apartment: a separated place
There are a lot of ‘break up’ games and this is by far one of the best I’ve ever played. There’s a sophistication and maturity to the storytelling that’s hard to find. Relationships are never simple and each of the vignettes explore the complexities of relationships that fall apart, never come together, or eventually find a way to work. The design of each vignette combined with the story it’s telling is one of the best aspects of this game.
There’s a meditative quality when playing–where I found myself reflecting on my own relationships as I played. May and Rose’s stories were probably the most moving and interesting–with truly unique interactions exploring losing or finding the person for you.
– Real player with 4.2 hrs in game
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While not perfect, this game still has a story to tell. I found the progression within the main story satisfying, with little touches which enhance the world around you. For me, some of the vignettes are stronger than others but overall they were a pleasing break from the main arc while remaining familiar enough.
Having waited some years for this game I do feel like I wanted more “meat on the bones” with Nick and Madison’s story. The ending did feel a bit sudden and I was left wanting more. For some people this will be perfect and they’ll appreciate the short, sad and sweet nature.
– Real player with 3.1 hrs in game
Guard Duty
Did not enjoy the gameplay even for a moment. Pains me to say it, because the graphics and animation were superb. The story was forgettable (I spent the first hour looking for my pants), and the voice acting was just okay (though plentiful).
Besides the fact that I was never invested in the story or the characters, this point and click adventure used a bunch of gameplay conventions that drove me crazy. Sometimes, there will be a scene where the landscape extends past the monitor, which is only visible by first walking to the boarder. Then, there would be scenes where items were inaccessible until something else happened, but there were no indicators that there were a new object hotspot. And lastly, the interaction of objects was not consistent, even the same object might be inaccessible at one time then be able to be pushed a few moments later.
– Real player with 9.6 hrs in game
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The adventure game genre seems a little oversaturated with somber detective stories. As much as I enjoy those, I love nothing more than some good laughs, some vibrant colors - and I’m a sucker for cartoons! Guard Duty fills that void on all counts.
It harkens back to gems of lo-res point&click comedy such as Simon the Sorcerer or Discworld. It’s got that lively, colorful, cartoony art and animation that’s just joy to these tired eyes. It’s crisp & elegant, with a well-chosen palette. Story-wise it might also remind you of the classic Discworld - as you assume the role of a member of the town guard. There’s magic, orcs and monsters, too! And time travel! If you enjoyed Sir Terry’s imaginative worlds (both the fantastic and the earlier sci-fi) & his sharp wit, you’ll be right at home - like in the novels, the main goal is simple: “Save the princess. Save the world”, but what elevates it is the characters, the interactions, and the humor. There’s some genuinely endearing slapstick, a few nods to the genre classics (concentrated in one spot mostly), but my favorite was the multi-layered bits, saturated with meta relating to modern culture, and even gaming. On the flipside - the game gets significantly darker when the main antagonist surfaces. Tondbert only gets glimpses of this dark side - but then, in the last act, we are transported into a bleak neon-lit future. Think Blade Runner or Terminator. It still manages to throw in a few jokes, and there’s your token geeky hacker girl to lighten up the mood - but other than that, it’s pretty straightforward sci-fi/cyberpunk. This bit feels shorter - with not much world to explore - but it makes sense. For one, given the situation, the world of the future wouldn’t be very lively & interesting to just roam around. Two: there’s been enough build-up, time for some decissive action!
– Real player with 9.2 hrs in game
Running Man 3D Part2
“If you want to relax and rest, this game is for you.Go through the levels collecting all the balls and soon run to the finish.Good luck!”
Well, it’s not the case. Apart from the fact that it should be mandatory to put a space after a full stop..
Anyways.
According to the developers, this game is “very simple” - collect all the dollars, overcome the obstacles, reach the finish line.
In fact, this is an extremely minimalistic platforme, indie from the very beginning - i.e. an awful pink main menu screen that looks like it’s been designed on MS Paint 20 years ago.
