GAMING REVIEWS
Code Vein II preview: a time-traveling souls-like that turns boss fights into emotional goodbyes
TL;DR: Code Vein II hits harder than expected—tight combat, smart partner mechanics, and an emotional story that turns boss fights into gut punches. One to watch closely. I walked into…
Neon lights, cracked bones, and unfinished business: Yakuza Kiwami remains timeless on Switch 2
TL;DR: A smooth 60fps Switch 2 port of Yakuza Kiwami that plays great handheld, keeps the soul of the series intact, and proves Kiryu belongs everywhere—even in your backpack. I…
Sektori review: when a twin-stick shooter becomes a test of nerves, skill, and obsession
TL;DR: Sektori is a brutally hard, visually stunning twin-stick shooter with incredible music and deep systems. It won’t hold your hand, but if you stick with it, it’s one of…
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension review: challenging combat and great mega designs undercut by repetition
TL;DR: Cool Megas, real challenge, too much grind. Mega Dimension is fine—but it should’ve been great. I went into Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension with that familiar mix of…
Terminator 2D: No Fate review: a pixelated love letter to Judgment Day and 90s arcades
TL;DR: A fast, stylish, nostalgia-soaked Terminator tribute that nails the vibe, stumbles slightly on length, but absolutely earns a replay or two. No problemo. I booted up Terminator 2D: No…
Unbeatable review: a punk rock rhythm game that forgets to play music
TL;DR: Gorgeous punk rhythm game with a great arcade mode, but the story campaign is bloated, awkwardly written, and often forgets to be a rhythm game at all. I’ve been…
Routine Review: the sci-fi horror game that strands you in a 1970s space resort and dares you to survive
TL;DR: Retro-future lunar resort + unkillable robots + no map + no pause = a stylish, stressful, gloriously old-school sci-fi horror gem that gets under your skin and refuses to…
Destiny 2: Renegades review: Destiny picks up a lightsaber and hopes we won’t notice
TL;DR: Renegades borrows a whole lot of Star Wars energy, fumbles its story pacing, but absolutely nails the gameplay—especially its new weapons and Frontier activities. It’s fun, flawed, fast, and…
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…