Marcus Vasquez
Systems & Economy Desk
Marcus Vasquez is GameBrief's byline for systems-heavy games: roguelikes, strategy, simulation and anything with an upgrade curve or an in-game economy. The desk works from patch notes, community wiki tables and Steam's own numbers, shows the figures it used, and says plainly when a number does not add up. Dates, numbers and quotes are traced to a source before anything publishes.
- Roguelikes, strategy and simulation
- Builds, progression and economy
- Sources listed per article
286 articles by Marcus Vasquez
GuideOver the Hill
Over the Hill system requirements and Steam Deck status
Over the Hill system requirements list a GTX 1070 or RX 5600 and 8 GB RAM. Over the Hill steam deck status is Unknown, while Steam also lists Linux.
By Marcus Vasquez6 min read
GuideRisk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 Prismatic Trials Guide: Seed and Rewards
Risk of Rain 2 Prismatic Trials guide: how the 72-hour seed, Time Crystals, artifacts, two-stage route, mods rule, and rewards work for a clean clear.
By Marcus Vasquez9 min read
GuideOver the Hill
Over the Hill map guide: regions, biomes, size 2026
Over the Hill map has named regions in Canada and Algeria, but no published dimensions. Steam lists cabins, viewpoints, landmarks, meteorites and portals.
By Marcus Vasquez8 min read
GuideOver the Hill
Over the Hill co op: 4-player party, saves and crossplay
Over the Hill co op supports four players online, with cross-play confirmed and local co-op not currently planned. Here is what the save rules mean.
By Marcus Vasquez9 min read
GuideARC Raiders
ARC Raiders New Quests: Every Frozen Trail Quest and Reward
ARC Raiders new quests from Frozen Trail 2.0: all 15 the wiki lists so far, who gives them, objectives, rewards, XP, and the order that unlocks them.
By Marcus Vasquez10 min read
GuideRisk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 Interactables: Shrines, Printers, Scrappers
Risk of Rain 2 interactables guide: shrines, drones, chests, printers, scrappers, portals, and current Alloyed Collective machines explained.
By Marcus Vasquez10 min read
FeatureRisk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 Acolyte and Enforcer: Every Revealed Skill
Risk of Rain 2 Acolyte trades health for power, and Enforcer blocks everything with a shield. Every skill Gearbox has shown for Hallowed Concepts so far.
By Marcus Vasquez6 min read
GuideGraveyard Keeper 2
Graveyard Keeper 2 corpses: Organs and Autopsy Guide
Use this Graveyard Keeper 2 corpses guide to read delivery tiers, save valuable organs, build better graves or zombies, and avoid bad surgery results.
By Marcus Vasquez13 min read
GuideGraveyard Keeper 2
Graveyard Keeper 2 Alchemy Guide: Rune Totals Explained
Graveyard Keeper 2 alchemy uses exact rune totals, not fixed recipes. Learn shelf flasks, study rules, verified mixes, and which battle potions matter.
By Marcus Vasquez13 min read
GuideGraveyard Keeper 2
Graveyard Keeper 2 orders: traders, money, and crates
Graveyard Keeper 2 orders turn crafted crates into cash and Likes. Learn Merchant Day, trader prices, looter orders, and Update 1.008 changes.
By Marcus Vasquez13 min read
GuideGraveyard Keeper 2
Graveyard Keeper 2 battles: all 23, waves and rewards
Graveyard Keeper 2 battles list with every fight in story order, wave timelines, fixed rewards, unlock points, and six descriptive zombie labels.
By Marcus Vasquez14 min read
GuideDenshattack!
Denshattack Trains Guide: 30+ Best Builds for Every Run
Denshattack Trains guide - match each ride to score, time, routes, and Platinum goals. Compare the 30-plus roster without inventing hidden stats.
By Marcus Vasquez11 min read