HIGH The atmosphere is top tier.
LOW Repetition and recycled content.
WTF …Happened to my save file?
Tag: Roguelike
Absolum Review
HIGH The Dark Grip power up is a blast.
LOW It’s a roguelike, so expect some runs to be complete write-offs.
WTF Dashing forwards doubles as a deflecting move?
Katanaut VIDEO Review
HIGH Atmospheric. Exceptional pixel art.
LOW Minimal story and half-baked mechanics.
WTF Cow + wolf = giant monster bone bear?
As We Descend VIDEO Review
HIGH Beautiful game and intuitive mechanics.
LOW Not as unique as expected.
WTF The amount of grubs I’ve eaten.
Into the Restless Ruins VIDEO Review
HIGH Unique linking of many roguelike mechanics.
LOW None of them working together in harmony.
WTF Prisons give me damage boosts?
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.
SVG REVIEW: Kiborg
This is a transcript excerpt covering the review of Kiborg on the So Videogames podcast, Episode 438.
Grit and Valor: 1949 VIDEO Review
HIGH Unique mech designs and interesting pilots.
LOW “Forced” grinding and reliance on random drops.
WTF Jumping spider mechs are terrifying.
Drop Duchy Review
HIGH Stomping the Dungeon boss as the Order.
LOW Basically every time I fought the frustrating Keep boss.
WTF Why is the river such a weak terrain?
Tyrant’s Realm Review
HIGH The combat system is responsive.
LOW Repeating enemies and sometimes easy-to-dodge bosses.
WTF Why is there an enemy that eats a fish raw mid-attack.