Tom Caswell


20 games reviewed
72.0 average score
73 median score
45.0% of games recommended
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Jan 26, 2022

"‌The magic of Legends: Arceus stems from dozens of smaller quality-of-life improvements. Some are long-requested, others are simply revelatory — mechanics I’d never even considered in all my fantasies of the ideal Pokémon game. Whether it be Pokémon displaying unique character traits, cohesion between the different mechanical systems, or the crafting of items, developer Game Freak has the right ideas in place for the future of the series."

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Feb 9, 2021

It's all style and little substance in this sequel/spinoff to Persona 5.

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Jan 19, 2021

A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy with the best locations in the series

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Nov 30, 2020

Immortals Fenyx Rising merges the best and worst of Ubisoft games with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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Valhalla marries the best combat in the series with a more organic world.

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Oct 28, 2020

While Ubisoft presents its best open world to date, the main gameplay hook falls flat.

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At its core, there’s a solid Mario Kart game here, and I hope the environmental and gate effects are brought over to the main series for the proper ninth installment, as I think those additions could add something to the franchise.

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For those whose favorite games list features the three titles in this collection, you’ll probably be over the moon with the opportunity to play them all at any time on either your TV or on the go. Those who missed out on these entries in gaming history will likely have a tough time adapting to their controls but will find wonder and joy in playing Super Mario Galaxy.

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Sep 5, 2020

An enjoyable real-time strategy game held back by a lack of polish and content.

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Aug 26, 2020

Wasteland 3 is a rewarding game that offers unprecedented choice and is a great jumping on point for new players.

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Fall Guys is a family-friendly battle royale and a game of the year contender

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7.5 / 10.0 - Agents of Mayhem
Aug 16, 2017

If you're craving an open world sandbox with a light hearted story, Agents of Mayhem is the game for you.

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Aug 8, 2017

Expertly crafted both in story and gameplay, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is at the same time both a unique experience and a derivation of some of gaming's best.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Splatoon 2
Jul 19, 2017

Splatoon 2 remains accessible to gamers of all ages whilst adding new features that will delight fans of the original game. The most unique shooter on the market.

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6 / 10.0 - Snake Pass
Mar 28, 2017

Snake Pass has some great design, but its mechanics fall short resulting in a lackluster experience that makes it hard to recommend as a day one purchase.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Halo Wars 2
Feb 23, 2017

Whilst boasting a compelling story in the Halo universe, this game's shortcomings bog down an otherwise solid RTS.

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7 / 10.0 - Final Fantasy XV
Dec 5, 2016

A totally competent entry in the franchise that fans and newcomers will enjoy, even if that means they won't necessarily be floored by it.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Watch Dogs 2
Nov 14, 2016

Whilst Ubisoft makes a strong effort to improve upon the original, there are still major problem with this hacking open world game.

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Oct 27, 2016

World of Final Fantasy is a strong JRPG, and is a delight for fans of the franchise with cameos and callbacks at every turn. But newcomers may find it hard to get stuck in with the story does everything it can to turn you away.

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Jun 8, 2016

The only people I'd recommend Mirror's Edge Catalyst to are newcomers to the franchise. The parkour, when it works, is still just as awesome, but the game has just too many detractors for the fans of the original.

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