always know where you are supposed to goCombat feels more repetitive than in the origin... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Far ahead of its time, the combat, characters, and exploration, well… shine

    Shining Force

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | GEN

    Far ahead of its time, the combat, characters, and exploration, well… shine

    Pros:Fight animationsStats, upgradesCharacters *Weapons, spellsStrategy12 squad limitCons:Some of the characters are super lame *Story is not always apparentRating:Story ******** 8/10Gameplay ********* 9/10Atmosphere ***... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Variety, customization, nostalgia: what more can you ask of a game?

    RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: Triple Thrill Pack

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PC

    Variety, customization, nostalgia: what more can you ask of a game?

    Pros:Lots of areas to manageCustomizationLots of different ways to make moneyChallenging levelsLots of variety * Maps, challenges, rides, sceneryDifferent items available on different challengesTimeless graphics (Glad i... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10
    Consistently introspective. Each play-through provides new experiences, emotions, and philosophies

    Red Dead Redemption 2

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PC

    Consistently introspective. Each play-through provides new experiences, emotions, and philosophies

    Pros:Massive mapLifelike graphicsIncredible animationsStory *ActingDepth of story (characters, metaphors, allegories)PaceAtmosphere **Amount of contentViolenceMission designHuntingCustomizationHorse bondingCharactersCine... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Replay value waned after rdr2, but the atmosphere and storyline will always be a fond memory

    Red Dead Redemption

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | X360

    Replay value waned after rdr2, but the atmosphere and storyline will always be a fond memory

    Pros:Character animationsStory (Fantastic concept, poorly executed at times)Atmosphere *ViolenceMission designDead eyeFast travelCamping/hunting/challengesCons:Eccentric missions that don’t always contribute to nar... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    A sequel that improves on its predecessor in every conceivable way

    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PC

    A sequel that improves on its predecessor in every conceivable way

    ProsMission prepCharacter profilesCharacter mortality *Creative mapsTacticsBullet effectsRisk (Effects of actions are felt)ConsExtremely difficult to save hostages *Some of the missions are near impossibleRating:Story **... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    Rainbow’s character mortality adds serious weight to every mission

    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PC

    Rainbow’s character mortality adds serious weight to every mission

    ProsMission prepCharacter profilesCharacter mortality *TacticsRisk (Effects of actions are felt)Pace (accelerates toward climax)ConsFinal mission is really difficult *BuggyVery difficult to save hostagesRating:Story ****... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    A poor man’s Fallout 4, entertaining, but beyond inferior

    The Outer Worlds

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PC

    A poor man’s Fallout 4, entertaining, but beyond inferior

    Pros:Interesting visuals *Vibrant colorsFun space pirate vibeAnimationsCompanion character buildingGraphicsSome consequential decisionsMostly good dialogCons:Weak and jumbled narrative (no urgency until the last couple ... Read Full Review

    2 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:3
    Unfortunately, the story and characters ARE as bad as you've heard

    The Last of Us Part II

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 16, 2020 | PS4

    Unfortunately, the story and characters ARE as bad as you've heard

    Pros:EnvironmentsGraphicsAnimationsBrutal ViolenceSound MasteringHuman AICons:Terrible narrative The game tries to force you into thinking a certain way rather than allowing you to decide for yourselfThrows everything t... Read Full Review

    4 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    After the initial controversy, Shadow of War ended up being pretty damn good

    Middle-earth: Shadow of War

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 15, 2020 | PC

    After the initial controversy, Shadow of War ended up being pretty damn good

    Pros:FightingKill movesNemisis system (army building)Vendettas/Personal touchFast pacedCollectables and side missions/challenges *GameplayFun villainsEnvironmentsMassive world and mapsFortress assaultsCons:Weak and non-c... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7
    The lore is incredible. The villains are awesome. The hack and slash grows repetitive

    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Game of the Year Edition

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 15, 2020 | PC

    The lore is incredible. The villains are awesome. The hack and slash grows repetitive

    Pros:FightingKill movesNemesis system (army building) *Vendettas/Personal touchFast pacedAmazing villainsEnvironmentCons:RepetitiveStory gets sidetrackedButton mashing is not fun forever *Rating:Story ******* 7/10Gamepla... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:5
    The over-dramatic, cheesy writing really weighs down the engaging gameplay and flawless mechanics

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 15, 2020 | PC

    The over-dramatic, cheesy writing really weighs down the engaging gameplay and flawless mechanics

    ProsStealth is phenomenal (every game should have this)GameplayMechanics *One shot killStaff managementConsRepetitive *CheesyBoring storyRating:Story **** 4/10Gameplay ********* 9/10Atmosphere ***** 5/10Overall ***** 5/... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    Vicious, weird, and brutal, an adrenaline pumping ride that doesn’t loiter

    Mad Max

    By dagoth_1993 | Review Date: Jul 15, 2020 | PC

    Vicious, weird, and brutal, an adrenaline pumping ride that doesn’t loiter

    Pros:Car upgradesBrutalityGraphicsExplosionsVarietyConvoysFantastic ClimaxAtmosphereTons of vehicles to collectLocations * Each region is uniqueFun “dungeons” like the subway and the airportCons:Would have b... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
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