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Finn Calloway

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
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113 posts4 categoriesLatest: Sep 24, 2026X / Twitter ↗

113 articles by Finn Calloway

Preview: Scarlet Deer Inn Release Date: July 21, Not July 17 (General)
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Scarlet Deer Inn Release Date: July 21, Not July 17

Scarlet Deer Inn release date is July 21, 2026, not the July 17 several outlets are reporting. Here is what the embroidered dark folk tale actually is.

· 8 min read

Preview: Denshattack Review: Tony Hawk on Trains, 98% Positive (General)
Review

Denshattack Review: Tony Hawk on Trains, 98% Positive

Denshattack review: the trick system earns its Tony Hawk comparison, but the HUD blurs mid-combo and the story is thin. Boss design, camera, value tested.

· 9 min read

Preview: Lost Castle 2 Farming Guide: Gold and Materials Fast (General)
Guide

Lost Castle 2 Farming Guide: Gold and Materials Fast

Lost Castle 2 farming guide: best gold-per-run floors, how Inscription shards drop, and the route that stacks resources without resetting progress.

· 7 min read

Preview: 33 Immortals Achievements Guide: How to Get All 33 (General)
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33 Immortals Achievements Guide: How to Get All 33

33 Immortals achievements guide: all 33 Steam achievements, hidden descriptions, co-op requirements, and efficient routes for public or organized runs.

· 11 min read

Preview: Killer Bean Review: 9 Missions, 4 Bosses, One Dive (General)
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Killer Bean Review: 9 Missions, 4 Bosses, One Dive

Killer Bean review: 9 missions, 4 main bosses, 4 modes, and a 76% English Steam snapshot. The dive mechanic carries this Early Access build.

· 6 min read

Preview: 33 Immortals Review: Co-op Roguelite Worth Playing 2026 (General)
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33 Immortals Review: Co-op Roguelite Worth Playing 2026

33 Immortals review: Very Positive co-op roguelite at $14.89. Thunder Lotus puts 33 players in Dante's Inferno with Co-Strike and three realms.

· 7 min read

Preview: Killer Bean Boss Guide: All 4 Main Bosses Explained (General)
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Killer Bean Boss Guide: All 4 Main Bosses Explained

Killer Bean boss guide: all 4 main bosses, every phase, and the Overseer encounter. Dive windows, weapon picks, and Conquest tips for open islands.

· 9 min read

Preview: Dark Scrolls Co-op Guide: Ghost System and Hero Pairings (General)
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Dark Scrolls Co-op Guide: Ghost System and Hero Pairings

Dark Scrolls co-op guide: the official revive promise, third-party ghost observations, hero pairings, Shoppe coordination, and what is not documented.

· 10 min read

Preview: Prime Monster Tips: 11 Things the Game Won't Tell You (General)
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Prime Monster Tips: 11 Things the Game Won't Tell You

Prime Monster tips covering what early runs miss: the exploitation floor, Tactic timing, deck bloat, pledge order, and what Patch 1.2 changed in 2026.

· 20 min read

Preview: Cursemark Secrets and Sigils Guide: All Unlocks (2026) (General)
Guide

Cursemark Secrets and Sigils Guide: All Unlocks (2026)

Cursemark secrets and sigils: Attunement Sigil drop spots, all hidden area names, elemental puzzles, and every permanent unlock in the EA build.

· 18 min read

Preview: Dark Scrolls Tips: 9 Things to Know Before First Run (General)
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Dark Scrolls Tips: 9 Things to Know Before First Run

Dark Scrolls tips for beginners: the screen scrolls and you die if it leaves you behind. Nine things about heroes, the Shoppe, stars, and co-op ghosts.

· 8 min read

Preview: Frog Sqwad Tips: 8 Co-op Rules That Prevent Squad Wipes (General)
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Frog Sqwad Tips: 8 Co-op Rules That Prevent Squad Wipes

Frog Sqwad tips: tongue is three mechanics, empty stomachs turn frogs helpless. Eight co-op rules on extraction timing, Megafrog growth, and squad roles.

· 8 min read