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
Subnautica 2 Scanner Room? Scanner Station Guide (2026)
Subnautica 2 scanner room: learn why it is called the Scanner Station, plus its 300m range, recipe, filters, HUD signals, power cost, and upgrade path.
· 10 min read
Subnautica 2 Leviathan Guide: Avoid, Scan, Survive
Subnautica 2 leviathan guide: current Collector and Shiver patch facts, safer encounter planning, and which escape details remain player-tested.
· 8 min read
Rune Dice Guide: All 8 Classes, Relics & Dice Synergies
Rune Dice guide covering all 8 classes, physics dice mechanics, relic priority, and best synergy builds for beginners on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series.
· 9 min read
Pratfall Speedrun Tips: Clear Caves Faster in 2026
Pratfall speedrun guide: cave-by-cave route strategy, exact items that save time, and how Weekly Challenge leaderboards reward map memory over raw skill.
· 8 min read
Outbound Best Base Locations: Where to Park Your Van
Outbound best base locations guide: compare solar, wind, and water power, scout resources, use signal towers, and choose a van camp for solo or co-op.
· 9 min read
The Spell Brigade Tips for Surviving 1.0 Bullet Hell
The Spell Brigade tips: eight tactics for 1.0's Survivors-like co-op, covering post-patch gold economy, Revive Core timing, and friendly fire positioning.
· 7 min read
Die in the Dungeon Floor Guide: Floors 1 to 6 Breakdown
Die in the dungeon floor guide: what each floor demands, how floor 5 kills most runs, and what to have ready before each transition and the boss.
· 9 min read
Murim Survival Companion Guide: Recruitment and Synergies
Murim Survival companion guide: match movesets to your build archetype, know when to recruit anyway, and read descriptions before committing.
· 7 min read
Legionbound Battle Mode Guide: Endurance Runs 2026
Legionbound Battle Mode explained: how endurance scaling works, when to use it over Adventure Mode, best builds to push past wave 30, and leaderboard tips.
· 8 min read
Far Far West Strategy Guide: 25 Spells, Loadouts & PvE
Far far west strategy guide for experienced players: Joker card builds, spell combos, loadout archetypes, gold routing, and endgame contract priorities.
· 20 min read
Outbound Tips: First Hours, Van Setup, and Energy Guide
Outbound tips for your first hours: van weight limits, energy source priority, signal towers, biome exploration, and the animal companion system explained.
· 7 min read
Saint of Chains Review: 2000s Horror FPS Done Right
Saint of Chains review: MystiveDev's retro psychological horror FPS now has full gamepad support and melee block. Updated post-launch verdict.
· 8 min read