– Real player with 165.9 hrs in game
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I really liked the first part but this one is mess compared to that one. The changes:
-There are now boosters in the game, that you can get so you can jump higher or run faster for 5 seconds. But I just don’t like those.
-You have to collect coins, which is not a change. But these coins block you or slow you down sometimes. It feels really buggy and it randomly messes up your tries.
-The music is improved! I like that a lot.
-There is one less camera viewpoint (the one to look from the side which was really nice for small jumps between slim objects)
– Real player with 11.6 hrs in game
Endless Maneuver
I took me quite some time to get used to the contros, the game is not intended to set highscores of 20 minutes or something. The 2 difficulties don’t get harder over time and there are no things to collect or anything. The only clear difference between hard mode and easy mode is that in hard mode you also have to jump, but you get often a jump right after 1 jump which you can’t survive, or else you get some blocks that hit you while you’re still floating since you can’t steer when you’re in the air.
– Real player with 41.4 hrs in game
Oh-my-gosh! This game reminds me so much of Flappy Bird… mainly because it’s equally as frustrating to play.
And I run and I run and I run…
Endless Maneuver is a rather nice-looking endless runner where your character gets to run on a thin strip of path that’s somehow suspended in midair. Your role in this game is to help your character avoid running into the many pillars that litter the path and to avoid falling from the path into the great abyss down below. The further you are able to run, the more points you’ll gain - it’s that simple!
– Real player with 3.6 hrs in game
Beyond The Underworld
There are good and bad things in that game, though this time it’s definitely a thumb down at this point.
Good :
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Classic walking simulator.
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Nice music at the end especially.
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“Works”.
Bad :
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“Works” as in lot of bugs that hinder your progression.
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If you pause during the game, the pause overlay remains, forcing you to restart the game to get rid of it.
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I got stuck numerous times because the events wouldn’t lauch. In the island, I had the time to turn around the last island 3 times before the event to finally show up, allowing me to continue.
– Real player with 5.8 hrs in game
As a Kickstarter backer, I was excited to see the development and release of this game. After playing it, I’m happy to say it delivered, but there’s still work that needs to be done. I’m also giving this review knowing full well that it is in Early Access mode, so I have faith that things can be worked on.
Starting off with graphics, the overview is generally gorgeous. I would equate the experience of this game to viewing a lovely light show in a museum. Much of the game is screenshot and wallpaper-worthy as the colors and display really do stand out. However, when you start to really look into the depth, that’s when you may feel a bit less enthusiastic. Many textures need to be worked on, the 2D to 3D ratio is slightly off-putting in some scenes, and I’ve seen some spastic flashy glitches in some areas.
– Real player with 1.8 hrs in game
Spirit of the Island
Spirit of the Island is a relaxing life simulation RPG set on a distant tropical island. Explore the once-prosperous tourist destination, meet the locals, and lend a hand to restore the towns to their former glory as you embark on a long journey that will help you rediscover your past!
THE POWER OF TWO
Spirit of the Island will feature a 2-player cooperative mode, so grab your friend and embark on an epic journey together! Explore the Archipelago, fight the pirates, find epic loot, and discover the secrets of the tropical paradise!
BE READY TO FIGHT
Swords, scepters, axes, and other mighty weapons will help you protect yourself in your adventures! Be ready to battle against wild animals, ancient creatures, and evil pirates to reach your ambitious goals!
BUILD, CRAFT & FARM
Interact with almost every object in the game and express your creativity with hundreds of recipes to unlock and items to craft!
CREATE A TOURISTS’ UTOPIA
Build new attractions, hire staff, develop the island, and plan parties that will attract visitors from all over the world!
BE ONE WITH NATURE
Explore a beautiful yet dangerous world, discover unique animals and plants, brave the weather and the changing seasons, and collect rare artifacts scattered throughout the islands!
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY THRIVE
Meet quirky characters, complete fun quests, make new friends, and contribute to the life of Island’s inhabitants!
