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A mix of old titles with distinctive (and sometimes spicy) art, one that plays reasonably well, and the other that’s a bit more of a floaty mess
While you can see the bones of good game here, and some likely inspirations, the net result can feel like it’s standing in its own way to greater success
While the game has an interesting mystery to be solved, and plays well enough, there’s also just a lot of walking around and satisfying pretty basic quests which gets tiresome
Sort of taking a page from the classic Dungeon Keeper 2, you’ll play the part of an entity in control of a haunted house, protecting its heart and dealing with unwanted guests
While there’s some appeal in a simplified zombie shooter, this runs out of steam pretty quickly
There’s something to this formula, out on the road and trying to make your way, that’s interesting, but it can feel very random and doesn’t explain all of its elements well
If you were a fan of the likes of Myst back in the day, Quern has some qualities that will feel familiar
Takes a base of many smart puzzle mechanics, experiments with mixing them together, and pulls together an overarching puzzle adventure in the process full of challenges… if you stick with it
While it has a certain amount of old-school arcade appeal, it fails to do much more than repeat itself while getting just a little harder, making it quickly forgettable
Taking what worked well in Shadow of Mordor, refining it, and then adding in a load of included DLC content, this is a package with depth of play that’s hard to ignore
Full of great references, whimsy, and creativity, this remains an outstanding platformer even by today’s standards
Not bad for a budget-friendly and pretty accessible classic platformer, but it’s pretty basic
While I admire the game’s positivity, spirit, and variety, in execution it also feels a bit uneven
As a fan of dice-based games and roguelikes of various kinds, this has some appeal, but I’ll admit it’s also in the zone of games where I can be successful, but don’t always know why
For fans of the Tolkien universe, or who just love well-made action titles that put up a challenge and play incredibly well, this and its sequel are well worth a look
This cute budget mix of simple puzzles and platforming is pleasant enough, but lacking in anything that helps it to be memorable
A bit of an unusual top-down action title intended for challenging co-op play, it works, but it’s also likely going to be very niche
While this harkens back to the likes of early simulation titles, a lack of overall depth and a technical concern hold it back
Playing solo, or especially trying to partner with someone else, this is an exercise in pain and frustration if that’s what you’re seeking
While very pleasant, and generally feeling pretty distinct with its mix of exploration and puzzle-solving, the somewhat loose controls and some quirks keep it from being better