A=B
Good programming game. The concept is very simple, but the problems are complex and challenging, and with all keywords “a=b” language is actually Turing-complete, so this is fun.
– Real player with 18.9 hrs in game
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I haven’t played much of the game, but I’ve beaten chapters 1 and (almost) 2, and it seems quite fun. However, you should be aware that the game doesn’t strictly stick to having A=B be the only instruction - but so far the extra mechanics seem scaled back enough that it’s still true to the spirit of the idea.
Despite that, I’m enjoying my time with the game a lot. It encourages you to think outside the box and the restricted instruction sets make it very interesting to solve problems. I do wish the main menu was a bit more inviting (give some sort of indicator of where to click first perhaps?) as it does drop you in with little fanfare, but overall I’d say it’s a good purchase at the modest price tag it has right now. Very cool and fun concept :)
– Real player with 13.3 hrs in game
Business Simulator
Overview
The last time ol' Il Pallino had to review a low budget tycoon game, things got as ugly as the game this author reviewed! (You can call me a disgrace, but you’ll never call me a liar for writing a negative review.) Thankfully, Wenay Studio came up with an enjoyable game in Business Simulator. The game is characterized as a poor man’s This Grand Life with the main differences being that Business Simulator is a real time strategy, has an XP system, and no depth outside of occupations.
– Real player with 17.0 hrs in game
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First, I am giving a recommendation as the game has promise in the near future. What changed for me was the developer actually implemented a patch once feedback was given. That is very important and i respect that.
Second- Yes this game has bugs and quirks that might make it unplayable at certain points as of today. I am sure with the bug feedback I am giving, it will be fixed soon.
Its actually not a bad game at all, just a rough start. If you like sims, and business sims, its worth the $5.
– Real player with 13.4 hrs in game
Riot Operator
MANAGE RIOT POLICE troops to enforce peace in real places all over the world.
STRATEGY is critical! Adjust your squads' position and resources to make sure every unit is in the right place at the right time.
CUSTOMIZE and UPGRADE your teams and equipment to confront AGGRESSIVE RIOTERS.
Operate in REAL RIOT SITUATIONS across the world.
Beware!
The rioters will CLASH with peaceful demonstrants.
CONTROL the situation before they start resorting to rocks, sticks, Molotov cocktails, and any other object that can be used as a weapon.
You must not fail! Lose control of the situation, and the rioters will prey on everything in their path!
Wishlist Now, Make a Difference!
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112 Operator
Overview
Ol' Il Pallino has a confession to make: He’s never played 9-1-1 Operator going into 1-1-2 Operator, so this review most likely won’t be helpful for players who wonder how both games compare. The selling point for 1-1-2 Operator is obviously the feature that allows players to play sandbox games in any city in the world. Campaigns, however, are limited to a handful of cities in Europe and the gray area that is Istanbul, Turkey. Both the sandbox and campaign start with a story of the player becoming an emergency dispatcher managing a single district through a probationary period, and after three shifts, the player presumably does well enough to unlock more regions on the map (the player gets to pick which regions in sandbox mode) and also gains more units and personnel along the way. (New vehicles may be purchased once unlocked. Equipment may also be purchased for police, medical, and fire units to perform specialized tasks or to simply make units more skillful.) As the player progresses, the situations become more hectic, but if the player knows anything about unit and resource management (and you probably do, or else you wouldn’t be reading this review) the player should have no problem staying on top of tasks no matter how overwhelmed the player feels seeing icons appearing on the screen requesting any combination of police, medical, and/or fire units, and all in real time.
– Real player with 273.2 hrs in game
DISCLAIMER: I backed 112 Operator on Kickstarter, and have been playing since Closed Alpha.
TL;DR: I recommend 112 Operator, especially if you’re a fan of 911 Operator.
Features
All the features and events from 911 Operator and its DLCs are there, e.g. earthquake, blackouts, search request, etc. So what about the new features promised in-this game?
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- New fire mechanics is one of the highlights of their promotion. Mechanically it works, and it does pose a large challenge to manage this event while considering things like the weather and wind. However, based on experience (on very early build), the mechanics is let down by the often poor pathfinding that the units take. I have had several instances where police units were stuck between the fire or can’t find a proper path to a clear area, thus failing evacuation on the fire’s path. This might’ve been improved in release, but sadly I haven’t been able to see this in action since large area fires occurs very rarely in campaign, and almost never occur in free-game.
– Real player with 34.9 hrs in game
Breaking Good
Breaking good is not a bad game, but it’s just not good, either.
It’s a relatively straightforward match 3 game with some interesting mechanics in that you view the play area as a three dimension cylinder from 4 different angles. For core mechanics, you drag left-right to move an entire row of pieces, or swap one up or one down. You match different combinations of 3+ pairs of singular elements to create more complex compounds. There are quite a few achievements, but getting many of them is purely a grind.
– Real player with 20.0 hrs in game
A pleasant game. It’s a match 3 with an unusual style twist. My only complaint would be the periodic table itself. It should say only the coloured elements are in play so people don’t think they have to unlock the rest, which is what the current table implies. It is probably unnecessary as well. You can find the element your looking for simply by checking the match tiles.
It’s an achievement hunters dream as well. Worth the price.
– Real player with 15.7 hrs in game
Noda
I love 3D data visualization. It really works when the interface is intuitive and you can focus on your data. It’s also amazing to feel the benefit of externalizing your thoughts in a 3D space - the model that you have in your head gets visualized, so that your mind’s eye is in a feedback loop with your real eyes. From imagination to creation, your idea can take form.
