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Jacob Zeranko-Critic

Jacob Zeranko

Critic

Contributor Since March, 2021
Expertise
PC, Indie, PlayStation 5
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Author Details

Jacob Zeranko is a writer, actor, musician, and producer based out of Baltimore, MD. Currently, Jacob is bounding around various projects such as writing an EP, producing local podcasts, and organzing writing. When not consumed by these projects, he is likely cuddling with his cat Bella and watcing whatever looks interesting on YouTube.

Industry Focus

Jacob began his time at Screen Rant as a feature writer for the gaming team but now has since shifted to writing game reviews, previews, and the occasional interview. 

Favorite Media

Favorite games: Horizon: Forbidden West, God of War: Ragnarok, Ghost of Tsushima, Dishonored 2, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Backbone, and Signalis. Favorite bands: Plini, Periphery, Polyphia, Spiritbox, Haken, and David Maxin Micic. Some miscellanious favorites include Demon Slayer, The Sound Inside (play), and The Last 5 Years (musical).

Latest

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Hellblade 2: What Is Senua's Connection To The Giants?
The Game Awards

The giant in Hellblade 2's newest trailer seems to know Senua, and the answer behind their connection could be in the story for Hellblade 1.

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Grotto Review: A Provocative Story Told Through Complicated Gameplay
PlayStation 5

Grotto explores how easily vague language & interpretation can cause confusion & conflict, but at the cost of consistently satisfying gameplay.

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"Safe, Accessible, But Lacking In Challenge" - Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Review
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising struggles to provide a consistent & engaging single-player experience but excels at making fun & accessible combat.

Apex Legends Ignite Season 19 Preview conduit key art with game title
"A Number Of Electrifying Changes" - Apex Legends: Ignite Season 19 Preview
Apex Legends

Apex Legends: Ignite marks the game’s 19th Season & brings a suite of focused updates to Ranked, a Storm Point rework, & a new legend, Conduit.

Alan Wake 2 Review alan and saga key art with title
"Remedy's Magnum Opus": Alan Wake 2 Review
Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2 is a mind-bending, epic thriller that takes the best of Remedy’s catalogue & combines it all into nothing short of a masterpiece.

LotF Review
"Lays A Strong Foundation For Future Adventures" - Lords of the Fallen Review
The Lords of the Fallen

Lord of the Fallen is a confident release that offers something new to Souls-likes. While not without faults, it lays a strong foundation to build on.

PayDay 3 Review payday gang art with title
"Smart, Fun, And Chaotic In Every Way" - Payday 3 Review
Payday 3

Payday 3 offers a new story & more refined gameplay, but struggles to deliver the former or create a smooth onboarding process for new players.

Wandering Sword Review yi training on mountain with game title
"A Beautiful World With Overly Complex RPG Mechanics" - Wandering Sword Review
indie

Wandering Sword is a visually stunning RPG filled with charm, but overly complex RPG mechanics occasionally makes gameplay feel confused & unbalanced.

Gunbrella Review murray key art with game title
"Oozes With Personality And Potential" - Gunbrella Review
Gunbrella

Gunbrella is a visually stunning & charming game with great gunplay & solid platforming, but it struggles to focus & falls short of its potential.

[I] Doesn't Exist Review key art and title
"A Fun, Creative, And Cathartic Experience": [I] Doesn't Exist Review
PC Games

[I] Doesn’t Exist is a brief but impactful experience that uses unique mechanics & smart writing to tell a complex & emotional story.

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