Marcus Vasquez
Senior Critic & Analyst
Marcus Vasquez spent four years as a game economy analyst before switching to criticism full-time. With 11 years covering indie and mid-tier titles, he brings a data-first lens to reviews — tracking playtime distributions, upgrade path efficiency, and value-per-hour benchmarks that most critics overlook. Based in Austin, Marcus specialises in roguelikes, strategy, and simulation games. His reviews are known for precise numerical claims, dry wit, and an unflinching willingness to say exactly when a game's numbers don't add up.
- 11 years games criticism
- Former game economy analyst
- Roguelike and strategy specialist
255 articles by Marcus Vasquez
Romestead Gods: All 7 Deities & Who to Worship First
Romestead gods explained: all 7 deities, what each one unlocks, the two worship mechanics, and which god to worship first in Early Access 2026.
· 9 min read
Besmirch Complete Guide: Farming, Horror, and the Baron
Besmirch complete guide for 2026: Baron trust system, farming calendar, Three Days of Darkness survival, dungeon combat, and what's on the EA roadmap.
· 17 min read
Windrose Thomas Richards Boss Guide: How to Beat Richards
Windrose Thomas Richards: Copper-tier gear check, poise shield mechanic, all 4 attack patterns, and arena cover routing. Unlocks Foothills + Iron crafting.
· 7 min read
Gambonanza Boss Guide: All 8 Bosses and How to Beat Them
Gambonanza boss guide: 8 confirmed stage bosses, what each modifier actually does, and how to spend the shop prep window before every boss fight.
· 8 min read
LumenTale Memories of Trey: 140 Animon Worth It in 2026?
LumenTale Memories of Trey launched May 26 with around 140 Animon, 13 elemental types, and online PvP. Current reviews remain mixed at $24.99.
· 9 min read
Outbound Guide 2026: Van Builds, Co-op, and Biomes
Outbound guide hub: van builds, energy systems, co-op roles, and biome guides, updated for the live Fishing Update and the Wildlife Update roadmap.
· 17 min read
Subnautica 2 Creature Evasion: 4 Biomods That Actually Work
Subnautica 2 creature evasion uses Biomods, not weapons. Camouflage, Electric Discharge, Chum Cloud, and Dash explained. Which works on each Leviathan.
· 10 min read
Rune Dice Complete Guide 2026: Classes, Relics, and Builds
Rune Dice complete guide covering all 8 classes, relic priority, unlock order, dice synergies, NG+, and tips. Hub for every Rune Dice guide on the site.
· 12 min read
Farever Guide 2026: Classes, Co-op, and Dungeon Builds
Farever guide 2026: four current classes and co-op basics in Early Access, plus Rifts, patches, Heroic Dungeons, and qualified build advice.
· 15 min read
Alabaster Dawn Tips: 8 Weapons, 4 Elements, and More 2026
Alabaster Dawn tips: build around two active weapon slots, four elements, mastery depth, and the world map tools that help you get unstuck in Early Access.
· 9 min read
Subnautica 2 Co-op Guide: Setup, Roles, and Strategy
Subnautica 2 co-op: how to join a friend's game, divide roles between builders and explorers, coordinate vehicles, and survive Leviathans as a group.
· 15 min read
Rune Dice Tier List: All 8 Classes Ranked for 2026
Rune Dice tier list ranking all 8 classes as an editorial guide, using documented class dice and effects; no Shadow, Cleric, or Ranger class.
· 9 min read