Sofie: The Echoes needed more development time before being released. Having to reboot the game several times to clear bugs, restart a run due to being stuck in unwinnable situations, suffering multiple crashes to the desktop, and having to reinstall the game to force assets to appear as intended does not make for an enjoyable experience.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a must-buy for those interested in the franchise, but connoisseurs of the shooting genre also. With the ability to team up and eradicate Tyranids, it is impossible not to roleplay as the Space Marine.
The graphics are a beautiful cartoony hand-drawn art. It reminded me of what a child would do with a combination of charcoals and coloured pencils. It was expertly presented with a dinginess and brightness that complimented the tone of the game, and while the cutscenes between gameplay are done in the same style, they are presented in a comic book style.
Attack of the Karens though full of genres is a perfect example if you put time and precision into the development of a game you will have an exceptional and functional product. The retro aesthetic of visuals and sound make for a perfect trip down memory lane for those who owned a Gameboy. The challenge on offer with the replayability options, and the addictive one-more-run gameplay make Attack of the Karens highly enjoyable.
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood has a lot of things going for it. For me, it was a mixed bag but ultimately not delivering to my expectations. With beautiful music, pleasant graphics, an interesting story, and my fondness for Abramar it just wasn’t enough. The emotional impact I was preparing myself for never arrived, either that or I’m just dead inside.