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.

Save State Is Running and Gunning With Side-Scrolling Shooter Broforce

Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney was too busy to continue with his Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade coverage as he planned in his previous column. Instead, he’s enjoying the side-scrolling run and gun title Broforce from 2015, where players get to be commandos from an overpowered paramilitary organization.

Highwater Adventure Explores a Post-Apocalyptic Flooded World

Highwater is an interesting adventure where the world has flooded, and survivors need to explore and scavenge for resources. There is also some complex turn-based combat, a few puzzles and even indie music on the radio to round out this aquatic-based adventure.

Save State Tries Out Dark Dating And Management Sim My Lovely Wife

Having received the free title My Lovely Wife in a bundle, it nevertheless stood out for Save State’s Vincent Mahoney this week, and he found an interesting time management and dating sim from the My Lovely series on Steam featuring hellish minions and over forty possible endings.

Enjoy A Brilliant Fantasy Battle Simulation With Unicorn Overlord

Developer Vanillaware is known for titles with solid mechanics, and the SRPG Unicorn Overlord might just be their best one yet. It offers incredibly satisfying strategy gameplay that is not often found on consoles, making it a must-have for Switch, PlayStation or Xbox armchair generals.

Save State Takes A Chance On Action-Packed Berserk Boy And Wins

Looking for a fun distraction, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney bought the budget priced Berserk Boy platformer on Steam. Clearly inspired by the Mega Man franchise, Berserk Boy offers action-packed gameplay that will appeal to fans and others who enjoy platforming.

Sovereign Syndicate: A High Point for Narrative RPGs

The Victorian England steampunk setting is a perfect backdrop for the narrative-focused RPG Sovereign Syndicate. Similar to other titles like Disco Elysium and almost as wacky with its unique characters and dialogue, it has players playing as three different characters and uses tarot cards instead of dice to determine skill checks.