James Berich
@jamzy.bsky.social
Long-time game critic and editor for Press Start Australia. Condiment enthusiast. Survival horror obsessive. Twin Peaks romantic. Budding cook. ENFJ-T. Simulcast with @AtJamz on Twitter (when I remember) 🪿
Finished up #ResidentEvil Zero. Easily my least favourite mainline. Every time I return to it, it's a chore. It's a huge shame cos it's easily the best looking of the older games but everything else about it is just a slog. You can see how this is the game that forced a reboot.
February 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Finished up #ResidentEvil Zero. Easily my least favourite mainline. Every time I return to it, it's a chore. It's a huge shame cos it's easily the best looking of the older games but everything else about it is just a slog. You can see how this is the game that forced a reboot.
The worst fucking boss in the entire franchise honestly #ResidentEvil #ResidentEvil0
February 9, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The worst fucking boss in the entire franchise honestly #ResidentEvil #ResidentEvil0
Code Veronica X finished again. I am so excited to see this remade. It's got such a bloated critical path with sooo much backtracking that feels really spiteful. It's better on repeat plays, but your 1st run is bound to be frustrating. Great ideas & concepts though. #ResidentEvil
February 9, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Code Veronica X finished again. I am so excited to see this remade. It's got such a bloated critical path with sooo much backtracking that feels really spiteful. It's better on repeat plays, but your 1st run is bound to be frustrating. Great ideas & concepts though. #ResidentEvil
On to Code Veronica X now and really love this opening entry in an Umbrella workers diary #ResidentEvil
February 4, 2026 at 5:48 AM
On to Code Veronica X now and really love this opening entry in an Umbrella workers diary #ResidentEvil
Just wrapped #ResidentEvil3. My first ever RE game played - though not my favourite - but Nemesis was such a cool addition that would influence the design of these games for years to come. A shame the remake cut so much out, but a good reason to revisit this version nonetheless.
February 3, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Just wrapped #ResidentEvil3. My first ever RE game played - though not my favourite - but Nemesis was such a cool addition that would influence the design of these games for years to come. A shame the remake cut so much out, but a good reason to revisit this version nonetheless.
#ResidentEvil2 done. Still adore this game. Perhaps my....2nd favourite. There is just something about how it all comes together, how the second scenario folds in and, of course, the debut of Ada. Some of the stuff unique to this version is what I'll always miss from the remake.
February 1, 2026 at 11:16 AM
#ResidentEvil2 done. Still adore this game. Perhaps my....2nd favourite. There is just something about how it all comes together, how the second scenario folds in and, of course, the debut of Ada. Some of the stuff unique to this version is what I'll always miss from the remake.
There is truly nothing more satisfying in life #ResidentEvil2
January 31, 2026 at 12:13 AM
There is truly nothing more satisfying in life #ResidentEvil2
Snuck in a run of the original RE1 last night for the first time in what feels like forever. Shocked at how ingrained the remakes pathing is in my mind - but enjoy this version for its unique mood and atmosphere. The voice work will never get old. #ResidentEvil
January 29, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Snuck in a run of the original RE1 last night for the first time in what feels like forever. Shocked at how ingrained the remakes pathing is in my mind - but enjoy this version for its unique mood and atmosphere. The voice work will never get old. #ResidentEvil
Reinstalled ALL of the Resident Evil games last night
January 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Reinstalled ALL of the Resident Evil games last night
So many questions about this clip of Dead Space that appears in the final season of Damages but has been rebranded SAMURAI $EVEN randomly (and why does he say "Namaste Bitches") 😭😫
December 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
So many questions about this clip of Dead Space that appears in the final season of Damages but has been rebranded SAMURAI $EVEN randomly (and why does he say "Namaste Bitches") 😭😫
Finished Sleep Awake. Pretty disappointed. Not much horror, if any, and while the blend of live action FMV with gameplay had potential, it ultimately fell flat. Average story, dated gameplay and a wasted concept. It's not bad, it's not good, it's just boring. Nice art though.
