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The Oberlin Review
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The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
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“The Fall” Franchise Fails to Live up to Expectations in Sequel

Avi Vogel, Columnist
March 2, 2018

Bethesda Delivers Satisfying Narrative, Gameplay in Wolfenstein II

Avi Vogel, Columnist
November 10, 2017

SideBar Releases Realistic New Take on Golf Games

Avi Vogel, Columnist
October 27, 2017

“Observer” Horrorscape Creates Shiver-Inducing Gameplay

Avi Vogel, Columnist
October 6, 2017

Nintendo Delivers The First Console That Can Go Wherever You Do

Avi Vogel, Columnist
September 22, 2017

OReilly Offers Players Chance to Be “Everything”

Avi Vogel, Columnist
April 28, 2017
In Blackwood Crossing, players follow Scarlett, older sister of Finn (pictured), as they come to terms with the death of their parents.

With “Blackwood Crossing,” Players Find Beauty in Sadness

Avi Vogel, Columnist
April 14, 2017

“Heroes” Brings Pared Down Version of Classic Nintendo Title

Avi Vogel, Columnist
March 31, 2017
Two heroes battle in Nintendo’s latest mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes, a stripped down and free-to-play adaptation of the Fire Emblem series developed by Intelligent Systems and released Feb. 2.

Heroes Brings Pared Down Version of Classic Nintendo Title

Avi Vogel, Columnist
March 31, 2017
In Night in the Woods, developed by Infinite Fall, players explore Possum Springs as Mae Borowski, a 20-year-old college dropout returning to her hometown and rediscovering the life she left behind.

‘Night in the Woods’ Navigates Complex Emotional Landscape

Avi Vogel, Columnist
March 10, 2017

Despite Technical Problems, “For Honor” Provides Solid Gameplay

Avi Vogel, Columnist
February 24, 2017

Year in Review: Video Games Broaden Indie Scope in 2016

Avi Vogel, Columnist
February 10, 2017

New Pokémon “Sun”, “Moon” Evoke Nostalgia with Improved Gameplay, Setting

Avi Vogel, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
A young owl named Otus embarks on an airborne adventure in D-Pad Studios’ gorgeous Owlboy.

“Owlboy” Glides with Beautiful World, Emotional Narrative

Avi Vogel, Staff Writer
November 18, 2016
Oxenfree, Night School Studio’s latest independent release, is an old-school ’80s-style horror thriller with a strong emotional foundation and a focus on dialogue.

Oxenfree’s Nostalgic Ghost Story Avoids Cliché

Avi Vogel, Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
FBI agents Anne Tarver and Maria Halperin enjoy coffee in silence at a small-town diner in developer Variable State’s debut game, Virginia.

Variable State’s Debut Provokes Thought, Confusion

Avi Vogel, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
Industry giant Blizzard’s newest game, a juggernaut of an online shooter, pits 22 heroes against each other in a futuristic world fragmented by war.

Overwatch Quenches Summer’s Game Drought

Avi Vogel, Columnist
September 23, 2016
Inside, a dark dystopian thriller from independent game studio Playdead, pits the player against anonymous guards, hounds and far stranger horrors.

“Inside” Takes Players on Minimalist Journey

Avi Vogel, Columnist
September 9, 2016

‘Ori’ a Gorgeous Platforming Odyssey

Avi Vogel, Columnist
May 6, 2016

In “Clash Royale”, Fun Prevails Despite Freemium Model

Avi Vogel, Columnist
April 22, 2016

Game’s Visuals Marred by Clumsy Controls

Avi Vogel, Columnist
April 8, 2016
Polygonal enemies fire at the player in the videogame SUPERHOT. The minimalist aesthetic and incorporation of aspects of puzzle games make SUPERHOT truly innovative.

‘SUPERHOT’ a Minimalist Take on Shooter Genre

Avi Vogel, Columnist
March 11, 2016

In Devil Daggers, Survival a Simple but Daunting Task

Avi Vogel, Columnist
February 26, 2016

‘That Dragon, Cancer’ a Powerful Exploration of Grief

Avi Vogel, Columnist
February 12, 2016
A character from Hand of Fate deals to the player. The video game, a trading card simulator with third- person combat elements, suffers from graphical issues and an overemphasis on luck.

Clever Gameplay ‘Hand of Fate’s’ Focal Point

Avi Vogel, Columnist
December 11, 2015

Retro RPG Undertale Humorous, Sincere

Avi Vogel, Columnist
November 20, 2015

Visuals, Soundtrack Enhance Hotline Miami

Avi Vogel, Columnist
November 6, 2015

Starbreeze Crafts Moving Narrative in Brothers

Avi Vogel, Columnist
October 2, 2015

Lineage Twist Keeps Dungeon Hunting Fresh

Avi Vogel, Columnist
September 18, 2015
The protagonist of The Fall engages with a computer-controlled artificial intelligence enemy. The video game’s narrative content outshines its gameplay.

Unique Storyline a Highlight of Futuristic Game

Avi Vogel, Columnist
September 4, 2015

In-Game Purchases Support Online Card Game

Avi Vogel, Columnist
May 8, 2015

Delayed Walking Dead Game Release Detracts From Seamless Play

Avi Vogel
April 24, 2015

Standout Gameplay Elements Separate Darkest Dungeon from Crowd

Avi Vogel
April 10, 2015
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