Gameliner's Reviews
Unbeatable is rhythm, rebellion, and nostalgia in one package—a seemingly simple two-button game that reveals itself as a story-driven adventure carried by music and emotion, with young layered characters, a phenomenal soundtrack, an anime-on-CRT visual vibe, some technical stumbles and on-screen chaos, yet a flow of riffs and feelings that, if you let it take you, strikes a tender chord.
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My biggest criticism of ROUTINE is simply that I wanted far more of it, because Lunar Software’s intensely atmospheric, stunningly designed, uniquely immersive and impeccably sounding horror experience boldly strays from every genre convention—even if its intentional obscurity can frustrate—resulting in one of the most distinctive and exhilarating horror titles you can play.
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Skate Story is a tightly crafted, poetic descent through a bizarre and surprisingly accessible underworld, where razor-sharp controls, clever skate-as-combat boss fights, and a uniquely soulful audiovisual style fuse into a chaotic yet captivating indie gem for anyone seeking a skategame that dares to be something entirely different.
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Octopath Traveler 0 delivers a richly told, Kefka-esque villain-laced story that shines after completing the Master of All storyline, pairing more focused narrative attachment through its single protagonist with deep, varied turn-based combat, rewarding exploration, charming HD-2D visuals, a wonderful soundtrack, and a satisfying village-building side quest—making it a must-play for anyone who enjoyed the earlier entries but struggled to fully connect with their stories.
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In the end, that bitter pill spoils Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow so thoroughly that, despite Maze Theory’s good intentions, its sweet Thief aftertaste is lost to tech limitations and janky controls—leaving a VR revival that simply can’t escape the gallows of its own shortcomings.
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It may sound terribly cliché, but Sleep Awake is the kind of obscure, brain-prodding project you have to open yourself up to in order to appreciate its intent, bombarding you for four hours with cryptic clues and disorienting FMV dreamscapes whose confusing lore and rock-opera delirium seem designed to confront you with the hallucinatory effects of sleep deprivation—an experience not meant for everyone, but one that will gladly pull you under for a few digital hours if you dare.
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a fun beat 'em up game reminiscent of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, featuring dual-character gameplay and combo attacks. While the action is solid and the character roster is diverse, it lacks some flair outside of combat compared to its predecessor.
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Total Chaos storms into 2025 as a brutally faithful reimagining of the 2018 mod, delivering a suffocating story, panic-drenched combat and relentless pacing that eclipse its rough edges and leave the horror lingering long after you’ve put down the controller.
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Project Motor Racing is a demanding yet rewarding racing simulator that offers ultra-realistic depth for dedicated sim fans, while proving too unforgiving and inconsistent in realism for casual players.
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Kirby Air Riders may not be perfect, but this ambitious sequel fixes the original’s flaws, adds depth, variety, and chaotic satisfaction through modes like Road Trip and City Trial, delivers strong visuals and music on Switch 2, and stands as a worthy successor—highly recommended for arcade-racer fans seeking more than standard karting, though those wanting something simpler are still better off with Mario Kart.
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Weighing all its highs and lows, A.I.L.A. ultimately lands as a mixed bag—an intriguing concept with a compelling late-game epilogue buried under eight hours of slog, where striking visuals and a promising story are undermined by maddening combat controls and clunky inventory management, leaving you to decide whether to gamble on future fixes or simply accept its flaws in hopes the rest aligns with your tastes.
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Despite some forced romance, overused profanity, and limited choice impact on a second playthrough, Dispatch remains a high-quality, eight-episode stunner with sharp writing, strong voice acting, gorgeous animation, and tasty camerawork.
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Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road is a light, quirky, budget-friendly jack-of-all-trades that shines in short bursts but repeats itself too often to earn knighthood.
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Goodnight Universe is a visually striking and emotionally powerful experience whose layered storytelling and lifelike characters shine despite the missed opportunity of absent face-tracking on Switch.
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Escape Simulator 2 is a charming and often brilliant co-op puzzler with great themes and endless community content, held back slightly by bugs and sparse developer-made rooms, yet still offering a surprisingly rich and friendship-testing escape experience for its price.
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Morsels delivers a charming, retro-tinged roguelite experience with fresh run-shaping mechanics and solid action, only slightly held back by sparse explanations and occasional technical hiccups.
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Demonschool delivers a stylish blend of offbeat humor, engaging battles, and light social mechanics, even if its drawn-out pacing and technical roughness keep it from fully realizing its devilish potential.
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Compared to Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated and The Cosmic Shake, Titans of the Tide shows Purple Lamp’s big leap forward with its heartfelt, dynamic duo-driven platforming and richer levels, though technical issues, missing QoL touches, and Day One DLC hold this otherwise delightful SpongeBob adventure back from reaching a true Best Day Ever.
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Winter Burrow is a cozy survival game with a charming concept and beautiful hand-drawn visuals, but its limited freedom, confusing navigation, and uneven pacing make it a short, cute adventure that alternates between genuine enjoyment and mounting frustration.
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Some games are built on such a rock-solid foundation that they withstand the test of time without twisting themselves into innovative knots, and while it would be unfair to call Lumines Arise unoriginal, its simple yet fiendishly addictive gameplay loop still dazzles more than twenty years on—whether played solo, in co-op, or in VR—its hypnotic EDM beats and vibrant visuals flooding the senses in a spectacle that’s occasionally overwhelming but ultimately a feast of pure, synesthetic brilliance.
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