Chris Thursten


36 games reviewed
80.3 average score
83 median score
72.2% of games recommended
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Apr 20, 2015

A sandbox of extraordinary scope created with a masterful attention to detail. A patchy campaign doesn't spoil this wonderful, evocative city.

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92 / 100 - Dota 2
May 24, 2018

A rich competitive sandbox that handsomely rewards your time and energy, Dota 2 isn't just a game-it's a hobby and a passion.

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Nov 16, 2015

A brilliant strategy game that manages to be both broad and deep, challenging and accessible.

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91 / 100 - Titanfall 2
Oct 31, 2016

A brilliant singleplayer campaign married to inventive, skill-intensive multiplayer that calls back to FPS classics of old.

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90 / 100 - Dead Cells
Aug 6, 2018

A stellar action platformer with gorgeous presentation and excellent combat. Punishing but worth it.

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Feb 28, 2017

A slow start gives way to a thought-provoking adventure in a remarkable setting. A fitting follow-up to a beloved RPG.

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89 / 100 - Battlerite
Dec 1, 2017

Deep but accessible, Battlerite is packed with smart decisions and reliably creates great competitive moments.

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88 / 100 - Torchlight II
Sep 24, 2012

A massive action-RPG in a small package. A few misjudged dalliances with the past don't hold it back from a bright future.

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Jul 11, 2014

A little obtuse in places, but otherwise this is the best new RPG in years. Demands your time and your brain, but it's worth it.

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May 12, 2015

A beautifully designed, tough, and cheerful roguelike that rewards perseverance with a singular feeling of finesse.

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86 / 100 - Elite: Dangerous
Dec 22, 2014

A great game and, with time, potentially a classic. Much rests on Frontier's ability to build on these broad but somewhat shallow foundations.

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86 / 100 - Titanfall
Mar 18, 2014

The most exciting multiplayer shooter in recent years, held back from greatness by its questionable staying power.

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Jun 23, 2014

Charming, clever and funny, this is one of the best new platformers on the PC at the moment. Recommended.

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85 / 100 - BattleTech
Apr 24, 2018

A deep tactical wargame with strong fundamentals supporting a broadly successful campaign system.

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May 23, 2014

You can blow a Nazi to pieces among some lovingly-designed sixties furnishings and probably should.

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Dec 9, 2014

An adept and satisfying puzzle game with a narrative that requires a bit of player investment to yield its biggest rewards.

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Jun 3, 2015

The most any studio has done to open up a complex genre to a new audience. Inviting, entertaining, and deceptively deep.

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82 / 100 - Fractured Space
Sep 27, 2016

An original and deep game of strategic online warfare that brings your sci-fi capital ship fantasies to life.

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Beautiful, well-written, and with an exciting finish, this is a strong start for Inquisition DLC.

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80 / 100 - Samurai Gunn
Feb 21, 2014

An exciting, kinetic single-screen multiplayer with excellent level design, but little to reward the solo player.

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