Author: Vincent Mahoney

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.

HGTV Meets the Occult in Wacky Haunted House Renovator Sim

Haunted House Renovator lets players explore and renovate haunted locations while allowing them to scrub stains, fix walls and banish spirits in equal measure. It’s a funny twist on the House Flipper formula, though bugs and rough edges keep it from reaching its full supernatural potential.

Stunt Flyer Is a Lighthearted Flight Sim Built for Easy Takeoff

Stunt Flyer is a cheerful, arcade-style flight simulation game that embraces simplicity and accessibility over realism or deep systems. Stunt Flyer works best as an entry-level flying adventure for younger players or those looking for a relaxed, no-stress experience.

Save State Cleaves Through Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Save State’s Vincent Mahoney writes this week about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which takes the familiar Warriors formula and folds it directly into the canon of Tears of the Kingdom, delivering fast, flashy combat alongside expanded Zelda lore.

Little Rocket Lab Is a Cozy Factory Sim With a Whole Lot of Heart

Little Rocket Lab is a cozy role-playing simulation that mixes small-town storytelling with approachable factory building. Instead of just building a rocket, players will spend most of their time repairing machines, helping neighbors and bringing a struggling community back to life.

Final Fantasy Tactics Remastered Remains Strategy RPG Royalty

Final Fantasy Tactics has long been considered one of the greatest strategy RPGs ever made, thanks to its brutal political storytelling, endlessly flexible job system and unforgiving combat. With The Ivalice Chronicles, Square Enix brings the landmark 1997 classic to a new generation.

Pokemon Legends Z A Is the Bold Shake Up the Series Needed

Pokemon Legends Z-A returns to the Kalos region with a bold new direction, trading turn-based battles for real-time combat and setting the entire adventure inside a massively expanded Lumiose City. Legends Z-A stands out as one of developer Game Freak’s most confident and polished releases in years.