Gary "Dombalurina" Sheppard
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Gary "Dombalurina" Sheppard

Game industry critic and reviewer

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With almost no extras and very little tweaking of the games for the Switch this just isn’t quite what I’d hoped for.

GameGrinGameGrin·October 3, 2020
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Whilst Kill it With Fire is a short experience, there’s still enough here to justify the budget asking price. It’s the kind of game that you’re unlikely to return to after having completed it, but you probably already expected that. It might not have the legs to be an epic...

GameGrinGameGrin·September 20, 2020
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With dark humour and comic violence, this is a game that will appeal to fans of puzzle platformers and schadenfreude alike. A great indie title that’s a worthy addition to anybody’s Steam library. Fantastic both in solo and co-op mode.

GameGrinGameGrin·July 15, 2020
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With more in the game than the concept might suggest, this is a fun to play title and exceeded my initial expectations of how the game would be. It’s a little short and I would have liked more of it, but this is definitely worth picking up.

GameGrinGameGrin·May 31, 2020
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Aside from a less than stellar control system for combat, there’s very little negative to be said about Saints Row IV: Re-Elected. You get a tonne of content that will keep you occupied for a very long time. It’s a really good port of the game and does it justice....

GameGrinGameGrin·April 11, 2020
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Playtonic has absolutely smashed it with Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. It builds on the team’s experience with platformers and manages to improve on its predecessor in every way. One of the best platformers I’ve played in years.

GameGrinGameGrin·December 21, 2019
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It’s a fine line when creating a sequel to such a classic game. Go too modern and you alienate your classic player base, but go too retro and it doesn’t appeal to the new generation of gamers. Taito has got the balance spot on here though, and created a Bubble...

GameGrinGameGrin·December 17, 2019
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A tremendous game that really pushes the boundaries. Both an excellent educational resource, and a superb time sink. This would be a perfect-scoring title if it wasn’t for a few too many bugs and stability issues, but I still recommend it incredibly highly.

GameGrinGameGrin·December 16, 2019
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A perfect continuation of what Bugbear has done previously with the Flatout series. They may no longer hold the license to that IP, but they definitely still have the spirit of it. This is a perfect blend of customisation and carnage, with something for everyone. I can’t recommend it enough,...

GameGrinGameGrin·December 5, 2019
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By taking the best bits of a few different genres, Gunfire Games has come up with an exceptional formula here, and brought us the surprise hit of the year. Sure, it’ll take you a while to “git gud”, but it actually feels like it’s worth the practice.

GameGrinGameGrin·October 2, 2019
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This is clearly a game that takes its inspiration seriously, and is a lovingly-crafted tribute to a genre of games that a lot of people, are really fond of. No new additions compared to previous releases, but if you haven’t already played this then don’t hesitate to pick it...

GameGrinGameGrin·September 27, 2018
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Papers, Please in Brexit Britain, but at a higher price and not as fun. Feels like an opportunity wasted

GameGrinGameGrin·September 11, 2018
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