Keith Mitchell
Game industry critic and reviewer
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Crimson Moon review: a fast, loot-heavy Soulslike roguelike that respects your time. Solid co-op, satisfying combat, but a shaky camera holds it back. Worth $20
Mortal Shell II is a massive step up from the original, delivering stronger Soulslike combat, deeper Shells, and a huge world, despite a frustrating camera.
Our Beast of Reincarnation review covers combat, exploration, performance, and jank in Game Freak's most ambitious game yet. Is it worth $59.99
Echoes of Aincrad gives SAO fans a fresh story, strong weapon customization, and solid performance, but limited exploration and repetitive combat hold it back.
Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen is a charming kids game that captures the humor, imagination, and heart of the beloved Bluey series.
Screamer is a fast, chaotic arcade racer that brings back the spirit of the classics with a modern twist. The speed and twin-stick drifting feel fantastic, but aggressive AI and rubberbanding keep it from reaching its full potential.
The Outerhaven’s review of Reanimal finds it to be a dark, atmospheric horror experience that steadily escalates through cryptic storytelling, co-op-focused exploration, and tense chase and boss encounters. Short but impactful, it trades familiarity for discomfort, delivering a haunting experience that lingers well beyond its credits.
The Outerhaven's review of Nioh 3, is easily the best game in the series thanks to Koei Tecmo refining just about everything in it from prior games.
Memories in Orbit blends gorgeous hand-drawn visuals, a haunting sci-fi mystery, and satisfying Metroidvania exploration into one of the most memorable indie experiences this year. You play as Mio, a small robot exploring a dying ark filled with broken machines, hidden upgrades, and intense boss fights. Combat progression is handled through modules instead of traditional leveling, giving builds more flexibility and keeping fights fresh. While the game shines in presentation and discovery, it also stumbles with harsh platforming sections, limited accessibility options, and story events that can…
You have no idea how much this game means to me. I grew up surrounded by Marvel, watching the cartoons, burning through stacks of comics, and spending hours with X-Men: The Arcade Game and Captain America and the Avengers. So, when MARVEL Cosmic Invasion was announced, that spark hit instantly.…