Vlad Mazanko
Features Writer
16 articles published since June 14, 2023
About Vlad Mazanko
Ukraine-based. Writing about games since 2013, writing features at DualShockers since... well, recently. The one who enjoys not-so-great games like Anthem, Mafia 3, Mass Effect Andromeda, Marvel's Avengers, The Callisto Protocol, Outriders, etc.
After 1000 Hours, I've Realised I Need To Quit Marvel Snap
If you're doing something on autopilot for weeks, maybe it's time to quit.
Diablo 4's Open World Is More Checklist Than Adventure
Diablo was never about exploration, but maybe it could be?
Titan Quest 2 Is The 'Mythological Sunny Diablo' I've Been Waiting For
We need more diversity in the genre dominated by grim and gory games.
Why I'm Holding Off On Playing Baldur's Gate 3 For Another Year
Baldur's Gate 3 isn't the only game I'm in no hurry to play.
Wait, Does Anyone Really Enjoy Consumables In ARPGs?
I’d gladly trade all my potions for another weapon upgrade.
Remnant 2's Adventure Mode Makes For A Great Endgame
Finishing the main story is just a fraction of what Remnant 2 has to offer.
Star Wars Outlaws Makes The Potential Mandalorian Game Unnecessary
Din Djarin's adventures are cool, but it's time for some new faces in that galaxy far, far away.
Spider-Man 2 Looks Like A Movie I've Already Seen Twice
After Across the Spider-Verse, I can't help but want more creativity from Insomniac.
Play Marvel's Avengers Underrated Story (Before It's Too Late)
It's not a live-service game actually; it's a decent cinematic story with great combat but repetitive endgame.
Shooting In Remedy's Games Feels Special, And I Hope Alan Wake 2 Keeps It Up
Why just mimic firing a gun when you can offer so much more?
Sorry, But Not A Single Film In The Current MCU Slate Excites Me
At least if the MCU fails, there’s an exciting alternative waiting for you in another medium.
Resident Evil 4 Solves A Big Problem From The Last Of Us
Sacrificing just a bit of realism, Capcom offers you twice the fun.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Burnt Me Out On Open-World Games
Valhalla is a great game, if you play it for 30 hours or so.
The Callisto Protocol DLC Isn't The Redemption I Was Hoping For
Instead of elevating the experience, this final chapter caused me to question my previous favorable stance on the game as a whole.
Everyone's Been Sleeping On Need For Speed Unbound
Unbound isn’t trying to mimic Forza in any way, and that’s why it’s a perfect distraction.
All Action Games Could Use Jedi: Survivor's Blaster Stance
There are few things more badass than dual-wielding a gun-and-blade combo.