Justin Wood
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Justin Wood

Game industry critic and reviewer

Latest Reviews

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an okay spin-off of the Yakuza series. The story is fine, but my biggest issue is that it doesn’t really feel inventive, which is usually what Yakuza and Like a Dragon games have in spades.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·February 18, 2025
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 had a lot of promise, with its gripping story and beautiful landscapes, at least until the technical issues started showing up and completely ruined the experience.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·February 3, 2025
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a masterpiece, featuring exceptional characters, stunning environments, engaging combat mechanics, and captivating performances that hold up even after a third playthrough. It is a game everyone should experience.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·January 22, 2025
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival has potential, but with it’s overwhelming animations and pricey day-one DLCs, it’s hard to recommend to anyone looking to get into the series.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·November 15, 2024
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best entry in the series in recent history. With its impactful campaign, tense zombie mode, and highly addictive multiplayer. It's easy for me to see why Call of Duty is the king of multiplayer gaming.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·November 5, 2024
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Slitterhead’s clunky controls, forced stealth, and dull cutscenes make it a tedious, frustrating 15-hour experience that feels like watching paint dry.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·November 4, 2024
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A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead while intriguing on paper, is too inconsistent when it comes to pacing, difficulty and world building to really make an impact.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·October 25, 2024
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Fear the Spotlight delivers an incredibly impactful and unsettling story that will linger in my memory long after the credits roll.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·October 21, 2024
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Metaphor: Refantazio excels in emotional, personal storytelling and sharp intriguing combat, making it a must play for any JRPG fan.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·October 7, 2024
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Frostpunk 2 expands on what made the original so fresh. While a harsh difficulty might turn some players off, forging through is the name of the game in Frostpunk 2.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·September 17, 2024
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Funko Fusion is ultimately boring, with an overly long mission structure, bland gameplay elements, and a story that comes across as pointless as to why this mixture of characters is interacting.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·September 12, 2024
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Visions of Mana marks a solid return to the series, featuring an emotionally engaging storyline and striking visuals. However, the side quests and voice acting may turn some players off.

CGMagazineCGMagazine·August 27, 2024
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