HIGH It’s a tried-and-true formula.
LOW Only diehards are going to spot the improvements in gameplay.
WTF We need a change in digital soccer.
Tag: Sim
SVG REVIEW: Discounty
This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to Discounty on the So Videogames Podcast, episode 453. For further coverage, please see episodes 452 and 451.
Tranquil Isle Review
HIGH Tight city-building controls and lots of customization.
LOW Each experience ends abruptly.
WTF Why am I able to infinitely stack bushes into the sky?
Pax Augusta Review
HIGH Incredible attention to detail with great graphics and unique building types.
LOW A janky camera and constant bugs.
WTF Why is it so easy to bribe officials?!
Like A Dragon: Yakuza Pirate In Hawaii Review
HIGH Goro Majima finally gets his very own game!
LOW The sailing and piracy aspects fall short of expectations.
WTF Sorry, no WTF moment here. Everything in this game is completely normal.
Mirthwood Review
HIGH Unique setting and tone. Charming aesthetics.
LOW Lackluster quests and NPC interactions. Frustrating combat and farming mechanics.
WTF Not having a grid for interior design is a huge blindspot for a cozy game.
Frostpunk 2 Review
HIGH New gameplay mechanics
LOW Terrible performance issue in final chapters
WTF Why don’t you talk to me!?
NHL 25 Review
HIGH AI is here, and it truly adapts to player input.
LOW Franchise mode updates feel incremental and obligatory.
WTF Seriously, can someone explain what “Chel” is?
Madden NFL 25 Review
HIGH This is the smoothest, most visually appealing Madden to date.
LOW Not enough changes to modes and features.
WTF Is the physics model really called “BOOM Tech”?
Thief Simulator 2 Review
HIGH Escaping from jail for the first time.
LOW The final heist mission.
WTF Why does everyone in this town sleep with their eyes open?