Malindy Hetfeld
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Malindy is a freelance writer whose equally torrid love affairs with literature, Japan and Guybrush Threepwood have led to her covering video games.
Featured articles
ReviewYakuza: Like a Dragon review - Yakuza goes JRPG, for better and for worse
Our neighbours the yakuza.
FeatureGenesis Noir and the hidden magic of games that feel like toys
Go go for a gadget.
FeatureOoblets is part farming sim, part Pokémon, all cute
And part card-battler obv.
FeatureSomeone should make a game about: Stage management
Ode to the occupational octopus.
FeatureDépanneur Nocturne: step inside a magical night-time world
Nocturnal animals crossing.
FeatureSometimes the best thing in a game is a pause
Wait for it.
RecommendedSakura Wars review - heartfelt, over-the-top anime romp
Get in the robot, Sakura.
FeatureAn introduction to Sakura Wars, the RPG series created to save the Sega Saturn
Welcome to the biggest JRPG franchise you might not have heard of.
Persona 5 Royal Will Seed locations: Where to find Red, Blue and Green Will Seeds in all Palaces
Every Seed in every Palace listed.
Persona 5 Royal test answers - How to ace all exams and class quiz questions
No need to study thanks to our complete list of quiz answers.
Persona 5 Royal Social Stats - Best ways to increase Knowledge, Guts, Proficiency, Kindness and Charm
From familar favourites to new Royal methods, here's the best ways to increase those Social Stats.
Rezzed DigitalDungeons of Naheulbeuk is an adorable XCOM-alike
But are there dragons?
FeatureUnderstanding world-building in games
And a bit about Inception.
FeatureSomeone should make a game about: Gourmet Makes
Please take a whisk.
ReviewYes, Your Grace review - punishing, overly bleak kingdom management
Measuring a ruler.
FeatureYakuza 7 has some of the best RPG combat in a long time
Playing through the first 30 hours of Sega's new epic.
FeatureGames of the Decade: Bastion is a labour of love
A heady brew.
FeatureDisco Elysium is an RPG of overwhelming proportions
Insane in the membrane.
FeatureGames can be our time machines
Talking about games, and talking through games.
FeatureSomeone should make a game about: Birmingham New Street Station
Platform exclusive.
RecommendedGreedfall review - technical shortcomings are overcome by an abundance of heart
A shipload of adventure.
ReviewTropico 6 review - a gentle revolution
Havana great time.
FeatureInside Tomb of Horrors, the hardest D&D module ever made
It challenges players, and it challenges different design philosophies.
FeatureChanges of perspective are vital to representation in games
There are so many stories to tell.