Author: The Punished Backlog

Don’t love horror games? Scary moments can still find you. From Zoo Tycoon to The Sims, here are the scariest moments in non-horror games.

All great games start somewhere. In the wake of Starfield’s “start gate” controversy, here are eight of the best video game start screens.

We’ve had an influx of great talent, so we wanted to get to know them a little better! Read profiles on our newest Punished Backlog writers.

Looking for a few more indie video games to play while enjoying the final weeks of summer? Look no further than these five gems.

Still hankering for some great indie video games to play over the summer? Here are five more excellent options available to you.

Think you’ve played all the best video games? Think again. Here are five great indie games that are criminally underrated.

In honor of International Women’s Day, a contributor invited several of our writers to ask about their experience with harassment in video games.

An Eye for Detail Love ‘em or hate ‘em, seemingly every video game comes with a man, woman, or semi-autonomous vending machine more than willing to take your hard-earned gold (or credits/rupees/now-defunct German Marks). They…

Coming Out Swinging Recently, the Punished Backlog team looked at the best video game end sequences in gaming.  But an impressive opening level is just as important as a triumphant close.  Whether it be an…

Ending on a High Note You’ve spent the entire game learning new mechanics, upgrading your skills, fighting boss after boss after boss.  It’s finally time to face the head honcho, the final boss, your game’s…