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It does manage to build up some tension and get modest payoffs, though in an extremely forced way, making it a better-than-average horror game in this vein
While the single-player campaign is somewhat goofy and can be fun, a lack of direction, the very close camera, and confusion reign in multiplayer
While demonstrating quite a lot of creativity and having its own unique visual style, bugs and general execution issues hold it back
While its insistence on using somewhat vague pastels muddies what could sometimes have been more straightforward puzzle solving, this unique adventure still has charm
Works both as an homage to horror classics and in its own right, even if it can be uneven at times
While its Tetris-ish approach to battles is smart, and manages to give the experience its own flavor, enough other areas are bland enough to hold it back from greater heights
While it has an odd early stumble, its time loop and warping mechanics do bring unique challenges to the Metroidvania space
Brings a new and distinctive feel to the eShop, blending what would normally feel like an adventure game with horror to create a satisfying and creepy experience
While its appeal will likely be pretty narrow, either for younger girls or simply people who want an accessible game with horses, it’s surprisingly engaging
While I applaud the developers once again going for a modern game with clear classic Resident Evil influences, to a degree some elements blow up in their faces
While it looks pretty great, its exploration is unique, and it has a fascinating story, its very erratic jumps in difficulty can make it an uneven experience
While this co-op building and tower defense game gets points for ambition, in execution there are a variety of issues
If you’re down for some historical fantasy goodness, and some hunky samurai types, you may find it to your liking… though that may admittedly be a pretty narrow target
Another gambling roguelike that no doubt is hoping to get a taste of the success of the incredible Balatro, this can have its moments, but can’t get to that same level
Without a doubt the craziest thing I’ve ever seen or played on a Nintendo system, but as a Clive Barker fan I applaud the developers for fully realizing this universe without compromises
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