Chris Shive


291 games reviewed
74.5 average score
80 median score
52.9% of games recommended
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Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars isn't truly a card game, but a traditional RPG that uses cards for everything.

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Oct 1, 2021

Castlevania Advance Collection is a must play for Castlevania fans and metroidvania fans in general.

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Sep 30, 2021

Actraiser Renaissance is a worthy reimagining of the thirty-year-old classic.

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Sep 28, 2021

Knoutout Home Fitness is one of the more enjoyable exercise games in existence.

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Sep 28, 2021

Diablo II: Resurrected keeps the gameplay of the original intact while offering many quality-of-life and cosmetic improvements.

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Sep 22, 2021

Active Life Outdoor Challenge is mildly entertaining from a game standpoint and features beginner level physical activity from an exercise one.

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Sep 14, 2021

BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites features great-looking animation and creative level designs, but is hindered less-than-stellar game mechanics.

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Sep 8, 2021

Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster might not be the definitive version of Final Fantasy IV, but it's an excellent way to experience this classic, whether it be someone checking it out for the first time or a long-time fan replaying it for the umpteenth time.

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4.5 / 5.0 - No More Heroes 3
Aug 26, 2021

After over a decade since a proper numbered sequel, No More Heroes III brings back the franchise in what could arguably be called its strongest entry yet, and one of the best overall games that Suda51 has helmed.

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Assassins Creed Valhalla: The Siege of Paris is an enjoyable expansion to an already massive game.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Hades
Aug 10, 2021

Hades already looked great, but experiencing it in 4k on current-gen consoles is a sight to behold.

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Jul 28, 2021

Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster is a great way to experience one of the less talked about Final Fantasy games, even if it is one of the weaker titles in the franchise.

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Jul 28, 2021

Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster showcases an often overlooked gem of the 8-bit era, taking many of the better features of the first two games and expanding upon them.

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Jul 28, 2021

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster is a great way to experience the first entry in one of gaming's biggest franchises.

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Jul 26, 2021

Samurai Warriors 5 had an ambitious goal: give the franchise a reboot so it feels revitalized and fresh but also maintains the essence of what fans enjoy about the franchise.

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Jul 19, 2021

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is a fantastic metroidvania.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Edge of Eternity
Jun 10, 2021

Edge of Eternity is a love letter to classic Final Fantasy and Xenoblade games.

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Jun 7, 2021

Guilty Gear Strive proves there's still some fight left in 2D gaming.

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Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown seems lacking for a game having the word "ultimate" in its title. On one hand the fighting system is every bit as great as fans of the series remember and with regular online matches and the Room Matches players who love taking the fight online can have countless hours of fun.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Maneater
May 25, 2021

Maneater is a ridiculous, fun title that should be applauded for its ambition of making a viable action RPG starring a shark.

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