Shane R. Moyer-Contributor

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August, 2022
AS Degree in Journalism, accredited as a Compliance Specialist and/or QA Tester in 25+ video game titles across multiple platforms.
Indie Games, PC, games
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About Shane R. Moyer

Shane R. Moyer is a Game Review and Preview Writer from the United States and is currently located in California. He has been playing video games since the Atari 2600, worked as a Compliance Specialist and QA Tester at Electronic Arts, Konami, and Cryptic Studios, and has been writing published articles since 1997, when he joined a local newspaper to report on high school sports. 
He is an avid PC, PS5 and Switch gamer, with reviews on The Best War Games ranging from AAA titles like Diablo 4, to Indie games like Indika.
Shane is proud of working for a digital publication like The Best War Games, and hopes he can give readers the rundown on new games for many years to come!

Favorite Games

Shane's favorite game of all time is Final Fantasy 6 (or 3 if you're using the American release). Other favorite titles include the Monster Hunter series, Warframe, the Battlefield games, various Street Fighter titles, and most recently, Helldivers 2. RPG's will always hold a special place in his heart, as he has spent countless hours lost in those digital worlds created by others.

Favorite Anime

Shane's favorite anime of all time is Eyeshield 21, (アイシールド21:Aishīrudo Nijūichi).  A football fan when he was younger, the antics of the Deimon Devil Bats brought him much joy and helped inspire his love of anime in general. Though dated looking now, the art style and personalities of the show were always entertaining to him and he hopes others will seek it out for its sense of revelry in competition and sports.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

In 2009, Shane participated in EVO, the largest fighting game tournament in the world. He played Street Fighter IV, winning his first three matches before losing the next two and being bounced from the tournament. An E. Honda main, just being able to participate in EVO was a dream come true, and although he lacks the time to practice the way he used to, he still watches the tournament every year and is looking forward to seeing even more Street Fighter 6!

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The Plucky Squire Review

The Plucky Squire is a fun romp through 2D and 3D locations, but its boss fights, puzzles, and combat may be too easy for long-time gamers.

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Dungeons of Hinterberg Review

Though many will not enjoy it's easy and more casual focus, Dungeons of Hinterberg is a pretty romp through a fantastical dungeon filled world.

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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Review

Though it's a tried and true formulaic journey, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is still an enjoyable romp through its large creature-infested worlds.

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Indika Review

Though it's outlandishness can sometimes feel a little overwhelming, Indika tells a intriguingly dark tale players will have a hard time putting down.

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SaGa Emerald Beyond Review

A semi-decent combat system can't make up for SaGa Emerald Beyond's inability to capture a player's attention or help make exploring its worlds fun.

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Inkbound Review

Inkbound's take on the roguelike tactical-rpg genre doesn't break the mold but it succeeds in making its turn-based combat compelling and challenging.

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Pepper Grinder Review

There are neat aspects strewn throughout Pepper Grinder, but its controls and sometimes unfun traversal method may short out this drilling adventure.

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The Thaumaturge Review

Despite a repetitive gameplay loop, The Thaumaturge's mix of demons and magic has created a detective-focused adventure worth visiting more than once.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review

Full of chaos and fun, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth gives players an entertaining and stylish experience not found anywhere else in the RPG genre.

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Persona 5 Tactica Review

Though more confined and sporting a different look, Persona 5 Tactica manages to tell a new story starring the Phantom Thieves and a few new faces.

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Achilles: Legends Untold Review

It has some juggernauts in its way, but Achilles: Legends Untold has the chance and skills to fight back and become a favorite isometric action-rpg.

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Witchfire Early Access Preview

Witchfire is both gorgeous and fun, but its difficulty curve when starting out might chase some players away despite everything it does right.

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Gunbrella Review

Filled with gunsmoke and darkness, Gunbrella offers an intriguing story and movement mechanics, but there isn't enough of either to make it stand out.

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Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Review

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is exactly the type of game the vehicular combat genre needs in the latest outing by developer FromSoftware.

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Baldur's Gate 3 Review

Baldur's Gate 3's systems are complex and difficult to learn, but its size and engaging quests will seize the minds of new and old fans alike.

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Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island Preview

The Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island Tall Tale is set to fuse the best of both games into a hilarious and puzzle-laden adventure.

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Cocoon Preview

Cocoon looks to make its mark with enigmatic puzzles set in various alien worlds created by the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Shine.

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Dave the Diver Review

On the surface, Dave the Diver might look like a shallow adventure, but its characters and eccentricities make it a much deeper and enjoyable game.

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Diablo 4 Interview: Devs Talk Endgame Systems, Dungeon Design, and More

The Best War Games sits down with Associate Game Director Joe Piepiora and Dungeons Producer Ash Sweetring Vickey for a chat on the eve of Diablo 4's launch.

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