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Both audio and visuals are outstanding, showing that a lot of care went into creating this visual novel. This makes it safe to assume that, whatever Minori has planned for future chapters, it will be worth all the incredible effort put into this initial release.
When reviewing a game, it is vital to approach it with a critical eye as even the smallest flaw can be a deal breaker for some.
There’s few complex systems in place to either discover or manage and while that may feel like a misstep, Do My Best live up to their namesake when by setting the scene and giving even the most basic of pixel graphics feel like something far more grandiose and important in the wider scheme of things.
Despite a lackluster story that doesn't stand out until it's too late, the color-changing gameplay provides a considerable amount of enjoyably unique puzzle and platforming sections for fans of the genre, with simplistic enough controls for players of all skill levels to experience.
Whether you’re in it for the gameplay or find yourself drawn in by the looming mystery that steadily simmers over in due course, The Turing Test (minus the occasionally hard-to-decipher audio) is a smartly-structured and delicately-arranged puzzle game that knows its boundaries and leaves it to the player to fill in the missing gaps.
It's great to see developers take criticism to heart and use those lessons to create a better experience the second time around.
Normally, I try to shy away from recommending games based on your ability to play with others, but it’s a necessity when it comes to Metroid Prime: Federation Force. If you’re planning on tackling it solo, Federation Force is a much tougher pill to swallow, with its prohibitive level of difficulty. On the other hand, if you have a friend or two who are willing to take the plunge with you, Federation Force can make for a good time, especially if you’re all playing together in the same space.
While not without its issues, Omega Force did a really good job bringing Attack on Titan into the realm of gaming.
Hatsune Miku games always excel thanks to their libraries of great musical tracks.
Cat President ~A More Purrfect Union~ gives us all a chance to step back from potential fears of the actual impending election and have a laugh at the whole process.
While this reboot of the classic Master of Orion series isn’t perfect, it packs massive amounts of replayability, with endless tactics and strategies to be explored.
Hitman – Episode 4: Bangkok has a lot of good going for it, but doesn’t quite live up to the excitement that has been established in the past.
Valley plays host to movement mechanics that feel awesome to use and a story that eventually becomes worthwhile.
It's impressive how good Strike Vector EX really is.
Even for someone as apathetic and straight-faced as me, I rarely deny comedy the opportunity to lift a smile on my face.
King of Fighters XIV has some rough edges, but is outstanding overall.
Grow Up is a worthy follow up to Grow Home.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the epitome of the phrase, one step forward, two steps back.
Even with some moments where the game feels a bit too frantic, damned if Okhlos isn't a ton of fun.
To clear the palate, and because it’s so much fun, I put some time in with Robotron 2084 after I decided I was done with this game.