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Wizardry V: The Heart of the Maelstrom

Author: The J Man

loves him some video games, of all eras and types. Finds them, plays them, then writes about them here for curious future generations. Follow him on Twitter at @BurningStickMan for even more musings and questionable life decisions.
Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst
Windows

Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst

The J Man November 28, 2020

Reading Time: 21 minutesOne of the earliest persistent multiplayer co-op titles, the Dreamcast’s sci-fi darling made the jump to a definitive PC version – still kept alive today by private servers and a dedicated community.

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Silent Hill 4: The Room
Windows

Silent Hill 4: The Room

The J Man October 31, 2020

Reading Time: 9 minutes2020’s been a real thing, hasn’t it? Well, we’re still here and we’re still trying to respect our one site tradition (Halloween), so I can think of no game better to talk about than one where you’re trapped in your tiny apartment, can’t leave, and are slowly going insane.

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Constantine
Windows

Constantine

The J Man August 10, 2020

Reading Time: 7 minutesBlast demons and jump around Hell in the interactive retelling of Keanu’s supernatural film.

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Final Fantasy
NES

Final Fantasy

The J Man July 8, 2020

Reading Time: 12 minutesThe genre-defining original. The NES/Famicom original may not be the best version for a modern era, but it still plays well and is a fascinating evolution when looking at what came before it.

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Doom RPG (J2ME)
Extras!

Doom RPG (J2ME)

The J Man May 19, 2020

Reading Time: 10 minutesAn unexpectedly good self-aware reimaging of Doom, exclusive to 2000s era mobile phones.

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Wizardry: The Legacy of Llylgamyn – The Third Scenario
Apple OS

Wizardry: The Legacy of Llylgamyn – The Third Scenario

The J Man April 28, 2020

Reading Time: 12 minutesThe final battle for our brave heroes closes out the first three games of Wizardry’s connected scenarios.

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