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A pleasant enough chill adventure, but that also makes it low on energy and sometimes having stretches that are dull
Breaking from the normal world sim goals of building up civilizations or tearing them down, instead focusing on rebuilding the environment, it has some merit but also flaws
While its construction and play are relatively simple, cozy, and satisfying, I also appreciate some smart design that shows an earnest effort on the part of the developers
While there’s fun to be had in its more chaotic moments of destruction, the attempts to give it more structure and story beats feel like they bog it down
While it may not be a groundbreakingly-good 3D platformer, and has some quirks, as an approachable family-friendly affair it works
Another attempt to convert a tabletop strategy game that struggles
The addition of some poker-based flavor to this roguelike deckbuilder at least helps it distinguish itself in a crowded space, but it also lacks some refinement
For LEGO fanatics and lovers of all things Batman, this is a strange but entertaining amalgam of Batmans from every form of media and generation brought to life
A somewhat casual hidden object-type game where you interact with everything via shots from your sniper rifle? How very American, weird, and somewhat entertaining…
The concept of a very Gauntlet-esque action game you can enjoy with friends involving musicians is novel, but the gameplay itself simply doesn’t hold up
While in truth it may be a box pusher at heart, its morbid setting and style at least help make it something a bit more entertaining
Obviously refusing to take itself terribly seriously, this pretty basic oddball physics action puzzler can be fun, but doesn’t have too much variety to offer
While you can respect its throwback mentality and style, what doesn’t feel quite generic and ordinary has a tendency to feel cheap and poorly-conceived
A somewhat trippy and interesting ride where you’ll roughly be challenged with solving mysteries while navigating through people’s memories
While it may be purr-fect for cozy casual gamers looking to track down every stray kitty hidden in the environment, it really has no fur-ther ambitions
It’s always nice to see a different take on deck-based strategy gaming, and The Royal Writ manages to have a style all its own, but even as a roguelike fan this can be a bit too aggravating at times
A decidedly odd roguelike take on tactical strategy that has personality and humor to burn, as well as what can seem like never-ending surprises if you stick with it
Once again I’ve found myself taking a deep dive into a game involving a well-known and beloved franchise I have no background in, simply strapping myself in for the ride and hoping for the best
Another brilliant, and incredibly varied, co-op title to enjoy with a friend, with a gobsmackingly-good and highly-memorable visual style
Manages to effectively straddle the line between quicker action and deeper satisfying sword combat