Harry Ted Sprinks-Contributor

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April, 2023
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About Harry Ted Sprinks

Harry Ted Sprinks is a writer from the UK who grew up on old-school real-time strategy games such as Stronghold and Red Alert, and PS2 games such as TimeSplitters and Ratchet & Clank. Harry enjoys a wide variety of genres, though his favorites tend to be strategy games and rogue-likes, such as Slay The Spire, or narrative-focused experiences like Kentucky Route Zero. While Harry enjoys the occasional AAA title, his primary passion is indie games, which he loves to champion in his writing.

Industry Focus

I specialize in researching, playing, and writing about indie games of all shapes and sizes. However, I try to focus on games with a unique and/or retro style, as these are the games I’m most passionate about. When not playing games, I try to focus my spare time on developing small games of my own, which I feel gives me a deeper understanding of these smaller indie titles.

Favorite Games

I try to play a wide variety of games, and generally enjoy everything from survival horror and first-person shooters to action-adventure games and traditional rogue-likes. However, some of my childhood favorites include Halo 3 and Ratchet & Clank, which I have a great deal of nostalgia for. More recently, though, I’ve come to love games such as Dark Souls 2, Resident Evil 2, and Blood: Fresh Supply. I have a strong passion for indie games in particular, with games such as Caves Of Qud and Hollow Knight being among my favorite games of all time.

Favorite Console

I grew up on PS2 games such as TimeSplitters, Ratchet & Clank, and Jak & Daxter. However, I quickly fell in love with the games that were released throughout the Xbox 360’s lifespan, and the nostalgia I have for games such as Halo 3 and Fallout 3, as well as the Xbox Live Arcade, make it one of my favorite consoles. With that said, I mostly stick to PC games nowadays, as it’s easier to access smaller indie titles that don’t have ports.

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Real-Time Strategy Games That Don't Require Speed

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An adventure in the Mario series isn't complete without a co-op feature. Whether it's Mario and Luigi, or another, there's plenty of fun to be had.

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8 Best Open-World Games That Offer Freedom In Playstyle

These great open-world video games offer players peerless freedom in playstyle, allowing a variety of ways to carve a path through their unique world.

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Best Open-World Games Where The Story Unfolds At Your Pace

These excellent open-world games give players the space to explore, allowing the story to unfold at their own pace.

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Great FPS Games With Free-Form Level Design
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These fantastic FPS games break the mold with a free-form level design that encourages non-linear exploration.

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Sandbox games can be defined predominantly by allowing you to play through the game at your own pace and experience emergent gameplay.

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These games allow players to flex their creative muscles when it comes to building grand and imposing castles.

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8 Best Strategy Games That Encourage Multiple Approaches

These excellent strategy games offering a wild variety of tactical options, encouraging multiple approaches to each encounter or playthrough.

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8 Great Strategy Games That Aren't Match-Based

These grand strategy games do not feature match-based skirmish modes common in games of the genre.

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8 Most Satisfying First-Person Shooters
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The key to a fantastic first-person shooter is punchy, satisfying gunplay, and these games made it their first priority.

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8 Coziest Open-World Games

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Fans who can't get enough of the auto battler genre can't go wrong with the following games.

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Best Open-World Games With Unique Gameplay

Some open-world games stand out from the crowd due to their unique gameplay. Here are the best examples that fans can check out.

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Most Relaxing Co-Op Games

When looking to take it easy with a friend or two, these co-op games are some of the best.

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8 Most Relaxing Indie Adventure Games

These relaxing indie adventure games will immerse you in their distinctive atmospheres and serene environments.

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Best Indie Games With Multiple Endings

The following indie games don't saddle players with just one ending. There are a variety of conclusions based on the player's actions.

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Best Sandbox Strategy Games

Packing a combination of sandbox creativity and freedom with strategic challenges, these games are the ideal mix of both worlds.

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Best Strategy Games With Unique Gameplay

Players tired of the same run-of-the-mill strategy tropes may find something enjoyable, not to mention unique, about the following games.

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Hard Indie Games With Simple Controls

Don't let the simple controls fool you - these indie games are tough as nails!

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8 Most Relaxing Indie Games

Fans of calming video game experiences are likely to enjoy what these relaxing indie titles have to offer.