Vincent is a game reviewer, graphic designer, illustrator and insurance agent: He wears many hats, but none of them properly cover his bald spot. His long-term goal is to publish a comic of the story he and his wife created together. He grew up playing action-platform games such as Super Mario, Metroid, Mega Man, Contra and Castlevania, but discovered his love for RPGs through Super Mario RPG and Final Fantasy VI, then embarking upon a quest to play every RPG he possibly can. At over 200 RPGs and counting the quest is not going so well, and there are buster swords, giant cats, eight virtues and personae appearing to him in his sleep. Please send help.
Akira Toriyama is best known for the Dragon Ball series, but he has also created other amazing works including Sand Land. The new title of the same name offers players plenty of action and adventure worthy of the manga series created by a master storyteller.
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney was too busy to continue with his Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade coverage as he planned in his previous column. Instead, he’s enjoying the side-scrolling run and gun title Broforce from 2015, where players get to be commandos from an overpowered paramilitary organization.
Highwater is an interesting adventure where the world has flooded, and survivors need to explore and scavenge for resources. There is also some complex turn-based combat, a few puzzles and even indie music on the radio to round out this aquatic-based adventure.
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney does something a little bit different this week. Instead of reviewing an odd, unknown or classic title, he gives us a play-by-play commentary as he goes through Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.
Having received the free title My Lovely Wife in a bundle, it nevertheless stood out for Save State’s Vincent Mahoney this week, and he found an interesting time management and dating sim from the My Lovely series on Steam featuring hellish minions and over forty possible endings.
Developer Vanillaware is known for titles with solid mechanics, and the SRPG Unicorn Overlord might just be their best one yet. It offers incredibly satisfying strategy gameplay that is not often found on consoles, making it a must-have for Switch, PlayStation or Xbox armchair generals.
Looking for a fun distraction, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney bought the budget priced Berserk Boy platformer on Steam. Clearly inspired by the Mega Man franchise, Berserk Boy offers action-packed gameplay that will appeal to fans and others who enjoy platforming.
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney is hanging up his gavel for now after defending multiple defendants in the remade collection of the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy. Vince concludes his look at the trilogy’s collection this week with the cases from Spirit of Justice.
The Victorian England steampunk setting is a perfect backdrop for the narrative-focused RPG Sovereign Syndicate. Similar to other titles like Disco Elysium and almost as wacky with its unique characters and dialogue, it has players playing as three different characters and uses tarot cards instead of dice to determine skill checks.
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney is continuing to enjoy the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy this week with the cases from Dual Destinies. The Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy collection is ready for both a new generation and also veteran players to enjoy.
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