Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
It is not a game, it is an experience. A very special one and totally unique. And it can be the best one you had in a lifetime of gaming.
I have finally reached a THOUSAND HOURS playing this game. So I guess it is time to review it. Every viable choice and path, probably saw all the dialogues, I dare to say. I really did everything possible, researched all the alternatives, even explored the most grim and absurd outcomes, just to see how far your freedom goes. I did it all. And it really gives you the most absurd amount of choices and risks to take. All the perfect choices, all the wrong ones on purpose. And usually, there is no wrong path to take. What kind of cop do you want to be?
– Real player with 1003.0 hrs in game
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SUGGESTION [Moderate: Success?] — “The first time I played this game, it filled me with a sense of nostalgia, which is weird because it was my first time playing the game. The music, the art style, the amnesiac protagonist, all contribute to that feeling… which has now turned into real nostalgia.
A few times, I’ve remembered the theme of the city proper, and had literal tears well up in my eyes, and loved every second of it. That feeling has made me come back to the game three or four separate times now, to try new skillsets, thoughts, and world views. The Final Cut update makes this process even better, as the writing and voice acting are really fucking good; even uncovering tiny new bits of writing triggers substantial dopamine hits in my brain at this point.
– Real player with 111.2 hrs in game
Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
One of the greatest sagas in gaming history. Its off-the-rails good. If you have any interest in science-fiction you should definitely play this, right now!
+Graphics are beautiful. Shepard is beautiful. ALL the cut-scenes look AMAZING, even the loading screens look fantastic! Visually, they’re all a masterpiece. I commend BioWare for bringing these all-time classics in to the modern day, especially the first game. You can tell they’ve put a ton of work in to all 3 games, and I found it very gratifying in this age of sub-par remasters.
– Real player with 197.3 hrs in game
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It’s Mass Effect. What else do you need to know?
Alright, for the uninitiated: Mass Effect doesn’t have the most refined gameplay. But it oozes with soul. The game has phenomenal writing. The worlds you visit, the characters you meet, they all tell you decades of stories with only few conversations and encounters. The story and its actors are captivating. You always want to know more about this galaxy and the people in it. Missions are exciting and going back to your ship to talk with your crew is fascinating. If you ever have a thirst for a big adventure that spans over a whole galaxy this game keeps you covered from beginning to end.
– Real player with 185.1 hrs in game
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
What an experience! I recommend it to anyone who likes crpgs but hates combat.
– Real player with 149.9 hrs in game
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Planescape Torment has a great story. The atmosphere of the game is really cool, and the soundtrack is really nice. The soundtrack for the city of Curst is my favorite. It is an old rpg, and a lot of the game is centered around dialogue options. I recommend it if you have the time to play a slower paced rpg. If you play it stat up Wisdom, Charisma, and Intelligence for expanded dialogue. It is not my favorite classic rpg in terms of combat and game play, but I’m glad I took the time to beat it and experience this classic. Great game that doesn’t just feed you the story, you have to pay attention and piece it together as you go or you might just miss the deeper meaning. What can change the nature of a man?
– Real player with 111.6 hrs in game
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
Good game but there’s a game breaking bug that I cannot find a fix for. I Tried around 6 different fixes to no avail. After combat, around 80% of the time, the game will not allow the player to move. You are stuck unless you save and then load. If it happened 20% instead of 80% it wouldn’t be a problem, but as it stands, at times it’s every 20 seconds you have to spend another 20 seconds to restart.
– Real player with 169.2 hrs in game
Phenomenal game- probably the best Star Wars game I have ever played!
– Real player with 164.2 hrs in game
古剑奇谭三(Gujian3)
After series of disappointments to find a decent story-driven RPG among modern games and tired of replaying classics I’ve decided to give a chance to a Chinese RPG. So I’ve bought Gujian3 and… put it aside after the first mission considering it to be some mediocre slasher. Last year I gave a go to another Chinese RPG - Xuan-Yuan Sword VII and was relatively satisfied by its story ang gameplay. After that I checked my Steam library and found long-forgotten Gujian3. Struggling to drop it during the first mission I’ve reached Skyelk and finally found what I seek in games - a decent RPG with involving story and interesting characters. And it appeared to be so involving that became my “second reality” for two weeks. Thorough gameplay took 100+ hours and almost none was boring.
– Real player with 188.4 hrs in game
This review has no spoilers and is very long.
Before you buy it, you should know this game is heavily story-driven and exploration-based. If you are a gamer that like exploration, collecting rewards, and/or storytelling, you are in for a treat!
This single-player game does require internet connection to run. This very inconvenient function might have something to do with IP protection during its initial release in China to prevent pirated copies. Unfortunately, the IP protection was carried over to the Steam version, likely because the developer wasn’t planning to release the game in English during its initial release in 2018.
