John Bardinelli

Author, game writer, narrative designer, and more!

Reviews
January 9, 2017
Awakening: The Redleaf Forest Review – Clockwork Wizardry
By John Bardinelli
Your parents are far away, resting in Skyward Castle. But not the vacation kind of resting. No, they were cursed to slumber by the evil Dreadmyre. Queen Sophia isn’t going to stand for that, so she rides her trusty dragon …
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January 6, 2017
Jewel Match Royale Review: Prince of Puzzles
By John Bardinelli
Jewel Match Royale is a pleasant match-3 game that tells the classic story of childhood friends kept apart by the responsibilities of nobility. The young gardener Matthew is as common as a person can be, but the bond of love …
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January 5, 2017
Haunted Manor: Painted Beauties Review – Portrait of Death
By John Bardinelli
You know you’re in for a treat when your hidden object game starts with an artist making a deal with Death. Haunted Manor 3: Painted Beauties is a casual adventure that places you in the pristine shoes of lady Amelie …
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December 27, 2016
Phenomenon: Outcome Review – Cyan Plasma Party
By John Bardinelli
Sasha was quite young when her parents disappeared in a flash of lightning. Her only clue to their fate was in a golden artifact she’s kept with her to this day. She finds out about a mysterious placed called the …
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December 23, 2016
Set Sail: Caribbean Review – Buy, Sell, Sail
By John Bardinelli
Have you ever felt the call of the seas, a yearning to explore the great blue with nothing but a few barrels of pickled sausages to keep you alive? Ok, maybe it’s not for everyone. There is something sailing-adjacent you …
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December 21, 2016
Christmas Wonderland 7 Review: Ho, Ho, HOG
By John Bardinelli
Well, it’s holiday time again, and that means one thing for good ole Saint Nick: work, work, work. The jolly guy in red is getting things ready for Christmas, but he needs your help locating a few miscellaneous items. Good …
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December 19, 2016
The Secret Order: Ancient Times Review – Da Vinci Adventure
By John Bardinelli
Centuries ago, King Amadon led the realm of Aeronheart into a civilized age of expansion and technological wonder. But he didn’t do it alone. Legend has it the king had access to a few artifacts of great power, namely a …
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December 12, 2016
Dark Parables: Ballad of Rapunzel Review – Pollen Fairy Tale
By John Bardinelli
You might be familiar with the fairy tale of Rapunzel and her long golden hair. What you might not be familiar with is the kingdom of Floralia, a mysterious pollen that’s making everyone sick, and the shadowy figure following the …

John Bardinelli

Awakening: The Redleaf Forest Review – Clockwork Wizardry

Jewel Match Royale Review: Prince of Puzzles

Haunted Manor: Painted Beauties Review – Portrait of Death

Phenomenon: Outcome Review – Cyan Plasma Party

Set Sail: Caribbean Review – Buy, Sell, Sail

Christmas Wonderland 7 Review: Ho, Ho, HOG

The Secret Order: Ancient Times Review – Da Vinci Adventure

Dark Parables: Ballad of Rapunzel Review – Pollen Fairy Tale

New Genre-defining Action-Healer, 3 Healers Fables The History of Three Influential Figureheads Without Combat

2.5D Atmospheric Adventure Inspired by Arabian Astronomy Nightscape Drops a New Trailer

Artistic Puzzle Adventure Helix: Descent N Ascent Is Coming to Steam and Switch

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reveals New DLC with Fighter Id