Amy Cowley-Contributor

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November, 2022
Creative Writing Degree
Horror, RPG, Dungeons and Dragons
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About Amy Cowley

Mara is a list article writer for The Best War Games with experience writing professionally as a content creator and a degree in Creative Writing. In her free time, she likes to write, bake, watch horror films, play games and TTRPGs with her friends. 
Having played games for over 20 years, her knowledge is unparalleled, which she brings to every article she produces. 

Favorite Games

Mara's favorite games include Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil 4, 7 and 8 as well as RPGS like the Mass Effect Franchise, Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate 3, and Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines.
She also enjoys delving into TTRPGS such as Dungeons and Dragons and Vampire: the Masquerade. 

Favorite Console

Mara's favorite console remains as the PC, as this allows her to experience PC-exclusive games and augment gaming with mods to offer a fresh and unique experience that would not be achievable on consoles.
It also allows her to more easily engage and play with her friends. 

Industry Focus

Mara's focus in the industry remains as producing quality written content all about her favorite games, so she can share her passion and knowledge with like-minded fans, or even open the floor to have fun and respectful discussions as to the rankings of certain articles. 

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Examples of three different Jill looks from across the franchise.
Resident Evil: Jill Valentine's Best Looks, Ranked

Jill Valentine is a woman who favors practicality and fashion. Here are some of her best looks throughout the Resident Evil franchise.

Leon as seen in Resident Evil 4, 6 and 2
Resident Evil: Leon Kennedy's Best Looks, Ranked

Leon brings a taste of fashion into the franchise. Here are his best looks.

Marguerite Baker from 7, a licker from 2, and Nemesis from 3
Resident Evil: Freakiest Looking Enemies In Capcom's Series

Resident Evil boasts a menagerie of grotesque and terrifying monsters. Here are the the freakiest looking from across the franchise.

Solit image featuring Ravenloft, Ebberon and Avernus
8 Greatest D&D Campaign Settings, Ranked

Dungeons and Dragons is home to some of the greatest fantasy settings. Here are the best ones, ranked.

Shots from the games Limbo, Bendy and the Ink Machine, and Detroit Become Human.
8 Best Looking Video Games With Underwhelming Gameplay Mechanics

What these games lack in mechanics, they make up for in art direction.

Split image featuring images from the game Castlevania, Vampyr, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption.
9 Video Games Every Dracula Fan Should Play

There are video games put there that capture the gothic excellence of the vampire genre. Here are the best picks.

An image featuring Lady Dimitrescu, the Trickster and Albert Wesker in all the stylish glory.
The 8 Most Stylish Video Game Villains

Having plans for world domination and murder doesn't mean that a villain can't still dress nice. These villains showcase their passion for fashion.

The Pale Man from Pans Labyrinth and Enola from Crimson Peak.
8 Scariest Guillermo Del Toro Creatures

Del Toro has an entire cabinet of horrors, but there are a few of his creations that reign supreme.

Feature image including Haddonfield, Eyrie of Crows and Maurice.
Dead By Daylight: 10 Best Maps, Ranked

In Dead By Daylight, where you play is just as important as how you play. Here are the game's best maps.

The horrifying snake from Beetlejuice and Oogie Boogie from Nightmare before Christmas.
7 Creepiest Tim Burton Characters

Tim Burton's mastery over the unsettling, gothic, and macabre has birthed some truly monstrous creatures, but which are the creepiest?

Characters from fantasy movies Mythica, Lord of the Rings and Conan the Barbarian.
8 Fantasy Movies D&D Fans Should Watch Before Honor Among Thieves

There are plenty of adventure fantasy games D&D fans should check out before the release of the official movie.

Split image of Freddy Fazbear from Five Nights at Freddy's, Charles from Choo Choo Charles and Huggy Wuggy from Poppy's playtime.
10 Most Imaginative Horror Game Mascots

Mascots have become the face of indie horror, but some stand out as more creative than the rest.

A split image of Robin Williams's characters from Jumaji, Hook, and Mrs Doubtfire.
Robin Williams' 8 Greatest Movies Roles

Robin Williams is one of history's most prolific actors, with 66 awards and over 100 credited roles to his name. These are his best performances.

Three different Wesker's side by side, from Wes Craven's live action series, Netflix's tv show, and Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil: All Forms Of Albert Wesker, Ranked

Unsurprisingly, Albert Wesker has featured prominently throughout the Resident Evil franchise. Here's every version, ranked.

A split image featuring series protagonists Leon S Kennedy, Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine
Resident Evil: 12 Most Iconic Lines From The Franchise

Resident Evil features some of the greatest lines from video games. These examples are the most iconic.

Three healers from a range of video games: Mercy from Overwatch, Wynne from Dragon Age: Origins and Morgana from Persona 5
10 Best Healers From Games, Ranked

These characters went above and beyond in protecting their allies and keep them alive.

Kratos from God of Wa, Bayek from Assassins Creed Origins and Senua from Hellblade side by side.
10 Great Games Inspired by Folklore, Ranked

Folklore from around the globe serves as a great template for some of the most memorable and immersive titles on the market.

Yukiko's shadow and two examples of dungeons from the game, one showing a boss fight and the other demonstrating exploration.
Persona 4 Golden: Every Dungeon, Ranked From Worst To Best

Persona 4 features numerous dungeons with unique designs, layouts, and enemies, but which reigns supreme?

Deku in Fortnite, Ryu in Fall Guys and Captain Jack in Disney Speedstorm
8 Best Crossovers Of 2022

The year 2022 saw some unexpected collaborations in the gaming world. Here are the ones that stood out the most.

An esemble image from the Citadel DLC from Mass Effect, Jack the Ripper from AC:S, and Blood and Wine from The Witcher 3
7 Most Fun Missions From DLC

In some cases, the most fun quests a game can offer come from the expansions offering new challenges, stories and locations.