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4451 games reviewed
70.7 average score
71 median score
43.7% of games recommended

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7 / 10.0 - Eufloria HD
Dec 31, 2021

Offering up a mix of naturalistic but simple visuals, soothing sounds, and a bit of mild strategy, Eufloria is a pretty unique experience...

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6.6 / 10.0 - Pawn of the Dead
Dec 30, 2021

Not merely settling for being just a Chess simulation, I can at least respect Pawn of the Dead for trying to spice things up...

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4.5 / 10.0 - Hollow 2
Dec 30, 2021

I'm sure anyone who takes on the challenge of making a game and getting it released dreams of their title being truly memorable...

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8 / 10.0 - Lacuna
Dec 28, 2021

I’ll admit that I tend to always be excited to check out an adventure with a noir sort of flavor, even if in the case of titles like Lacuna it happens to be mixed with a bit of futuristic sci-fi flavor...

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Dec 25, 2021

Educational games are always going to be pretty tough to review, as in the minds of most people the concept of learning and fun are mutually exclusive...

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6.7 / 10.0 - Tunnel of Doom
Dec 23, 2021

It's always great to see new takes on genres, and though there have been many roguelike dungeon crawlers that have come along Tunnel of Doom takes its own unique path...

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7.5 / 10.0 - Gardener's Path
Dec 22, 2021

Considering the staggering number of indie budget puzzlers on the Switch, I don't doubt trying to make one that stands out is a challenge...

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Dec 22, 2021

Since the Switch has been pretty thin in the sporting games department, to a degree it's exciting to see anything athletic coming the system's way...

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Dec 20, 2021

Out of the gate I'll say that I have always been, and continue to be, a big fan of Match-3 puzzles, especially when on the go...

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8.1 / 10.0 - Aspire: Ina's Tale
Dec 17, 2021

From an "elevator pitch" angle there's something great about being able to cite popular and successful titles as a shorthand to describe other ones succinctly...

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Dec 17, 2021

Mixing together elements of an adventure title with a heavier-than-usual focus on puzzles, Dissolution does have some appeal...

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7.5 / 10.0 - Trash Quest
Dec 16, 2021

When you’re looking to score a decent game on a budget you can’t always afford to be overly picky, but thankfully with some help you can often find some solid deals out there...

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7 / 10.0 - Omno
Dec 16, 2021

Omno is a bit of a challenge to review in some regards, as on a general level it's mechanically sound and actually provides for a nice and generally low-stakes adventure...

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8.5 / 10.0 - Timelie
Dec 15, 2021

While time manipulation puzzling has been done before in the indie space, there’s an element of visual polish and flair that helps Timelie stand out nicely...

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8 / 10.0 - FILMECHANISM
Dec 15, 2021

It’s always great to see smart puzzle games that deliver play that hasn’t been run into the ground and that provide the opportunity to get some help when needed...

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7.1 / 10.0 - Dungeon Munchies
Dec 15, 2021

I'm always down to check out games that are a little off-center, and from its basic description Dungeon Munchies certainly fits that bill...

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Dec 14, 2021

OK, so to start I'll admit that this isn't your ordinary game and that's both a good and a bad thing...

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Dec 14, 2021

These Atari classic reduces have been interesting, if sometimes a bit underwhelming, but one constant that Asteroids reiterates is that the core gameplay devised decades ago now still fundamentally does hold up well...

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6.8 / 10.0 - Clockwork Aquario
Dec 14, 2021

With its huge character sprites, vibrant colors, and old-school side-scrolling design, Clockwork Aquario should certainly charm retro gaming fans...

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7.5 / 10.0 - A YEAR OF SPRINGS
Dec 10, 2021

While I’m not typically a huge fan of visual novels there are times where one does something that helps is stand out from the crowd and do something that’s worthy of some praise...

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