December 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Finished Sleep Awake. Pretty disappointed. Not much horror, if any, and while the blend of live action FMV with gameplay had potential, it ultimately fell flat. Average story, dated gameplay and a wasted concept. It's not bad, it's not good, it's just boring. Nice art though.
Giving SLEEP AWAKE a shot now, expecting some cool things given the people involved (Spec Ops writer, NiN guitarist).
December 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Giving SLEEP AWAKE a shot now, expecting some cool things given the people involved (Spec Ops writer, NiN guitarist).
Will die on the hill that Tonic Trouble is one of Michel Ancel's most underrated though perhaps revisiting it today would change my mind. And we're one step closer to Ed in Smash Bros obviously.
December 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Will die on the hill that Tonic Trouble is one of Michel Ancel's most underrated though perhaps revisiting it today would change my mind. And we're one step closer to Ed in Smash Bros obviously.
Finished ROUTINE and loved it. It doesn't lay on the stalker mechanics too thick and the atmosphere is absolutely top notch, helped by some incredibly strong sound design. It's really a slightly more forgiving Alien Isolation. Really recommend it, even if the plot is clichè. 🌼
December 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Finished ROUTINE and loved it. It doesn't lay on the stalker mechanics too thick and the atmosphere is absolutely top notch, helped by some incredibly strong sound design. It's really a slightly more forgiving Alien Isolation. Really recommend it, even if the plot is clichè. 🌼
Successfully opening a door for the first time after mindlessly walking around in Routine for 20 minutes feels like
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Successfully opening a door for the first time after mindlessly walking around in Routine for 20 minutes feels like
Gaga still got it 💁🏼♂️💁🏼♂️💁🏼♂️ #TheMayhemBall
December 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Gaga still got it 💁🏼♂️💁🏼♂️💁🏼♂️ #TheMayhemBall
Finished Corruption. I think people remember it worse than it was (and people remember Prime 2 better than it was 👀) but overall it felt less Metroid-y with a huge reliance on menus rather than organic exploration. But still had some great moments and cool places to explore.
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Finished Corruption. I think people remember it worse than it was (and people remember Prime 2 better than it was 👀) but overall it felt less Metroid-y with a huge reliance on menus rather than organic exploration. But still had some great moments and cool places to explore.
Now on to #MetroidPrime3. The opening is a stark difference to the first two games, setting the tone for what's to come - though I haven't played this since launch, so it's kind of new to me. Really grating and slow intro, but also a really cool battle with a familiar face.
November 23, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Now on to #MetroidPrime3. The opening is a stark difference to the first two games, setting the tone for what's to come - though I haven't played this since launch, so it's kind of new to me. Really grating and slow intro, but also a really cool battle with a familiar face.
Finished with Metroid Prime 2. A lot more annoyances I found with it than I remember - some of the bosses are truly dreadful and navigating Dark Aether can be cumbersome - but it has a vibe and mood to it that's unlike any of the other games. Not my favourite, but still fun.
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Finished with Metroid Prime 2. A lot more annoyances I found with it than I remember - some of the bosses are truly dreadful and navigating Dark Aether can be cumbersome - but it has a vibe and mood to it that's unlike any of the other games. Not my favourite, but still fun.
We should all take great solace that nothing in Metroid Prime 4 will be as bad as these....hopefully. #MetroidPrime2
November 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
We should all take great solace that nothing in Metroid Prime 4 will be as bad as these....hopefully. #MetroidPrime2
Tried out Metroid Prime 2 on PrimeHack today and have made some good progress - mainly because I want to see how these games hold up today, having not played them anywhere near recently. With the improvements and the right texture packs, you can make these games look pretty good.
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Tried out Metroid Prime 2 on PrimeHack today and have made some good progress - mainly because I want to see how these games hold up today, having not played them anywhere near recently. With the improvements and the right texture packs, you can make these games look pretty good.
