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Right from that first teaser trailer Tarsier Studios put out for Reanimal in late 2024, I was instantly interested. I’ve been a big fan of their work since Little Nightmares and its sequel. Those games stuck with me for years because of their oppressive atmosphere, clever environmental storytelling, and the way they made me feel small in a world that … Read More

I’ll be upfront. Otome games are not usually where I spend my time. I’ve always appreciated visual novels, especially ones that lean hard into strong writing, memorable characters, and stories that are willing to take risks, but romance focused titles often fall just outside my comfort zone. Still, Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights caught my attention. The … Read More

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is one of those games that barely needs an introduction. It’s a modern reimagining of one of the most beloved RPGs ever made, and for years it felt closely tied to high-end hardware. That’s why seeing it finally land on Nintendo Switch 2 feels like a small miracle. After spending a good amount of time … Read More

Nearly six years ago, Animal Crossing: New Horizons arrived at exactly the right moment. It was a gentle, welcoming game in a stressful time, and for many people it became a daily ritual. I poured many hours into my island back in 2020, then slowly drifted away as updates dried up and my town settled into a comfortable routine. Coming … Read More

For a series as huge as My Hero Academia, its video game history has always felt a little lighter than you might expect. The anime and manga have been absolute juggernauts for years now, pulling in massive audiences across the globe, inspiring endless merch, movies, and spin-offs. And yet, when it comes to console games, the lineup has been fairly … Read More

When the original Code Vein launched back in 2019, it immediately stood out. Here was a souls-like drenched in anime aesthetics, leaning hard into character drama and flashy combat rather than the bleak minimalism the genre is usually known for. It was a bold swing, and while it didn’t land perfectly for everyone, it carved out a passionate fanbase. Now, … Read More

When I first heard that Octopath Traveler 0 was evolving out of Champions of the Continent, I’ll admit I was cautious. The mobile game had some great ideas and a surprisingly strong story, but it was also very much designed around gacha systems, daily play habits, and bite-sized progression. Turning that into a full, premium console RPG felt like a … Read More

The Atelier series has been around for a long time. Long enough that it can feel a little intimidating from the outside. We’re talking more than two decades of games, spin offs, sub series, and different protagonists, all tied together by a shared focus on alchemy and character driven stories. For years, it felt like a niche franchise that quietly … Read More

The Monster Hunter series has always been about preparation, mastery, and the thrill of taking down massive creatures through skill and persistence. Monster Hunter Stories takes that familiar world and flips the core idea on its head. Instead of hunting monsters for parts, you befriend them. Instead of a loose framework that exists mostly to push you toward the next … Read More

Eighteen years is a long time to wait for anything, let alone a sequel to one of your favorite games. As someone who has been playing Metroid for as long as I can remember, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond feels less like just another Nintendo release and more like the closing of a very long chapter that’s been left hanging since … Read More