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Benjamin GuY
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An enthusiastic performer and musician, after finishing his degree in Drama Benjamin went on to complete a PGCE and is a qualified primary school teacher. He has been a gamer all his life, first taking up the hobby when his doctor prescribed him a Game Boy to help him control his ADHD. Ever since, he’s preferred his entertainment interactive; enjoying thought-provoking narratives and emergent gameplay. Benjamin has been writing for Invision Community since his degree days, and whilst he prefers Switch gaming he also enjoys experiences on his PS4 and PC. During his time at Invision he has reviewed a large number of games and peripherals, attended 2021's digital E3 conference and served as a judge in the 2022 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

Mewgenics (Switch 2 Edition) Review: A Tactical Masterpiece Trapped in a Disposable Litter Box

Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel’s long-gestating, chaotic opus has finally clawed its way onto Nintendo’s newest hardware, and the Switch 2 Edition of Mewgenics proves that more than a decade of development hell was well worth the wait. Running flawlessly…

STARSAND ISLAND Nintendo Switch 2 Review – A Picturesque Vacation Marred by Technical Stutters

Few gaming experiences compare to dropping anchor on a quiet shore, leaving real-world stresses behind and building a peaceful life at your own pace. While the cozy simulation genre is undeniably crowded nowadays, every so often a title arrives that…

EVERSPACE 2 Switch 2 Review – Epic Space RPG

There is a very specific kind of magic created when a game seamlessly merges deep RPG progression with pure, adrenaline-fueled arcade action. When Everspace 2 originally launched on PC and home consoles, Rockfish Games made a bold, defining pivot by…

Amber Isle Switch Review – A Chaotic Cozy Sim with Broken Performance

Shopkeeping sims have a very specific kind of magic. You hoard resources, craft gear, and watch your little community bloom. In recent years we’ve seen a few really impress, with the Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar remake and indie hits…

GRID Legends Deluxe Edition Review – Nintendo Switch 2’s Most Impressive Racer Yet

For a long time, the GRID series has felt like an odd duck in the gaming space. When the first game was released in 2008, there was unquestionable grit to it, with gameplay straddling the line between hardcore dedicated racing…

Trails Beyond the Horizon Review – A Brilliant but Demanding Epic

The Trails series has long been a wonder of the JRPG world. While other franchises reinvent themselves with every entry, Nihon Falcom has spent over two decades meticulously weaving a single, continuous narrative across the continent of Zemuria. The series…

Atelier Ryza Trilogy DX Swicth 2 Review – A Cosy JRPG Masterpiece

The Atelier Ryza Trilogy represented a watershed moment for Gust and Koei Tecmo’s Atelier series; a niche, cosy JRPG franchise known more for its strict time limits and intimidating alchemy menus than its mainstream appeal. Before Reisalin β€œRyza” Stout burst…

Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Review – A Fresh Take on Farming Sims

When Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar was announced, my reaction was muted at best. I assumed, wrongly, that it would be simply another remake of an old game. In reality, what Marvelous have accomplished here goes far beyond that, completely…

Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma – A Charming Village Management RPG

Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma and the series as a whole have always occupied a unique, charming niche, blending the tranquility of Harvest Moon with thrilling action RPGs. My first encounter with it was with Rune Factory 5 on Switch,…

The Midnight Walk Review

The Midnight Walk is a perfect reminder of why stop-motion and claymation still hold such a timeless charm, even though animators in these styles have had a rough few years. You barely see these techniques in use anymore, despite their…