GRIND Magazine 1

A magazine about Hades, Final Fantasy VII & X, Othercide, Empire of Sin, Sigil and More!

After a three-month-long struggle, we are delighted to offer you the digital version of GRIND magazine for free: a truly unique and artistic project, unlike anything you'll find among other games magazines. As you can see, we've chosen a different format that references art catalogues and portfolios – and the graphics and illustrations are up to scratch.

In this first edition you will find 10 articles, including 7 reviews and 3 editorials. The games we chose to write about include:

– Hades (one of the best games of 2020, approached from the perspective of two authors: Mihai Dimache and Mădălina);

– Empire of Sin (a critical analysis of a disappointing strategy game, by Mihnea Niță);

– Final Fantasy VII and X (two of the most beautiful stories ever told in games, recounted rather clumsily by Vlad Costea);

– Othercide (a philosophical and psychological experience such as we rarely get to discover, described by Mihnea Niță);

– Sigil (John Romero's return to the classic DOOM universe, interpreted by Vlad Costea);

– NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 (an arcade approach to 2-on-2 streetball, described in all its mediocre splendour by Vlad Costea);

If you have suggestions or comments, don't hesitate to write them here or on our Discord channel. And if you're interested in a possible physical version of the magazine, then we'll look for a way to make it happen. Until then, however, you are free to use this PDF to make your own magazines – the project's goal is not to get rich, but to provide high-quality content to as many Romanian-speaking computer and console game enthusiasts as possible. And if you want to support our work, you'll find ways to donate to us in the magazine.

Happy reading!