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I said above that I won’t spoil the story of Koira. What I will say is that it did make me tear up more than once. The game’s themes: friendship and understanding between the forest spirit, their new dog and the animals in the forest; contrasted with the humans greed, need to overcome and essentially conquer nature is something that we see too often in the real world I fear.
So, to answer the question posed at the beginning of this review, yes, it vary much lived up to the hype. Karma The Dark World is not an action-packed thrill ride, and it never tried to be. Karma is extremely good at a couple of things and doesn’t stray from that, which I enjoy a lot and feel more games need to do. Keep it simple and don’t overstay your welcome.
Overall, I believe Spilled a cozy oil spill clean up game, is one to have in your backpocket. For a relaxing and peaceful place to unwind. Your own little boat on the water.
Your House is a game that I can happily say will be another one of those gems in this little corner of the gaming world. The style, the story, the puzzles – everything blends seamlessly together in a way that makes for a nice, satisfying game.
While not an “On field” simulation, OOTP shines as an immersive baseball management sim. While full of interfaces and information to interact with, you have full control of your favorite baseball team at your fingertips.
A couple times per generation a game comes along and flies close to the proverbial sun that is perfection. While no game can be truly perfect Split Fiction is about as close as they come. The backdrop of the games narrative is unique and the story told between Mio and Zoe will bring many to tears. The voice actors themselves deliver an award winning performance as well.
For Valorant players, this is a great game to get in to. Great map design, art direction, a ton of content, fun game modes, and the shard card system for sure makes it stick out amongst the rest. If you are looking for a fun hero shooter to give you a break from Marvel Rivals, you won’t find a good time here. Fragpunk‘s fast paced run and gun style of combat holds it back from you being able to fully enjoy all the things that make this game unique.
I truly enjoyed Urban Jungle. I played it through twice in two days. To explore every nook and cranny of what this game had to offer took me 3 hours and there is a lot of replayability. Although the levels don’t change, the plant availability that you are served each “round” changes creating different placement scenarios.
Cats and Seek: Dino Park is easy to recommend to fellow cat hunters, or anyone looking for a relaxed one hour palette-cleansing game. The formula is exactly the same as similar titles but the fresh environments, audio and dinosaurs make it worth the investment.
Monster hunter wilds is not a perfect game but its pretty close. I had few instances where in a fight my weapon would become sheathed. Which would cause me to either take damage or miss opportunities to land a big hit on the monster. It was not an important thing for me, but the story is linear, good but linear. I know for others that can cause them to lose interest.
Wanderstop is a game about understanding that who you were does not have to define who you are now. It’s about rest—not as a reward, but as something necessary, something inevitable. It is a beautiful, heartfelt story of one person’s struggles to rediscover who they are, but handled in a caring and sincere way.
Two Point Museum offers a refreshing take on management simulation with its innovative expedition mechanic and diverse museum themes, injecting both challenge and charm into the gameplay. The journey from being a novice curator to mastering the art of exhibit curation is thoughtfully structured through its tutorial-like start at Memento Mile and the subsequent themed museums, each with unique challenges and engaging mechanics.
An “intentionally uncomplicated” farm shop simulator. is how Rokaplay developers describe Sugardew Island and I can concur, its exactly the heart of the game. Sugardew Island fosters a place to relax and unwind without the pressure of complication and chaos. Whether you’re farming crops, making friends, or tending to your store, there’s always something satisfying to do at your own pace.
What ultimately kept me engaged in Slime Heroes wasn’t the story, but the way its mechanics all worked together to create such a compelling gameplay loop. The combat/magic system, dungeons, and world design are seamlessly intertwined, constantly pushing you to experiment and improve. I was always excited to encounter a new enemy, knowing they would have a new ability for me to unlock and try out! Slime Heroes proves that Souls-likes don’t have to be grim to be great. With its charming aesthetic and deep mechanics, it offers a fresh take on the genre—one that’s as fun for longtime fans as it is for newcomers looking for a challenge wrapped in a friendlier package.
Glover is a beloved title of an excellent era of 3D platformer games, so it’s really disappointing the developers did not adapt the game to be playable to modern standards. The game didn’t need a rebuild, but it clearly didn’t get the quality of life features it needed to be accessible to first-time players, especially frustrating given the title has been on Steam for so long. If you’re a big fan of Glover and are confident you won’t be frustrated by the old-school controls, then this will be perfect be for you. However, if you’ve no affinity for the game I strongly recommend you avoid or wait for a significant store sale.
Sometimes I think I may be a little to dumb for some games, and Rogue Conflict definitely had me thinking that during the first couple of hours. I’ve played games for nearly 30 years now and even though one of my first titles was Command & Conquer strategic thinking and more importantly – patience has never really been my forte. But after my first few hours of bad decision making and rushing in, I started to slow down and really pay attention to all of the moving pieces on the board. That’s when Rogue Conflict clicked for me, and when it clicks it really clicks. I won’t say it’s not still incredibly difficult – it is – and it certainly won’t click for everyone. But when you take the time to examine all of the interplay of the systems and make them work for you rather than against you, you’ll be in for a great time.
I like simulation games. They’re fun little rabbit-holes to trundle down and live the life that, well, maybe you don’t want to live, but maybe you’re curious about? That being said, as more and more of them are being released to the masses, the wider the quality of these games are. Despite my concerns, issues, and hiccups with my playthrough of this game, I did genuinely enjoy it! Will I 100% it and reach the top tier of Shop Owner in game? Maybe, but I can certainly say that I wouldn’t say no.
All in all Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a great package much like just about every other game in the franchise is. It shows that RGG can still add to the old formula while keeping things enjoyable and they make a great case for Majima taking a more staring role in future games, especially if Kiryu’s arc is done after the events of Infinite Wealth. I hope for a Majima/ Ichiban team up in the future and that it’s the most wild entry in the franchise yet.
As I started this review I said it would be a tough one to do. Sitting here at the end it’s still tough. At its core Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 is a great game. The characters are easy to fall in love with, the world is gorgeous and the story is beginning to click. The problem is the payoff to all of this has to wait until April. If I had to predict it, my overall score for Lost Records will be higher once it’s complete and we do get all the payoffs. But for now, Tape 1s slow start keeps Bloom in the good category with Rage expected to tie it all together. The fact that I can’t wait for Rage though should at least tell you Bloom is worth a play, but maybe wait til April and play it all at once?
Civilization VII is a solid game while still having a few flaws. As with these types of games, expect the flaws to be patched out or replaced with new features in DLC. It is still absolutely the game that you can lose many hours to. While the cross-play multiplayer is not quite up and running yet, now is the time to play solo and learn your best strategies. While it may not end up being a fan favorite, the series must go on. Civilization VII is a fresh take on a series while remaining somewhat true to it’s core. It may not ask you for just one more turn just yet but you’ll be asking yourself what time is it during your marathon sessions