Kimberley Wallace


107 games reviewed
77.4 average score
78 median score
46.7% of games recommended
Apr 8, 2019

With gorgeous visuals and fun combat, The World Next Door holds plenty of promise, but it never evolves into something satisfying

Read full review

Mar 27, 2019

After following Clementine for years, her final outing shows how far she has come. Sadly, a major plot hole diminishes the power and satisfaction of this conclusion

Read full review

9.5 / 10.0 - Kingdom Hearts III
Jan 24, 2019

With higher stakes, Kingdom Hearts III is a lot of spectacle in the best way possible. It isn't afraid to go big, but it also doesn't forget what made fans fall in love in the first place

Read full review

Dec 6, 2018

The Council has an alluring premise with interesting choices and consequences. However, it falls apart with absurd plot twists, tedious backtracking, and unexciting puzzles

Read full review

Oct 18, 2018

The World Ends With You is still an engrossing and unique game, but this port does more to make it worse than better

Read full review

Sep 10, 2018

It delivers bombastic action alongside an engaging collecting and crafting loop. Sadly, the same can't be said for Lara Croft and the overall narrative

Read full review

This isn't a shake up for the series and can sometimes feel dated, but the long, hard-fought adventure comes together in an engaging way

Read full review

With predictable moments and repetitive storylines, the season premiere isn't all that exciting. Hopefully, future episodes have more surprises and intriguing developments in store

Read full review

May 24, 2018

The overall message about technology and our future lingers long after the credits roll, making me wonder how I'll handle my relationship with technology as it takes us to new places.

Read full review

Mar 7, 2018

Between lighthearted and somber moments, Before the Storm shows the complexity of life and how our loved ones help us get by

Read full review

6.5 / 10.0 - Secret of Mana HD
Feb 19, 2018

Secret of Mana's retelling is full of highs and lows. The colorful world and boss battles still hold their allure, but the overall execution feels average (at best)

Read full review

6.5 / 10.0 - Lost Sphear
Jan 23, 2018

The combat is fun and the plot takes some interesting turns, but that doesn't change the frustrating design and tediousness

Read full review

Chloe and Rachel's complicated friendship shines in this finale, making you care about each character and the bond they share in a way you couldn't fully grasp in the original series

Read full review

Oct 26, 2017

While the best moments come when your hand-crafted party combines to defeat a powerful foe, the patience and repetition required becomes frustrating

Read full review

Awake is at its best when it focuses on Chloe and Rachel's complicated lives, making you feel each character's struggle

Read full review

Aug 30, 2017

Between building up your base, making new discoveries, and fighting intense boss battles, Ys VIII is a hard adventure to put down

Read full review

7 / 10.0 - The Escapists 2
Aug 22, 2017

Plenty to discover, but tedium sets in quickly, particularly when faced with an abrupt loss of progress

Read full review

7.3 / 10.0 - Tokyo Xanadu
Jul 10, 2017

Tokyo Xanadu has its fun and charming moments, but it's brought down by repetitive gameplay and annoying platforming

Read full review

The season ends with some intriguing and satisfying developments, but just like the rest of the season, it doesn't maintain an even quality throughout

Read full review

7.5 / 10.0 - Cosmic Star Heroine
Apr 24, 2017

Cosmic Star Heroine doesn't leave a lasting impression, but it's a fun romp with some interesting ideas

Read full review