Petri Kataja


77 games reviewed
68.6 average score
80 median score
14.3% of games recommended
Oct 14, 2021

A long‑awaited return to classic side‑scrolling exploration delivers a fast, polished, and cleverly guided adventure where tense E.M.M.I. encounters, sharp boss fights, and smooth progression keep the momentum high. A few rough edges, like repetitive environments, forgettable music, and occasionally clumsy controls, don’t stop the experience from feeling like a triumphant and fitting finale to a decades‑long saga.

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Sep 30, 2021

What starts as a quirky, colorful firefighting romp quickly reveals itself to be repetitive, clumsy, and far more fun in concept than execution. With friends online it can offer brief chaotic fun, but solo play fizzles out fast

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Sep 21, 2021

A soothing, goal‑free building toy that lets you create charming island towns one click at a time. Its smart underlying algorithm turns simple inputs into believable architecture, making the experience relaxing, beautiful, and endlessly pleasant. Even if player control over details is intentionally limited.

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Sep 16, 2021

A stylish detective adventure that blends sharp storytelling, energetic combat, and a huge variety of side activities into one of the series’ most engaging experiences. A slow, school‑focused opening and a few familiar rough edges hold it back slightly, but once the plot gains momentum, the game becomes a rich, entertaining ride that stands among the studio’s best work.

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A slow, minimal walking sim built around metal‑detecting and quiet conversations, offering little actual gameplay and a story that never becomes as engaging or mysterious as it promises. Strong voice acting can’t compensate for repetitive mechanics, weak visuals on Switch, and a two‑hour experience that feels more like a slight novella than a compelling game.

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Aug 13, 2021

A stylish, time‑bending homage to classic JRPGs that shines with its clever temporal mechanics and charming world, yet stumbles with slow combat, intrusive random encounters, and pacing issues. The inventive ideas keep it engaging, but the old‑school frustrations make the experience feel both delightful and frustrating at once.

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Aug 4, 2021

A flashy, fast‑paced Musou brawler that delivers exactly what the genre promises: thousands of enemies defeated, over‑the‑top action, and a satisfying power fantasy. While the story presentation is uneven, the roster smaller than before, and the lack of English dubbing may frustrate some players, the combat variety, stylish visuals, and strong soundtrack make the experience an enjoyable, if familiar, battlefield romp.

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Jun 28, 2021

A charming and accessible creation tool that teaches game‑making through guided lessons and playful logic blocks, Game Builder Garage succeeds as an approachable introduction to development. Its Nodons, visual scripting, and well‑structured tutorials make experimentation fun, though limitations in asset variety, slow lesson pacing, and the awkward code‑sharing system hold it back from being a fully flexible creation suite. Still, for beginners and young creators, it’s a surprisingly powerful and delightful sandbox.

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Jun 14, 2021

A clever, compact visual novel where you play the murderer rather than the detective, Overboard! turns a classic whodunit upside down. With its tight time loop, witty writing, and multiple routes to escape justice, it’s a charming and stylish experience even though some players may crack the “perfect” solution a bit too quickly. Still, its replayability, atmosphere, and smart design make it a delightful surprise from a small team.

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Apr 30, 2021

A playful, chaotic puzzle‑toy hybrid where you control a mischievous little cloud causing trouble across dozens of short, humorous levels. Its varied objectives, pop‑culture parodies, and unlockable cosmetic silliness keep the experience lively, even if not every idea lands perfectly. Light, goofy, and easy to enjoy, it’s a breezy few hours of creative mayhem.

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Apr 24, 2021

A surreal, dialogue‑driven road trip where you piece together a stranger’s past from the passenger seat, Hitchhiker – A Mystery Game relies heavily on atmosphere and conversation rather than gameplay. Best suited for fans of minimalist narrative games.

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A charming idea and a delightful visual style can’t save Buildings Have Feelings Too! from becoming a frustrating slog. The game imagines a city where buildings walk, talk, and have emotional needs, but the actual gameplay devolves into tedious micromanagement, rigid placement puzzles, and endless juggling of unhappy structures.

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El Hijo – A Wild West Tale reimagines the spaghetti western by replacing shootouts with stealth, creativity, and childlike ingenuity. Its charming world, light difficulty, and clever mechanics make it an inviting introduction to stealth games and a surprisingly delightful adventure from start to finish.

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Apr 1, 2021

What begins as a simple exercise in sorting boxes quickly turns into an oddly soothing blend of chaos, logic, and personal organization philosophy. With its charming visuals, clever mechanics, and surprisingly addictive gameplay loop, Wilmot’s Warehouse becomes a uniquely satisfying puzzle experience, especially when shared with a friend.

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This return to Pandora proves just how well Telltale’s signature blend of sharp writing, memorable characters, and reactive storytelling has aged. With its clever humor, engaging choices, and strong performances, the adventure remains one of the studio’s most entertaining and polished narrative experiences.

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Jan 19, 2021

This final chapter of Agent 47’s modern trilogy delivers a polished, endlessly replayable stealth experience built around inventive level design and a wealth of creative assassination opportunities. Despite a few uneven missions and a forgettable overarching plot, the variety, atmosphere, and sheer freedom of its sandboxes make the journey a stylish and satisfying finale of sorts for the world’s most iconic hitman.

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Dec 23, 2020

This compact tropical adventure blends light platforming, gentle puzzles, and a handful of quirky side activities into a breezy, weekend‑length experience. With its charming voxel visuals, smooth performance, and laid‑back structure, it offers a pleasant, low‑pressure escape that’s easy to enjoy and just as easy to finish.

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