Smoke and Sacrifice get a lot of the things we love about this genre right, with the added bonus of playing a protagonist with clear goals and motivations. It also teaches players a lesson with every death.
A Visual and Storytelling Delight
Bullet Witch has some promise and some really great ideas behind it, however, the execution itself is incredibly sub par.
_____________________ “With its liberal utilization of brilliant hues, playful melodic tones and exceedingly enthusiastic characters make for a pleasant and light hearted experience.
_____________________ “There's a lot to love about Where The Water Tastes Like Wine
Break Arts II is a dream come true for any fans who have big ideas and want to create their own robotic units…
It doesn't feel as much like a ball merely mimicking the movements of a pinball but it feels like the real thing.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth is a great game for those who have played Mask of Deception, however, isn't entirely suited for new players.
White Day: A Labyrinth Called School has a strong and very compelling narrative. Finding out the school's hidden secrets and more about the ghouls that meander the halls will be a riveting experience to gamers.
All in all, Conarium does a fantastic job on the atmosphere and giving players those fearful moments of panic where you are holding your breath at every turn.
_________________________ “The game this time around is more story and dialogue heavy, and I felt like it presented itself as more of a visual novel, however the battle system is quite good and remains mostly the same as the First and Second Chapter.
2Dark that creeps on a subject that not many dare to venture in; the kidnapping, torture, and murder of children.
Eventually I would love to see a timed mode added to this to make it even more challenging.
The AI don’t really pose much of a threat until much later into the game.
The real treat to this game is it's challenge mode, in which players will have to manage their guests happiness, customization, construction and employees all the while trying to stay within your budget.
The one drawback is the 800 x 600 resolution.
One of the best things that The Metronomicon has to offer is the amount of side quests and extras that you can do.
10 Second Ninja is extremely easy to pick up with even easier to understand controls.
If you are the kind of player that likes to do every side quest available, you will be looking at around 100 hours of game play.
But luckily the actual combat is fun and is designed in such a way that newcomers can quickly get the hang of the combos.