Rob Gordon
700 articles published since October 26, 2017
Author Details
Rob Gordon is a writer from the United Kingdom, and has extensive experience writing about video games and the video game industry. He has called Screen Rant his home since 2017. As well as this, Rob is also a musician and podcaster.
Industry Focus
Rob spends most of his time on video game reviews and previews, from racing and sports games through to RPGs and shooters. However, Rob will always find time for indie games that do something a little bit different.
Favorite Media
Rob's favourite video games, in no particular order, include Baldur's Gate, Kentucky Route Zero, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Stardew Valley, and Mass Effect. The original Unreal Tournament remains the best first-person shooter of all time in his book.
"An Absolute Delight to Play": Dave the Diver Review
Dave the Diver is a wonderful and relaxing fishing game, and one that hides fantastic depths behind its light and breezy exterior.
F1 23 Review: A Varied And Velocious Racing Game
F1 23 improves upon the previous year's entry with a fantastic variety of different game modes to keep players satisfied.
Killer Frequency Review: A Horror Adventure Hit On The Airwaves
In spite of the odd technical hitch, Killer Frequency is an enjoyable and often hilarious serial killer whodunnit with a unique premise.
"A Blend of Visual Novel and Magical Relationship Adventure": Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Review
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is an interesting character-led narrative adventure that is sometimes restricted by its gameplay structure.
Return To Grace Review: A Strong Sci-Fi Narrative Adventure
Return To Grace sees Creative Bytes Studios take the walking sim into space with a solid sci-fi mystery to explore and visuals that outpace gameplay.
After Us Review: A Strong-Willed Environmental Platformer
After Us showcases its environmental messaging proudly, with developer Piccolo creating moments of excellence among its sometimes clumsy platforming.
Farming Simulator 23 Review: Wholesome Home-Grown Basics
Farming Simulator 23 is a comfortable game, with GIANTS Software providing players with a solid progression curve held back by a lack of depth.
Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie Preview - An Aspirational Adventure?
Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie looks to be an interesting experiment from Don't Nod, with a preview build that hints at magic and emotional weight.
After Us Preview: A Spirited First Glance
After Us looks an interesting project based on its preview build, with a focus on the player getting a chance to save the spirits of the world.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Review: A Cracking RPG Compendium
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster brings wonderful RPG history to the Nintendo Switch, with brilliant reworkings of the first six Final Fantasy games.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Review - A Gorgeously Implemented Strategy
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp re-imagines the original Advance Wars games excellently, bringing the tactics titles to the Switch with aplomb.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Preview: A Promising Turn-Based Return
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp looks to back the turn-based tactical fun of the original Game Boy Advance titles, with a promising preview build.
Terra Nil Review: A Peaceful Climate Puzzler
Terra Nil is a fascinating game that inverts the resource drive of strategy games, instead tasking the player with rebuilding the ecosystem.
Dredge Review: A High Quality Horror Catch Of The Day
Dredge is a deeply atmospheric fishing game in a Lovecraftian setting, with a compelling gameplay loop and many secrets to uncover.
Storyteller Review: Tales As Old As Time
Storyteller is a brief but enjoyable puzzle game that tests the player's understanding of classic tales and their ability to undermine them.
Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Review: Fantastic Platforming
Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe is a delightful platformer with bundles of bonus gameplay to keep players entertained.
Blood Bowl 3 Preview: A Brutal Blitz In The Making
Blood Bowl 3's preview build matches the tone and strategies of the tabletop game effectively, with an appropriately wacky sense of humor.
Hi-Fi RUSH Review: An Electric Performance
Hi-Fi RUSH is an exciting rhythm-based action game with bundles of heart and thrilling moment to moment combat.
SEASON: A Letter To The Future Review - Heartfelt Records Of A Time Lost
SEASON: A Letter To The Future is a wondrous exploration-based game, with a powerful story hidden behind its calming atmosphere.
A Space For The Unbound Review: A Bittersweet Magic Realism Adventure
A Space For The Unbound tells a story with plenty of heart and strong atmosphere, if occasionally let down by technical limitations.