Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
Established 1874.

The Oberlin Review
All content by Avi Vogel

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

March 2, 2018

Bethesda Delivers Satisfying Narrative, Gameplay in Wolfenstein II

November 10, 2017

SideBar Releases Realistic New Take on Golf Games

October 27, 2017

“Observer” Horrorscape Creates Shiver-Inducing Gameplay

October 6, 2017

Nintendo Delivers The First Console That Can Go Wherever You Do

September 22, 2017

OReilly Offers Players Chance to Be “Everything”

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

April 14, 2017

“Heroes” Brings Pared Down Version of Classic Nintendo Title

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

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

March 10, 2017

Despite Technical Problems, “For Honor” Provides Solid Gameplay

February 24, 2017

Year in Review: Video Games Broaden Indie Scope in 2016

February 10, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 9, 2016

‘Ori’ a Gorgeous Platforming Odyssey

May 6, 2016

In “Clash Royale”, Fun Prevails Despite Freemium Model

April 22, 2016

Game’s Visuals Marred by Clumsy Controls

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

March 11, 2016

In Devil Daggers, Survival a Simple but Daunting Task

February 26, 2016

‘That Dragon, Cancer’ a Powerful Exploration of Grief

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

December 11, 2015

Retro RPG Undertale Humorous, Sincere

November 20, 2015

Visuals, Soundtrack Enhance Hotline Miami

November 6, 2015

Starbreeze Crafts Moving Narrative in Brothers

October 2, 2015

Lineage Twist Keeps Dungeon Hunting Fresh

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

September 4, 2015

In-Game Purchases Support Online Card Game

May 8, 2015

Delayed Walking Dead Game Release Detracts From Seamless Play

April 24, 2015

Standout Gameplay Elements Separate Darkest Dungeon from Crowd

April 10, 2015

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