Casey Scheld's Reviews
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! has rock-solid drumming mechanics and a fair difficulty curve, but the amount of DLC available at launch is a little extreme. Buyer beware – this is one game that will cost completionists a pretty penny.
Shudder's score-based gameplay is both simple and complex at the same time. Though this package is somewhat barebones, its reliance on defense as well as offense help to give it an alluring quality that encourages replayability.
Goinund's endless waves of generic enemies will leave players bored rather than scared. When paired with the brain-dead AI and lack of challenge, you've got yourself a title that overstays its welcome in no time flat.
Black Bart attempt to immerse the player into its world fails miserably due to its poor storytelling, muddy graphics, and wonky engine. Its Western world is unique, but its execution leaves something to be desired.
Driftpunk Racer's small selection of tracks and poorly designed controls take away any semblance of enjoyment this game may have had. Don't be fooled by its futuristic aesthetics – this racer's a relic.
Soul Calibur VI is the best looking and best playing game of the series, but the number of available options and characters is lacking. Fighting game fans will still have a blast in this stage of history, but don't be surprised if it leaves you wanting more.
Whirlygig does absolutely nothing to improve the time-tested Tetris formula. Everything that makes this title unique ultimately takes away from the game, rendering it borderline unplayable.
Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition shakes up the MetroidVania space with excellent worldbuilding and the challenge to match. Though the game does not hold your hand, those willing to face the world of Hallownest will find a game with a lot of “Soul.”
Up Left Out has got an interesting proof of concept, but the spartan stylings and lack of content hurt its long term replayability. This is a simple game, one that is good for a single playthrough and nothing more.
Wheelchair Simulator has got a good heart, but it is simply too frustrating to play. Those looking for a touching story can find it here, but don't be surprised if you want to smash your monitor in frustration before it is over.
MochiMochi's one button setup and sugary sweet presentation hides some serious challenge. Those willing to cut their teeth will enjoy a physics-based platformer that can "hang" with the greats.
Squirgle's complex nature makes for a high barrier of entry that practically eliminates any sort of mainstream appeal. As a result, it simply does not have the lasting power of other puzzlers on the market today.
Dare Course's broken physics and bad camera deserve a big red ball to the head. Traversing its obstacle courses proves to be a royal pain and is, put simply, no laughing matter.
Hinedere's retro-inspired presentation can't be beat, but both the story and the gameplay could use some fine tuning. There is a unique experience to be found here, but the lack of focus and the awkward parkour will alienate a number of players.
Guilty Summer Kiss 2 – Bloody Secret will leave players confused, frustrated, and out seven dollars. It's a poor excuse of a visual novel, lacking in everything from story to art.
Jack B. Nimble is far from the deepest game around, but what is here is fun in short bursts. Though it may lack variety, it is still an entertaining romp for those looking to whip their way to a high score.
Music Racer has got an interesting premise, but the execution is somewhat lacking. Its generated setups could use some fine tuning, and the layout of each stage is detrimental to high level play.
RoboVDino has got an interesting arcade-like feedback loop, but the development team could have done more to flesh it out. Its low price point makes it easy on the wallet, but its short list of levels and lack of complexity makes it feel more like a diversion than an addiction.
Radiant One's concept of dreams is an interesting one, but it is just not fleshed out enough. This is one title that is more of a snack than a full-fledged release, making it a hard sell for those looking for an immersive tale.
mr. Vegan is an exercise in patience. Collecting endless amounts of fruits and vegetables amidst a backdrop of nothing makes its levels stretch out to an eternity.