Sam Wachter

Sam Wachter is the Operations Manager at RPGamer. By day she is a mild mannered librarian, and by night she is a reviewer and staff wrangler.

The Great Persona Debate – Part 1

The Great Persona Debate – Part 1

Welcome to the Great Persona Debate, where staff share thoughts and feelings on what they consider the best elements of the series. In our first installment, staff discuss which of the series cast they believe is the most memorable.

Thank You, Murayama-san

Thank You, Murayama-san

Yoshitaka Murayama passing on February 6, 2024, marked a sad day in the RPG community. Sam Wachter shares a special tribute about the importance of Murayama’s work and the power of finding community.

Pixel Noir Review

Pixel Noir Review

Noir and Lovecraft should be a match made in heaven. But does Sam Wachter survive her visit to Pinnacle City? Or do the tentacle monsters know as glitches impede her escape?

In Stars and Time Review

In Stars and Time Review

Who would want to replay the same day over and over again? InsertDisc5’s In Stars and Time asks players to take care of their mental health before plunging into this emotional adventure.

Thirsty Suitors Review

Thirsty Suitors Review

Not going to college? Parents got you down? Exes demanding respect? Outerloop Games and Annapurna Interactive introduce players to the world of Thirsty Suitors, a game where being queer and disappointing people is par for the course, and Sam Wachter provides her feedback.