Joe Juba


99 games reviewed
74.4 average score
78 median score
46.5% of games recommended
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Oct 29, 2013

Fun when you're chasing down your interests, but the enthusiasm deflates when working through the campaign missions

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The mystery of how these characters fit into this setting is the big draw, but don't expect a complete answer until the second (and final) episode hits

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7 / 10.0 - Zoo Tycoon
Dec 3, 2013

Building your zoo offers fun moments, but doesn't have any depth or reasons to try different approaches

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7 / 10.0 - The Novelist
Dec 13, 2013

Seeing one character succeed at another's expense isn't exactly fun, but it results in some tough and thought-provoking decisions

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Mar 18, 2014

The content is too thin to be satisfying. It moves the Metal Gear plot forward so little that even hardcore fans could justify taking a pass

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Elizabeth has a stealthier and more tactical playstyle, which is an interesting change of pace

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8 / 10.0 - LEGO The Hobbit
Apr 8, 2014

The more lighthearted tone of The Hobbit works great with the Lego style, with lots of fun moments

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8 / 10.0 - Child of Light
Apr 28, 2014

Even without the depth of a fully featured RPG, this streamlined experience still has fun systems to dig into

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6 / 10.0 - Daylight
Apr 29, 2014

A few jump scares left my heart racing, but the overall adventure isn't exciting

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5.5 / 10.0 - Entwined
Jun 13, 2014

Too simple to be satisfying, and not thematically deep enough to be interesting

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Jun 24, 2014

While the puzzles and story aren't especially rewarding, the overall tone is still interesting and successful

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If you haven't played Abe's Oddysee, this is definitely the best way to experience it

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9 / 10.0 - Bayonetta 2
Oct 13, 2014

Crazy moments, smooth combat, and seemingly endless options help this sequel match its predecessor

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Any old-school RPG aficionado will appreciate the presentation, but the gameplay doesn't have the same impact

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Nov 11, 2014

The most fun I've had with an RPG in years. Even a simple quest can turn into a multi-hour affair thanks to how well the missions, characters, and rewards tie into each other

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6.5 / 10.0 - Never Alone
Dec 16, 2014

The story and information is interesting, but the gameplay is an unimpressive delivery method

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7.8 / 10.0 - Xeodrifter
Jan 14, 2015

Xeodrifiter is a fun, by-the-book way to get your fix for this niche style of gameplay

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6 / 10.0 - Grow Home
Feb 13, 2015

Despite a handful of interesting moments, the whole experience feels a bit hollow

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6.5 / 10.0 - ScreamRide
Mar 2, 2015

ScreamRide becomes less fun as the mechanics get more involved and the requirements to unlock new levels rise

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Optional difficulty and gameplay modifiers let you customize the experience to be exactly what you want

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