Marek Jura

Number of publications: 30

In 2016, he graduated in philology at UAM. Since then, he has been reviewing prose, poetry, movies, series, and video games for GRYOnline.pl. He took his first steps in the journalism industry as a newsman in a local tabloid. He ran his own company - he designed, created, tested, and sold board games. He published several short stories and is also preparing his debut volume of poetry. Trains martial arts. A feminist, vegan, fan of pineapple on pizza, cat lover, dislikes Bethesda and Amazon, likes Lovecraft, Agents of SHIELD, P:T, Beksiński, Hollow Knight, performance, abstract art, game mods and dumplings.

Hades 2 review: A worthy rival to the year's greatest titles

Hades 2 review: A worthy rival to the year's greatest titles

Five years ago, we fell in love with Hades for its unique art style, witty dialogue, and super addictive gameplay. The sequel faced the enormous challenge of playing on nostalgia while also delivering something new. Did it succeed?

Hades 2 review: A worthy rival to the year's greatest titles
19 RPGs We Want to Play in 2023

19 RPGs We Want to Play in 2023

Among the best announced RPGs, above all stand out new IPs and games that no one had heard of a year ago. The genre is slowly evolving, but rest assured - there will be a few familiar faces for old-timers, too.

19 RPGs We Want to Play in 2023
Most Original Games of 2022 - Didn't Copy ANYONE

Most Original Games of 2022 - Didn't Copy ANYONE

In 2022, we had at least a few big, high-budget productions that, in order to get to the top, had to use the solutions of their predecessors. This list, on the other hand, includes indie games that the pressure of producers didn't give a damn.

Most Original Games of 2022 - Didn't Copy ANYONE
Exciting Polish Video Games Announced for 2023

Exciting Polish Video Games Announced for 2023

Until recently, Poland could boast mainly the next RPG from CDPR, and a few original, more or less independent productions. In 2023, in turn, there are more promising Polish games than there are expansions to The Sims 4.

Exciting Polish Video Games Announced for 2023
12 Most Interesting Games About Death and Dying

12 Most Interesting Games About Death and Dying

Death always seems puzzling, but different cultures approach it very differently. This selection of games brings you the titles themed around death, that treat it in the most interesting and valuable way.

12 Most Interesting Games About Death and Dying
10 Games That Allowed Killing Any Character

10 Games That Allowed Killing Any Character

There are some games that can be completed without hurting anyone. And that's even when the villains standing in our way are completely ruthless bastards. And there are those, in which you can kill literally anyone.

10 Games That Allowed Killing Any Character
10 Iconic RPGs Beging For Remake

10 Iconic RPGs Beging For Remake

The age of remakes seemingly continues, but we still haven't seen new versions of many outstanding, cult-classic RPGs. Which of them should be restored as soon as possible? Here are our suggestions.

10 Iconic RPGs Beging For Remake
15 Indie Games With Best Graphics

15 Indie Games With Best Graphics

Indie games are customarily developed by relatively small teams, so they rarely bring "vast, open world" and complex decision systems. Nevertheless, some of them simply can dazzle you with their audiovisual design!

15 Indie Games With Best Graphics
Harry Potter Characters That May Appear in Hogwarts Legacy

Harry Potter Characters That May Appear in Hogwarts Legacy

While several new characters written specifically for the game have been announced, fans are still waiting for confirmation (or denial) that they will be joined by characters we've come to know following the books and movies.

Harry Potter Characters That May Appear in Hogwarts Legacy
Great Games That Sold Poorly (at Least Initially)

Great Games That Sold Poorly (at Least Initially)

It's no news that artistic success doesn't have to go hand in hand with commercial one. However, sometimes it's hard to believe that the titles which are successful and popular to this day were complete commercial flops in their first years.

Great Games That Sold Poorly (at Least Initially)
Strongest and Bravest Female Video Game Characters

Strongest and Bravest Female Video Game Characters

There is no shortage of female characters in games these days. Especially when it comes to leading roles, there's been a huge improvement in female representation. Some of them wield magic, some are children of destiny, but all are incredibly courageous.

Strongest and Bravest Female Video Game Characters
The Best Ukrainian Video Games

The Best Ukrainian Video Games

Ukrainian gamedev has been hard at work to establish a solid position on the market. We've selected the most notable releases coming from that country. You might be familiar with some of these, but a few will certainly be new. All of them are worth a try.

The Best Ukrainian Video Games
The Best RPGs on Game Pass

The Best RPGs on Game Pass

Game Netflix, as Game Pass is often called, offers more and more titles from different genres. However, RPG fans have the biggest reasons to be happy. The offer doesn't lack both classics and new releases. And even completely offbeat indies.

The Best RPGs on Game Pass
The Best Community-Created Story Campaigns

The Best Community-Created Story Campaigns

Mods are usually about visual and technical improvements. Story content prepared by fans is a rarity – it requires a huge amount of effort to make everything work as it should. Here are the most famous examples.

The Best Community-Created Story Campaigns
Obscure Sci-Fi Games You May Not Have Heard Of (And That's a Shame)

Obscure Sci-Fi Games You May Not Have Heard Of (And That's a Shame)

Cyberpunk 2077, Mass Effect, Fallen Order – these are games that almost anyone knows at least by reputation. But even if you're not a fan of the genre, some of the more obscure SF productions may steal your heart (and a few evenings).

Obscure Sci-Fi Games You May Not Have Heard Of (And That's a Shame)
Small and Indie RPGs Coming in 2022 You're Not Hyped About, But You Should

Small and Indie RPGs Coming in 2022 You're Not Hyped About, But You Should

While there will be no shortage of big RPGs in 2022, there are also at least a dozen lesser-known indie games on the cards. If they don't fail on the technological side of things, they may succeed with their pure radness and originality.

Small and Indie RPGs Coming in 2022 You're Not Hyped About, But You Should
Not Just Lara Croft - Gaming's Greatest Gals (Before 2005)

Not Just Lara Croft - Gaming's Greatest Gals (Before 2005)

In recent years, game developers have begun to spoil fans with strong female characters, populating the worlds of both mainstream and niche productions. Lara Croft wasn't the only one, however; gaming has always had some great gals.

Not Just Lara Croft - Gaming's Greatest Gals (Before 2005)
The Best Video Game Animals - Cats, Dogs, and Dragons We All Love!

The Best Video Game Animals - Cats, Dogs, and Dragons We All Love!

Vibrant companions are an integral part of many video games. We experience the bitterness of betrayal, euphoria, tears of emotion with them. But not all of them are human. Animals also make for valuable companions.

The Best Video Game Animals - Cats, Dogs, and Dragons We All Love!
10 Ambitious Games That Were Boring!

10 Ambitious Games That Were Boring!

Some games can be called masterpieces, others – complete flops. Most of them are more or less solid propositions occupying mediocre territory. Here, we look at games that go both ways – are at the same time ambitious, but boring.

10 Ambitious Games That Were Boring!
Bow Low, Kratos! Here Are The Most Powerful Heroines of Video Games

Bow Low, Kratos! Here Are The Most Powerful Heroines of Video Games

While not all of them have entered the pop-culture mainstream, they're all as powerful as Hulk. These gaming heroines are capable of kicking anyone's ass.

Bow Low, Kratos! Here Are The Most Powerful Heroines of Video Games
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