reviews - Aftermath

It's Good To Be 868-BACK

868-BACK, Michael Brough's sequel to the classic hacking roguelike 868-HACK, is an old friend and a new masterpiece.

By Chris Person

/ 5 Jun 2026

A hacker, slumped over his console, looking at a screen with a smiley face.

Unbeatable Is Messy, But Somehow Still Hits

Unfortunately, it takes the whole dang game to get there

By Nicole Carpenter

/ 23 Dec 2025

A woman with pink hair hits a baseball with a microphone stand. The scene is washed out in pink, with the words BAM on screen.

Nothing But Respect For This Manual Ear And Nose Hair Trimmer

The Golden Birdie by South Korean brand Royal is a simple piece of metal that is leagues better than its flimsy, electric counterparts

By Chris Person

/ 5 Nov 2025

An angelically framed photo of the Golden Birdie nose and ear hair trimmer from Royal. It casts a dramatic shadow and light b

The Dragon Age Review Controversy Shows How Much YouTube And Twitter Have Poisoned Video Game Discourse

These days, when a big new game comes out, you can pretty much roll the dice on what kind of reactionary controversy it will produce. Are we looking at a

By Nathan Grayson

/ 1 Nov 2024