Game reviews

Long looks at the games I sink real hours into: what they do well, what they ask of you, and whether they earn it.

  1. Part 1
    Armored warrior with a glowing blue gauntlet and round blue shield stands before a massive stone tower as winged creatures fly overhead
    30 min read

    "Crimson Desert" Game Review

    After 230 hours on PS5, Crimson Desert felt like a near-masterpiece: deep systems, unforgettable exploration, some repetitive quest structures, and a world worth living in.

  2. Part 2
    Dispatch title screen with the game logo
    9 min read

    "Dispatch" Game Review

    My take on Dispatch after one run on PC: the best superhero story I have played in years. The dispatch loop gives up its secrets a third of the way in, the hacking is thin, and the writing carried it.