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March, 2023
Indie Games, RPG, Resident Evil
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About Matt Karoglou

Matt Karoglou is a freelance writer and musician who has been playing video games for 36 years and writing about them for almost as long. When he's not editorializing about the intricacies and brilliance of the Shmup genre or playing Resident Evil for the thousandth time, he can be found most days listening to metal and hardcore records while enjoying indie titles on his Steam Deck.

Industry Focus

Primarily writes about RPGs, indie titles, Metroidvanias, Soulslikes, and the Resident Evil series. Interested in all things Square Enix and Capcom, and occasionally dabble in the industry-focused hardware piece here and there.

Favorite Games

As a massive Resident Evil fan, the original, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 4 all rank among some of my all-time favorite games (both their initial releases and remakes). I'm also a huge fan of Metroidvanias and try to play as many as I can get my hands on. While my all-time favorites will always be the portmanteau's origins (Super Metroid and Castlvania: Symphony of the Night), Hollow Knight, both Ori games, and both Blasphemous games also rank high as some of my favorites in the genre. Special shout out to Chrono Trigger and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past as quite possibly my first and second favorite games of all-time, as well as Final Fantasy IV ranking somewhere in the top 5.

Favorite Console

I cut my teeth on the NES just in time for the SNES to arrive right as I was 6 years old, and the Super Nintendo will always have a special place as one of my all-time favorite consoles. Right behind it, though, is the PlayStation. Some of my favorite franchises have either their series highlights (Castlevania, Final Fantasy) or origins (Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil) on the PS1, cementing it as an all-timer for me. Picking between the SNES and PS1 would be nearly impossible, as both have some of the most impressive libraries in the history of gaming.

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Even Without VATS, Starfield's Combat is a Cut Above Fallout 4

Despite the lack of Fallout's signature VATS system, first-person shooting in Starfield is significantly improved over other Bethesda titles.

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How Starfield Streamlines One of FTL's Best Mechanics

Starfield smartly borrows an important element of FTL's gameplay, adding nuance to the game's ship combat in the process.

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One New Indie Title Is Carrying the Torch for Titanfall

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How Lords of the Fallen Seemingly Draws Inspiration from a Beloved PS1 Classic

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Square PS1 Release Tier List

Square's legendary PS1-era output is one of the greatest libraries of games from a single developer, making it worthy of a ranking.

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FromSoftware established one trend in its DLC for both Dark Souls and Bloodborne that should absolutely continue in Elden Ring's DLC.

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Red Dead Redemption's PS4 and Switch Ports Are the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Debacle All Over Again

The recently announced port of Red Dead Redemption on Switch and PS4 comes as a massive disappointment to fans hoping for a remake or remaster.

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How Remnant 2 Honors One of Gaming's Most Sacred Traditions

Remnant 2 is a successful blend of elements and mechanics from several genres, inspiring a robust and dedicated community in the process.

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Other Class-Based Co-Op Games Can Learn From Remnant 2's Dual Archetypes

Remnant 2 presents players with a novel approach to its various classes and builds, setting a precedent that other co-op games will hopefully follow.

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Remnant 2's Procedural Generation is a Double-Edged Sword

The procedural generation of maps in Remnant 2 is both a benefit and a hindrance to certain aspects of its gameplay, ultimately being a mixed bag.

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After Remnant 2, Gunfire Games' Next Project is Clear

The release of a studio's latest project typically begs the question of "what's next?", and Gunfire Games has an obvious candidate after Remnant 2.

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How Remnant 2 Improves on The First Game’s Melee Combat

Melee combat was viable in Remnant: From the Ashes, but Remnant 2 expands both the number of melee options as well as its utility in encounters.

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Double Dragon Gaiden Interview: Dev Talks Series' Legacy, Challenges of Updating a Classic, and More

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One Missing Launch Feature From Remnant 2 Could Spell Disaster

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