Bear Reviews Games!

After a decade of music journalism for Musicalypse and Tuonela Magazine that started in 2011, I’ve developed a love of writing critical analyses of things that interest me. Please enjoy everything from video game reviews to the occasional TTRPG system review, board games, and even a rare mobile game from time to time. 

My goal, as a critical reviewer, is not to trash people’s work, because effort deserves respect. I try my best to be objective, while still sharing my personal feelings based on my own experiences. 

Baten Kaitos -Eternal Wings & the Lost Ocean (2023 remaster) Review: A Sucker-Punch to My Nostalgia Center
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Baten Kaitos -Eternal Wings & the Lost Ocean (2023 remaster) Review: A Sucker-Punch to My Nostalgia Center

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings & the Lost Ocean (2023 remaster) is a nostalgic return to a classic JRPG. This review explores its occasional clichés and weak romance, the game’s story, world-building, and its plot twists. Fans of card-based gaming and JRPGs don’t want to miss this one a second time.

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The First Tree (2017) Review: A Hit or Miss Journey Through Grief
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The First Tree (2017) Review: A Hit or Miss Journey Through Grief

The First Tree (2017) is an indie developer’s effort to weave a tale of grief through a fox’s journey. This review explores what the game has to offer in style and sound, while delving into why its metaphors and gameplay don’t resonate as deeply as they could. If you’re seeking a deeper narrative, this one might leave you wanting more.

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