Save State Enjoys Roguelike Action Platformer Sequel 30XX
We all know that Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney enjoys platforming titles, and the classic 20XX was one of his favorites. But now, developer Batterystaple Games has released 20XX’s sequel 30XX, which are both inspired by the Mega Man series.
Save State Tries Escaping an Alien Planet in Risk of Rain 2
This week Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney is enjoying Risk of Rain 2, an action roguelite third-person shooter that has up to four players trying to escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting monsters in an increasingly hostile environment.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Is Truly Epic
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is clearly one of the best RPGs released for the Nintendo Switch console, but it also probably should be thought of as one of the best RPGs of all time. It’s truly an epic tale that is simply a joy to experience.
Save State Enjoys Classic Platforming in Gravity Circuit
This week Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney bypasses his entire backlog to jump into a brand new platformer on Steam called Gravity Circuit. Several hours later, he declares it a mighty hit.
Save State Flexes Strategic Chops With Advance Wars Remake
This week Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney relives his childhood and tackles a modern game in Advance Wars 1 and 2 Re-Boot Camp which is a remake of the first two titles in the Advance Wars series. Advance Wars 1 and 2 Re-Boot Camp tests players strategic skills in turn-based battles.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Is Not So Precious
Gollum is arguably one of the most important characters in the Lord of the Rings saga, and the prospect of having a title centered around him was an amazing idea. Unfortunately, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is riddled with game-breaking bugs, dull gameplay and a host of other problems that sap all the fun.
Save State Is Collecting and Creating Monsters in Cassette Beasts
This week Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney has a great time with Cassette Beasts, an interesting title that combines elements of Digimon and Pokemon with monster collecting, turn-based battles, and the creation of unique and powerful new monsters through a fusion system.
Save State Is Living Large in Tears of the Kingdom’s Land of Hyrule
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney has been pretty much living in the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule this week in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Find out in this week’s column how Vincent is doing and learn about some highlights of the latest release in the Zelda franchise.
GiN Lounge Podcast: Neal and Vincent Discuss RPGs
This week GiN Lounge Podcast hosts Neal Sayatovich and Vincent Mahoney roll up some characters and talk about all things RPGs. Neal and Vincent discuss what they think makes a good or bad RPG.
Enjoying the Cult Classics Style of Horde Shooter Outer Terror
Referencing all kinds of great movies from the eighties and nineties like The Evil Dead and Terminator is just one thing that drew Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney to Outer Terror. There are also side quests, comics, power-ups and plenty of horde-slaying weaponry.