David Smith
In the vast digital cosmos where heroes clash, monsters rise, and worlds are born from lines of code, one constant remains: Smitty, the editor whose pen sharpens blades, whose insight forges legends, and whose critique can topple empires pixel by pixel. Though many speak his name, few truly know the origins of GameCritix’s enigmatic overseer. Some say he was once a rogue QA tester, forged in the chaos of broken builds and day-one patches. Others whisper he descended from the ancient Archivists — beings who chronicle every game world, every reboot, every forgotten Easter egg. But those closest to him know the truth: Smitty is a guardian of stories, a curator of worlds, and the quiet force ensuring every game earns its place in the digital pantheon.
eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 Review
eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 finally brings Konami's legendary Japanese baseball simulator to a worldwide audience, arriving in spectacular form. Deep, intelligent gameplay, exceptional presentation and remarkable authenticity combine to create a sports simulation that captures every ounce of baseball's strategic brilliance.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R Review
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R is a masterclass in reviving a classic without losing its soul. With stunning 2.5D visuals, exhilarating real-time combat, unforgettable characters, and a wealth of meaningful improvements, this remake transforms a beloved JRPG into a modern masterpiece while preserving the magic that made the original legendary.
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection Review
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection isn't just a convenient bundle. It is the definitive celebration of two exceptional action platformers. With refined balancing, all DLC included, and an excellent Endless Battle mode, Inti Creates has delivered a package that rewards skill, speed and style in equal measure.
Neverness to Everness: Version 1.2 999 Nights Review
Neverness to Everness: Version 1.2 "999 Nights" is far more than a routine content update. With an imaginative fantasy adventure, memorable new characters, rewarding progression and an impressive array of fresh activities, it transforms an already promising RPG into something even more special.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Review
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations takes everything that made the Slayer’s medieval crusade unforgettable and injects it with the speed, aggression, and vertical chaos fans have been craving. With the devastating Chain Spear, expanded exploration, and some of id Software’s most inventive arenas yet, this is not just another expansion. It is a brutal reminder that the Slayer still has plenty of demons left to destroy.
Lost Ember: Wolf Pack Edition Review
Lost Ember: Wolf Pack Edition is less concerned with challenging your reflexes than it is touching your heart. Through quiet exploration, breathtaking landscapes and one of the most imaginative movement systems in modern adventure games, it reminds us that sometimes the most memorable journeys are the ones taken at a gentle pace.
Tenshi no Uta:The Angel’s Verse Collection Review
Some role playing games become legends because they changed the industry. Others quietly disappear despite doing something truly special. Tenshi no Uta: The Angel's Verse COLLECTION finally gives two forgotten PC Engine masterpieces the audience they have deserved for more than thirty years, and their emotional stories still resonate today.
High On Life 2 Review
High On Life 2 proves lightning can strike twice. By tightening its humour, reinventing movement with an outstanding skateboard mechanic, and delivering a far more confident campaign, Squanch Games has transformed a divisive cult hit into one of its strongest action games yet.
Way of the Samurai Bundle – Sword Combat & Action Review
Way of the Samurai Bundle – Sword Combat & Action is a reminder that true freedom in games is not measured by map size, but by the choices you make. Beneath its ageing presentation lies a remarkably deep collection of adventures where every duel, every conversation and every decision shapes a story worth telling.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Review
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen doesn't simply expand an already excellent RPG. It reshapes it into the definitive version players hoped for from the beginning. Rich with meaningful improvements, challenging new adventures, and rewarding endgame progression, this is Capcom at its absolute best.
