David Lins
David Lins is a freelance writer from Pennsylvania that has loved video games since he was old enough to hold a controller. He enjoys all sorts of games, but prefers difficult or terrifying ones. Currently, he plays too many roguelikes. When not writing about his favorite hobby, he loves to drink beer, write fiction, play tabletop RPGs or board games, and hang out with his friends and family. He also has a passion for technology and loves tinkering with his phone, computer, and other devices. Follow David on Twitter for “hilarious” or “insightful” tweets about nothing in particular.
Devotion Review: An Emotional, Surreal Experience
Psychological horror is difficult to do well, so when games like Devotion come around, it’s pretty damn special. Despite initially appearing as an average...
Pacing in Horror Games – Why it’s Important
If you’re into horror, you’ve likely heard the term “pacing” before. A lot of people—critics, especially, because we’re smarmy pricks with English degrees—bring it...
One Terrifying and Promising Night with Pamali
Horror games based on folklore are pretty common these days. It makes sense: a lot of folklore is truly terrifying stuff, and it’s fascinating...
Into the Breach: 10 Tips for Beginners
Into the Breach is finally out, and it’s pretty good. I’ve been playing it almost nonstop since launch, and while I don’t think it’ll...
Diving into the Minds Behind Blasphemous – An Interview with The...
Blasphemous hit Kickstarter just a few weeks ago, and already it's crushed its goal. The upcoming action-platformer takes inspiration from Dark Souls and Castlevania,...
I Don’t Understand the Gameband – Can Someone Explain This?
Sometimes I look at a successful Kickstarter campaign and feel old. It’s a weird feeling for a 28-year-old to have, but that’s how technology...
Stepping Back Into Classic Survival Horror With Daymare: 1998
The world of Survival Horror is a scary one. Not only because of the thrills, but because it’s a somewhat hard genre to love....
Anew: The Distant Light Takes You to Distant, Beautiful Worlds
Imagine you're twenty years out into deep space. You’re on an important mission, one that will save your people, but you’re all alone and...
Aliens: Terraforma Hits Kickstarter. Definitely Not a Scam (It’s Worse)
You know, we get a lot of scams on Kickstarter. It’s bound to happen on a platform where you can ask people to pay...
Risk-inspired RTS Firmament Wars Hits Kickstarter
Even if you love strategy games to death, you probably hate waiting for your turn. Sure, you can watch the enemy’s moves and calculate...
Countryballs Seeks to Make History More Fun and Full of Memes
History can be boring. It’s important to learn about and study, but it can just be so… dry, sometimes. Luckily(?), Wayward Studios is working...
Chainsaw Ninja in Space is a 3D Stealth Action RPG
Sometimes, a title tells you everything you need to know about a game. Chainsaw Ninja in Space is about exactly that: a ninja in...
Sundered, The Next Project By Thunder Lotus Games Hits Kickstarter
Eldritch horror often seeks to answer some dark questions. One consistent theme of such stories is learning how far people are willing to go to obtain...
Yo Lunchbox, The Jay and Silent Bob Game is Looking Good
Interabang Entertainment released their December Update for Jay and Silent Bob. The team has been hard at work bringing the game to life with...
Last Year Gets More Cash, Funding Surpasses $930,000
After a few months without news updates, Elastic Games revealed that Last Year secured a $560,000 with Canada Media Fund, Business Development Bank of...
Never Not Shooting Promises Classic Arcade Shooter Gameplay
Space shooters are one of the oldest genres of video games. While games are more complex than ever, space shooters always relied on simpler,...