About Ruby Lee Axel Modica
Ruby Modica is a specialized video game writer for TheBestWarGames, focusing on Metal Gear and other stealth/retro games where possible. She has been producing retro reviews on YouTube since 2019 and written many topical gaming articles in the process, including the video game charity Safe In Our World. When Ruby isn't writing or editing content, she likes to unwind by cooking new vegan recipes and revelling in game nostalgia.
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MADiSON: Ending Explained
MADiSON's horror style and jigsaw puzzle plot can leave some players confused, so this article presents an insightful breakdown of the ending.
Escape Academy: The Confrontation Solution
The Confrontation serves as a precursor to Escape Academy's finale, but the short interlude's puzzles may catch some players off guard.
How Long To Beat MADiSON
With MADiSON's recent resurgence in popularity amongst streamers, some players may be wondering how long the game takes to complete.
Metal Gear: Every Snake, Ranked In Terms Of Strength
Many characters bear the codename 'Snake' in the Metal Gear series, but their individual strength can vary considerably across 35 years of games.
Complete Guide to The Quarry: Collectibles, Endings, and More
Supermassive Games' latest title, The Quarry, presents numerous story paths and experiences, and this hub guide hosts all GR content for players.
Escape Academy: What Lies Below Walkthrough
The final Escape Academy room is long, timed, and presents a challenge for its players. However, this guide can help players keep their cool.
Escape Academy: The Breakout Solution
The Breakout is the final exam of Escape Academy's first chapter, but the Escapist Eel can be rescued with time to spare when using this guide.
Escape Academy: Under Pressure Solution
This puzzle section comes as an irregular experience throughout Escape Academy, but a handy guide will keep the player high and dry during the escape.
Escape Academy: Hall of Escapists Solution
The Hall of Escapists is a room that lives up to its name, but solving the tricky puzzles found inside can be done if players keep a cool head.
Escape Academy: Entrance Exam Solution
The Escape Academy Headmaster presents a higher stake to complete the puzzle room, which players may require further assistance to solve.
Escape Academy "Introductions" Solution
Escape Academy throws players right in the deep end, but escaping the starting rooms is easily doable within the 10-minute time frame.
MADiSON: Portrait Puzzle Solution
MADiSON's continuous puzzles come with few hints. The portrait puzzle in particular requires players to brush up on their math skills to solve it.
Remembering Metal Gear's Gaming Impact 35 Years On
With the original Metal Gear releasing on the MSX2 35 years ago, it is worth examining its foresight and impact on the stealth game genre.
Madison: Planet Medallions Puzzle Solution
MADiSON's puzzles are a combination of ingenuity and horror, so a handy guide can help players keep their cool inside the terrifying house.
Madison: How to Get the Blue Knees Trophy/Achievement
Blue Knees is the name of a terrifying presence that can be found throughout MADiSON, but finding the solution to this achievement is much less scary.
MADiSON: Well Puzzle Guide (How to Unlock Padlocks)
MADiSON's psychological horror comes with puzzles that test the bravery of players. Thankfully, unlocking the well can be solved with this guide.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - How to Parry, Block, and Dodge
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance's controls are difficult to learn. Here's how to execute some essential mechanics.
The Quarry: Workarounds for The Hard Pass Trophy
The Quarry's achievement list contains one trophy with very obscure win requirements, but determined players have discovered a useful workaround.
The Quarry - How To Redeem Preorder Bonuses
The Quarry comes with different releases for players to get the full immersive experience, but redeeming the bonuses isn't always straightforward.
The Quarry: How to Find All Combat Encounters (Peanut Butter Butterpops)
The Quarry allows players to choose who lives and dies with numerous combat sections, but finding all of them in one playthrough can be a challenge.