It is very rare amongst fandoms to stumble across a consistently held opinion throughout the entire fanbase of diverse people with diverse tastes. Every new Zelda game brings with it announcements that it’s either the greatest game in the series thus far, or the worst (usually paired with insistence that it was actually the previous … Continue reading Why Does Everyone Hate Turnabout Big Top?
Outlast II VS The Walking Dead: Season Two
One question that I just love to ask people is “What is your least-favourite game?” Partly because I genuinely just find it really interesting to hear people’s choices, and the reasons behind those choices, partly because I’m just entertained by hearing people complain, and partly because I was born English, which means I have been … Continue reading Outlast II VS The Walking Dead: Season Two
Pokémon Y (U Do Dis To Me)
If you ever find yourself writing about a Pokémon game, it has to have either been notably good, or notably bad, because while Pokémon is probably the most… consistent video game series in regards to quality, then that’s as much of a weakness as it is a strength. If you had to pick a franchise … Continue reading Pokémon Y (U Do Dis To Me)
Dopefish Reviews Renaissance of Raven
Hey, do you remember Renaissance of Raven, that DC Universe Infinite webtoon/webcomic where Raven is sent back in time to save the kingdom of Galonia? … That’s ok, no-one else does either. As noted philosopher, Mr. Peanutbutter in BoJack Horseman once said “What is this, a crossover episode?” And by that, I mean that writing … Continue reading Dopefish Reviews Renaissance of Raven
Dopefish Reviews Resident Evil 4 Remake
The Resident Evil 4 Remake manages to be interesting merely as a concept. Regardless of its quality, there is a debate to be had on whether it is even worth trying to ‘remake’ – that is, improve upon – one of the greatest video games of all-time. At this point, that’s not even my personal … Continue reading Dopefish Reviews Resident Evil 4 Remake
LIMBO VS Little Nightmares
The horror genre and the indie scene are a match made in deeply unsettling heaven. The purpose of horror is to disturb, disorient and discombobulate you, and while this is just as easily achieved by putting spooky scary skellington jump-scares around every corner, good horror gets under your skin in a subtle, personal way that … Continue reading LIMBO VS Little Nightmares
I Don’t Know Dan Olson
In June 2024, Dan Olson uploaded a video to his YouTube channel ‘Folding Ideas’ titled ‘I Don’t Know James Rolfe.’ It’s a video about James Rolfe, his most famous role as The Angry Video Game Nerd, the difference – or lack thereof – between character and role, his autobiography ‘A Movie-Making Nerd’, his ambitious 2014 … Continue reading I Don’t Know Dan Olson
Dopefish Reviews God of War: Ascension
You have almost certainly heard of the concept of ‘So Bad It’s Good’. Tommy Wiseau’s ‘The Room’. Rebecca Black’s ‘Friday’. The entirety of the game ‘Ride to Hell: Retribution’; there is something extremely fascinating – and amusing – about easily-consumable abject failure. What makes these projects so interesting, and so accessible, despite being terrible by … Continue reading Dopefish Reviews God of War: Ascension
I Have Mixed Feelings About Poppy Playtime
I do not follow trends. I am not a YouTube content creator. If something is ‘the next big thing’ then chances are I am not the absolute last person to hear about it, but I am probably the last person to consciously engage with it. And just to be clear, this isn’t some kind of … Continue reading I Have Mixed Feelings About Poppy Playtime
Arkham Asylum Is A Game About Failure
Did you know that Batman’s ‘no-kill’ rule is flawed? I am the first person in history to make this observation. I think there’s a temptation that a lot of game reviewers get to have a little contrarian streak. I definitely used to, and I’m being charitable by saying ‘used to’. If a game is nigh … Continue reading Arkham Asylum Is A Game About Failure
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