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shadows of doubt is a procedural detective simulator, but wait, it's actually good

Posted on May 2 2023

Shadows of Doubt is not only my game of the year so far, it's one of the most ambitious games I've ever played. Which is strange, because it doesn't sound like a great idea on paper. How have the developers exceeded my expectations?

terra nil is a game without friction

Posted on April 2 2023

Terra Nil seemed like a promising game about reclaiming the world in the aftermath of ecological disaster. Unfortunately, it's let down by a vitally key ingredient.

the finals is what battlefield could never be

Posted on March 25 2023

The playtest for The Finals is over, but I'm still thinking about it. Let's talk about how it might just meet potential that Battlefield never did.

when the wind pushes you back...

Posted on March 15 2023

A little late to the party, I finally got round to playing Far: Changing Tides. It's a fairly traditional sequel that's definitely worth your time, yet one moment stuck out to me.

persona 3 portable makes me sad :(

Posted on January 22 2023

Persona is finally here on all modern systems! While now is undoubtably the best time to get into the series, the rerelease of its third entry has left me lamenting what's been lost in translation.

the case of the golden idol is not a detective game

Posted on January 14 2023

While mopping up some of the games I missed from 2022, I stumbled upon The Case of the Golden Idol - a slightly lesser known indie game that many people had in their end of year lists. The game itself was excellent, but I have a small problem with the way we have talked about it: it's not a detective game

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