Erik Petrovich

United States

Writing guides/news at GameRant. Did not have relations with a Druid in bearform. Once owned a thrifted PlayStation 2. Play Hotline Miami - like right now.

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Articles

All Creatures In South of Midnight Inspired By Real Folklore

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

South of Midnight has its roots deep in Southern U.S. folklore, Creole culture, and the mythologies and folk tales of the deep South swamps. From Bottle Trees to the tragic tale of Benjy, every corner of the game is rife with references to myths and traditional stories of the South, and nowhere is that more evident than the game's numerous creatures and bosses.
Path of Exile 2: Best Classes, Ranked

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

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South of Midnight: Best Upgrades To Buy First

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

Soon after you start South of Midnight, Upgrades become available once you have acquired the Objects of Station (the Weaver's Hooks) and your first set of Spells. There are a lot of South of Midnight skills that players can acquire in exchange for Floofs, a collectible blue currency that is used to purchase Upgrades.
South of Midnight Achievement Guide

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

Though South of Midnight is not a very long game, it can take quite a long time to get every achievement. South of Midnight players must complete a variety of challenges to get all achievements, some of which require you to find every collectible, complete difficult combat challenges, or even beat the game's three major bosses without taking any damage.
South of Midnight: How To Get More Floofs

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

In South of Midnight, Floofs are used as a kind of upgrade currency. Once you have enough Floofs to afford your first Upgrade, the game will prompt you to open the Upgrade menu for the first time. There are eight General upgrades, and three Upgrades for each of the four main Spells that Hazel can cast, for a total of 20 Upgrades in South of Midnight.
Best Atomfall Easter Eggs (& Where To Find Them)

3 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

There are dozens of easter eggs in Atomfall, from references to classic British sci-fi and post-war pop culture to more contemporary references, like references to Rebellion Developments' catalogue of games. Most of the Atomfall easter eggs are not immediately apparent – there isn't exactly a big sign that says "hidden secret here" (well, except for one reference). But if you keep a keen eye out and know your British pop culture history, you will recognize quite a lot of easter eggs in Atomfall.
How To Speedrun Atomfall (Quick Exit Achievement Guide)

4 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

There are 36 achievements players can get in Atomfall, but one particular trophy is significantly more challenging to get than others. In Atomfall, 'Quick Escape' unlocks if you beat the game in under five hours. That might seem like an impossible task, but if you know where to go, and what you need to prioritize, getting this Atomfall speedrun achievement is not as hard as it seems.
Atomfall: How To Get Every Ending, Explained

4 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

Atomfall is a game that puts player choice front and center. Your decisions influence how your playthrough plays out, from different outcomes to the game's many Leads, to the method you choose to escape the Quarantine Zone. There are a total of six endings in Atomfall, all vastly different from one another when it comes to the tone, requirements, and how each final montage cutscene plays out.
How To Unlock Windfall's Crate (& Location)

4 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

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All Atomfall Achievements (& How To Get Them)

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Erik Petrovich

Though it doesn't take a terribly long time to beat Atomfall, achievements and trophies can significantly extend players' time spent in-game. It might only take a few dozen hours to beat the game, but if you want to complete every Atomfall trophy and achievement, you will have to complete several playthroughs to complete relatively obscure objectives – and you can be locked out of certain achievements depending on your decisions.