Gameliner's Reviews
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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Possessor(s) is a stylish, anime-inspired Metroidvania that combines an intriguing world, compelling characters, and challenging yet rewarding combat into an atmospheric and satisfying adventure.
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Once Upon a Katamari rolls straight into the hole in my heart, joyfully embracing everything that makes the series timeless—its quirky humor, absurd charm, and the endlessly satisfying simplicity of rolling through new worlds.
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Nintendo has brought Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 to the Switch and Switch 2 in one bundle, offering newcomers a perfect chance to experience these platforming masterpieces—though for veterans, the steep seventy-euro price for essentially unchanged games might make dusting off the old Wii just as tempting.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana has utterly stolen my heart, refining the familiar Anno formula with deeper systems, richer choices, and a stunning Roman-Celtic setting that offers players more freedom, smarter progression, and just enough imperfections to remind you that even near-perfection can still feel human.
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Though released under a new label, THRASHER unmistakably bears Brian Gibson’s signature—a dazzling, psychedelic rhythm challenge that swaps Thumper’s hellish beetle for cosmic eels, blending “easy to learn, hard to master” gameplay with an electrifying soundtrack and delivering a short but intensely rewarding trip for both casual players and high-score hunters alike.
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Tales of Xillia Remastered is a heartfelt return for longtime fans and a welcoming entry point for newcomers seeking a classic JRPG adventure with dynamic action combat. It offers a rich journey filled with charming characters and a battle system that still holds strong today. While its pacing can be slow and its visuals show the game’s age, there’s plenty to love if you look past that. The remaster may not innovate, but it faithfully brings a beloved tale and timeless gameplay to modern platforms—perfect for anyone craving an old-school action RPG with plenty of heart.
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Some may criticize As Long As You’re Here for its short, sixty-minute runtime, and a few might even consider refunding it on Steam. Yet, those who appreciate it for what it truly is—a poignant interactive experience about the far-reaching impact of Alzheimer’s—should see its value. Play it again, perhaps with family or friends, to foster awareness. The unforgettable impression this game leaves reminds us how vital it is to cherish every precious memory before it fades away.
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EA and PopCap had the perfect chance to let Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted bloom, yet what we got feels more like a neglected garden. The timeless strategy gameplay still holds up, and the game overflows with content, but odd design choices ruin the experience. With worse graphics, missing dynamic music, and a confused interface, this port strips away the soul of the original. Replanted is a reminder that the old Plants vs. Zombies (GOTY Edition) offers far more life for far less money.
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The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake shines with stunning visuals, a fitting soundtrack, and welcome quality-of-life upgrades, offering a charming yet accessible JRPG experience full of strategic combat, added content, and nostalgic appeal—making it a must-play for fans of classic adventures and a hopeful sign of what's to come for other legendary titles.
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Painkiller is like cheap paracetamol—might work for a short while, but don’t expect miracles. As a chaotic boomer shooter, it delivers some smooth, mindless fun, but lacks the plot, character depth, and content variety to really stick. If you're in for four to five hours of flashy, no-brain blasting, it’s worth a shot—otherwise, you might want to reach for stronger meds.
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The Séance of Blake Manor draws you in with its rich atmosphere, striking art, and supernatural mystery, but uneven pacing and time pressure hold it back from fully blossoming; it’s a compelling yet flawed detective tale that intrigues as much as it frustrates.
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