James Stephanie Sterling

I reviewed Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered. Despite the loss of a crucial feature, the game still manages to be a great time. I'm glad, since DW3 means so much to me. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered - New Bu (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Silent Hill: Townfall. At times it's utterly brilliant, at others it's creatively frustrating and bloody tedious. So much greatness, yet so many caveats. Silent Hill: Townfall - Staying Silent (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Onimusha: Way of the Sword. It's got some of the best sword fighting in the action genre, let down only by the surprising amount of recycling it does with its own material. On the whole though? Great game. Onimusha: Way Of The Sword - Oni The Best (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Marvel's Wolverine, a game that's just rather mediocre and offers one of the most rubbish versions of Logan ever witnessed. Marvel's Wolverine - Old Bland Logan (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Serious Sam: Shatterverse. It's stunning in its complete lack of ability to justify itself. A wasted opportunity and the most tenuous use of the "roguelite" label I've ever seen. Serious Sam: Shatterverse - Dimensional Disappointment (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. It's more fun-if-janky horde shooting with a big expansion made to player options and character building. It's pretty good. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 - Resupply Or Die, Folks (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed the bizarrely rereleased Lord of the Rings: War in the North. A rubbish game back in its day, this pointless waste of time is even worse now. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition - Piddle Earth (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Splatoon Raiders. It can be fun and there are some great systems, but it has some of the worst level design I've seen in years. Splatoon Raiders - Damp Squid (Review) (The Jimquisition)

Of all my "lost" reviews, none are requested more than Undertale. It's my delight to state that it's been recovered, restored, and remastered for rereading! Determination wins! (Thanks so much to Laura Kate Dale for tracking down the long-lost original!) Undertale - A Determined Effort (Review) (The

I reviewed The Adventures of Elliot, a game that asks a simple question - can voice acting ruin a videogame? It's certainly determined to answer in the affirmative. The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - Shut Up, Shut Up, Shut Up! (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Slots & Daggers, a super cute roguelite that fuels its turn-based fights with a slot machine. It's pretty great! Slots & Daggers - Casino Battle Royale (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed 007: First Light! A delightful spy thriller with a very relevant story, it's an impressive spy romp from a studio that's perfect for the job. I gave it more than 7/10, header title aside. 007: First Light - 007 Out Of Ten (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Bubsy 4D, which is mediocre, sterile, and lacking in ideas. It's the best Bubsy game ever made! Bubsy 4D - One Dimensional (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Everything is Crab. A fun game with a brilliant concept, trapped in the shadow of its own immense potential. Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite - Room To Evolve (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a game I've used to make myself laugh way more than I should. While it offers more than the last one, it does have a shelf life that you'll blitz through unless playing very casually. You can draw a lot of cocks though. Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream -

Alien: Rogue Incursion: Evolved Edition. A reworked version of a VR game, it's a boring mess that stacks up against Colonial Marines and manages to come out the loser. A real shame. Alien: Rogue Incursion: Part One: Evolved Edition - Attack Of The Colons (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Marvel MaXimum Collection. Quite pleasant after some of Limited Run's recent duds. It includes a game in which Vision is clearly made of cum and minces around like the King of the Gays, and it's amazing. Marvel MaXimum Collection - Welcome To Die (Review) (The Jimquisition)

(EDIT: Patreon's on its bullshit again, not sure if it attached a link. If not, read here: https://www.thejimquisition.com/post/john-carpenter-s-toxic-commando-atlas-sludged-review I reviewed Toxic Commando, a classic case of a "good but forgettable" game. While swarm combat's fun and vehicles feel

I reviewed Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War and... this one makes me sad. As a fan of the movie, I loved the concept for Bug War and was very excited. Sadly, it's a whole lot of potential and very little of anything else. Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War - Would You Like To Play More? (Review)

I reviewed Pokémon Pokopia, possibly the most relentlessly positive and enthusiastic game ever made. Allow me to explain why this adorable experience is also a socialist masterpiece... Pokémon Pokopia - The Means Of Poképroduction (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Resident Evil Requiem and I loved it. My favorite installment since Resident Evil 4, it's scary, ridiculous, and impeccably presented. Fantastic stuff. Resident Evil Requiem - Requiem For A Scream (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed High on Life 2, which looks and feels like it got carved down to a sliver of what it was planned to be. Some nice ideas and a better script are held back by softlocks, unimproved gameplay, and the fact it's half a game. Love Travis and Jan, though! High on Life 2 - Not Much Higher (Review

I reviewed Crisol: Theater of Idols. It's a lovely little action-horror with some impressive environmental and audio design, and you shoot killer statues with guns that drink your blood. I could nitpick much of it, but overall I'm impressed. Crisol: Theater Of Idols - Blood Shot (Review) (The Jimqui

I reviewed Fighting Force Collection. As a fan of the original, I'm disappointed at just how little has gone into this. Lacking a lot of the love we often see in Limited Run releases, it's a steep price for a niche ROM and its crappy sequel. Fighting Force Collection - Streets Of Mild Frustration (R

I reviewed Code Violet. A miserably pathetic bit of shovelware that got more attention than it ever deserved, this is a hallmark of truly inept game design. It wants to be Stellar Blade by way of Dino Crisis, but it's closer to Life of Black Tiger. Code Violet - Dino Crisisn't (Review) (The Jimquisi

