top of page




REVIEW: Wizard with a Gun shoots, loops, and crafts a satisfying solo and co-op experience
We played Wizard with a Gun in two-player co-op. Its gameplay loop and sandbox allow for fun experimentation across the board.
Nate Hermanson
Oct 30, 20238 min read
1,348 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Bilkins' Folly combines professorial puzzles with Monkey Island shenanigans beautifully
X marks the spot, and Bilkins' Folly HITS the spot with its delightful treasure-hunting and puzzles.
Nate Hermanson
Oct 8, 20238 min read
329 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Dino farm sim Paleo Pines is creative, cute, and clunky
There's nothing prehistoric about Paleo Pines' fresh ideas, but the execution isn't always dino-mite.
Nate Hermanson
Sep 27, 20238 min read
1,356 views
2 comments

REVIEW: El Paso, Elsewhere is nostalgic, fresh, and Strange Scaffold's best
Meet me in the liminal space of one reality-shifting El Paso motel.
Nate Hermanson
Sep 26, 202310 min read
465 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Final Fantasy 16 takes wild swings but stays true to its roots
Final Fantasy 16 shows the darkness that past games in the series would have hidden in the margins.
Nate Hermanson
Sep 23, 202311 min read
135 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical hits the high notes but forgets to sweat the small stuff
When the game reaches its climax, and the emotional impact is at its peak, Stray Gods soars.
Nate Hermanson
Sep 20, 20238 min read
669 views
1 comment

REVIEW: Chants of Sennaar is a masterful puzzle-and-click for linguists and puzzle fans alike
Chants of Sennaar tasks you with puzzling out the intricacies of the human experience through languages learned from scratch.
Nate Hermanson
Sep 17, 20238 min read
2,524 views
4 comments

REVIEW: Gunbrella soars with its quality and lands gently as one of the year's best releases
The Gunbrella is the Best Weapon of 2023, THERE I SAID IT.
Nate Hermanson
Sep 13, 20237 min read
544 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Eternights shrinks the Persona experience down to a tight action-romance package
Eternights is visually striking, features stirring character arcs, and shows great talent. Even if in the end, I recommend it conditionally.
Nate Hermanson
Sep 11, 20238 min read
3,801 views
6 comments


REVIEW: Decarnation's horrors come from the painful realities women face
Decarnation's horror has Gloria slipping between a nightmarish reality and disturbing, fleshy dreams.
Nate Hermanson
Jul 5, 20236 min read
1,396 views
0 comments


REVIEW: Amarantus legitimately is about the friends (and lovers) we made along the way
Amarantus: Released. The visual novel genre: Forever changed.
Nate Hermanson
Jun 27, 20237 min read
427 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Hello Goodboy has you paying it forward and petting the dog
There are wholesome games, and then there are games designed for kids. We think Hello Goodboy is probably the latter.
Nate Hermanson
Jun 23, 20235 min read
368 views
0 comments

REVIEW: The Goosebumps choose-your-own-adventure generation needs Varney Lake
Varney Lake is like a Goosebumps choose-your-own-adventure... if it had fangs.
Nate Hermanson
Jun 19, 20237 min read
372 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Brooding atmosphere and fascinating puzzles > jump scares in The Tartarus Key
The Tartarus Key leans on a classic PSX horror aesthetic while defying genre expectations in this horror escape room puzzler.
Nate Hermanson
May 31, 20238 min read
117 views
0 comments


REVIEW: Live A Live is a stunning testament to perseverance and preservation
Live A Live is ambitious for 2023, let alone for 1994 when it initially came out. The remake of this Square Enix gem isn't one to miss.
Nate Hermanson
May 30, 20238 min read
1,191 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Sunshine Shuffle contains multitudes - crime, cute animals, and heartbreaking writing
Sunshine Shuffle whisks you away for a cruise with poker, sunshine, ska, and organized crime.
Nate Hermanson
May 24, 20238 min read
355 views
0 comments


REVIEW: Mail Time - Snail mail has never been more enchanting
Mail Time is a delightful 2-3 hour package about your first big kid mail delivery job and the friends you meet along the way.
Julie Cooper
May 21, 20237 min read
399 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Golden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka is a dream DLC
Instead of resting on their laurels, the Case of the Golden Idol team went straight into producing an absolute smash of a DLC project.
Nate Hermanson
May 10, 20235 min read
86 views
0 comments

REVIEW: Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is a warm cup of comfort
We all need a visit to Coffee Talk, the fantastical and friendly café that provides a sip of comfort to Seattle's sleepless.
Nate Hermanson
May 7, 202310 min read
524 views
0 comments


REVIEW: Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories delivers a delectable slice of life
LEGALIZE IT (melons)!
Nate Hermanson
Apr 29, 20237 min read
511 views
0 comments
bottom of page