GAMING REVIEWS
Skate Story review: kickflipping through hell with style and existential dread
TL;DR: A surreal, stylish skateboarding odyssey through a dreamlike Hell—gorgeous, strange, emotional, and just a little frustrating. If you want a skate game with soul, this one burns. I’ve spent…
Rhythm Doctor review: the most chaotic one-button rhythm game you’ll ever play
TL;DR: A brutally clever, emotionally rich one-button rhythm game that uses music and mechanics to tell a story no other medium could pull off. Hard as nails, easy to love.…
Skate Season 2 review: I gave up after Season 1, but this game convinced me to fall for it again
TL;DR: Season 2 makes Skate feel fuller, livelier, and more intentional without fixing everything. A confident step forward—still imperfect, still growing, but absolutely worth returning to if Season 1 left you unconvinced.…
Marvel Cosmic Invasion review: a beautiful, quippy, nostalgic punch through the Marvel universe
TL;DR: A wildly fun comic-book beat ’em up with fantastic tag-team action and a great roster, held back by too much chatter and barely-there progression. Great campaign, less replayable Arcade,…
Sleep Awake review: a killer horror premise trapped inside a sleepwalking stealth game
TL;DR: Sleep Awake has killer ideas and a few genuinely terrifying moments, but its routine stealth and dense, dry lore make large portions feel more sleepy than scary. Brilliant premise, mixed…
Octopath Traveler 0 review: a 16-bit soul wrapped in a 4K emotional crisis
TL;DR: Octopath Traveler 0 finally fixes the series’ long-standing narrative issues, delivers its best combat yet, and preserves a mobile saga with surprising heart — even if it still shows…
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review: a return trip I didn’t know I needed, even when it got weird
TL;DR: A sometimes messy but often brilliant revival, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond stumbles in its open-world hub and companion chatter but shines in its core exploration, atmosphere, and world design.…
Escape from Tarkov review: a masterpiece held together by tape, trauma, and gunfire
TL;DR: A brilliant but flawed extraction shooter with unmatched tension and combat, dragged down by obtuse design and a disappointing 1.0 rollout — yet still absolutely worth playing. Escape from…
Project Motor Racing review: a racing game that needs a pit stop… or twelve
TL;DR: A potentially promising sim weighed down by chaotic AI, unfair penalties, inconsistent handling, and last-gen presentation. Fun in certain cars with a wheel, but mediocre overall — and nowhere…
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault review: a personal journey through a shopkeeper’s midlife crisis across dimensions
TL;DR: An ambitious early-access sequel that expands Moonlighter in every direction—bigger worlds, deeper systems, more charm—and even with some rough edges, it already feels like a worthy follow-up with tons…
A.I.L.A review: a five-hour AI nightmare you’ll actually want to experience
TL;DR: A.I.L.A is a five-hour sci-fi horror ride that shines brightest in its opening and ending, with strong performances and polished visuals carrying some saggy middle portions. Not terrifying, but…
Constance review: a beautifully drawn journey through anxiety and art
TL;DR: A heartfelt, stylish Metroidvania with great bosses, smart platforming, and a beautiful story—not groundbreaking, but absolutely worth your time. I didn’t expect a game about a stressed-out digital artist…
Forestrike review: a martial arts fever dream where practice hurts more than failure
TL;DR: A smart, stylish roguelite with incredible combat puzzles, a weak story, and a precision-heavy difficulty curve that can frustrate, but ultimately delivers rewarding, martial arts-inspired mastery. Forestrike is one…
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Wishblossom Ranch review: a magical mess worth riding through
TL;DR: A wonderfully creative and much-needed expansion with great mounts and stunning new areas, held back by frustrating bugs, uneven characters, and unnecessary progression gates. Still cozy, still charming, but…
Kirby Air Riders review: a chaotic, pink, airborne fever dream I can’t believe exists
TL;DR: A wonderfully weird, content-rich, chaotic action-racing game that’s sometimes too simple for its own good but almost always a blast to play — especially with friends. The first time…
Demonschool review: all style, all heart, and enough strategy to keep you hooked
TL;DR: A gorgeous, character-driven, neon-soaked tactical RPG that’s big on charm and light on strategy. Not the deepest tactics experience, but definitely one of the most stylish and fun. I…
Deadpool VR review: I’m not sure what happened, but my therapist will definitely hear about it
TL;DR: Fast, funny, violent, stylish, and wildly replayable. Minor frustrations aside, Deadpool VR delivers exactly what it promises. I spent some time living inside Marvel Deadpool VR in the same…
Where Winds Meet review: a wuxia playground with too many broken toys
TL;DR: A gorgeous wuxia sandbox with fun combat and tons of personality, held back by technical issues, cluttered systems, and stop-and-start progression. Fun, but frustrating. Potentially great, but not quite…