Chris Hyde


115 games reviewed
72.6 average score
75 median score
39.1% of games recommended
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8.5 / 10.0 - The Thaumaturge
Mar 4, 2024

The Thaumaturge is an atmospheric adventure that oozes character and matches sleuthing and combat in an engaging, enjoyable way.

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5.5 / 10.0 - Sixty Four
Mar 1, 2024

Sixty Four starts off well and its air of mystery is engaging, but a lack of guidance or support and lengthy time-sinks to progress will put most people off.

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Oct 10, 2023

Total War: Pharaoh lets you play your way, and throws a lot at you to deal with. Fans will lap it up once they get to grips with its new mechanics.

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Jun 20, 2023

Escape Academy: Escape from the Past is a fun murder-mystery take on the familiar puzzle action and it proves to be a lot of fun to solve.

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6.5 / 10.0 - Wanted: Dead
Feb 14, 2023

Wanted: Dead starts off strong with plenty to learn and enjoy, but towards the end bogs itself down by trying to be difficult, forgoing what made it good to begin with.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Backfirewall
Jan 30, 2023

Backfirewall_ is a fun, interesting mix of exploration and puzzles in a setting that feels different and enjoyable to explore.

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6 / 10.0 - Colossal Cave
Jan 18, 2023

Colossal Cave is a love letter to the 1976 original which fans will enjoy, but newcomers will likely be confused, intimidated, and frustrated by its design.

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With its creepy setting and constant threat, The Devil in Me provides a satisfying horror experience for fans of the series.

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Escape Academy: Escape from Anti-Escape Island is more of the same escape room antics from the base game, which fans will lap up immediately.

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Nov 2, 2022

The Entropy Centre is a fun, clever, and taxing puzzler that rewards your effort, persistence and, frankly, backwards thinking.

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Sep 14, 2022

The Nobody Saves the World Frozen Hearth DLC provides fun new challenges and two new well-designed forms to experiment with.

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9 / 10.0 - Lost in Play
Aug 13, 2022

Lost in Play is a charming and amazing point-and-click puzzler that will make you feel like a kid again.

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9 / 10.0 - Two Point Campus
Aug 4, 2022

Two Point Campus is an evolution, not a revolution, but it's more refined and considered than its Hospital predecessor, making it a must-play.

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Jul 29, 2022

South of the Circle is a great narrative experience, with a lovely visual style that delivers a heartfelt story in an impactful way.

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Jul 26, 2022

Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a charming, funny point-and-click adventure, you'll just need to rewire your thinking to navigate its logic.

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8 / 10.0 - Escape Academy
Jul 13, 2022

Escape Academy is a fun, addictive puzzler that captures the escape room magic with plenty of detail and variety, you'll just wish it lasted a little longer.

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9 / 10.0 - The Quarry
Jun 8, 2022

The Quarry is one of Supermassive Games' best titles, harking back to the glory days of Until Dawn for all the right reasons.

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Apr 14, 2022

Nobody Saves the World is great on Switch, and Drinkbox's excellent adventure should be snapped up by those who've yet to play it.

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8 / 10.0 - WWE 2K22
Mar 10, 2022

WWE 2K22 isn't revolutionary, but with some much-needed tweaks and loads of content, there's a lot for fans to enjoy.

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Jan 18, 2022

Nobody Saves the World is a superb adventure, with lots of to see, do, experiment with, and have lots of crazy fun whilst doing so.

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