Tag Archives: Video Game Reviews

Video Game Review: Golf Story

Posted on June 1, 2022 by aavillagomez

Everyone is the hero of their own story, but no one believes in your Golf Story protagonist. The plucky hero dreams of golf glory, and despite conquering different courses, no one is convinced of his talent. It’s great. Far too … Continue reading →

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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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