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Robert Fenner


Favorite Games:
  • Earthbound
  • Killer7
  • Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

44 games reviewed
77.4 average score
80 median score
54.5% of games recommended

Robert Fenner's Reviews

Robert Fenner is an American writer and multimedia artist based in London, UK. He has held a keen interest in Japanese popular culture since childhood, with a particular focus on video games, underground manga and queer literature. He holds an MA in Japanese Cultural Studies and Creative Industries from Birkbeck University. Alongside fellow critic Alva Chua, he co-hosts the bi-weekly games podcast MisanthroPlay, which can be found at his website. He has a giant cat named Borscht, and he will show you pictures if you ask.
87% - Persona 5
May 9, 2017

Persona 5 is not nearly as subversive nor as smart as it wishes it was, but it's stylish as hell and a gripping ride. Worth the wait, and worth your time.

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80% - Lieve Oma
Mar 19, 2017

Lieve Oma is a charming little game about how our relatives shape us.

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Mar 5, 2017

To all the faildaughters and failsons out there who've ever felt like their lives were hecked up forever, Night in the Woods has got your back.

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Jan 22, 2017

Steins;Gate 0 would be excellent if it was about one-fifth of its length, but its constant missteps make it difficult to recommend to any but the most ardent Steins;Gate fans.

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Dec 8, 2016

Xanadu Next is short, sweet and satisfying; an immensely addictive dungeon crawler that manages to be textbook Falcom with refreshingly quiet aesthetics.

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Nov 13, 2016

The Silver Case's uncanny brand of Erotic Grotesque Nonsense absolutely isn't for everyone, but those willing to penetrate its deliberately obtuse shell will find a deeply thoughtful mystery.

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93% - Virginia
Oct 6, 2016

Virginia is an intensely intimate, powerful and thought-provoking experience masquerading as an homage to supernatural detective thrillers, and it is one of the most important games of 2016.

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Mandatory Happiness is a compelling cyberpunk visual novel in its own right, though one that never reaches the heights of the anime it's based on.

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77% - OZMAFIA!!
Sep 1, 2016

OZMAFIA!! is pretty inconsistent across the board as far as visual novels go, but a ridiculous concept and large stable of lively beaux make for a wacky good time.

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90% - Oxenfree
Aug 11, 2016

The Director's Cut of Oxenfree remains a dissociative nightmare you can't wake up from.

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One small step forward from Star Ocean 4, one giant leap from being a compelling experience. Integrity and Faithlessness is, much like Fiore's outfit, a case of the Emperor's New Clothes.

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Magical Eyes isn't the worst visual novel on Steam by far, but there's plenty more out there that are more deserving of your time.

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May 12, 2016

Conquest is very lucky that its gameplay and localization are so excellent, because its tired story leaves much to be desired.

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Apr 11, 2016

Stranger of Sword City is a competent dungeon crawler with teeth.

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Mar 31, 2016

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, but Salt and Sanctuary is truly inspired.

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85% - Firewatch
Mar 6, 2016

Between its excellent dialogue, enchanting visual design and care handling delicate subject matter, Firewatch is one of my favorite narrative experiences of 2016 so far.

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Feb 20, 2016

Final Fantasy Explorers offers a lighter alternative to players intimidated by Monster Hunter, but know going in that it's a very light experience indeed.

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Holiday Star is possibly the only game that contains a pheasant weaponizing the delusional fervor of otaku. Established birdie lovers will find a lot to love in Holiday Star, but fledglings should start with the prequel.

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Jan 27, 2016

Hatoful Boyfriend isn't just quirky and bizarre, it's also the smartest visual novel you've never played.

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Nov 13, 2015

Stella Glow may fail the Bechdel Test with flying colors, but its battles provide hours of fun.

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