As much as I wanted to like Mark of the Deep, I found it to be more annoying than enjoyable. Although the unexpectedly pleasant soundtrack and vibrant visuals indicate genuine creative effort, the graceless combat detracts from the overall experience. Combat becomes a tedious grind instead of an enjoyable challenge due to the weak dodges, unresponsive attacks, and enemies' excessive damage absorption.
Anyone who enjoys animals will enjoy Stars in the Trash because it has so many details, including exquisite artwork and meticulous attention to detail. Stars in the Trash is like watching a Disney film, and it feels even more like that now that we’ve finished playing it.
Songs of Silence is a competent strategy game that does enough to carve out a position for itself in a crowded genre. Its interesting army management, unique card system, real-time fighting, and superb Skirmish Mode make it difficult not to appreciate the efforts.