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Richard Alexander
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Freelance writer. I write about video games, vikings,and malevolent A.I's.
You should go read my stuff on substack!

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Richard Alexander @rjalexander.bsky.social · Oct 17
Hello!
I write on substack reviewing retro video games where I basically nerd out over the ones I like.
I would appreciate you reading my words and subscribing! Thank you!
#retrogaming
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Richard J Alexander's Writings | Richard Alexander | Substack
Reviews on video games, essays, and short stories on all kinds of misadventures! Click to read Richard J Alexander's Writings, by Richard Alexander, a Substack publication. Launched 5 years ago.
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Ah! Happy new year!
I'm gonna take this opportunity to plug my substack. I write about retro video games (sometimes modern too) and whatever else compels me, like comic book guides.
You can subscribe for free or £5 a month OR! £50 a year saving you 10%!
#retrogames
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Richard J Alexander's Writings | Richard Alexander | Substack
Reviews on video games, essays, and short stories on all kinds of misadventures! Click to read Richard J Alexander's Writings, by Richard Alexander, a Substack publication. Launched 6 years ago.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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The last leaf of autumn falls and so comes my last review of the year. Come ask me about Loom!
#retrogaming #retrogames
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Loom Review
Ask me about Loom.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Today is 26 years since the Rugrats first graced the PlayStation!
November 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Oh dip, I hear Metroid Prime and Fusion came out 23 years ago today.
So here's my 20th anniversary review for Prime!
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Metroid Prime 20th Anniversary Review
For Metroid Prime's 20th anniversary I look at Samus' first fully 3D adventure on the GameCube, one of the finest games on the system, and its importance in the series.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Finally! Here is my Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver review! Come see!
#retrogaming #retrogames #soulreaver
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Review (PlayStation)
26 years on and this gothic tale of fate and destiny is still as compelling as ever.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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It's new review time and today's is Dino Crisis!
#retrogaming #retrogames #dinocrisis #videogames #playstation
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Dino Crisis Review (PlayStation)
Welcome! To Jura-- err, Ibis Island...
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October 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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New review time! Today's is Rugrats Search For Reptar! Everyone's childhood favourite.
#retrogaming #retrogames
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Rugrats: Search For Reptar Review
You gotta babysit those dumb babies and help them find all the pieces to Tommy's Reptar puzzle.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Ah, it's #NCBD again!
Which means there's gonna be new readers. Lucky for you I got a handy dandy guide to get into comics!
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A Reader's Guide to Comic Books
Getting into comic books can be confusing, so I'm going to try and make it as painless and simple to understand as possible for you to make your start!
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November 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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It's new review time and today's is Dino Crisis!
#retrogaming #retrogames #dinocrisis #videogames #playstation
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Dino Crisis Review (PlayStation)
Welcome! To Jura-- err, Ibis Island...
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October 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Finally! Here is my Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver review! Come see!
#retrogaming #retrogames #soulreaver
richardjalexander.substack.com/p/legacy-of-...
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Review (PlayStation)
26 years on and this gothic tale of fate and destiny is still as compelling as ever.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Was just trying to publish my Soul Reaver review and suddenly Substack decides to have problems. Cool.
September 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Oh cool, it's 15 years already since Metroid Other M came out! I actually like it lol and I got a good argument for it here.
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Metroid Other M Review
The most controversially divisive entry in the Metroid series, I take a look to see if it's really as bad as everyone makes it out to be...
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August 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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New review time has come quicker than anticipated and I cover Silent Hill 3! Perhaps my favourite Silent Hill game.
#retrogaming #retrogames #silenthill
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Silent Hill 3 Review
I know teenage girls can go through hell, but this is a bit much for poor Heather.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Fantastic Four First Steps came out recently, so I went back 20 years to review the FF’s first film outing tie-in! Come take a look! #retrogaming #retrogames #FantasticFour
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Fantastic Four Review (Xbox)
Once upon a time we would often get tie-in video games for films to "go beyond!" But how fantastic is this one?
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August 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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After the successes of Superman and Fantastic Four First Steps it feels like a great time to get into comic books, but it can feel a little daunting to make a start.
Lucky for you, I have a handy-dandy guide and it's easier to get into than you think!

richardjalexander.substack.com/p/a-readers-...
A Reader's Guide to Comic Books
Getting into comic books can be confusing, so I'm going to try and make it as painless and simple to understand as possible for you to make your start!
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July 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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The third part of my Summer of #Superman video game reviews! It’s Superman Returns! #retrogaming #retrogames
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Superman Returns Review (Xbox 360)
Is Superman's return third time lucky?
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July 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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The Summer of #Superman continues! Here is my review on Superman: The Man of Steel on Xbox!
#retrogaming #retrogames #xbox
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Superman: The Man of Steel Review (Xbox)
Sometimes getting two cakes at once isn't always the best. But this can be a great lesson for developers today on how to make a good Superman game because this was close.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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It's new review time! And for the Summer of Superman I look at Superman: Shadow of Apokolips #retrogaming #retrogames #retrogamer #Superman open.substack.com/pub/richardj...
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips Review (PlayStation 2)
It's the Summer of Superman! Maybe this is the first good Superman game within a history of bad Superman games? Maybe...?
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June 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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No, I didn't forget to share this when I uploaded this, you're just late!
But I reviewed The Simpsons Hit & Run. Read my words please!
#retrogaming #retrogamer

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The Simpsons: Hit & Run Review (PS2)
After the developmental crimes of Road Rage, why not go full criminality and clone Grand Theft Auto?
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May 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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No, I didn't forget to share this when I uploaded this, you're just late!
But I reviewed The Simpsons Hit & Run. Read my words please!
#retrogaming #retrogamer

richardjalexander.substack.com/p/the-simpso...
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Review (PS2)
After the developmental crimes of Road Rage, why not go full criminality and clone Grand Theft Auto?
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May 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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It's new review time! I look at God of War II on the PS2. But I play the PS3 version. #retrogaming
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God of War II Review (PS3)
Where Kratos deals with his daddy issues in traditional Greek myth fashion, by slaughtering his father!
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April 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Hey, bluesky! Come help out your resident freelance writer!
#retrogaming #writing
rjalexander.bsky.social Richard Alexander @rjalexander.bsky.social · Apr 14
I want to get more subscribers for my substack (paying ones would be very nice too).
So I'm gonna do a thread dumping nearly all of my reviews and articles in this thread!
rjalexander.bsky.social Richard Alexander @rjalexander.bsky.social · Oct 17
Hello!
I write on substack reviewing retro video games where I basically nerd out over the ones I like.
I would appreciate you reading my words and subscribing! Thank you!
#retrogaming
richardjalexander.substack.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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I want to get more subscribers for my substack (paying ones would be very nice too).
So I'm gonna do a thread dumping nearly all of my reviews and articles in this thread!
April 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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It's easter this week, so here's my review of Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg. That one time Sonic Team tried something new and sorta didn't work... But I want them to try again with Billy.
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Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg Review.
What more appropriately Easter themed game could I review if not one about saving a giant egg from greedy crows?
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April 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Since people are starting to get more into comic books lately, I wrote out a handy-dandy friendly guide to help newcomers get into comics easier!
richardjalexander.substack.com/p/a-readers-...
A Reader's Guide to Comic Books
Getting into comic books can be confusing, so I'm going to try and make it as painless and simple to understand as possible for you to make your start!
richardjalexander.substack.com
March 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM