Brian Shea

Reviews

66 reviews
Sports Story
Game Informer
6.5/10
65
Sports Story's unfocused nature and frustrating gameplay are only overshadowed by a pervasive lack of polish, preventing it from being worth your time.
Need for Speed Unbound: Palace Edition
8.5/10
85
Need for Speed Unbound strikes the right balance of style and substance to deliver the franchise's best game in years.
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Double Pack
8.25/10
83
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet do a great job of pushing the long-running series forward, but poor technical performance holds them back from being super effective.
Sonic Frontiers 2D
Game Informer
7.75/10
78
Though Sonic Frontiers can be rough around the edges, it's the best 3D Sonic game we've gotten in years.
Splatoon 3
Game Informer
8.5/10
85
Splatoon 3 improves upon the first two titles in nearly every way, delivering the series' best game to date.
Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince
8.25/10
83
Blossom Tales II manages to capture many of the acclaimed elements of what many consider to be one of the greatest video games of all time, and in the process, delivers a fun, retro-facing adventure worth embarking on.
Recipe for Disaster
Game Informer
8.5/10
85
Recipe for Disaster shows that it's not easy to manage a restaurant, but it can be extremely satisfying.
Game Informer
8.5/10
85
Sonic Origins sets out to deliver the best way to play these four beloved titles, and for the most part, it accomplishes that mission.
Mini Motorways
Game Informer
8.5/10
85
Mini Motorways is a fun fusion of the city-building simulation and puzzle genres.
Gran Turismo 7
Game Informer
8.75/10
88
Gran Turismo 7 serves as a showcase for Polyphony Digital's love of automobile and racing culture, and delivers one of the best racing experiences on the market today.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Game Informer
8.75/10
88
Pokémon Legends: Arceus charts an exciting new direction for the series, while still maintaining many of the core tenets that made Game Freak's franchise so beloved in the first place.
Forza Horizon 5: Hide & Seek
9.5/10
95
Forza Horizon 5 delivers a well-rounded, exciting, and approachable experience, and in doing so, elevates its status to the elite of the racing genre.
Mario Party Superstars
Game Informer
8/10
80
Mario Party Superstars is either a delightful stroll down memory lane or a great way to experience these games for the first time. No matter your history, it's a worthwhile celebration of the Mario Party franchise.
Far Cry 6: Game of the Year Edition
9/10
90
Far Cry 6 is a gripping and exciting thrill ride from the opening moments, delivering the best entry the franchise has had in years.
Madden NFL 22
Game Informer
7/10
70
Though Madden NFL 22 delivers solid yet familiar action, the yardage gained is squandered by its fumbles.
Cris Tales
Game Informer
7.75/10
78
Despite its shortcomings and frustrations, Cris Tales is an enjoyable adventure for RPG fans to take.
Mario Golf: Super Rush
Game Informer
8.25/10
83
Whether you're a fan of golf, a fan of Mario, or both, Mario Golf: Super Rush is a fun twist on the sport.
Knockout City
Game Informer
8.5/10
85
With a fun core, approachable gameplay, and intense rubber-ball firefights, Knockout City lets everyone get in on the enjoyable dodgeball action.
New Pokémon Snap
Game Informer
8.5/10
85
New Pokémon Snap delivers all the thrills of the original game, but that throwback spirit isn't the only part of the experience that will give you a feeling of déjà vu.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
9.25/10
93
By bundling one of the best 3D Mario games with an all-new adventure, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is a compelling package for all fans of the Nintendo mascot.