HIGH Interesting blend of survival horror, visual novel, deduction and detective work.
LOW Frustrating barriers to entry. Misleading clues.
WTF Why put out piano note clues for the player if nothing happens?
Tag: Pixel
Vessels Of Decay Review
HIGH Charming pixel art, modern civilization fallen into ruin with Norse mythological backdrop
LOW Clunky movement, weak combat, wonky UI
WTF Why do I need to disconnect my controller just for the game to be able to launch?
Nice Day For Fishing Review
HIGH Cozy vibe and pixel art style.
LOW Gameplay can get repetitive.
WTF How many eldritch monsters can fit in one lake?
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell Review
HIGH Satisfying combat and addictive metroidvania mechanics.
LOW Short runtime and lack of truly fresh ideas.
WTF The fairy queen’s sprite is basically Dark Souls‘ Gwynevere…
SVG REVIEW Steredenn: Binary Stars
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to Steredenn: Binary Stars on the So Videogames podcast, Episode 436. For the original coverage of the game, please listen to Episode 435.
Star Of Providence Review
HIGH Thrilling combat and movement. Catchy soundtrack, addictive gameplay loop.
LOW Mediocre weapon drops and dead rooms. Not much worldbuilding. Underutilized minigames.
WTF Why is there no ability to drop a gun in favor of the default gun?
Bloodless Review
HIGH Soulslike combat with a minimalist art style and a pacifist narrative.
LOW Tedious waves of the same enemy types and harsh penalties for missteps.
WTF Why have different buttons to talk, pick up and read instead of one ‘interact’ button?
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Forges of Corruption Review
HIGH Devastating new weaponry, nightmarish new areas, loathsome new enemies.
LOW Some levels feel like deja vu. Purges are even more tiresome than in the base game.
WTF Navigation mode is nice, but still no map?
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes Review
HIGH New gameplay mechanics updates and characters.
LOW What story mode?
WTF Divide! 2nd Clause! Immortalize! It’s the standard Arc System Works word salad.
The Making Of Karateka Review
HIGH A well-produced interactive documentary with a wealth of info and playable prototypes.
LOW A nearly 10 minute video on the music will be inaccessible to the Deaf.
WTF The “bad” ending of Karateka is pretty funny, if a little frustrating