David Wildgoose

David Wildgoose is a freelance video games critic. In a bygone age he was editor of legendary Australian games magazines HYPER and PC PowerPlay, as well as the Australian edition of international games blog Kotaku. He hopes to one day play a sequel to Far Cry 2. Twitter: @davidwildgoose

David Wildgoose's Latest Articles

The Artful Escape review key art

The Artful Escape Review – A sight and sound to behold

A Melbourne-made, sensory journey of transformation, The Artful Escape revels in galaxy-spanning, mind-altering, maximalist sensation.

Sable game review

Sable Review: A Diamond in the Rough

Sable's non-linear structure is liberating, letting you explore at your own whim. But its many technical issues contrive to hinder your journey.

Metroid Dread review

Metroid Dread Review – Backtracking to safety

Metroid Dread is a lavishly-created commitment to series tradition, but a lack of successful new ideas and control accessibility concerns are disheartening.

Call of Duty: Vanguard review

Call of Duty: Vanguard Campaign Review – War never changes

Vanguard’s campaign recalls the same shooting galleries seen year after year, full of cliches and with somehow even less point to it all.

Grow: Song of the Evertree Review

Grow: Song of the Evertree Review – Off to work we go

Grow: Song of the Evertree is an earnest, calming game full of pressure-free busywork, where you can find pleasure in routine.

Silt game review PC

Silt Review – An ocean of melancholy

A minimalist aquatic puzzle game with some wonderfully striking imagery though there are only hints of something deeper.

Please Fix The Road PC review

Please Fix The Road Review – Exploding with delight

Beautiful, charming, smartly-designed and a joy to play, Please Fix The Road is one of 2022's best puzzle games.

Pupperazzi review

Pupperazzi review – Doggone disappointed

Despite the clever name and charming atmosphere, taking photos of canines in Pupperazzi is a flat, fleeting experience.

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