This title’s biggest strengths are probably the city’s atmosphere and the interesting day-management system. But, to be fair overall, Samson didn’t turn out very well. The combat, which constitutes the main core of gameplay, is undermined by repetitive animations and really strange enemy behaviour. Driving may actually be fun… if, of course, you are actually able to find any car nearby. A lot of technical issues drag the game down. It was simply released far too early. If the reviews haven’t discouraged you and you still want to try Samson out, at least wait for some patches. At the moment, it’s not really worth your time.
Where The Occultist really pulls you in is its engaging story. Sure, the “dark cult” angle is a familiar territory, but the title still manages to feel fresh – largely thanks to intriguing NPCs. Gameplay-wise, it’s not trailblazing, but thankfully it avoids turning into just another walking simulator. The title features some simple yet interesting puzzles and mechanics. On the downside, clear budget limitations and performance hiccups show through. Still, all things considered, the game turns out to be captivating and enjoyable enough.
Dragonkin: The Banished is a solid title. With satisfying combat, solid visuals, and intriguing ways to optimize your builds, it provides hours of enjoyment. It’s not flawless, yet it unquestionably deserves more recognition than it has received so far.
Not bad – there's fun to be found with this game. However, technical issues hold it back.
World of Goo 2 is what nobody expected, but everyone needed. And no, it's not (just) a matter of nostalgia: gameplay proves extremely satisfying, puzzles are diverse and well thought out; visuals please the eye. On the other hand, the Switch version has slight control issues; also, the title's difficulty seems unbalanced. This, however, doesn't change the fact that the sequel does deserve much love. And now we want the third part. Sooner rather than later.
An original and compelling experience. No other game gives you so much excitement when opening the door.
Pneumata tells an interesting story with atmospheric visuals. However, technical issues made the title so frustrating that I was fighting the urge to uninstall it before completing it. Thankfully, the game is relatively short – its completion takes no more than several hours, including your constantly getting lost there. It's not a bad horror – it just needs more work.
Gargamel seems to be a mighty sorcerer, though he has a low budget – the patches on his robe are telling. The Smurfs – Dreams also seems to have had a low budget, but the game, in turn, doesn't need any patches. It's beautiful and enjoyable – I simply recommend it.
WitchSpring R tells a clear story with expressive NPCs and a good dose of humour. Some mechanics seem unnecessary there, but gameplay remains extremely absorbing nevertheless. And if only for that reason, the title deserves more attention than it got so far.