Willa Rowe

Willa Rowe is a queer games critic based in New York. You can read her work at Inverse or listen to it on the Girl Mode podcast alongside co-host Robin Bea. When she isn’t working on her next article, she is probably talking about how Drakengard is good actually on every social media site under the sun @thewilarowe.

Gaming

2024’s Video Games, Ranked From Worst to Best

It’s already been a big year for gaming. Here’s every title Inverse has reviewed so far.

By Robin Bea, Hayes Madsen, Shannon Liao, Kai Tatsumoto, Diego Arguello, Josh Broadwell, Willa Rowe and Kazuma Hashimoto
Retrospective

10 Years Later, Broken Age Belongs in the Adventure Game Pantheon

Setting off on new adventures.

By Willa Rowe
Opinion

Dragon Dogma 2’s Not-So-Fast Travel Is Good, Actually

The road less traveled.

By Willa Rowe
News

New Princess Peach: Showtime! Trailer Reveals Two Showstopping Transformations

Yee — and I cannot stress this enough — Haw.

By Willa Rowe
Guides

Palworld: How to Farm Paldium, Get Pal Spheres, and Catch Pals

Before you can catch, you have to craft.

By Willa Rowe
Inverse Recommends

Indiana Jones Already Has a Must-Play Video Game

Indy like you’ve never experienced.

By Willa Rowe
News

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gameplay Trailer Sold Me for One Reason and Worried Me for Another

Selling the fantasy of becoming Indy.

By Willa Rowe
Opinionn

'Until Dawn' Movie Won't Be the Next 'Last of Us' For One Unfortunate Reason

Turning Until Dawn into a movie isn’t as sure of a success as you might think.

By Willa Rowe
Retrospective

DmC: Devil May Cry Is Better Than You Remember

Has enough time passed that I can say this game rocks?

By Willa Rowe
Review

Another Code: Recollection Creates a False Memory of the Past

Inverse Score: 7/10

By Willa Rowe
Inverse Recommends

'Golden Sun' Is a Must-Play Addition to Nintendo Switch Online

A shining example of how good the Game Boy Advance was.

By Willa Rowe
Opinion

Genshin Impact Plays Carnegie Hall, But Its Notes Fall Short

“Melodies of an Endless Journey” is a confusing ode to the RPG’s gorgeous soundtrack.

By Willa Rowe
News

Xbox’s Indiana Jones Game Has Already Won Me Over for One Glorious Reason

Give us the Nazi punching simulator, already.

By Willa Rowe
Opinion

Just Buy a Fancy Video Game Controller, Trust Me

If you think about it, you’d be saving money on controllers in the long run. That’s just math.

By Willa Rowe
News

Voice Actors Aren’t Happy With SAG-AFTRA’s New AI Deal

A new deal sets a worrying precedent for AI voiceover in video games.

By Willa Rowe
Opinion

CES 2024 Proves Closing Japan Studio Was the Biggest Mistake Sony Ever Made

Gone but not forgotten.

By Willa Rowe
Gaming News

Street Fighter 6’s Latest Collab Leaves Fans Wanting More

Yor Forger deserved better.

By Willa Rowe
News

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Fails To Impress in First Previews

One month out from release, things are not looking good for Rocksteady’s live-service Arkham title.

By Willa Rowe
Gaming News

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Just Invaded a Popular Battle Royale Game

Let’s Mosey!

By Willa Rowe
Opinion

Final Fantasy XIV Announces Female Hrothgar Who Probably Won’t Be Able To Wear Cool Hats

Finishing the hat... that Viera and Hrothgar can wear.

By Willa Rowe