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Reviewer profile

Jake Valentine

Current outlet: DualShockers

Reviews

28

28 games · 28 scored

Avg score

84

28 scored reviews

Score style

Lenient

+4 vs peer avg · 27 compared

Outlets

1

DualShockers

Latest

2026

Most recent saved review

Reviewer scoring style

This reviewer currently scores about +4 points above the peer average on games where Critic Atlas has comparable scored reviews.

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Based on 27 compared reviews against other scored reviews for the same games.

Review history

How this reviewer maps across games

Review history follows the reviewer as a person, even if they have moved between outlets. Each review keeps the outlet where it was originally published.

Showing 1-28 of 28 reviews

DualShockers

Star Fox Review: It's Not Perfect, But Star Fox 64 Has Never Felt Better

Published 6/30/2026

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Score

80

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DualShockers

Bubsy 4D Review: A Surprisingly Enjoyable, Albeit Flawed, Platformer

Published 5/21/2026

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Score

75

+5 vs game avg

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Forza Horizon 6

DualShockers

Forza Horizon 6 Review

Published 5/14/2026

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Score

95

+4 vs game avg

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

DualShockers

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review

Published 4/22/2026

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Score

85

+6 vs game avg

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park

DualShockers

Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park Review

Published 4/2/2026

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Score

80

-6 vs game avg

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World of Warcraft: Midnight

DualShockers

World of Warcraft: Midnight Review

Published 3/26/2026

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Score

80

-4 vs game avg

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MLB The Show 26

DualShockers

MLB The Show 26 Review: A Regular Season MVP That Falls Apart When It Matters

Published 3/21/2026

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Score

75

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Pokémon Pokopia

DualShockers

Pokémon Pokopia Review: The Ultimate Cozy Pokémon Life Simulator

Published 3/11/2026

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Score

95

+4 vs game avg

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DualShockers

WWE 2K26 Review - A Good Feud That Should Have Main Evented

Published 3/5/2026

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Score

80

+2 vs game avg

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Mario Tennis Fever

DualShockers

Mario Tennis Fever Review

Published 2/17/2026

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Score

80

+3 vs game avg

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DualShockers

Revolgear Zero Review: A Solid Shmup Experience

Published 2/13/2026

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Score

80

+1 vs game avg

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

DualShockers

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review

Published 12/11/2025

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Score

80

+1 vs game avg

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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion

DualShockers

Review: Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Published 12/1/2025

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Score

90

+14 vs game avg

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Kirby Air Riders

DualShockers

Review: Kirby Air Riders

Published 11/24/2025

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Score

95

+18 vs game avg

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DualShockers

Lumines Arise Review

Published 11/11/2025

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Score

85

-1 vs game avg

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DualShockers

Ninja Gaiden 4 Review

Published 10/20/2025

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Score

95

+12 vs game avg

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DualShockers

Madden NFL 26 Review

Published 8/14/2025

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Score

60

-18 vs game avg

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DualShockers

Ra Ra Boom Review

Published 8/12/2025

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Score

85

+19 vs game avg

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

DualShockers

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review

Published 7/30/2025

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Score

75

-9 vs game avg

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Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster

DualShockers

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster Review

Published 6/22/2025

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Score

75

-7 vs game avg

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Mario Kart World

DualShockers

Mario Kart World Review

Published 6/12/2025

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Score

90

+4 vs game avg

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

DualShockers

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review

Published 4/23/2025

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Score

100

+8 vs game avg

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DualShockers

WWE 2K25 Review

Published 3/11/2025

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Score

90

+10 vs game avg

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DualShockers

Avowed Review

Published 2/21/2025

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Score

90

+10 vs game avg

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Sid Meier's Civilization VII

DualShockers

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 Review

Published 2/16/2025

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Score

80

+1 vs game avg

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Ninja Gaiden II Black

DualShockers

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Review

Published 1/27/2025

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Score

90

+11 vs game avg

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

DualShockers

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review

Published 1/24/2025

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Score

75

0 vs game avg

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DualShockers

Marvel Rivals Review

Published 12/6/2024

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Score

90

+15 vs game avg

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