LadiesGamers.com's Reviews
Cleaning Up! is a great cleaning simulation, and I really enjoyed my time vacuuming and sweeping around the delightful and varied dioramas.
Sigma Star Saga DX is a fascinating mix of genres that still feels inventive years after its original release. The combination of top-down exploration and space shooter combat creates a rhythm that keeps the game feeling fresh from start to finish. Add in the weapon customisation system, memorable pixel art, and a story full of twists, and you have a game that stands out even today. The new release doesn’t add a huge amount of extra material, but the main adventure is more than strong enough to carry the experience. If you missed this title during its Game Boy Advance days, now is a great time to finally see what makes Sigma Star Saga such a memorable oddball in WayForward’s catalogue.
Eko and the Bewitched Lands is a straightforward roguelike action game with a pleasant fantasy setting and simple pick-up-and-play gameplay. It doesn’t bring many new ideas to the genre, and its balancing and technical issues hold it back from reaching its full potential. With a bit more depth in its upgrade systems and some tweaks to difficulty, it could have become something much stronger. Even so, there’s still a certain appeal here. The setting is enjoyable, the gameplay loop is easy to understand, and sometimes that familiarity can be exactly what players are looking for. It may not stand at the top of the roguelike genre, but if you’re after a simple action adventure to dip into now and then, Eko and the Bewitched Lands can still offer a few entertaining evenings, especially if you catch it during a sale.
Hozy was one of my most anticipated games of the year, and it didn’t disappoint at all. The developers have promised extra content down the line, but even now, the game is just cozy enough to replay each level, without hurrying, leisurely, cozily. If you like interior design games and you are in the mood for something short, but very cute, Hozy is definitely worth a look.
Overall, though, the Powerwash Simulator 2: Adventure Time Pack was everything I wanted it to be. It was goofy fun that looks like it is part of the Adventure Time world. It’s perfect for fans of both Powerwash Simulator and Adventure Time.
Even without the many problems, I didn’t enjoy my travels in Hidden around the World. So much effort and detail had been put into making the cities feel authentic, only to be ruined by generic objects cluttering the scene inappropriately. Some of the objects are just too small to be distinguishable, especially in handheld mode, so it makes the whole experience disjointed.
Clean Up Earth is easily one of my “podcast games”- I load up a podcast or an audiobook and start the game. It is a beautiful, vibrant game, but unfortunately, the inability to skip levels or at least have a hint system if you get stuck means you might not be able to finish it. Still, if you are willing to take that risk and you need a new, relaxing, and satisfying experience that doesn’t involve cleaning in real life, Clean Up Earth might be the game for you.
Rogolf is a creative twist on the roguelike formula that swaps swords and action for mini golf clubs and tricky courses. The core gameplay is easy to understand, the progression system keeps things interesting, and the quick run structure makes it great for short play sessions. It’s the sort of game you can jump into for a few minutes and end up staying longer than planned. The visuals are fairly plain, and the shot power can feel a little strong at times, but those issues don’t stop the game from being enjoyable. If you like roguelikes and don’t mind trying something a little different from the usual action-focused approach, Rogolf is a fun little experiment that’s well worth a look. It’s certainly the most fun I’ve had in an office.
Super Meat Boy 3D is a pleasant surprise. Translating this famously brutal platformer into 3D could have gone badly, but the developers have done an impressive job keeping the tight controls and addictive gameplay intact. It’s still brutally difficult, still packed with hazards, and still built around repeated failure. That means it won’t be for everyone. But if you enjoy precision platformers and don’t mind dying dozens of times while learning a level, there’s a lot of fun to be found here. For the right audience, Meat Boy’s leap into 3D is a surprisingly successful one.
Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a delightful arcade platformer that understands exactly what makes this style of game enjoyable. The egg-throwing mechanic is clever, the levels are quick and satisfying to play, and the whole experience captures that addictive “just one more go” feeling that great arcade games thrive on. It’s easy to jump into for a few minutes, but it’s also the sort of game you can happily sit with for longer sessions while chasing better scores and discovering its secrets. The boss fights might be a little too gentle, but the core gameplay is strong enough that it barely takes away from the overall experience. If you enjoy arcade platformers, retro-inspired games, or simply want something fun to dip into between longer gaming sessions, Go! Go! Mister Chickums is well worth checking out.
Despite a few slightly complicated systems, Aether & Iron left a really positive impression on me. The world-building is excellent, the characters are engaging, and the combination of noir storytelling with sci-fi elements makes the setting stand out. The dice-based dialogue adds unpredictability to conversations, while the turn-based car combat offers something genuinely different from most RPGs. It’s definitely a dialogue-heavy experience, so players looking for constant action might not connect with it. But if you enjoy story-driven RPGs and like the idea of something a bit unusual, there’s a lot here to appreciate. With its distinctive setting, strong writing, and creative mechanics, Aether & Iron feels like an RPG that isn’t afraid to try its own ideas, and for the most part, it succeeds as well as makes me want to shop for a fine waistcoat and hat.
Like the Meow Moments which came before, Meow Moments: Celebrating Myth & Machine is a delight. The soft tunes and great hint system make it less stressful than other hidden object games, and the gradual colouring of the scene adds interest.
As it currently stands, Pizza Slice is not a fun simulation game. It’s a shame, because it looks like a lot of fun. It has Twitch integration, and it has several difficulties (I’m scared to try hard mode, considering how hard Normal mode has been). I hope the developers make some changes going forward.
I would recommend the game. If you love learning more about Japanese history and enjoy romance sprinkled in, then Homura: The Crimson Warriors is definitely for you. I really enjoyed playing it; it was history mixed in with some magic and good characters
Etrange Overlord turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Beneath its unusual story lies a fast and accessible action RPG that’s easy to enjoy in short bursts. The combat is simple but entertaining, the rotating lane mechanic adds a bit of variety, and the cast of characters gives you plenty of options when building your party. The story can occasionally run longer than necessary, but it also provides many of the game’s funniest moments thanks to Étrange’s confident personality. If you enjoy anime-style RPGs and don’t mind a narrative that takes centre stage, Etrange Overlord is well worth a look. It’s a slightly odd adventure, but that’s very much part of its appeal.
Rotwood is a very enjoyable action game that keeps things focused and approachable. Its bite-sized hunts, smooth combat and steady progression make it easy to jump into, whether you’re playing for ten minutes or an entire evening. The variety of weapons, upgrades and co-op options gives the experience plenty of staying power, while the art style and monster designs add personality to every run. Whether you prefer playing solo or teaming up with friends, Rotwood offers a fun and flexible adventure that’s well worth checking out. I had an absolute blast playing it, and hopefully you will too
SnapCat: Mia’s Cozy Adventure is a snappy little hidden cats game, with the added bonus of taking photos!
There’s a plethora of digging games out there, but DigDigDrill really impressed me. The different puzzles to create drills or enhance them added depth to the game, and I really enjoyed the strategy and planning needed to break through the barriers. A thoroughly comprehensive mining game, simple in concept, but designed to challenge.
Wander Scoop is a sweet treat, but it could do a sprinkling of additional customers and conversations to enhance the flavour.
One can tell that Stitched Together was a game the devs put a lot of effort into, building a great story with interesting characters and a very complete battle system. But while the core of the game was well built, I cannot say the same about the general experience as a player. Unfortunately, some of the problems disrupt the player’s experience and make it less enjoyable. Besides the problems, I still feel that they could have used the two-parallel world mechanic a little better, making complex puzzles and different solutions to some problems. I don’t entirely dislike the game, as there are some very interesting moments, and the story got me hooked to see the end. But I also cannot fully recommend it to anyone who wants to buy it.