Tristan Jurkovich -Contributor

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July, 2019
Started writing professionally in 2011 after getting an English B.A. from UMD.
RPG, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts
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About Tristan Jurkovich

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but he’s particularly fond of RPGs and portable consoles. Aside from writing, Tristan also produces a plethora of videos on his YouTube Channel, ReActionExaminer. Check it out!

Industry Focus

Indie Games specifically in the roguelike, RPG, and Metroidvania genres. Also, for AAA franchises, Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts.

Favorite Games

Too many to count but Final Fantasy 7, Kingdom Hearts, Super Mario RPG, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Rogue Legacy, and Moonlighter should paint a pretty solid picture.

Favorite Anime

Like games, there are too many to count but Cowboy Bebop, FLCL, Kill la Kill, Case Closed, Gundam Wing, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are all great examples.

Latest

Mulan and Mushu in Kingdom Hearts 2 (2006)
10 Most Perfect Square Enix Games, Ranked

Unforgettable in all ways, these games have deserved their status as perfect works of art from Square Enix.

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Eike in Shadow of Destiny (2001)
Games That Let You Solve Your Own Murder

When you’re the murder victim, these mysteries can make your brain hurt. Here are the games that let you investigate from beyond the grave.

Piyori in Disgaea 6 Defiance of Destiny (2021)
8 RPGs That Let You Become Overpowered Quickly & Easily
RPG

Go beyond godlike with these RPGs that give you excessive power early and never claw it back, letting you clear out enemies with ease.

Your character holding an egg in Monster Hunter Stories 2
Best JRPGs That Let You Create Your Own Character

Character creator fans rejoice, these JRPGs have some of the best customization options for creating a unique protagonist.

Olivia in Monster Hunter Wilds
10 4-Player Co-Op Games That Won't Burn Out Your Group

If your trusted gaming squad of four is looking for a new adventure, give these co-op games that won't instantly burn you out a try.

Brok in God of War (2018)
10 Most Perfect PlayStation Games Of All Time

There’s a PlayStation kid inside all of us with these absolutely flawless titles. Let's take a walk down the PS Hall of Fame.

Isaac looking right in Dead Space (2023)
Every Dead Space Game, Ranked

Beware of Necromorphs and space cults ahead! Here's how every entry in the hit survival horror franchise ranks in terms of overall quality.

Auden in Forspoken (2023)
9 RPGs You Didn’t Realize Had Branching Endings
RPG

Always expect the unexpected in RPGs, because you never know how things end, and that includes these games that surprise you with branching endings.

Sir Daniel in MediEvil (2019)
Video Game Remakes Nobody Asked For

Even though these remakes may be good, it's pretty debatable whether they were really needed or not.

Ada in Resident Evil 4 (2005)
10 Games That Surpassed Unrealistically High Expectations

The hype was through the roof for these video games, and somehow, they still managed to surpass all expectations.

Your character wearing glasses in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (2019)
10 Best Open-World RPGs With Guns, Ranked

Immerse yourself in the best open-world RPGs that put guns in your hands, from first-person shooters to turn-based tactical battles.

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Kameo in Kameo Elements of Power
5 Legendary Video Game Failures That Changed The Industry

From the 1983 game crash to the Xbox One's controversial launch, these setbacks shaped gaming history for better and for worse.

Gustave laughing in Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (2025)
8 RPGs With Better Combat Than Modern Final Fantasy
RPG

Final Fantasy's combat has been bested by these RPG baddies. Here are the games that challenge the JRPG king's rule.

Elma in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition
9 Open-World Games Where You're The Invader

In these open-world games, you're not just exploring - you're invading! From alien attacks to pirate raids, play as the invader causing chaos.

The samurai in Kunitsu-Gami Path Of The Goddess (2024)
10 Games With Combat Systems So Deep Most Players Never Fully Learn Them

Can you debunk the trickiest combat systems of all time? These games are so complex combat-wise that most never fully adapt to them.

Your character shocked in Hogwarts Legacy
8 Western RPGs That Feel Like Real Places You Could Actually Live In
RPG

The depth of these Western RPG worlds makes them perfect for imagining a life among their NPCs.

Resident-Evil-21-Best-Female-Characters,-Ranked
Resident Evil: Best Female Characters, Ranked

The Resident Evil franchise utilizes both male and female characters accordingly. However, which female characters in the series stand out the most?

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Consul J in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (2022)
10 Story-Heavy RPGs With Villain Twists No One Saw Coming
RPG

Who doesn't love a good twists? These RPGs do a wonderful job at catching you off-guard with their unpredictable villain twists.

Leander in Ni no Kuni 2 Revenant Kingdom
The Best Games Where The World Evolves Without You

Just when you stop paying attention, the worlds in these games can change in dynamic ways, often without you having to do a single thing to cause it.

Adam laying down in Deus Ex Human Revolution (2011)
10 Western RPGs That Are All Killer, No Filler
RPG

These RPGs won’t waste your time with meaningless filler content, even if they take 100 hours to complete.