Tag Archives: Video Game Reviews

Product Review: Nintendo Switch

Posted on May 1, 2022 by aavillagomez

In 2018 I wrote a review for Breath of the Wild that included this statement: “I don’t care about the Nintendo Switch’s portability (I prefer using a TV screen), and I probably won’t buy more than a handful of games … Continue reading →

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Video Game Review: Final Fantasy VI

Posted on January 1, 2022 by aavillagomez

I regret missing out on Final Fantasy VI back in my SNES days. I would have fallen in love. Some of its story beats are familiar now, but that doesn’t take anything away from its status as one of the … Continue reading →

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Video Game Review: Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3

Posted on April 1, 2021 by aavillagomez

I thought I knew a thing or two about Super Mario platforming. I’ve played all the greatest hits, from the original Super Mario Bros. to Yoshi’s Island. But somehow Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 always eluded me. Sincerely, why … Continue reading →

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Video Game Review: Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

Posted on April 1, 2020 by aavillagomez

In early 1998 my brother and I had a debate over which video game earned the championship belt between two heavyweight contenders – the RPG Final Fantasy VII and the strategy RPG Final Fantasy Tactics. In the years between then … Continue reading →

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Video Game Review: Spider-Man

Posted on March 1, 2019 by aavillagomez

Just like I got a Nintendo Switch strictly to play Breath of the Wild, I bought a Playstation 4 to play Spider-Man. In fact, I managed to snag the red PS4 special edition with the huge white spider logo slapped … Continue reading →

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Video Game Review: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Posted on August 1, 2018 by aavillagomez

I haven’t played a new Zelda game in years, but the overwhelming positive response to Breath of the Wild was too much for me to resist. I don’t care about the Nintendo Switch’s portability (I prefer using a TV screen), … Continue reading →

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Video Game Review: Stardew Valley

Posted on June 7, 2016 by aavillagomez

It’s been a long time since I’ve committed to playing a video game.  But somehow I’ve dedicated dozens of hours to building up a farm, interacting with neighbors, and exploring caves in Stardew Valley.  The first time I saw footage … Continue reading →

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