Author: Richard Parry

Why You Didn’t Like … Echoes of the End

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Coming off the S-tier high of Flintlock: Siege of Dawn, I was craving another scrappy, character-driven action-RPG. Instead, I spent seven hours battling controls held together by wishful thinking and a protagonist with all the charm of a cactus in a swimsuit.

In my latest, I dissect why this game became a firm ‘Did Not Finish’ for me. I dive into the agony of unresponsive combat, the baffling narrative choice to make the main character actively despise everyone she meets, and the sheer mechanical heartbreak of a game that steals your skill points when a companion leaves.

Join me for this articulate venting about villains who treat your hard-won victories like a minor Outlook scheduling conflict. Let me save you the trouble of playing this one. Read More …

Why You Liked … Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

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Ever looked at a literal god and thought, “You know what this situation needs? Guns.” Welcome to Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn.

In my latest piece, I’m introducing you to the best 7/10 game you never played (mostly because it was buried under internet shouting and a spectacular Game Pass faceplant). Beneath the AA friction lies a wonderfully profound story about a world-weary sapper, a diminutive purple fox, and the terrible realisation that our real enemies usually sit comfortably out of sight.

I’ll cover why this scrappy title perfectly mirrors our modern political tribalism, how its combat sandbox is an absolute delight, and why you should definitely buy a perpetual license rather than just renting it.

Grab a beverage and pull up a chair. Let’s talk about saving the world, one truth at a time. Read More …

Why You Liked … Dispatch

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Gaming, whether as a form of entertainment or art, has had a troubled relationship with ‘storytelling’. Many people comment on the story of games as being good or bad, but they often mistake agency for story. A story has a start, middle, and an end, with meaningful characters, consequences, and crucially, pacing! Games often suffer from a lack of these, but since you’re swinging the sword, the act itself is important, and you spend less time worrying about why you’re swinging it. Get this review on Spotify or Apple, or watch the YouTube version: Good or bad, it’s rare for a game to take advantage of the medium in the telling of the story. Let’s get into medium by using movies as an example, and the crippling problems that came about when silent movies became… loud. There was a real Read More …

Why You Liked … Ghost Recon: Breakpoint (A 2025 Retrospective)

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Ever wondered what happened to Ghost Recon: Breakpoint after all the launch drama? Well: this 2019 tactical shooter might’ve been better than we gave it credit for.

Join me as I revisit Ubisoft’s controversial entry in the Ghost Recon franchise—from Jon Bernthal’s compelling villain to the lush and varied open-world design of Auroa. We’ll chat about the RPG mechanics that divided fans, the customisation options that keep things fresh, and whether the post-launch Ghost Experience mode redeemed the whole thing.

Is Breakpoint worth your time in 2025? Let’s find out, hero. Read More …

The Well of Lethe: 7

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Korvus exited the elevator on the medbay level. The lighting flickered, a sure sign of an ailing reactor or control system. Neither failure was survivable on Lethe. If both died, the oceans would hunger in, scouring the inside of the prison colony like the high-pressure acid bath it was. I need to hurry. He picked up his pace. Herald’s cannon was locked in its firing position over his left shoulder, ready for whatever might come. How much ammunition do we have?||:KORVUS HERALD:||It was a short jump, so there wasn’t much computational residue from the drive. It only leaves you eight shots in the Adjudicator. I know you’re itching to use them, so I’ll say this once: don’t. You definitely won’t survive, and I probably won’t. Second, I’ve got twenty rounds in the cannon. Twenty isn’t a lot.||:KORVUS HERALD:||It’s more than Read More …

Why You Liked … KPop Demon Hunters

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Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters surprised me—what looked like animated fluff turned out to be a heartfelt spectacle channeling Jem and the Holograms. Three K-pop demon hunters use music and swords to fight evil while tackling deeper themes: the lies we’re told growing up, crumbling expectations, and how ultra-wealthy oligarchs are basically real-world demons. With Spider-Verse animation, complex characters like antagonist Ji-noo, and messages about self-acceptance, it celebrates being weird as your superpower. It’s revolutionary female empowerment wrapped in catchy beats—proving your 2am TikTok energy can literally save the world. Read More …

The Well of Lethe: 6.2

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Navigating a ventilation shaft is grim, but for Korvus, finding what looks like shedded snakeskin is just the start of the weird. When he pops out, the guards are gone, his only company a sarcastic AI. Inmate Verity, a self-proclaimed former convict, helpfully suggests the missing guards went out the same way he came in, then accuses him of seeing God. Read More …

Why You Liked … Eenie Meanie

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I’m calling it: the Samara Weaving Effect is a thing, and Eenie Meanie is proof. I’ve seen her in everything from Ready or Not to this flick (a film that made me want to import a gas-guzzling muscle car). This movie gets her. This isn’t your daddy’s Ocean’s 11; it’s a heist of consequences where being a numpty actually costs you. It’s got car chases that’ll make you want to call a chiropractor and a story that’s less about a vault and more about feelings. Basically, it’s a crime flick with a therapy session attached, and it’s dope. Read More …