Category: Reviews

Why You Liked … Star Wars: Zero Company

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I’ve finally found it: a tactical RPG that respects your intelligence while letting you blow up half the galaxy. This game has completely taken over my life, offering the kind of gritty, character-driven storytelling I haven’t seen since the golden age of BioWare. It’s a brilliant, messy, deeply human look at the cost of war, and it easily just cracked my top five of all time. Check out my full thoughts on why you need to play this immediately. Read More …

Why You Liked … The Expanse: A Telltale Series

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I’ve been piloting Camina Drummer through the political meat grinder of The Expanse: A Telltale Series. If you’re still mourning the TV show being shoved out of an airlock, this interactive prequel is the remedy I wanted. Deck Nine delivers earned agency here; choices don’t just tint the ending, they determine who survives the Belt. I made some terrible calls, realised failing is half the fun, and can confirm Cara Gee completely commands the bridge. Here is my definitive breakdown of why this isn’t a cynical cash grab.

Tycho Station is waiting. Read More …

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 … 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 …

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 …

Why You Liked … King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

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Guy Ritchie’s 2017 “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” is the criminally misunderstood Arthur film you’ve never seen. Charlie Hunnam’s brothel-raised brawler talks like he runs a protection racket, fighting for prostitutes and orphans with genuine heroism. This isn’t courtly romance—it’s gritty, funny, and grounded. Warner Bros. planned six films but spectacularly face-planted after mismarketing Ritchie’s gangster-meets-legend vision. Sure, it mishandles female characters, but the visual spectacle still dazzles and Hunnam was born to wield Excalibur. A unique, entertaining take on ancient legend that deserved those promised sequels. Read More …

Why You Liked … Novocaine

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Get ready to feel everything in a movie where the hero feels nothing! I’m breaking down “Novocaine,” starring Jack Quaid, who delivers a pitch-perfect performance as Nate Caine – a guy literally immune to pain, yet who gives us all the feels. This action-comedy is a wild ride of dark humor and brutal, brilliant filmmaking, exploring what it means to find your inner hero. Plus, I’ll dive into how the directors cleverly make us accomplices in Nate’s “Pain Train™”—spoiler: we’re all twisted. Discover why this unique film works on so many levels. Read More …

Why You Liked … The Monkey

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The Stephen King movie curse is real. But I’m here to tell you that The Monkey finally breaks it! In my latest review, I dissect how this film succeeds as a gory, hilarious dark comedy rather than a cheap jump-scare-fest. We’re talking a career-best dual performance from Theo James as feuding twins, some of the most inventive kills I’ve seen in years, and a surprisingly insightful take on our own inner demons. It’s a blood-soaked blast with a brain, and you can check out my full breakdown right here. Read More …

Why You Didn’t Like … The Crow (2024)

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I was really hoping the 2024 reboot of The Crow would be a winner, but press F to pay respects. The film fundamentally misunderstands what makes a revenge story tick, spending geologically-relevant levels of time on backstory we already know, only to rob us of a satisfying payoff. From systemic pacing issues that kill the first hour to the frustrating misuse of great actors, this film fails all on its own. It had a perfect blueprint for success in the original graphic novel and instead chose to reinvent the wheel as a square. Read More …