VIDEO GAME REVIEWS

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Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope - A Review

By Fernando Cordero

Sometimes a game can make someone really frustrated, so I decided to challenge myself and fully complete one of my favorite games, Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope. The tutorial teaches you the basics of the game. It’s pretty open, so you can experiment with your movement abilities. Some of these include a slash attack, a pogo attack, and later a relic attack. (Normally you use it by pressing the attack button and up at the same time, but you can change it in the settings.)

As you move to the right, you find a pile on the ground. If you dig it up, you get money, which is one of the main goals in the game. The first enemy you meet is a pink beetle. Your first instinct is probably to slash it. While this doesn’t defeat it right away, it flips the beetle over and drops money. Keep going right and you’ll find a wall you have to dig through.

Next, the game teaches you about pogoing, which is when you hold down while jumping to attack below you. You also learn that you can pogo on almost anything. After that, you find a checkpoint—there are a few in every level. The game shows you moving platforms and later challenges you with spikes on the ground.

Then you reach the first mini-boss, a dragon. It’s pretty easy to beat since you can just pogo on its head. Later, the game shows you walls that break when you hit them, usually with a small indicator. Behind another hidden wall, you can find one of the many music sheets, which are another type of collectible. In a dirt mound to the right, there’s a food plate that heals you if you’ve taken damage.

The level then tests everything you’ve learned so far. For example, you fight another dragon, but this time there’s a hole in the ground you can fall into. As you go through a few more rooms, you might find secrets, so try to explore as much as you can.

Once you continue to the right, you reach your first boss fight: Black Knight. He has all the same moves as you plus one extra. You should be able to beat him pretty easily. If not, just pogo on him to deal lots of damage.

That’s everything you need to do to. You don’t have to do too much to fully complete it, but it’s still fun. And if you want, you can replay the stage to practice or grab anything you think you missed.

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Grow a Garden: The Roblox Game Everyone Should Try

By Chase Sayegh

After playing Grow A Garden, I think people should definitely try this Roblox game. It teaches useful skills about growing fruits. When you plant a seed and it fully grows, you can pick the fruit and sell it, or you can leave it on the plant and sometimes it will mutate, making it worth even more. Then you can sell the fruit to earn more and more money. One cool feature is that your garden keeps growing even when you’re offline.

The game’s currency is shekels, and earning them feels rewarding as your garden improves. People should play Grow A Garden because it is really fun and easy to play at home. You can play on an iPad, iPhone, or other mobile devices, as well as on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

In conclusion, I think everyone should play Grow A Garden because it’s fun, educational, and available on many devices.

Overall, I rate this game a 9.5 out of 10.

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Exploring the World of Hollow Knight

By Luca Martucci

Hollow Knight, an indie game released in 2017, is still going strong and remains one of the most successful games of all time. It’s a great game with a fun, memorable experience. Even though it’s amazing overall, it can also be very challenging. The boss fights are exciting, and the combat system feels smooth and satisfying. This review will help players who need tips and share an overall opinion on the game.

Hollow Knight is a 2D Metroidvania game that follows the main character, the Knight, on a quest to save a once-great kingdom that has become isolated because of a spreading infection. Along the journey, you’ll battle tough bosses, fight different kinds of enemies, and meet both helpful characters and dangerous foes. When facing bosses, it’s important to stay calm and relaxed. Doing that can turn a fight that normally takes 30 attempts into something you can beat after a few turns. The game runs smoothly, the artwork is beautiful, and overall, it’s one of the best games I’ve ever played.

Rating: 10 out 10 stars

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The King Returns: The Revival of Fisch on Roblox

By Ilan Sanchez

The story of the Roblox game Fisch is an interesting one. It was a community favorite that slipped into decline—only to make a dramatic comeback in late 2025. This revival, led by the original creator “WoozyNate,” not only restored the game’s popularity but also brought back the positive community spirit that had faded under different management.

Released in October 2024, Fisch quickly became a massive hit thanks to its fun mix of exploration, fishing, quests, and colorful visuals. Players loved the goal-driven gameplay, especially collecting rare fish and leveling up their stats. The game’s sudden success showed how strong Nate’s original vision was.

However, things changed in November 2024 when Do Big Studios, a well-known Roblox development team, took over. Although they continued updating the game, player reactions grew more negative. Some new features—especially the controversial “Second Sea” update—were widely disliked. Many fans felt these changes took away the game’s original charm and balance. As a result, the player count, once over 500,000, began to drop quickly.

The turning point came in July and September 2025, when Do Big Studios stepped down and WoozyNate regained full control under the Fisching group. His first major decision was to remove the unpopular Second Sea update entirely—a move that the community immediately celebrated.

With Nate back in charge, enthusiasm returned fast. Player counts rose above 100,000 again, and fans became excited for future updates based on the game’s original style. Big events like “Fischfright 2025” and new features chosen through community polls showed that player feedback truly mattered again.

The comeback of Fisch is a great example of how staying true to a creator’s vision—and listening to the community—can completely change a game’s future on Roblox. Fans who want to explore the revived version can check out the official Fisch page on Roblox and follow updates through the Fisch Discord server or the official Fisch X (formerly Twitter) account.

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Locked in With Killer Robots: A Review of FNAF: Security Breach

By Mariam Egadze

Imagine getting trapped inside a giant Pizzaplex filled with unfriendly robots. That’s exactly what happens in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, a survival horror game packed with missions, minigames, and plenty of jumpscares.

In this game, you play as Gregory, a young boy who becomes locked inside “Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex,” a huge entertainment complex with colorful areas to explore. Your goal is to survive from midnight to 6:00 a.m. while avoiding aggressive animatronics and security robots determined to catch you. Along the way, Gregory encounters several enemies, including Vanessa, the night guard who also appears as the mysterious Vanny, and in some endings, the infamous William Afton.

Security Breach offers six different endings, each based on the choices you make, the paths you take, and the items you collect before morning. The game was developed by Steel Wool Studios and Scott Cawthon and was first announced on September 16, 2020, during the PlayStation 5 Showcase.

I recommend this game for its exciting story, creative gameplay, and impressive visuals. The Pizzaplex is bright, colorful, and fun to explore—though it can be frustrating when your next mission is all the way across the building. The game is available on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (through Steam and the Epic Games Store). I played it on my cousin’s old Nintendo Switch and had a great time.

If you enjoy spooky adventures, complicated mysteries, and trying to survive the night, Security Breach is definitely worth checking out.

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