I reviewed Octopath Traveler 0. I've loved this series, and I believe this to be the best one. Amazing writing, fantastic combat enhancements, and an okay town builder. Shocking it started life as a mobile freemium game. Octopath Traveler 0 - Octoparty (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Blood: Refreshed Supply, a remastered remaster with a name that makes no sense because Fresh Supply was delisted. Anyway, I love Blood and this version is good except for the bits that aren't so good. Blood: Refreshed Supply - Redux Cruo (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Marvel Cosmic Invasion, which charges $29.99 for barely any videogame. It's not well designed, it's short as hell, and it features superheroes who don't feel super in the least. Real shame, given the studio's great track record. Marvel Cosmic Invasion - Shitomatic Universe (Review) (The J

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition came to Nintendo's platforms and I reviewed the sad thing. The Switch 2 version is quite a downgrade from what one should reasonably expect, not looking very good despite being marketed on its visuals. Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition - A Storm In A Port (Review) (The

I reviewed Kirby Air Riders. While I love Kirby, I didn't expect to be so utterly impressed by this racing-adjacent activity center. I have some nitpicks, but I've been glued to what is a densely packed toybox of nonsense. Kirby Air Riders - Star Player (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Sacred 2: Remaster. I fondly remember the original, but this is broken beyond absolute belief. An inexcusably defective product that does Sacred 2 dirty. Sacred 2: Remaster - An Inexcusably Terrible Mess (Review) (The Jimquisition)

Apologies for the lack of reviews and stuff this week, I've been quite unwell. I'll have an update coming in the near future, which includes details about the return to videos! That said... I reviewed ARC Raiders. A good tool for players to make their own fun, but only when fun is what they choose t

I reviewed Double Dragon Revive. I'm in awe at its graphics for all the wrong reasons. It doesn't play as bad as it looks... but it plays really quite badly. Double Dragon Revive - About To Get Ugly (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed the 2025 "reimagining" of Painkiller. It's not the Painkiller I wanted, but I've nonetheless become incredibly fond of it. I like this big ol' stompy shooter and its delicious chunky guns. Painkiller - A Chunky Hunk Of Killbeef (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed the excellent Ball x Pit. Block breaking Survivors-style action with pinball city building thrown in for good measure? It's like they made a game just for me. Ball x Pit - Sphere Itself (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a game that honestly rather disgusts me. A cheaply produced minimum viable product with a pricing system that borders on a grift, this is Game Freak's complacency on full display. Pokémon Legends: Z-A - A Budget Game At A Premium Price (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Ghost Of Yōtei, probably the richest and tastiest "AAA" action game I've played in a very long time. A great revenge story with a toybox of a combat system, it's got some design issues but it's bloody grand. Ghost Of Yōtei - Onryō Engine (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Hades II. Its only significant drawback is that Hades came out first, which really isn't a problem considering it's just as good as one of the most impressive games ever made. Hades II - Time Well Spent (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I wrote an absurdly in-depth review of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. It's honestly one of the nicest feeling arcade racers I've played, really fluid and smooth. Also you can be an Egg Pawn in it, which is great. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Egged On (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Dying Light: The Beast, and it's a pretty good game. I've been a fairly strong critic of the series despite it fascinating me in its own weird way, and I'm glad I can say they did a solid job on this one, albeit with some long-running flaws. Dying Light: The Beast - Beast Of The Bunch (Re

I reviewed Borderlands 4 and it's fine. More of the same with some improvements. Oh, and an obscene number of truly awful fetch quests, a mediocre grappling hook pushed like the second coming, and SO many technical difficulties. Borderlands 4 - Grap Trap (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Cronos: The New Dawn, and I can't believe I'm saying this but Bloober Team hit it out of the fucking park! A survival horror that expertly toys with its players, plus an intriguing story and plenty of squick. Bloober's best work by miles. Cronos: The New Dawn - A Masterclass In Horror (Re

I reviewed Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection because I don't spend my time well. What can one say? It's a decent collection of absolutely horrible games. Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection - Cat Shit (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Watertight controls, solid platforming, terrific combat. It can get a bit fatiguing, but overall it's lovely to see Shinobi back on top. Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance - Revenge Of Revenge Of Shinobi (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and argued that sometimes playing it safe is 100% the right play. This is a beautiful reproduction of a masterpiece that would have unequivocally defied attempts at reimagination. Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater - That's Damn Good! (Review) (The Jimquis

I reviewed Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. At an exceptional $80, it's got to be an exceptional game, right? Well, with those high standards in place, let's see how it fares (spoiler: it doesn't fare well, but that's business). Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2

I reviewed Donkey Kong Bananza aka Red Faction Gorilla. It's a time trap for a girl with OCD who has to smash away every bit of earth. S'quite good, too. Donkey Kong Bananza - Red Faction Gorilla (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed Mafia: The Old Country. Another linear game with a vestigial open world, but unlike MindsEye, this one is surprisingly quite good for all its limitations. Mafia: The Old Country - A Small World After All (Review) (The Jimquisition)

I reviewed The House of the Dead 2 Remake. They took out the legendarily bad voice acting, replaced it with regularly bad voice acting, and then gave it worse controls and fewer features than the first House of the Dead Remake had. Why? The House Of The Dead 2 Remake - Don't Come, Don't Come (Review

I reviewed RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business! A standalone expansion to the enjoyable Rogue City, it's unnecessary and creatively flawed, but offers a good bit of fun with a full-length runtime. RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business (Review) (The Jimquisition)