Heather Johnson Yu, Author at Hey Poor Player

Ashwalkers Review (PC)

Heave lads, ho lads // forget the comforts of home, you’re a nomad. I love Frostpunk — I used to play it so much I’d get burns on my legs from my gaming laptop. The stakes were incredibly high, but there was a glimmer of hope with each small…

Forgotten Fields Review (PC)

Nostalgic for a place I’m not sure even exists… It’s easy to get lost in the good old days while you’re in the middle of them, not realizing you are, indeed, in the middle of them. Spending time with friends, lazy afternoons, favorite places, home-cooked meals… all of this…

Director and Cosplayer Cloudie McDoom Talks Final Fantasy, Sephithot, and More

Get to know Cloudie McDoom and his captivating cast of characters With pair of swim trunks, a tousled brown wig, and the power of God and anime on his side, Cloudie McDoom stands tall as Sora, hopefully anticipating his next foe. A burst of energy spontaneously appears, and Sephiroth…

Rain on Your Parade Review (Switch)

Isn’t it ironic? I’m a big fan of the special kind of chaos Katamari Damacy wrought — devastating, certainly, but in a bright, cheerful, not-malicious kind of way. I feel like I’ve been chasing that kind of semi-mischievous, totally adorable novelty high ever since, seeking a game that would…

Flow Weaver Review (Oculus Rift S)

Don’t go with this Flow 🙁 I’m gonna cut right to the chase: I’m genuinely sad for Flow Weaver. It wasn’t that I wanted to love it — I did love it. I still love it. I do love it. It’s got a fun premise, gorgeous environments, and sensational…

How to Win: Season One Review (PC)

2020: The Game 2020 — what a year, amirite? Lockdowns, protests, and a ton of crazy shit just upending everyone’s lives for the dramatic. Although I’m sure many of us would rather just move on from such a terrible time period, from a historical preservation standpoint it’s worth it…