Netto’s Game Room
HomepageNetto’s Game Room's Reviews
Dumb Ways to Build is a fun little title and a great way to kill time with friends. Chaos will surely ensue, and you'll have plenty of laughs along the way, but solo players will be left in the dark. It is easy to recommend to those who have others to play with, but everyone else might want to pass on this one.
Whether you're a fan of the first one, like management games, or just want something that's both cozy and has a healthy dose of spooky silliness, absolutely pick up Graveyard Keeper 2, it did not disappoint in the slightest.
Fatal Claw is a remarkably well-designed and beautiful game. With a story that caught me by surprise several times, a striking art style, and gameplay that feels tight and genuinely fun, it is a title I simply could not put down until I had completed everything it had to offer.
BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is another entertaining episode in the BrokenLore series. With an interesting premise that begs you to question what is real and what is a delusion, alongside a unique mixture of twisted realities to explore, it remains captivating from beginning to end. This is only one small piece of the puzzle, but it is worth experiencing.
Robotics;Notes DaSH is a game for die-hard fans of the Science Adventure series and offers little for anyone else. While some will find its main story paths boring and overly drawn out, the game's ending is one that should not be missed. It is a shame the rest of the title could not live up to this same quality, but at least it can still be entertaining from time to time.
Star Wars Zero Company is a wonderful game. The storytelling and world-building are superb, and paired with such brilliant and satisfying gameplay. The folks over at Bit Reactor have raised the bar on what we should expect from AAA tactics games going forward.
Donutal is a fascinating deduction-based game that is more than meets the eye. With a unique save-point-based timeline and countless mysteries to uncover, it is a title that will keep you coming back time and time again.
The Sinking City 2 doesn't innovate in the third-person survival horror genre, but that's okay because of its unique world design. This handcrafted setting is fun to explore; it is full of distinctive characters, straightforward puzzles, and standard enemies. It also helps that the story is engaging enough if you are interested in H.P. Lovecraft, pulling from lore that is very cosmic-heavy and sometimes taking turns you do not expect, even if saving your unconscious lover isn't your cup of tea.
Gold Gold Adventure Gold is an ambitious project with a lot of charm, a beautiful art style, delightful music, and an addictive gameplay loop. It is not perfect and still needs work to reach its full potential, but even so, the game provides a relaxing atmosphere that you can easily lose hours to.
If you like visual novels and don't mind RPG gameplay, or vice versa, if you love both genres, or if you simply like the writers' previous works, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a game you owe it to yourself to play.
Tearscape incorporates a lot of great mechanics gathered from different genres, mainly old Game Boy Color RPGs and modern Souls-likes. Somewhere along the way, however, it fumbles the execution. That said, it isn't a long game—taking me about 8 hours to beat—and I can't say I regret playing it.
Ground Zero Hero doesn't reinvent the survivor-like genre, but its distinct art style and addictive gameplay loop make it hard to put down. It feels like a throwback to the games we used to sneak and play during computer class in the early 2000s—a nostalgic feeling few games capture today.
Valkyrie Saga delivers a cozy platforming adventure that encourages players to blaze their own trail. While its rough presentation keeps it from reaching greater heights, it remains an entertaining experience packed with secrets waiting to be uncovered.
MineGeon: Renegades is an attempt at a very popular genre, clearly made by developers who are familiar with it and genuinely love it. The game almost lands the spaceship, but it ultimately falls flat because of its weak onboarding. If mechanics were explained to the player directly, the overall experience might land better than it does. It is filled with beautiful pixel art, wonderful music, and fun characters. If you enjoy bullet-hell games, I could recommend giving it a shot—though perhaps wait until you have nothing else in your backlog to play!
If you're a fan of fantasy games, especially Lord of the Rings, I think War in the North - Legacy Edition is easy to recommend. You'll get a great story, plenty of solid action and some genuinely challenging combat that might push you to your limits. Get some friends to play with you, and you'll be set for a wonderful journey. If you play it solo, you can certainly still have some fun, but the game's rougher edges will certainly be made more apparent, and might hamper your overall experience.
Wild Blue Skies delivers a Star Fox experience you have most likely already played. If you haven't, then you get a game that performs and controls well, and is fun. Still, nothing about it is unique compared to its source of inspiration. If you don't own a Nintendo console, you might want to give this one a shot, otherwise it doesn't offer a lot that's new.
Despite not adding anything major, Steins;Gate Re:Boot is an excellent retelling of one of the greatest time travel stories in all of media. With a lovable cast of characters and an unforgettable, emotionally charged narrative, it truly is an experience everyone should have at least once. El Psy Kongroo.
Agefield High: Rock the School is a poorly executed title that set out to be a spiritual successor to a classic. Those looking for 2000s nostalgia surprisingly won't find it here, and fundamental issues plague the entire experience. In its current state, I cannot recommend it.
Truxton Extreme is every arcade-goer's dream—though it is certainly not for the faint of heart. Its high-speed, precision-based gameplay, outstanding soundtrack, and challenging stages make it a worthy successor, while its unlockable modes, model gallery, and animated manga really help complete the package. It is a memorable experience to say the least, but players should be fully aware of what they are getting into before taking the plunge.
If you like precision platformers and really want something to give you a challenge, I think Lovish will definitely scratch that itch. For people who are prone to losing their patience, however, there is unfortunately little here to enjoy.