Jordan Andow
Game industry critic and reviewer
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Baby Steps
I have played Baby Steps for review, and truthfully, I went into this game not expecting too much. However, I should know by now that you shouldn’t underestimate Devolver Digital. Their ability to find and help create highly memorable experiences, time after time across a variety of genres, is almos
Cronos: The New Dawn is a brand-new original IP from renowned horror game developers Bloober Team, the studio behind the critically acclaimed remake of Konami's Silent Hill 2. If you're familiar with the developer, you'll know that outside of their recent success remaking the game that inspired the entire studio,…
In 2004, Konami, alongside legendary game creator Hideo Kojima, released Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. A game that would go on to not only be one of my favourites of all-time, but a game that has shaped my tastes even to this day. That's why when a remake/remaster of…
With its unique gameplay structure and bizarre world, I never thought I needed a sequel; it felt complete in all the right ways. Death Stranding stood alone as the most unique AAA experience I’ve played in a long time, but it felt like a unique experience that didn’t need continuation....
I've been a gamer for nearly my entire life, but PC gaming mostly passed me by until recent years. That said, back in the late '90s and early 2000s, I fell hard for real-time strategy games. One in particular stood out to me: Stronghold Crusader by Firefly Studios. Its blend…
I’ve been diving into Dune: Awakening, the latest survival multiplayer experience from Funcom, the team behind Conan Exiles. While I’m not quite far enough in for a full review just yet, I still wanted to take a moment to share my early impressions and how things are shaping up so…
If you know me, you’ll know that Remedy Entertainment is one of my favorite developers in the industry—Alan Wake 2 is easily one of the best games ever made. Of course, Alan Wake is part of the Remedy Connected Universe (RCU), along with Control, a game focused on the Federal…
I've been playing Lost Records Bloom & Rage, the latest narrative-driven adventure game from Don't Nod. The question I had going in was, can Lost Records Bloom & Rage stand out amongst an increasingly crowded genre? And more importantly, is it worth your time? Game Name: Lost Records Bloom &…
Do you like co-op experiences? Hazelight Games once again looks to deliver a top-tier co-op adventure with Split Fiction. The biggest question is, can Split Fiction recapture the magic of It Takes Two? Let's talk about it. Game Name: Split Fiction Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series…
Ixion
Ixion is a deep city-building strategy game that puts a bigger focus on story to set itself apart from the competition. So, if you’re familiar with the genre, Ixion is definitely worth a try. Unfortunately, given its current technical issues and less-than-optimal controller-friendly design on consol
In 2018, Compulsion Games was acquired by Xbox, becoming part of their first-party studio lineup. Since that time, I have been excited to see what this team could create with these extra resources. Following the release of We Happy Few in the months after they were acquired, Compulsion Games began…
It's safe to say that there is a lot of weight on the shoulders of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Ubisoft needs this game to be a success more than any other—the future of the company could very well depend on it. Adding to the pressure for Assassin's Creed Shadows are the…
