Abdul Saad

I’ve loved Greek mythology ever since I was a child. The adventures of Perseus, the story of Sisyphus, the labors of Hercules, and the tale of the Argonauts. These stories have both inspired and entertained me in many ways growing up, so it’s a shame that I’m

Eldest Souls is unlike other games advertised as a Souls-like. This is because of its primary function as a boss rush game. As such, every other element that traditionally makes up a Souls-like has been stripped away from it to focus on this core feature.  The game puts you in

I’ve always been a fan of Metroidvania games. From the classic Castlevania games to your modern Hollow Knights, the genre has always been a unique outlet to satisfyingly challenging gameplay and interesting storytelling. As such, I find myself enthralled with these games, and Ender Lilies happen to tick the

Minute of Islands is perhaps the most beautiful game I’ve played this year. While its narrative elements are also quite touching, it’s hard to protest that its eye-catching 2D animation and aesthetics are what draws players in. The game centers on Mo, a pseudo-misanthrope who enjoys spending her

Released in 1999, Legend of Mana is a really old game. One that’s older than I am in fact, and one that I feel is very underappreciated. The game takes a lot of creative liberties, making it stand out among the rest in the series. Legend of Mana Gameplay

I’ve always been a big fan of SEGA’s vast library of fighting games, especially the Virtua Fighter series. While I wasn’t as fortunate as others to play the iconic series in arcades where its origins lie, I do have fond memories of playing some of the titles

Disco Elysium is a game that begins unlike most as it sets itself apart from the others almost immediately. During its first scene, players are given a glimpse into the cryptic, existentialistic, and complicated mind of our unstable playable character. After getting acquainted with my environments and shabby apartment, I

It’s hard to believe I never played the first Atelier Ryza game despite it grabbing as much of my attention as any other unique-looking JRPG with an anime aesthetic would. While I was admittedly reluctant to get into a series with twenty-plus games under its belt, when the sequel