Expedition Logs

"Welcome to the Expedition Logs, a quieter corner of the Wildlands where the adventures that don’t make it onto the main show still get their moment to shine. This is where I share short, thoughtful reviews of the games I’ve played off the beaten path, whether they’re modern releases, indie gems, or titles that simply don’t fit the long-form podcast format. If you’re looking for quick impressions and discoveries beyond the retro trail, you’re in the right place." - Nomad

Cat Quest III: The Little RPG That Grew Up

Cat Quest III: The Little RPG That Grew Up

The Pirates of the Purribean Your browser does not support the audio element. There’s something special about watching a developer gro...

Battle Axe: Beautiful, Brutal and Built for One More Run

Battle Axe: Beautiful, Brutal and Built for One More Run

Stage 3 - Dragon's Keep Your browser does not support the audio element. There’s something about an old-school arcade game that makes ...

Chasm: Descending Into The Unknown

Chasm: Descending Into The Unknown

The Keep Your browser does not support the audio element. Every so often, you stumble across a game that immediately reminds you of an...

Thy Sword: The Indie Game I Almost Missed

Thy Sword: The Indie Game I Almost Missed

Thy Sword - Title Track Your browser does not support the audio element. Sometimes the best adventures don't come wrapped in blockbust...

The Best Syphon Filter Was Also Its Last

The Best Syphon Filter Was Also Its Last

Logan's Shadow Your browser does not support the audio element. There are games that change an entire genre, and then there are games ...

The After Burner Game Nobody Talks About

The After Burner Game Nobody Talks About

After Burner Your browser does not support the audio element. The PSP's Forgotten Flight Combat Gem There are certain games that can b...

Fatal Frame II Remake: A Classic Caught Between Two Worlds

Fatal Frame II Remake: A Classic Caught Between Two Worlds

Minakami Village Ambience Your browser does not support the audio element. There’s a strange balancing act at the heart of Fatal Frame...

The Walking Dead Game That Wasted Its Best Idea

The Walking Dead Game That Wasted Its Best Idea

A New Frontier... to Disappointment I've always had a soft spot for bad games. Not because I enjoy the pain and suffering that can come from...

Necrophosis Is Beautifully Disgusting

Necrophosis Is Beautifully Disgusting

Necrophosis (Ambience) Your browser does not support the audio element. Author's note: I was provided an early access download code fo...