Vincent Mahoney, GiN Staff

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.

Jump Up, Jump Up and Get Down

February 5, 2014 Vincent Mahoney

The classic Doodle Jump game bounds from phones over to the 3DS platform. Revamped as Doodle Jump Adventures, it offers great new graphics, but is that enough to justify the leap, and the higher cost?

Game Review - Darkout

Darkout: Fade Into Black

January 27, 2014 Vincent Mahoney

Darkout is one of those games like Terraria and Starbound where you have to build a shelter, craft weapons, and fight for your life in a strange world. And if it were not for a few flaws, it might stand shoulder to shoulder with them.

Game Review - Skylanders Swap Force (3DS)

Skylanders: Swapping It To The Small Screen

December 30, 2013 Vincent Mahoney

Skylanders Swap Force is one of the powerhouse titles of the season for consoles, but how does it fare when it jumps to the 3DS, and gets a totally new developer to boot?

Game Review - Jewel Master 2: Cradle of Egypt 3D

A Bit Of A Mundane Match Three

December 25, 2013 Vincent Mahoney

Everyone wants to find gems and gold under their tree, right? But does Jewel Master 2: Cradle of Egypt 3D fit the bill compared to the real thing? Find out where this match three stacks up in a crowded field.

Game Review - Deadfall Adventures

Mix And Matching Creates Its Own Thing

December 18, 2013 Vincent Mahoney

Deadfall Adventures is kind of a mix of Tomb Raider, Uncharted and Alan Wake in one pretty cool package. While this probably won’t become your favorite game, you won’t be disappointed either.

Game Review - Pokemon X and Y

Blast from the Past

December 2, 2013 Vincent Mahoney

Though the core gameplay remains pretty unchanged, the newest Pokemon X and Y game does add a lot of nice extras, including tons of new Pokemon, battle modes and a deeper storyline. It’s a must have for true fans.

Game Review - Beyblade Evolution

Take It For a Spin

November 18, 2013 Vincent Mahoney

Beyblade Evolution for the Nintendo 3DS follows both the television show and the other games in the series on other platforms. On the 3DS, the Beys look great in 3D combat, but there is still not much to do.

Game Review - Lost Planet 3

A Tepid Adventure

November 11, 2013 Vincent Mahoney

Lost Planet 3 is a surprisingly character driven tale which is more akin to a survival horror or adventure game. Set in the frozen world of the series, it does story well, but is a little weak with combat.

Game Review - Mamorukun Curse

Cursing Mechanic Adds Flavor to Shmuping

October 23, 2013 Vincent Mahoney

Mamorukun Curse is one heck of a brightly colored shoot-em-up. While these games often cause players to curse, this one actually embraces it in a fun and unique way. So fire away!

Game Review - Megabyte Punch

Packing A Big Punch

October 16, 2013 Vincent Mahoney

Megabyte Punch seems like a cross between Custom Robo and Super Smash Bros. In other words, it’s an awesome find for people who like that type of game. It’s available on Steam Greenlight.

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