Reviews by Jason Venter
947 reviews · showing 1–20
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Staff Switch
Arcade Archives: The Astyanax review
Thoroughly competent without ever rising to the level of exemplary.
Jason Venter · April 16, 2026
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Staff Switch HG exclusive
Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos review
One of the worst anime-stylized motorcycle arena battlers you're likely to play this year.
Jason Venter · January 30, 2025
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Staff Switch HG exclusive
Rose & Camellia Collection review
Slapping fun for the ambitious woman in all of us.
Jason Venter · December 31, 2024
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Staff Switch HG exclusive
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake review
A remade classic offers 50 hours of bliss with some unfortunate grinding at the end. Is it worth your time?
Jason Venter · December 30, 2024
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Staff Switch HG exclusive
Tetris Forever review
Tetris Forever is a surprisingly effective celebration that can't help but foster a deeper love for all things Tetris.
Jason Venter · November 14, 2024
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Staff PlayStation 5 HG exclusive
Metaphor: ReFantazio review
A mostly brilliant and tense fantasy with a compelling message, marred by unexpected bloat at the eleventh hour...
Jason Venter · November 11, 2024
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Staff Switch HG exclusive
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review
There's wisdom in trying something new.
Jason Venter · October 5, 2024
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Staff PC HG exclusive
The Plucky Squire review
There's more to the story...
Jason Venter · September 25, 2024
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Staff PlayStation 5 HG exclusive
Astro Bot review
3D platformers simply don't get better than this.
Jason Venter · September 19, 2024
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Star Wars Outlaws review
A guided tour of a galaxy far, far away...
Jason Venter · September 10, 2024
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Staff Switch HG exclusive
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 4: Bush Rescue Returns review
In the end, it's a Ty game...
Jason Venter · September 26, 2023
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Staff Switch HG exclusive
Pokémon Scarlet review
An imperfect Pokémon game can still be a (somewhat) beautiful thing...
Jason Venter · April 4, 2023
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Staff Xbox 360 HG exclusive
South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play! review
There have been some truly awful South Park games over the years. This isn't one of them, but it's still no triumph.
Jason Venter · July 5, 2022
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Staff Switch Review of the Week HG exclusive
Kirby and the Forgotten Land review
Kirby's adventure in three dimensions is uneven, but delightful enough to overcome its worst shortcomings.
Jason Venter · April 2, 2022
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Staff 3DS HG exclusive
Balloon Pop Remix review
Those balloons surely had it coming.
Jason Venter · February 23, 2022
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Staff 3DS HG exclusive
3D Classics: TwinBee review
If the name rings a bell, you'll probably like this 3D take on Twinbee more than you would otherwise.
Jason Venter · December 25, 2021
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Staff 3DS HG exclusive
Sanrio Characters Picross review
Sanrio Characters Picross offers 150 picross puzzles with convenience features, virtual stickers and a relaxing vibe.
Jason Venter · December 12, 2021
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Staff iOS HG exclusive
Be the King review
In case the invading zombies and the presence of William Wallace in ancient China didn't clue you in, parts of the story told here are fictitious.
Jason Venter · December 5, 2021
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Staff PC HG exclusive
Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade review
Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade feels light on content, even with alternate versions, but what's here is good!
Jason Venter · November 25, 2021
