Nate Hermanson
REVIEW: The Plucky Squire celebrates the creative spirit and performs gaming magic
The Plucky Squire is about how stories are able to inspire others to create, and the impact they have on young hearts and minds.
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Nate Hermanson
Aug 910 min read
REVIEW: The Crush House shows the cracks in reality (TV)
REALITY GONE WILD (GONE SEXUAL) (GONE CHORBY) (ALL FUN)
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Nate Hermanson
Mar 288 min read
REVIEW: Pepper Grinder is a drillin' platformer that's smooth as butter
Thrilling drilling and buttery smooth platforming. If this Pepper Grinder asked me to "say when" I simply wouldn't.
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Nate Hermanson
Oct 30, 20238 min read
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.
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Nate Hermanson
Sep 13, 20237 min read
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.
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Nate Hermanson
Mar 29, 20238 min read
REVIEW: Terra Nil's environmental reclamation puzzles are as impactful as they are addictive
Terra Nil, equal parts meditative and strategic, is a "reverse city builder" that has you restore barren land to its natural state.
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Nate Hermanson
Sep 22, 202210 min read
REVIEW: Return to Monkey Island proves that going back can be a hard but rewarding thing
Those aren't tears on my face, matey. It's just mist from all this seafarin'. ARGH.
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Nate Hermanson
Sep 17, 20226 min read
REVIEW: Shuffle the deck against your foes in the witty and wily Card Shark
Nerial has gaming's equivalent of a pair of aces in Card Shark — and I wouldn't even mind if they'd cheated to get this winning hand.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 8, 20223 min read
(Not) E3 2022 is here for a week of reveals and chaos!
It's that time of year again. The birds are singing, the video game marketers are scrambling. It's (Not) E3 2022 time! Full schedule inside!
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Zachy Hennessey
Nov 20, 20214 min read
Undeniable Proof That 19th-Century Whaling Is The Greatest Gaming Backdrop
Gamers, 19th-century nautical fiction just hits different. Let's explore the world of whaling.
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Nate Hermanson
Nov 7, 20218 min read
REVIEW: Daniel Mullins pulls the rug out in card-battling Inscryption
In an industry that operates so heavily under tradition, games like the horror deck builder Inscryption come along and shake you awake.
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Nate Hermanson
Sep 17, 20215 min read
REVIEW: Boomerang X is a three-hour adrenaline ride
Light, breezy, action-packed controlled chaos? Yes please! Boomerang X is a thrilling achievement as DANG!'s debut release.
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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 21, 20214 min read
Early Access Check-in: Lose hours of your life to the hidden temple grind in Phantom Abyss
Avoid traps, loot tombs, and learn from other players' mistakes in Phantom Abyss, an asynchronous multiplayer roguelite in early access.
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Nate Hermanson
Jun 12, 20214 min read
E3 2021: The Definitive Tier List for Day 1 of E3 Weekend
We ranked E3 Day 1 showcases: Guerilla Collective 2, Wholesome Games, Future of Play, Ubisoft Forward, Devolver Digital & Gearbox.
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