Robin Bea
Robin Bea is a gaming writer focused on the intersections of queer culture, TTRPGs, and indie games. She lives in Pittsburgh where she can be found cat-proofing her apartment, making coffee, and telling herself she’s just about to learn to sew one of these days. Robin produces and co-hosts Girl Mode, a gaming and media criticism podcast, with freelance critic Willa Bloomfield-Rowe. You can follow her on Bluesky at robinbombus.bsky.social or email her at robin.bea@inverse.com.
Final Fantasy Tactics Might Not Exist Without This RPG Classic Released 30 Years Ago Today
A classic RPG that hasn’t lost its touch.
How To Find And Grow Seeds Faster In Hades II
Put Melinoë’s green thumb to use.
Multiplayer King Of Meat Doesn’t Make A Great Case For Its Co-op
Lights, camera, action!
How The Final Fantasy-Inspired 'Fabula Ultima' Partnered With A Legendary Illustrator For Its New Edition
Consoles and tables collide.
Goodnight Universe Uses Your Webcam As A Controller But Feels A Little Out Of Focus
Every blink counts.
Here Are Our 10 Favorite Deals In Steam’s Autumn Sale
Save on some of the best PC games in recent years.
Here’s Exactly When You Can Start Playing Ghost of Yōtei
PlayStation’s biggest fall exclusive launches this week.
Here Are The 7 Most Exciting Games From The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct
This year isn’t done with great-looking games yet.
Slime Rancher 2 Doesn’t Break The Life Sim Mold, But It Doesn’t Need To
Sticking to what works pays off in this charming sequel.
Dismissed As A Rip-Off Before Release, Genshin Impact Revolutionized Free-To-Play Games 5 Years Ago
Gambling with success.
Chronoscript Is The Unexpected Followup To An Underrated Hand-Drawn RPG
An action game that leaps off the page.
Genshin Impact Developer’s Upcoming Life Sim Looks Like A Planet-Hopping Animal Crossing
HoYoverse opens signups for its cosmic life sim.
Blippo+ Is One Of The Funniest Games I’ve Ever Played And It’s Perfect For Nintendo Switch
Get Bent!
Puzzle Quest’s New Edition Is Exactly How You Remember It, For Better Or Worse
Don’t mess with perfection.
Here’s Exactly When You Can Play The Full Version Of Hades II
Another long-awaited indie sequel is finally here.
Hades II Is A Thrilling Family Reunion That Might Be A Little Too Familiar
Inverse Score: 8/10
'Consume Me' Masterfully Portrays Teenage Trauma But Leaves Its Most Important Chapter Out
Inverse Score: 7/10
10 Underrated Metroidvanias To Play After (Or Instead Of) Hollow Knight Silksong
Metroidvanias have a lot to offer, and it’s not all about getting bullied by bugs.
Nintendo Switch Online Is Adding Two Cult Hit Game Boy Advance Games in September
Two sequels are a welcome addition to Switch Online’s GBA collection.
'Easy Delivery Co.' Feels Like An 'Animal Crossing' Character’s Nightmare
Just another day on the job.
