Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 Needed More Time in the Coffin

But when a game is in development hell, sometimes you just have to release it.

Innovation is Overrated

Refinement is far more important.

Lies of P is Worthy of Adoration

But only if you like bad games *nose grows*.

Remakes are Good for the Industry

With some massive caveats.

What Does Difficulty Accessibility Really Mean?

And why it should be a priority for developers that want to make ultra-difficult games.

Nine Sols is One of My Favorite Games Ever

It managed to become that after being a game I had only heard of a couple weeks prior. It just really is that amazing of an experience.

Shadow Complex is an Excellent Teacher

But does a game that is almost expertly designed to teach the Metroidvania genre still hold up after all these years, and for someone who has recently already learned how to play Metroidvanias.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Metroidvania Royalty

There is so much that it does so well, and it also introduces a new feature that desperately needs to be in all other games in the genre. It truly stands tall among it's genre brethren.

Gris Time It's Personal

I had a very personal experience with Gris and it made me feel things that I wasn't expecting. It connected with me more than I ever thought it would.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a Frustratingly Mixed Experience

That gets infinitely better if you mod it.

What My First Game Jam was Like

And what I learned from the very stressful experience.

What Silksong Can Teach Us About Developer to Fanbase Communication

Developing a game is hard and there's a lot of ways to trip up, so taking these 5 lessons to heart is very important.