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Alyse Stanley

Alyse Stanley is a freelance writer and editor who's always down for a great narrative, whether that's a walking simulator, dating sim, or playing Fallout: New Vegas for the umpteenth time. She started calling her dog her "son" ironically at first, but it has since become unironic.

Gaming Reviews

Damsel review — As frustrating as it is fun

Alyse Stanley Nov 12, 2018 0

Damsel's commitment to a gorgeously grungy aesthetic smooths over some of the rougher bumps in its game design.

Gaming Features

When the Shutter Stops hits off Kickstarter with a flash

Alyse Stanley Oct 8, 2018 0

This visual novel's prose reads like a classic noir film, only this time, the classic private-eye archetype is a twelve-year-old.

Gaming Reviews

Rifter struggles to find meaning in its difficulty

Alyse Stanley Jul 16, 2018 0

A review of Rifter, the indie platformer that prioritizes speed and precision, but stumbles in blending the two successfully.

Gaming Reviews

Lake Ridden Review: Halfway Between Nightmare and Dream

Alyse Stanley May 13, 2018 0

Midnight Hub’s recently released puzzle game Lake Ridden does about as many things wrong as it does right. Still, despite its technical shortcomings, its story remains compelling enough to keep players hooked until the end of its ghostly…

Gaming Reviews

The Adventure Pals: Platforming with a Punch

Alyse Stanley May 7, 2018 0

The Adventure Pals takes a page from the zany platformers of the 90s, blending tight mechanics with offbeat humor. But does it bite off too much by throwing brawler-style fighting into the mix?