FOLLOW THE STORY
But do not forget to forge your own, as you tackle each challenge in Spirit of the Island and find out the secrets locked in your memories!
As a new arrival, you will have the chance to restore the archipelago back into the thriving tourist destination it once was. Build new tourist attractions and shops, create farms and take care of animals, explore beautiful beaches and dangerous caverns, and even plan unique festivals that will attract visitors from all over the world!
But it’s not its attractions alone that make the Island a paradise. Spirit of the Island features more than 14 unique characters to encounter, each with their personalities, quirks, and hobbies. So join the community, make new friends, and let them join you on a journey that will teach you more about your traditions and heritage than you could ever imagine!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592110/Spirit_of_the_Island/
LOST EMBER
8/1/2020 EDIT: After the recent Minimalist mode, I’ve decided to revisit this review.
This is the most engagement I’ve ever gotten from a Steam Review. And it was me dunking on an incredibly talented team of creators. It sucks knowing that my highest creative achievement has actively held back purchases, and thus just compensation, to actual artists. With all that said, I want to see future games from Mooneye Studios. I want to respect their creative achievement with a fair review, rather than with apathy.
– Real player with 35.5 hrs in game
Recommended- with caveats.
The game has fantastic visuals. The environments are stunning.
However, at the time of this review, there are some significant bugs, such as clipping into terrain, possibly getting stuck in/on geometry if you morph back into the wolf at the wrong time or place, animals, plants, rocks, and other things floating above the surface (levitating when they should not be). Some random UE4 engine crashes, unknown what is causing them, no way to predict them.
An earlier bug that left the game running after you exited has been patched by the devs, but it means my total hours played is not accurate. (I bought the game on Launch Day, while the bug was still occurring). I estimate my actual playtime to be about 5-8 hours less than what is shown on this review.
– Real player with 29.3 hrs in game
AWAY: The Survival Series
I played through the whole story mode, and lemme tell ya it was something. It started off fairly decent, I liked the first few minutes of the game. Then you get to this part with a horde of “black widow spiders” that attack your little squirrel family and you have to fend them off and escort your mom as she just keeps strolling leisurely towards your next destination. This part was a little irritating but you could look past it. Then the bird shows up. A vulture takes your mother and sister and you spend the rest of the game chasing after it.
– Real player with 8.1 hrs in game
UPDATE: Happy to say the latest patch has fixed the performance issues. I am now able to play on Ultra high and the FPS is locked at 62FPS. There is the very odd dip to 60FPS that is noticeable (but that could be the camera).
Now I can play it, I LOVE the ambience, and feel it now showcases what the devs were trying to achieve.
I personally love how Alan (as I have named him) is controlled, and the way he gliders though the air seems very realistic (based on not much experience of sugar gliders and their gliding) and very relaxing.
– Real player with 4.7 hrs in game
Puppy Pipy
Pipy is so adorable. Looking forward to play the rest soon.
– Real player with 2.4 hrs in game
Cute lil game! it is still in early access but it’s got potentials. Really like the level design and the cute artwork. Story is simple yet intriguing, hope there is more about the black dog’s backstory. The controls could’ve been improved, and the attack/hurt animation transition is a bit stiff. Overall I would recommend this game and looking forward to more chapters!
– Real player with 1.3 hrs in game
Hoyeonjigi
I found this game out of the blue, and thought I’d play it, little did I know I’d fall in love with it. I found most of the characters enjoyable, and the humbleness of each of them admirable, though some were more….selfish. I extremely recommend playing this cute, Korean-styled point-and-click adventure game. If I was to point out a downside, there was a lot of back and forth in the final quest, but regardless, it’s able to be beaten within 2 hours.
– Real player with 10.6 hrs in game
Very relaxing point and click game over Korean mythology.
Dragons dancing to music was probably the best part in the game.
also what was that large white figure in the darkness you see after talking to the lost crane sibling and faceless animal?
– Real player with 5.3 hrs in game