Noda makes this process seamless and easy. The visual design of the world and interface is elemental and intuitive, and the resulting creations are beautiful. I used Noda to organize my music library into different genres, something that I’ve always wanted to do. It’s great when you feel at ease and meditative when creating, and Noda is the ideal VR experience for this.
– Real player with 10.7 hrs in game
Hi devs !
I bought Noda and immediately spent a whole night on it, working on my story.
It felt amazing, so thanks for that !
Here are my observations and suggestions :
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My first working environment choice was “Sky only”, but i had to renounce it when i noticed the teleport couldn’t be used there. Could you add an invisible floor to make moving possible there, and in the empty environment ?
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I made mistakes sometimes, deleted elements, moved this or that and then changed my mind…. I had to redo a lot of things. I don’t know what kind of coding it would implie, but i would definitely have gained some efficacy, had i had a “Ctrl Z” of some sort.
– Real player with 10.5 hrs in game
Virtual Aquarium - Overlay Desktop Game
Do you love fish and have your own aquarium but it is not enough for you?
Or maybe you can’t have an aquarium and would you like to?
This is the perfect hit on your part!
Virtual Aquarium: Overlay Desktop Game is the game for you!
This game works as an overlay above all windows - so you don’t have to distract yourself from the current activity to watch your fish look, grow and get wonderful colors.
Main features of the game:
The game is displayed as an overlay above the windows.
Everything happens no matter what you are doing. Your beautiful and colorful fish will swim on your screen and make your time spent in front of the computer at work, school or at home more pleasant.
Interaction with fish
By clicking on a fish you can check its name and species.
Many species of fish
There are over 20 species and over 100 subspecies of freshwater and saltwater fish in the game.
Beautiful colors and fish patterns
The fish in our game have wonderful vivid colors, as the fish grows its colors become more vivid and more expressive, thanks to which your virtual aquarium allows you to beautify your screen even better.
Graphic effects
The game has various graphic effects that will introduce you to the world of your own aquarium even better.
Additional functions
AUTO START - Your aquarium will automatically greet you when you turn on the computer.
GAME MODE - the game will go into hibernation when you start another game in full screen, which will ensure full computer power.
With the help of keyboard shortcuts, you can easily operate the basic elements of the game.
Math Hero - Minimalist Puzzle
Saving the world through the power of math!
– Real player with 3.4 hrs in game
Simple puzzle game, sure, but it was fun and I did enjoy my playthrough. 50 levels is a tad bit short and I did accidentally restart a couple times, but overall not bad for a quick puzzle fix.
– Real player with 3.2 hrs in game
Mushroom Picker Simulator
Do you have stress in your life, need to find a way to relax? Want to get out of the house closer to nature? Well, this program may be just the thing that you need. It’s a walking simulator through the Boreal Forests named after Boreas the Greek god of the Northwind, full of spruce trees, pine trees, fir trees, interesting little ponds, and hidden crystal clear lakes which are lovingly reproduced for you in splendid detail, you’ll actually feel like that you are walking through one of the National Forests in the Taiga of Russia. You’ll hear the lovely chirping birds, pounding woodpeckers, the squabble of rambunctious squirrels and raccoons, but won’t ever see them, the warning hisses of snakes when you disturb them, the grind of the rocks and pebbles that your intrusion has disrupted, or subtle squishing softness while walking on piles of ancient pine needles, the splash of the water as you walk through it, and the pounding of your boots on the pavement or dirt paths as you explore this beautiful world. I often find myself ducking in front of my computer screen as I go under a tree branch, ha! It’s relaxing but also can be dangerous.
– Real player with 170.4 hrs in game
It was a surprise for me that this wonderful game received mostly negative reviews. Listen to nobody. It’s a perfect game. Best way to relax? Just launch this game and let your worries go away.
Or maybe it just reminds me of my childhood cause it was like a mushroom picker simulator itself. Now I live in the desert and can’t venture into deep forests hunting for mushrooms… Only this game helped me to ease my phantom pain for being not able to pick mushrooms. Thank you for creating this game and stuff. Damn, I need to eat some mushrooms now.
– Real player with 11.3 hrs in game
Offroad Mechanic Simulator
Prepare for an off-road adventure!
Offroad Mechanic Simulator challenges you to modify off-road vehicles and prepare them for the toughest challenges they could face!
Accept contracts that go well beyond standard repair jobs. Prepare your clients' vehicles for a true off-road experience and make sure they’re ready to travel on terrains that exceed their original capabilities. Get ready to install a higher suspension or add a snorkel when a client needs it. Choose the parts that will do the job without going over your budget.
Rise up to the challenge of servicing off-road vehicles in a singleplayer campaign! Enjoy your progression as you slowly learn how to service increasingly expensive cars. Purchase additional parts and tools you need to transform a car into an off-road monster.
Test your modifications in your own off-road adventure. Drive across perilous terrain, climb steep cliffs, and cross muddy rivers. Enjoy breathtaking scenery before moving on to the next obstacle. And don’t forget to wash your vehicles before you hand them off to a client!
Features
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Multiple different cars to work on
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Beautiful, photorealistic graphics
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Various tools that let you modify your vehicles
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A wide selection of parts to install that allow your cars to achieve remarkable feats
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Career mode with story missions
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Breathtaking scenery
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Various randomized assignments and jobs to complete
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Decorative elements
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Different tracks where you can test if your vehicles are ready for an off-road challenge
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Unlimited fun