Nick Erl


11 games reviewed
73.6 average score
70 median score
36.4% of games recommended
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Oct 7, 2025

King of Meat delivers bloody fun and dark humor in a chaotic action-platformer. With community dungeons, co-op mayhem, and biting satire, it’s a twisted but entertaining show.

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Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian brings the beloved series back to its roots. With charming visuals, classic alchemy mechanics, and a cozy yet engaging story, it feels like a love letter to longtime fans—though its safe approach may not surprise everyone.

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Sep 21, 2025

Gloomy Eyes definitely is not for everyone, but the beautifully moody visuals paired with a haunting, playful soundtrack can really shine if you can overcome the really basic gameplay.

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Sep 16, 2025

Henry Halfhead is a creative, humorous, and original puzzle experience that is enjoyable for all. However, repetition with puzzles and abilities leads to an experience that is held back from being great. Still, this is a game worth playing for puzzle fans.

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Aug 28, 2025

The Knightling offers a charming mix of exploration and combat that combines to create a very unique game, but technical hindrances, a lack of enemy variety, and some difficulty spikes prevent it from reaching its true potential.

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Aug 26, 2025

Grit & Valor - 1949 is not a game that relies on radical innovation, but it doesn't have to. It proves that sometimes it's enough to combine familiar mechanics with a clear concept and a lot of playful subtlety to create something good and enjoyable. Mech unlocks and limited enemy variety can be straining, but this is still a worthwhile experience.

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Aug 21, 2025

Herdling is a very emotional and joyful journey that will just warm your heart, if you let it.

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Aug 12, 2025

9 Years of Shadows is a beatiful game that shines with its atmosphere, but it is held back by some lacking combat, shallow exploration, and tiring backtracking. Still, there is a solid experience here for those willing to look past the flaws.

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Jul 30, 2025

With many new additions and full voice-over, this is the best version of Noctuary. If you're into something of a unique genre-mix with fast fights and visual novel storytelling, this might be for you.

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Jul 16, 2025

Bad End Theater is a uniquely dark and clever visual novel where every decision changes the outcome. With over 40 tragic endings and a cast of layered characters, it rewards curiosity and challenges your assumptions.

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Nearly three decades later, the gameplay of Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World still holds up. And perhaps more importantly, it reminds us that there’s something timeless about a hero or heroine who never wavers in the face of danger.

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