Derek Johnson


86 games reviewed
70.9 average score
80 median score
63.5% of games recommended
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Jun 4, 2020

Total Tank Simulator could've been something great, but because it lacks the depth of strategy games and the charm of parody battle simulators, it offers little more than whatever enjoyment can be found in sending fifty Soviet war bears into battle against a hoard of German conscripts.

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6 / 10 - SnowRunner
May 13, 2020

SnowRunner's core gameplay is unique and satisfying, but there are too many simple design flaws to make the game anything more than Death Stranding without the intrigue.

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9 / 10 - Receiver 2
Apr 30, 2020

Receiver 2 is the only game that properly simulates how firearms work while also offering a campy story and nice-looking visuals.

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Apr 29, 2020

Help Will Come Tomorrow is a video game instead of a survival experience, which is fine provided that players aren't looking for anything deeper than something to kill a bit of time.

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Apr 16, 2020

In Other Waters plays like a visual novel with more depth and better graphics, which makes it a perfect game for players to relax in provided they don't mind coming up with how the game's creatures look by themselves.

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Apr 15, 2020

One Step From Eden has an interesting premise, surprisingly deep mechanics and an insane amount of content, but as a result of unfair bosses and no tutorial, it's a tough sell to anyone who isn't a diehard fan of the genre.

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