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in VideogamesGarden Story First Impressions: A Fruitful, Adorable Adventure
When I say I’ve been waiting years for this game–I mean it. The first time I saw Garden Story was late 2019 when developer Picogram announced they’d be partnering with Rose City Games, who would publish the title. I’m a massive fan of these types of games that combine the action-adventure of Legend of Zelda with the foraging […] More
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New Pokémon Snap: Point, Click, Share!
It’s been 22 years since the original Pokémon Snap released on the Nintendo 64. Fans (myself included!) have been asking for a sequel for just as long. New Pokémon Snap is now out for Nintendo Switch, and after a few hours with it, I have some thoughts. The basic mechanics from the original are the […] More
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Monster Hunter Rise Is a Welcome Victory Lap From Capcom
Considering the fact that Monster Hunter World was Capcom’s highest selling video game ever, I think it’s safe to say that the once obscure franchise has become a legitimate phenomenon. It’s not difficult to see why, either. The series’ emphasis on combat, the outstanding creature design, and its whimsical sense of fun and humor make […] More
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Persona 5 Strikers
The Phantom Thieves are back to steal my heart again in Persona 5: Strikers! I haven’t been chummy with the Phantom Thief crew since the release of Persona 5 in 2016. I simply haven’t had the time to invest in another massive RPG, much less one that I’ve sort of already played through. Thankfully, I […] More
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Yacht Club Games Delivers More Platforming Goodness With Cyber Shadow
Throwback games of all genres are all the rage on the indie scene these days, and Cyber Shadow fits right in. Part of its surge in popularity can be traced back to Yacht Club Game’s smash hit Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. In many ways, that game felt just like the platformers of old, complete with […] More
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Cyberpunk 2077: A Futuristic Setting That Can’t Escape The Past
There’s no way Cyberpunk 2077 could have lived up to the hype. It was touted by both fans online and the game’s aggressive marketing strategy as the RPG that would change gaming forever. Unfortunately, amongst a buggy launch, a lack of RPG elements, inconsistent storytelling, and a general lack of interesting gameplay, Cyberpunk is suffering […] More
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Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Kingdom Hearts is a game series that holds a special place in my soul. The characters are memorable, and the storylines are emotional. They create a mix of child-like joy and melancholic sadness. The series’ soundtracks, composed by Yoko Shimomura, capture these moods perfectly. It’s exciting that we now have Melody of Memory, a game which […] More
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Mortal Shell: A Pared Back and Janky Souls-Like
From Software’s Dark Souls series slowly established itself as one of the most influential, and best, intellectual properties of its generation, setting a new standard in the fantasy action RPG genre for worldbuilding, lore, atmosphere, combat and—of course—most infamously, difficulty. It’s been four years since the last entry in the series however, with the creators […] More
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Cloudpunk Review
Cloudpunk is a frustrating game. Not because it’s bad, not because it plays poorly, not because it’s a buggy mess, but because it is so close to greatness. Every time the game grabbed my attention with a clever story beat or a neat narrative trick, it would pull the rug out from another one. It […] More
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Final Fantasy VII Remake: Day 1 Review
Final Fantasy VII was the first game I bought for my original Playstation. In fact, it was the reason I bought the console. Like so many others, it was my initial exposure to the Final Fantasy series and to the JRPG genre as a whole and I instantly fell in love with both. There’s an […] More
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review – A Welcome Escape
This week I: Was let go from my day job, my primary source of income Began my quarantine Struggled with anxiety and depression But also: Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out. It was a pretty alright week. I begin this review with my struggle-filled week, not as a cry for pity or concern, but to […] More
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Day 1 Review: Doom Eternal
Doom 2016 was, without a doubt, the absolute best AAA shooter released last decade, although there were some indie titles that were just as good. Bringing back the frantic run and gun gameplay of the old classics and doing away with notions of cover and aiming down sights, it was a refinement of everything that […] More
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