For an older gamer like me this plays out as a challenging evolution to the classic Lunar Lander, but regardless it’s pretty unique and certainly tough
While it has some graphical quirks that can be distracting at times, this pretty chill mix of exploration and puzzle-solving without any clear threats is a nice change of pace
It’s great to see the classic franchise return with some feels that are true to its roots mixed with roguelike challenges, but it can also be an acquired taste in some respects
If you’re willing to be patient on the more suspenseful moments and scares, there’s at least some payoff here, but there’s also a lot of downtime and general disappointment in between
With many well-implemented versions of the Picross formula out there, Solid Void’s implementation feels lackluster, and its addition of simple jigsaw puzzle elements do nothing to help close the gap
While it has some cool ideas and style to spare, a combination of stiff and sometimes awkward controls, as well as level design that tends to exacerbate those problems, keeps it from reaching its potential
While driven by an undeniably different and creative concept that blends together classic RPG beats with arcade shooting, it somewhat struggles to make either as satisfying as they could be
While its visual presentation is more minimalist, the mystery of the machine in front of you, and the many entries it has hidden within it, are compelling if you have the proper mindset
While you could perhaps fault it for feeling a little too clearly inspired by Bubble Bobble, it has also made critical changes to the formula that give it more nuance and challenge
Billed as a strategy roguelike horror action game, there’s no question that this is a unique experience, but whether it will get its hooks in you will depend on what you’re looking for
While it’s understandable that games that feature weird controls and physics won’t be for everyone, if you’re down for odd sandbox-style challenges and some silliness, this delivers
While I keep hoping to see someone succeed in capturing the frantic energy and fun of the Crazy Taxi franchise, Taxi Chaos 2 comes up short of that mark
Certainly a stunner visually, and refreshingly unique in its overall style of play, the only concern is whether the game clearly chose the audience it wanted to appeal to
While there’s fun to be had with the game’s many modes, characters, and customizations, any suggestion that this would compete well with Mario Kart in any way feels exaggerated…
For fans of brutally-tough platforming, this 3D incarnation of everyone’s favorite bloody glob of meat more than delivers, with plenty of variety, secrets, and maybe some periodic crying…
While the emphasis here is mostly on the repetitive cleaning and repairing of random items, the game has a reasonably cozy vibe and a little more substance than some of its competitors
For the right crowd, either families with younger gamers looking for something approachable, or people feeling nostalgic for a taste of their own childhood, this works well enough
While it can have its moments, this free-to-start free-for-all fails to meaningfully distinguish itself in the crowded multiplayer chaotic multiplayer action space
While absolutely a novel RPG offshoot from the classic Mega Man series that I’m positive worked well on handhelds, it’s style and general gameplay are indeed odd
While it has a decent look and some variety in its characters, the cracks in this Vampire Survivors contemporary begin to show when given a little time
There’s something to be said for the game’s ambitiously large (but small) world for people with a sense of adventure, but clunky mechanics and lackluster design make it tough to really love
This is an odd case of a reasonably-good game being brought down by strange control choices, and a total lack of proper guidance for new, or possibly even returning, players
You could perhaps just chalk it up as a lower-budget and less ambitious take on Vampire Survivors, but the feeling of its shallowness sets in pretty quickly
While fans of the movie will likely get a kick out of the cheesy propaganda videos and violent fun, in terms of refinement the game has some shortcomings
