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.
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.
10 Years Later, Broken Age Belongs in the Adventure Game Pantheon
Setting off on new adventures.
Dragon Dogma 2’s Not-So-Fast Travel Is Good, Actually
The road less traveled.
New Princess Peach: Showtime! Trailer Reveals Two Showstopping Transformations
Yee — and I cannot stress this enough — Haw.
Palworld: How to Farm Paldium, Get Pal Spheres, and Catch Pals
Before you can catch, you have to craft.
Indiana Jones Already Has a Must-Play Video Game
Indy like you’ve never experienced.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gameplay Trailer Sold Me for One Reason and Worried Me for Another
Selling the fantasy of becoming Indy.
'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.
DmC: Devil May Cry Is Better Than You Remember
Has enough time passed that I can say this game rocks?
Another Code: Recollection Creates a False Memory of the Past
Inverse Score: 7/10
'Golden Sun' Is a Must-Play Addition to Nintendo Switch Online
A shining example of how good the Game Boy Advance was.
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.
Xbox’s Indiana Jones Game Has Already Won Me Over for One Glorious Reason
Give us the Nazi punching simulator, already.
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.
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.
CES 2024 Proves Closing Japan Studio Was the Biggest Mistake Sony Ever Made
Gone but not forgotten.
Street Fighter 6’s Latest Collab Leaves Fans Wanting More
Yor Forger deserved better.
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.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Just Invaded a Popular Battle Royale Game
Let’s Mosey!
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.