Author: Neal Sayatovich

Neal loves the twists, turns and scares of a well developed horror game. He believes that the depth and personality of the characters will make or break a game. Neal isn't a huge fan of excess blood and gore and commends Doom 3 for it's fear factor despite the lack of blood.

Fresh Look Reenlists in the XCOM Army

Technical difficulties combined with recovery challenges from his foot operation made it impossible for Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich to finish Dragon Age: Inquisition as planned. But fear not, because he reenlisted in the XCOM Army, saving the world while convalescing.

Octopath Traveler 2 RPG Basks in Eight Bit Glory

Octopath Traveler 2 is the newest entry in the Octopath Traveler series. Developed by Square Enix and Acquire Corp, this RPG embraces the halcyon days of eight-bit gaming, when role-playing titles offered complex stories, smart characters and challenging tactical combat.

Fresh Look Takes a New Tour of the Classic N3: Ninety Nine Nights

Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich is still recovering from his foot surgery, which gives him plenty of time to enjoy his recently repaired Xbox 360 console. Neal has been looking at some of his favorite classic titles from his youth, and this week sets his sights at N3: Ninety-Nine Nights.

Fresh Look Searches for Gaming Treasures From His Youth

This week Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich puts on his fedora hat and discusses his Indiana Jones-type crusade in searching for classic titles from his youth. He’s already uncovered one treasure but is searching for many more.

A Fresh Look at the Classic Final Fantasy XIII Part Two

This week Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich continues his look at Final Fantasy XIII. This RPG was pretty polarizing when it was first released. Neal recently decided to take a look at it again after not playing it for several years.

Blast Off for an Action-Packed Cooperative Adventure in Fueled Up

Fueled Up is one of those rare titles that encourages couch co-op play as you and your hapless crew of friends try and keep your damaged spaceship flying. You will need to overcome countless in-flight emergencies and also keep one step ahead of an evil space octopus.

A Fresh Look at the Classic Final Fantasy XIII

Having recently relocated to a very rural area, Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich found himself without access to his modern gaming gear for a while. So, he had a wild idea to go back and play one of the most polarizing RPGs ever made, Final Fantasy XIII.

Fresh Look’s Best Classics to Enjoy on the Nintendo Switch’s Small Screen

Fresh Look columnist Neal Sayatovich is moving for a new job, and during this period his primary means of gaming is a Nintendo Switch, sometimes on the console’s small screen. He recently downloaded the retro service the Switch offers and has been enjoying its classic titles. This week he picks the best.