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Final Fantasy VII is a game that I should have played around twenty years ago, and I’m happy to say that I’ve finally played it. I first learned of the world and characters of FF7 in 2012 – back when the prequel game, Crisis Core, was released – and I didn’t realize it was connected…

Once a year, I take a break from my usual mindless ramblings to give the people what they truly want. Whether it’s a convincing essay on the merits of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood or a scientific analysis on why Garrus Vakarian and Commander Shepard should totally be together forever, I save some of my most fun…

It took me a little while to get into the game during Planescape’s first act, but once I did I couldn’t stop playing. Being a Dungeons and Dragons computer RPG from 1999, and developed by the same studio who worked on Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2, I had come to the game with certain assumptions….

Next up on my backlog games journey is Cocoon, a short puzzle/sci-fi game. This game pulled me in shortly after beginning due to its fun puzzles and sense of mystery. With very simple controls – only one button for interacting with puzzles – and no dialogue, the game creates an interesting atmosphere to uncover the…

Goose Game came out in 2020, and its simple gameplay involving completing objectives that aim to terrorize an otherwise peaceful town has piqued my interest ever since. Thanks to this game I now have greater insight as to the day-to-day operations of a typical goose. I also learned that geese actually are as chaotic as…

I’ve been curious about the 2018 revival of the God of War series since, well, probably 2018! I say “revival” because it’s actually the fourth main entry to the series, and takes place in an entirely new world with a different pantheon of gods for Kratos to, uh, meet. Whereas the last three installments of…

Dave the Diver was a delightful adventure that may seem simple on the surface. While it’s true that the main focus of the game revolves around operating a sushi restaurant and ensuring Bancho the sushi chef is supplied with a variety of fresh fish for the dinner crowd, by the time the game’s seventh and…

Super Mario Wonder, which is the latest installment of Super Mario 2D platformers, manages to take an old formula and make it feel new. The main idea is the same: Mario needs to dash, jump, and roll his way through several worlds and defeat Bowser’s lieutenants on the way to the Koopa King himself in…

Lethal Company came to Steam Early Access in October, but it’s only more recently that the game has been taking the internet by storm. While the game can be played solo, it’s meant to be played in teams of up to four – more friends equals more potentially terrifying and/or hilarious scenarios. The premise of…