Dave Lambden

In an admittedly reluctant yet progressive move, Dave was brought on as Handsome Phantom's first and probably only Canadian Correspondent. An expert on all things Maple Syrup, Curling, and good looking world leaders, he contributes about as much to this website as his home land contributes to relevant international current events. As a generally nice guy, he has a hard time saying anything critical about video games, but he really does love them and the joy they've brought for his 30 years. Sorry.

Liberated – Review (Switch)

A playable comic book is a concept that has been seldom experienced in video games. Melding provocative static images and film noir with engrossing gameplay is no easy task, but one that developer Atomic Wolf have taken upon themselves with Liberated. Telling a story of terrorism, oppression, and a near future Orwellian society, Liberated serves…

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Neversong – Review (PC)

Neversong is an equal parts charming and twisted side scrolling metroidvania from developer Thomas Brush and Atmos Games. Taking place in a world immediately reminiscent of Tim Burton and his gothic fantasy films, this game will quickly grab your attention as you try to wrap your head around exactly what you’re playing. We had a…

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A Fold Apart – Review (PC)

Not since Gris has an indie puzzle game had the ability to evoke such a strong emotional impact. While that game was somewhat ambiguous in its interpretation, this game is much more forthcoming in its meaning. A Fold Apart tells the story of two lovers separated by professional ambition. An architect leaves their partner for…

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