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A first-person platformer with overly-sensitive controls, and some other general mechanical issues, that frustrates far more than it thrills
It’s great to see the classic franchise return with some feels that are true to its roots mixed with roguelike challenges, but it can also be an acquired taste in some respects
With many well-implemented versions of the Picross formula out there, Solid Void’s implementation feels lackluster, and its addition of simple jigsaw puzzle elements do nothing to help close the gap
If you’re willing to be patient on the more suspenseful moments and scares, there’s at least some payoff here, but there’s also a lot of downtime and general disappointment in between
Repetition, controls that feel a little sloppier than they should, and quite a few bugs prevent this title from ascending terribly high
While it’s a pleasant enough hidden image game with its own special features, not everything is quite as easy-to-use as it could be
While driven by an undeniably different and creative concept that blends together classic RPG beats with arcade shooting, it somewhat struggles to make either as satisfying as they could be
While it has some cool ideas and style to spare, a combination of stiff and sometimes awkward controls, as well as level design that tends to exacerbate those problems, keeps it from reaching it potential
Not necessarily a bad little action adventure roguelike of sorts, but not a particularly polished one either
While its visual presentation is more minimalist, the mystery of the machine in front of you, and the many entries it has hidden within it, are compelling if you have the proper mindset
While it has a cool elevator pitch of Word Game meets Balatro, and plays well, it also makes some odd choices
While I applaud the concept of mixing mini golfing with roguelike elements, in execution there are simply a few too many critical issues to ignore
What could have easily devolved into a silly one-note action game instead shows surprising nuance and smart design
While you could perhaps fault it for feeling a little too clearly inspired by Bubble Bobble, it has also made critical changes to the formula that give it more nuance and challenge
While perhaps not every idea works as well as the others, this blend of homage to the past and refined modern touches is easy to get invested in
A punishing boss rush-type experience that feels like it offers very little incentive to care or continue with it other than just because it’s there
A pretty solid roguelike romp that’s may lack in the flair of bigger titles, but that still satisfies to a good degree
While it has a decent classic arcade feel, and there’s some fun to be had, against its contemporaries it doesn’t stand quite as tall
Billed as a strategy roguelike horror action game, there’s no question that this is a unique experience, but whether it will get its hooks in you will depend on what you’re looking for
While I keep hoping to see someone succeed in capturing the frantic energy and fun of the Crazy Taxi franchise, Taxi Chaos 2 comes up short of that mark