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Final Fantasy Resonance Review
Ever since the wizards at Square Enix gifted the world the HD-2D aesthetic, fans have been clamoring for a classic 2D Final Fantasy in the art style. That wait is over, as Final Fantasy Resonance is here, and I will…
Control Resonant Review – Let’s Get Weird
Control Resonant is a mind-boggling action adventure that is absolutely unforgettable.
Onimusha Way of the Sword Review
The PlayStation 2 was the first game console I got that was “mine”, and one of the first games I rented to get that “next generation” experience was the original Onimusha back in 2001. Fast forward a quarter of a…
007 First Light Review – A license for fun
I will always remember the Christmas when our parents got my older brother and me our Nintendo 64 with GoldenEye, or the countless hours my friend Erik and I spent sniping bots on Skyrail in Nightfire. It’s been a minute…
Vultures Review: Res-COM
NOTE: The developer has been issuing patches since launch that could have addressed issued mentioned in this review at time of publishing. In the world of games that make you squint, turn your head to the side and ask “wait…
Pragmata Review – Yes it’s a dad game
Ever since getting my first taste of Capcom’s new IP, Pragmata, at last year’s Summer Games Fest, it has been one of my most anticipated games of 2026. From boosting around levels, hacking malicious robots, and getting adorable pictures from…
Resident Evil Requiem Review – A Bloody Good Time
While I grew up with the Resident Evil series in the background, it wasn’t until (strangely) the pandemic, when I was out of work, that I really dove into the tales of Leon Kennedy, the members of S.T.A.R.S., and all…
Octopath Traveler 0 Review – A 100-hour mixed bag
It’s funny how something can feel so familiar and yet so different all at the same time, an experience I felt on a fairly regular basis during my nearly 100 hours with Octopath Traveler 0. I have been an avid…
Million Depth Review – A Clever Race to the Bottom
Million Depth is a game about subversion whose zig zags are not gasp worthy, but are curious and cool on a limited number of occasions.
Tales of Xillia Remastered Review
Tales of Xillia was the first “Tales of” game that I ever imported. It’s hard to believe that it has been 14 years since then, and diving back into Reize Maxia and revisiting the beloved cast with Tales of Xillia…
Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D Remake Review
I have a special connection with the original Dragon Warrior — my earliest memory is of the classic NES RPG. It was my older brother’s game, having gotten the copy thanks to the Nintendo Power promotion where you got it…