Sebastian Kasparek
Number of publications: 15
Feels most comfortable in the editorials section at GRYOnline, and sometimes he also writes reviews. A fan of all kinds of culture, who reaches for works from both the top and the bottom shelf. He likes to immerse himself in niche games and productions that are hard to define unequivocally. Appreciates an analytical and critical approach when dealing with cultural works. Prefers unique, strange, visually crazy games that boldly tackle more interesting narrative issues. Addicted to high-octane productions, fighting games, big robots and arcade. Huge fan of Grasshopper Manufacture studio. He likes to catch up on forgotten "hidden gems" from years ago, especially from Japan. Interested in games and the people behind them. Strongly addicted to cinema. A huge fan of Mads Mikkelsen and Takeshi Kitano. He also loves Inio Asano's manga and Tsutomu Nihei's aesthetics.
Stellar Blade Review - Action, Existentialism, and Androids
24 April 2024
Stellar Blade is an action game released exclusively for PS5. The South Korean studio Shift Up is making its debut in the premium console market, and it's a surprisingly successful start.
Having Played Tekken 8, We Can Tell You It's Got Great Foundations and Huge Potential
22 December 2023
We've played the full version of Tekken 8 and we know what to expect from the newest brawler by Bandai Namco. Is it's going to be worth the wait? We think yes.
Armored Core 6 - 3-Hour Hands-on With New Game from Elden Ring Devs
05 August 2023
The Armored Core 6 showcase proved to me that FromSoftware didn't forget its roots and despite the lengthy romance with Soulslike genre, it didn't forget what mech warfare is about.
Tekken 8 Hands-on - Maybe Craziest and Most Aggressive Brawler Ever!
01 August 2023
Tekken 8 is the first major installment in the series to land immediately on consoles and PC, instead of being stuck for months on coin-ops. It's also one of the most aggressive and crazy brawlers I've ever played!
Would-be Reboot Brings Little Novelty. We Played Mortal Kombat 1
29 June 2023
Is NetherRealm resetting its flagship series with Mortal Kombat 1? Only in terms of marketing and, somewhat, narratively. The fighting game does not dramatically change its face and in terms of gameplay, it rather sticks to the guns.
Final Fantasy XVI Hands-on Preview - As Cinematic as God of War, as Powerful as Game of Thrones
22 May 2023
I tried Final Fantasy XVI and I'm having a hard time getting over it. I desire such games in the industry and I believe that Square Enix will make a huge impact on the future of gaming, or at least I have a very strong hope it will be the case.
15 Indie Games With Best Storylines
20 April 2023
We play games for many reasons, and one of them is the desire to learn fascinating stories. We've prepared a list of the most interesting indie games that bring the most original plots, deepest meta-critique of society and extraordinary narratives.
Hideo Kojima is a Genius and We Have Evidence
18 March 2023
A freak, eccentric, genius and visionary – Hideo Kojima. The talented Japanese developer and filmmaker has already delighted us more than once, using ideas that are not just out there, they're often revolutionary.
10 Excellent, Overlooked PS5 Hits
07 February 2023
PlayStation 5 is entering the third year on the market, and the console can already boast a sizable catalog of great games. But there are also gems that were easy to miss among the giants. This article lists 10 of our favorite, low-key PS5 hits.
Modest Man Who Changed the Industry Forever. Who is the creator of Dark Souls?
31 January 2023
We take a look at the author of the Dark Souls series and see what are the creative motivations that led him to making genre-defining games.
Soulstice - Bad Game Which I Had More Fun With Than This Year’s Hits
29 November 2022
Virtual entertainment has been moving toward genre homogenization for years. There are more and more titles, meanwhile, some genres have practically died out, leaving a void. Today I will briefly talk about a certain medium representing a neglected style of games.
The Best Games Available on PS5 - Editors' Choice
16 November 2022
The PlayStation 5 has been on the market for more than two years now. What are the best games we can play on it right now? We decided to make a selection, and that's how we came up with a list of the best PS5 games currently available.
After 21 Years, I'm Having Even More Fun With Original DMC
10 October 2022
I returned to Devil May Cry and was positively surprised. I previously thought the game was 'good' – now, I understand it's a groundbreaking masterpiece for me. And that's 21 years since launch.
10 Best Games to Introduce You to the jRPG Genre in 2022
26 May 2022
Want to start an adventure with jRPGs, but you're not familiar with the genre? Here is our list of 10 Japanese RPGs that are perfect to play as your first games in this adventure.
How Elden Ring Became a Cute Soulslike That Still Kicks Ass
03 March 2022
Afraid of jumping into Elden Ring because the level of difficulty might drive you crazy? No need! The developers took care to make the game less stressful and depressing. Most importantly, they achieved this in an exceptionally neat manner.
