Ryan Taylor

Grew up playing the Nintendo 64 where I fell in love with the Legend of Zelda series. As I got older though my console of choice changed, first to PS2, and then finally to the Xbox 360, which I've been playing on for over a decade now. And since my first day booting up my Xbox, I've upgraded consoles and even built a gaming PC. Because at the end of the day I just love gaming.

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ARC Raiders Review

ARC Raiders does a great job delivering on a satisfying and fun extraction shooter.

Satisfactory Review

Satisfactory knows what it wants to be and it executes that near flawlessly.

Nice Day for Fishing Review

The components of a really fun game are present, the world is well-designed and aesthetically it is beautifully done. But many of the roadblocks in Nice Day for Fishing feel like a way to pad out the time.

Becastled Review

The art style and core gameplay loop of Becastled are great.

Minami Lane Review

Minami Lane is a great distraction that is sure to deliver on those immaculate vibes and judgment free gaming.

Grounded 2: Is This the Backyard Sequel We’ve Been Waiting For?

In spite of the changes, the overall feel of Grounded 2 is still reminiscent of the first.

The Wandering Village Review

The Wandering Village is a pretty game with good gameplay mechanics and ideas. The execution is a bit lacking in some minor areas, but the key aspects all succeed where they need to.

Back to the Dawn Review

Back to the Dawn shows just how much indie games can shine. In a day when so many large games nickel and dime consumers for every scrap of content, one that is built out with so much content - and even more planned for free - is a huge breath of fresh air.

Viewfinder Review

Viewfinder is, ultimately, a great game for casual puzzle game fans, as the content is accessible and fun.

GOST of Time Review

GOST of Time is a fun game that is hampered by its short runtime and lack of refinement. What is there is an interesting and enjoyable game, but it left me wanting more.

Alien Breakout Review

Alien Breakout will not be your first choice platformer, but it’s completely serviceable if you’re just looking to kill some time and rack up that precious Gamerscore.

Chess Battle Review

There is nothing inherently wrong with Chess Battle, but there are free options available that are as good or better.

Vessels of Decay Review

I never found myself truly invested in Vessels of Decay. It’s a unique and beautiful world, but that on its own isn’t enough to justify the frustration of playing.

Against the Storm Review

Against the Storm won’t be a game for everyone, but for those who love the early gameplay of city builders, it’ll be an incredibly satisfying game that can easily provide dozens of hours of fun.

Fireball 2 Review

Fireball 2 is a fun game that has an affordable price tag and can easily take up several hours of your day if you let it. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re looking to scratch that arcade survival itch.

Agent Fall Review

Agent Fall is a bite sized game with a bite sized price point to go along with it. It’s not going to redefine any genres, but it's a fun, albeit short, experience that mixes things up.

NanoApostle Review

Every once in a while, it's nice to play a game that just focuses on the spectacle, one that makes the entire experience exciting, via a good boss fight. And that’s NanoApostle.

Ellphaser Review

Ellphaser is an affordable game that will give you about an hour of entertainment.

Shadow of the Orient Review

Shadow of the Orient is a game that absolutely nails the old school feeling it is trying to invoke.

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Acre Crisis Review

If you’re curious about retro-inspired horror and don’t mind rough edges, Acre Crisis might scratch a weird itch. But if you value polish, consistent mechanics, and coherent design then you’ll likely find more frustration than fright.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles Review

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles is a remaster that has been well worth the wait.

Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club Review

75 years is a hell of an achievement, but Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club is not the way to celebrate it.

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes Review

Young players who are resistant to a bit of repetition, who thrive on simple platformers with forgiving mechanics AND carry a love for creepy shelf-goblins will find a welcoming game that is perfectly suited to a level a day over advent. For everyone else, we can sneer at The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes and mutter into our eggnog.

Chicken Run: Eggstraction Review

Chicken Run: Eggstraction may say that it’s family-friendly and co-op, but we’d argue that those are precisely the worst ways to play.