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Through player experience × game design × development background,
I break down and explore what makes each game compelling.
Featuring long-form reviews, interviews, play logs, strategy guides, and event reports.
I also accept commissions for article writing (available in Japanese & English).
What This Site Offers
- Reviews that translate player experience into words with real “temperature”
- Analysis that digs into game design and developer intent
- A collection of deeply detailed, high-density articles
Rather than simply listing ratings or features,
this site focuses on breaking down why a game is enjoyable.
Track Record & Response
- Currently running the 100-review project “IndieGame100”
- Readers who started playing or added games to their wishlist after reading articles
Site performance highlights (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026)
(Outliers excluded from the data)
- Total views: 25,865
- Average session duration: 3 min 45 sec
(Typical blogs: ~1–2 minutes) - 293 users stayed over 20 minutes,
20 users stayed over 40 minutes
(Longest session: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes) - Pages per user: 2.49
(Typical blogs: ~1.2–1.8) - Japanese-speaking audience: 89.88%
Despite being a relatively small site (~25k PV over three months), around 300 users stayed for over 20 minutes in a single visit, showing that readers tend to engage deeply and read the articles carefully.
Readers tend to explore multiple articles,
showing strong engagement and high circulation across the site.
The content also reaches audiences of Japanese-speaking readers.
Reviews & Interviews
I engage with each game directly,
then translate its appeal into words.
Dungeon Antiqua – My Thoughts After Beating the Secret HARD Boss | IndieGame100 #3 – Kaburanai Games
– Visiting Your Origins – #1 Interview to MST-san – Kaburanai Games
Ironsworn Actual Play Journal
A play log you can read like a story.
As of April 10, 2026,
this is currently the only known Japanese-language play log of Ironsworn.
Strategy Guides
Practical, useful guides you can actually apply in your gameplay.
* STRANGER SAGA * Unit Tier List – Kaburanai Games
*Dungeon Antiqua* Guides after completion – Kaburanai Games
[The Use of Life Strategy Guide] I Cleared Every Ending, So Here Are My Notes – Kaburanai Games
Also Active on X (Twitter)
I post article updates,
and talk about whatever game I’m currently playing—
and occasionally just yell about games in general.
(It’s usually a bit louder than the blog.)
Game Review & Interview Writing Services
I offer:
- Reviews rooted in actual player experience
- Interview articles that explore the core of a creator’s vision
Available for indie developers and small teams.
