Henry Stockdale

Contributor

Henry's a Bournemouth-born writer that's been gaming since the N64 days. He's fascinated by virtual reality's potential but outside of this, you can find playing the latest indies and RPGs.

A One Minute to Close screenshot showing a low-poly shopper running through a darkened supermarket being chased by a guard.

Feature

One Minute to Close is a stealthy twist on a familiar retail nightmare

The real trolley problem.

May 14, 2024 Henry Stockdale

The Collage Atlas screenshot, shows hand-drawn pinwheels bunched together.

Feature

How The Collage Atlas' creator drew a pen-and-ink world into life over four years

Onwards, always.

April 28, 2024 Henry Stockdale

Star Fox Assault key art, shows several Arwings flying away from an explosion while Fox McCloud points a gun forward.

Feature

Star Fox: Assault soared with its Arwing missions

Aparoid Spritz.

March 10, 2024 Henry Stockdale

Persona 3 Reload image showing Makoto Yuki victory screen against a blue background.

Preview

Persona 3 Reload builds on fine foundations, but may fall just short of definitive

Eternal Sanada.

Jan. 16, 2024 Henry Stockdale

A bright and lively cut-scene image from Persona 5 Tactica. We see a feminine character in the middle of the shot planting a dazzlingly, glowing red flag. The four presumed enemies around the edges of the scene cower from its brightness.

Review

Persona 5 Tactica review - a welcoming spin-off aimed at strategy newcomers

Take your turn.

Nov. 14, 2023 Henry Stockdale

A papercraft flying machine navigates hot air baloons above a city in The Wings of Sycamore

Feature

Skymindedness | The Wings Of Sycamore captures the adventurous spirit of early aviation

Look up!

Oct. 2, 2023 Henry Stockdale

F1 Manager 2023 promo screenshot showing an F1 car racing on the track in close-up

Review

F1 Manager 2023 - challenging racing sim that scores some points

Sainz, sealed, delivered.

Aug. 11, 2023 Henry Stockdale

Review

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective - a fine remaster for this adventure classic

I live, I die, I live again.

July 3, 2023 Henry Stockdale

Review

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie - a heartfelt conclusion that signals new beginnings

Once more onto the beach.

June 30, 2023 Henry Stockdale

Feature

Insomnia: Theater in the Head understands my woes

Sleepless in Spitalfields.

May 12, 2023 Henry Stockdale

Review

Recommended | The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure review - Nihon Falcom serves up another fine RPG

For whom the Crossbell tolls.

March 7, 2023 Henry Stockdale

Review

Forspoken review - a slow burner that's not without its charms

A little Frey to go.

Jan. 23, 2023 Henry Stockdale

Fire Emblem Engage lead character with ring on fist

Feature

A Fire Emblem retrospective: A history of RPG excellence

Of Marth and men.

Jan. 22, 2023 Henry Stockdale

Review

Recommended | Fire Emblem Engage review - a sideways step for the series that celebrates the classics

I’ve Céline it all.

Jan. 17, 2023 Henry Stockdale

Preview

Fire Emblem Engage is a proud celebration of all that came before it

Sigurd & Roy.

Jan. 5, 2023 Henry Stockdale

Feature

Games of 2022: Stranger Of Paradise was the best prequel we never knew Final Fantasy needed

Break the cycle.

Dec. 19, 2022 Henry Stockdale

Guide

Persona 5 Royal test answers, including how to ace all exams and class quiz questions

No need to study thanks to our complete list of quiz answers.

Oct. 20, 2022 Malindy Hetfeld

Guide

Persona 5 Royal Endings, including how to get all Bad, Good, and True Endings

Here's how to see every possible story outcome in Royal, spoiler-free.

Oct. 20, 2022 Henry Stockdale

Guide

Persona 5 Royal Fusions, including how to create the best possible Personas in the Velvet Room

Here’s how each Persona can reach its full potential.

Oct. 20, 2022 Henry Stockdale

Guide

Persona 5 Royal Will Seed locations, where to find Red, Blue, and Green Will Seeds in all Palaces

Every Seed in every Palace listed.

Oct. 20, 2022 Malindy Hetfeld

Guide

Persona 5 Royal Social Stats, including best ways to increase Knowledge, Guts, Proficiency, Kindness and Charm

From familiar favourites to new Royal methods, here's the best ways to increase those Social Stats.

Oct. 20, 2022 Malindy Hetfeld

Guide

How to unlock the Third Semester in Persona 5 Royal

Winter’s a busy time for a Phantom Thief.

Oct. 20, 2022 Henry Stockdale

Review

Recommended | The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Review – Crossbell was worth the wait

Way-to-go.

Sept. 21, 2022 Henry Stockdale

Review

Recommended | MultiVersus review – more than just another Super Smash Bros. clone

Arya winning, son?

Sept. 7, 2022 Henry Stockdale

Feature

State of the Game | Rocket League – There's still grip on these tyres

What a save.

Aug. 16, 2022 Henry Stockdale