Nate Hermanson
REVIEW: Innchanted's co-op magical management chaos is layered... literally
A game of magic potions, enchanting inns, and serving steaks... and mis-steaks.
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Nate Hermanson
- Apr 20
- 8 min
REVIEW: 2D cinematic platformer Lunark's old-school-cool can't be beat
A loving homage and modern take on classic cinematic platformers, Lunark stretches your gaming muscles in new ways.
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Nate Hermanson
- Mar 27
- 9 min
REVIEW: 9 Years of Shadows is a back-to-basics Metroidvania about healing with art
Europa and one immensely cuddly teddy bear, Apino, fight back against shadows that have engulfed the world for nearly a decade.
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Nate Hermanson
- Mar 20
- 9 min
REVIEW: Tchia's culture-driven island experience wows with representation and coziness
Trek across Tchia's New Caledonia-inspired open world with childlike wonder.
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Nate Hermanson
- Mar 3
- 8 min
REVIEW: Tails: The Backbone Preludes is the missing piece to the Backbone saga
We're happy to report that Backbone has found its missing vertebrae.
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Nate Hermanson
- Feb 4
- 7 min
REVIEW: Chico and the Magic Orchards DX delights with Game Boy puzzle action
Chico and the Magic Orchards DX brings back the simplicity and satisfaction of Game Boy era puzzle platforming.
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Nate Hermanson
- Oct 7, 2022
- 7 min
REVIEW: Get weirdly relaxed while vacuuming up blood in Serial Cleaners
Serial Cleaners serves up a PowerWash Simulator-like experience... but edgier.
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Nate Hermanson
- Sep 29, 2022
- 6 min
REVIEW: Jack Move's comfortably compact cyber-RPG experience proves less is more
Scamming corporations for a living? It ain't much, but it's honest work.
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Nate Hermanson
- Sep 20, 2022
- 9 min
REVIEW: Meditate on a few iffy decisions in Retreat to Enen
Maybe we're not cut out for meditation. Maybe Head West's Retreat to Enen wasn't cut out to be a survival game. Who's to say?
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Nate Hermanson
- Feb 6, 2022
- 9 min
REVIEW: We need to talk about Sifu.
Sloclap's Sifu comes with some cultural baggage and lacks punch in its narrative, but offers a hard-hitting combat system.
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Nate Hermanson
- Oct 26, 2021
- 6 min
REVIEW (sort of): Monster Harvest reaches for the stars, ends up stuck in the mud
Monster Harvest drew from some of the greats, but unfortunately, it wasn't ready to see the light of day — let alone steal the spotlight.
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Nate Hermanson
- Oct 22, 2021
- 6 min
REVIEW: A delicate dance of romance and revolution — Ambition: A Minuet in Power
Wield your influence, sexuality and keen listening as you sell valuable secrets and navigate revolution igniting in the streets of France.
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Nate Hermanson
- Sep 27, 2021
- 8 min
REVIEW: Astria Ascending rests its hat on JRPG tradition... for better or worse
Astria Ascending sticks to the traditions of the JRPG genre and its 90s classics, but not always in a good way.
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Nate Hermanson
- Sep 17, 2021
- 5 min
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 27, 2021
- 7 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 7 min
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 21, 2021
- 6 min
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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