Finn Calloway
Games Critic
Finn Calloway has reviewed more than 400 games across nine years of criticism, which has left him with strong opinions about tutorial design, onboarding friction, and the fine line between guidance and hand-holding. Irish by origin and currently based in Berlin, Finn covers platformers, horror, action, and narrative design with a dry, slightly sardonic voice that never tips into cruelty.
- 400+ games reviewed across 9 years
- Platformer and horror specialist
- Narrative design focus
113 articles by Finn Calloway
All Hail the Orb Ending Explained: 1 Finale and Aftermath
All Hail the Orb ending explained: the 1B Devotion finale, April 22 post-story patch, and which achievements need finishing before the last Obelisk stage.
· 7 min read
Crimson Desert Combat Guide: 5 Parry and Dodge Rules
Crimson Desert combat guide: parry timing, perfect dodge, unblockable attack tells, gear choices, and a safe practice loop for new players now.
· 9 min read
Scriptorium Review: Medieval Art Without the Monastery
Scriptorium review: Yaza Games' medieval manuscript sim earns 97% positive on Steam with 1000+ hand-drawn assets and zero-pressure creative sandbox.
· 8 min read
Sintopia Review: Hell's Management Loop Still Works
Sintopia review: darkly comic Hell-management sim with a two-layer economy, 80% Very Positive from 951 Steam reviews, and a 20% sale through September 24.
· 8 min read
Cthulhu Cosmic Abyss Review: 9/10 Lovecraftian Horror
Cthulhu Cosmic Abyss review: 9/10. A 12-15 hour Lovecraftian puzzle-horror with four endings. PS5 has FPS issues at launch; buy on PC.
· 12 min read