Stranger's Wrath is a game that pitches itself on a strong concept, but is perhaps at its best when that concept is left behind for something a little more unique.
Stranger (en)Danger – Reviewing Stranger’s Wrath HD for the Nintendo Switch
Ode to Tokyo Mirage Sessions: You Really Oughta Play It!
It's campy and over-the-top but dammit it's FUN, and it feels great to step away from a game that put a smile on my face instead of shaking my head at the depravity of humanity.
A Masterclass in Design – Adventure Rules Reviews Celeste
I found her to be one of the most relatable video game characters I have ever seen, and that feeling of a personal connection makes her story even more powerful when it comes to fruition.
Too Much of a Good Thing? – Luigi’s Mansion 3 Review
The core premise of Luigi's Mansion is strong, but not enough is done to create variety in the gameplay.
Finishing the Dragon Quest Series: Part One – A Review of Dragon Quest II
I have two old school Dragon Quest titles I need to play in order to finish the series - here's my review of the first, Dragon Quest II!
Worth an Encore? – A Review of the Cadence of Hyrule Update, Octavo’s Ode
I had a fun time with Cadence of Hyrule when it released - is the Octavo's Ode free update worth revisiting the game for?
Psyncin’ in the refrAIn – A Review of AI: The Somnium Files
Having finished AI:The Somnium Files, how does it stack up to other entries in the sci-fi murder mystery genre?
Sprinting to the Goal – A Pokemon Sword Review
Pokemon Sword and Shield add a lot of new features and address complaints about Sun and Moon, but perhaps overstep in their desire to streamline the experience.
Too Much Too Late – Reviewing Dragon Quest XI’s Weird Difficulty Curve
Dragon Quest XI S has great battle mechanics that require you to change your strategy for each boss - but waits until the post game to bring them in.
Adventure Rules 2019 Award Extravaganza
Inspired by The Game Awards (mostly about what not to do), I rank the video games I covered on the blog in 2019!
