Category: Review

  • Vinland Saga (Season 1): Vikings and Vengeance

    Vinland Saga (Season 1): Vikings and Vengeance

    I’ve been meaning to get around to this one for ages now. Let’s finally mark it off the to-do list, shall we? When it comes to Seinen, I usually see three names come up before anything else: Berserk, Vagabond, and Vinland Saga. Berserk is my favorite manga of all time, so seeing Vagabond and Vinland…

  • Resident Evil 4: Truly a Masterpiece?

    Resident Evil 4: Truly a Masterpiece?

    I know I make a lot of jokes about my opinions getting me hanged or burned at the stake. But the ones I’m about to write in this article might just make those jokes come true. Look up any ‘top games of all time’ list. Like, right now. I’ll wait. Scour that list and I…

  • The Shadow of the Gods: A Grotesque Gem

    Man, I’m gonna misspell everything in this article. I’m so sorry, John Gwynne. In recent years, I’ve developed a strong fascination with Norse mythology. And no, not just because of the new God of War games (though I’ll admit those played a large part in my growing interest). It’s just such a badass mythos with…

  • Wind Waker: Set Sail For Adventure!

    Wind Waker: Set Sail For Adventure!

    I was gonna review both of the Oracle games and Minish Cap, but I decided to save those for another day. Mostly because I don’t really care for any of those games and going through them was starting to get a bit tedious. Of all the Zelda games, Wind Waker is one of the most…

  • Legends and Lattes: A Fresh New Start

    Fantasy can be a pretty repetitive genre. You’ll see a lot of the same tropes and character archetypes across multiple different series. That’s not a bad thing by any means; fantasy is one of the most enduring genres in literature. But every now and then, you just need a break from the high-stakes adventures about…