Nate Hermanson
REVIEW: The Forgotten City is an unforgettable narrative experience
Make your way through The Forgotten City's ancient Roman time-loop murder mystery, a game of exploration and deduction.
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Nate Hermanson
Jul 25, 20215 min read
REVIEW: Death's Door delivers deadly delights
Despite playing as a soul-reaping crow, Death's Door is a lighthearted action game with excellent combat and professional polish.
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Nate Hermanson
Jul 15, 20214 min read
REVIEW: Biomutant is a messy inconsistent beast of a game
Experiment 101 put a lot of thought into this world's origins and lore — but forgot to craft one singular meaningful story in the process.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 26, 20217 min read
REVIEW: Chicory - A Colorful Tale paints a masterful picture of gaming brilliance
Chicory - A Colorful Tale is a masterwork and VGG's first-ever 10/10. With a unique painting hook, this adventure is without parallel.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 25, 20217 min read
REVIEW: Befriend gods after the world's end in Mythic Ocean
After the end of the world, kick back and help your friends with their issues in the exploration-heavy visual novel Mythic Ocean.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 24, 20215 min read
REVIEW: Enjoy a carefree visit with the Beasts of Maravilla Island
Fans of photo games will enjoy its beautiful island life, but lacking interactivity, Maravilla Island offers a look-don't-touch environment.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 23, 20215 min read
REVIEW: Unearth what's hidden below the surface in The Magnificent Trufflepigs
Consider me sold on the narrative metal-detector walking sim. Apart from a few poor design choices, this game's unique systems shone.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 22, 20216 min read
REVIEW: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX authentically recreates a classic, for better or worse
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX takes you on a surprisingly punishing platforming adventure that stands out for its unique gameplay mechanics.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 21, 20216 min read
REVIEW: Minute of Islands hits hard with its haunting beauty
Between satisfying mechanical interactions and an affecting story, narrative puzzler Minute of Islands is one that will stick with players.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 9, 20215 min read
REVIEW: El Hijo - Surprisingly simple stealth sweeps us off our feet
El Hijo - A Wild West Tale is a simple, vibrant and nonviolent option for stealth game enthusiasts.
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Nate Hermanson
Nov 22, 202011 min read
REVIEW: Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Joyful Raiding and Charming Diversions
video games are good and so far Valhalla is... GREAT (8/10). Valhalla stands tall as my favorite in the franchise in a while.
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Nate Hermanson
Nov 22, 20206 min read
REVIEW: Astro's Playroom - Generation Aspiration
Astro's Playroom has everything going for it. And yet somehow, this little gem exceeded all expectations.
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