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.

Climbing to New Heights With the Mesmerizing Adventure Jusant

On the surface, Jusant is a title about climbing up a monstrously tall tower. And it certainly does that with its unique climbing mechanic. But this wonderful title is also about mystery, exploration and finding oneself in a big world.

Save State Celebrates Some of The Best, Lesser Known RPGs Of The Year

For his final column of the year, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney takes a look at some of the role-playing games that he really enjoyed in 2023. There is something for almost everyone on his extensive list of top-quality RPGs.

Super Mario RPG Remake Scores High For Nostalgia and Role-Playing

The original Super Mario RPG on the Super Nintendo was a favorite of GiN Reviewer Vincent Mahoney. Now he takes the remake for a spin to see if it can capture some of that old fashion RPG magic in a modern format for the Nintendo Switch console.

Save State Goes Through Bullet Heaven in Death Must Die

Titles like Vampire Survivors really helped to make the bullet heaven genre popular, so Vincent Mahoney spent some time with Death Must Die, a game that adds unique elements to that genre’s proven formula.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Leaps the Series into New Innovative Heights

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the first traditional side-scrolling Super Mario title since 2012 and features the return of Nintendo-crafted 2D levels. It is also the fastest selling Super Mario game having sold 4.3 million units in its first two weeks for the Nintendo Switch.

Save State’s Marathon of Battling Continues in Mega Man Battle Network 4

Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney continues his marathon battling through the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection with Mega Man Battle Network 4. The Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection is a must-have for dedicated Mega Man fans.

Getting Back into the Turn-Based Strategy Groove with Wargroove 2

The world of the turn-based strategy battler Wargroove is back in an amazing sequel, Wargroove 2. The new title features the same kind of uniquely bright and cheery visuals set against a backdrop of deep strategy and worldwide warfare that made the original an instant classic.