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Nathaniel Berens

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Articles by Nathaniel Berens:


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Kentucky Route Zero: Act 2 Article

Kentucky Route Zero: Act II review

The second act of this magical realist adventure is even more surreal than the first, though it takes a shortcut through its latest detours.

Review score - 3.5 Read the review » Jul 10, 2013
Journey Article

Journey review

This superb PS3 exclusive is a soaring triumph of wonder and discovery, either alone or with an anonymous partner.

Review score - 5 Read the review » Mar 22, 2013
Kentucky Route Zero: Act 1 Article

Kentucky Route Zero: Act I review

Though light on gameplay, this surreal, melancholy journey through the American South leaves virtually nothing to be desired... except for more.

Review score - 4.5 Read the review » Jan 28, 2013
Miasmata Article

Miasmata review

This unique synthesis of jungle island simulator and survival horror adventure is tense and deeply immersive, though it's stalked by a variety of glitches.

Review score - 4 Read the review » Jan 7, 2013
Primordia review Article

Primordia review

This post-apocalyptic sci-fi indie proves its mettle in a robot adventure that's bursting with personality.

Review score - 4 Read the review » Dec 10, 2012
Lucius review Article

Lucius review

This diabolical assassination adventure alternates between a bloody good time and a helluva lot of frustration.

Review score - 2.5 Read the review » Oct 26, 2012
Papo & Yo Article

Papo & Yo review

This courageous PS3 blend of platforming adventure and allegorical child abuse story is both moving and monstrous at times.

Review score - 3.5 Read the review » Sep 17, 2012
Resonance Article

Resonance review

This impressive retro sci-fi thriller is sure to strike a chord with adventure fans, both for its complex story and challenging, multi-character gameplay.

Review score - 4.5 Read the review » Jun 19, 2012
Corrosion: Cold Winter Waiting Article

Corrosion: Cold Winter Waiting review

This indie horror adventure lacks the chills its subject matter demands, while the story and gameplay suffer from several key problems.

Review score - 1.5 Read the review » Apr 2, 2012
Dear Esther Article

Dear Esther review

It may not even be a game, but this beautifully surreal story-driven exploration offers plenty to write home about.

Review score - 4.5 Read the review » Mar 9, 2012
Jurassic Park Article

Jurassic Park: The Game review

The snappy-paced dinosaur adventure prompts plenty of thrills, but Telltale's aging engine has bitten off more than it can chew.

Review score - 3 Read the review » Nov 28, 2011
Trauma Article

Trauma review

This surreal experimental indie is intriguing at first, but the lack of gameplay or coherent story is a blunt force blow to its interactive photographic experience.

Review score - 2.5 Read the review » Aug 21, 2011
Back to the Future 5 Article

Back to the Future: Episode 5 - OUTATIME review

Marty and Doc's episodic adventure winds up where it started, finishing the season on a high note.

Review score - 3.5 Read the review » Jul 1, 2011
LA Noire Article

L.A. Noire review

Rockstar's ambitious film-noir detective mystery blends realistic open-world investigation and skippable action into one fantastic storytelling vehicle.

Review score - 5 Read the review » Jun 1, 2011
Back to the Future 4 Article

Back to the Future: Episode 4 - Double Visions review

The uninspired fourth episode is a step back to the oh-so-familiar territory that we've seen so often already.

Review score - 2.5 Read the review » May 9, 2011

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