– Real player with 184.1 hrs in game
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament
Things you need to know about before playing or purchasing The Gate of Firmament ( 穹之扉 in Chinese)
At the foremost, I have to be frank I am a fan addicted to The Gate of Firmament and its gaming series. But in this review I will try to elaborate neutrally the pros and cons of this game alongside with things you might be interested to know about.
- Languages Supporting. You attention here please, this game only supports English, Japanese, Chinese, Traditonal Chinese with the corresponding UI, menu and subtitles. So feel free to play if you are English or Japanese players, but unluckily for players in other regions, whether waiting for mods( or official translations, donnot be expecting on that ) or choosing not to buy is at your discretion.
– Real player with 128.0 hrs in game
Final Fantasy Love Stories? Pfft
This RPG i played it over three years amidst all the work and disappointments I had lol. and it is a real gem. Its basic outline is like 3/4 good FF games comprised together. But the story is a very powerful one and has one of the beautiful romantic storylines ever. The gameplay is pretty interesting, it has many locations, quests, equipment, forging, enemies and so manyyyy easter eggs hidden inside. It has this range of achievements that are so difficult and can be time consuming, to my knowledge only 3 people completed all achievements til date. I also think some achievements are bugged and that’s also a reason but regardless this is a pretty good game to play. Also this is one of the games where you can see how much the developers have cared for you, the small clock on the right up, good controls, mouse camera option etc. I was touched by it.
– Real player with 100.5 hrs in game
Torment: Tides of Numenera
Disclaimer: I do NOT reccomend the game at its current pricing. Furthermore, after much thought, I do not reccomened it for what it claims to be. This is no Planescape: Torment and it is not a worthy successor. Nevertheless, there is something worth the time it takes to play, even if it is deeply flawed. Below is my first formal attempt at a review, which I have tried to do indepth and professionally as possible.
At the conclusion, there will be a numerical score with a breakdown for my reasoning behind it.
– Real player with 125.5 hrs in game
This is a long review, consider yourselves warned.
I think that the mixed feelings about the game in the steam community and in general express my own feelings about it as well. While there are some aspects that are wonderful, there is also a sense that something is missing or amiss. So, rather than being a extremely coherent essay-like review, this is more of a catalogue of my views on individual aspects of the game. Also, I wil be overtly comparing this game to Planescape: Torment and not treating it separately, because I cannot go back in time and unmake myself playing PS:T and not basing my expectations of this one based on that one. Also, this review is focused much more on the game’s content, philosophy etc rather than on more formal aspects such as combat or difficulty. So, being clear on that, strap yourselves in and we may begin.
– Real player with 122.3 hrs in game
Asdivine Saga
Overview
In a world facing a sudden war, a mercenary by the name of Vyse finds himself seeking to uncover the evil machinations operating behind the scenes. Joined by a pair of royal princesses and shinobi, does success lie in the cards for this unlikely band of adventurers when danger seems to lurk at every turn…?!
Master the art of throwing and level monsters to the dust! Get powerful support from spirits that can be equipped to enhance magic, and upgrade weapons and synthesize rings to power up in battle. You can even get special endings by building up trust with other characters, and take on the strongest at the battle arena to enjoy this fantasy RPG in its entirety.
Story
What will Vyse and his trio of lovely companions discover as they seek to uncover the evil machinations operating behind the scenes of this sudden war that is slowly engulfing the world? Come join them in what is sure to be a wild ride full of comical heroics and crazy antics that you will not soon forget!
Master the “Throw” Attack!
As a shinobi, Akane has the ability to combine items, and unleash a variety of special attacks in battle!
Get Powerful Support from Spirits & Create Rare Rings!
By equipping spirits, sub-elementals can be leveled up, and magic can be learned based on their elementals. Spirits also make it possible for powerful skills called “Trust Charges” that can turn the tide of battlefield to be used. In addition, rings that can be equipped as accessories are also able to be synthesized and upgraded.
Increase Trust with Companions and…!
Depending on how he responds to his female counterparts, Vyse can build relationships of trust with them. Moreover, by growing closer to them, who knows what the future will hold…?
The Whole Kit and Caboodle!
Packed with all the usual content fans of the series have come to expectーthe battle arena where Maidame Curie runs the show, a weapon upgrade system used to enhance the party’s weapons of choice, and levels that go all the way up to 999ーplayers can enjoy the world of Asdivine to their heart’s content!
DELTARUNE
The next adventure in the UNDERTALE series has appeared!
Fight (or spare) alongside new characters in UNDERTALE’s parallel story, DELTARUNE…!
Featuring
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A massive soundtrack and story written by Toby Fox!
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Meet new and endearing main characters, as well as familiar faces like Toriel, Sans, as more. Huh? Papyrus? No, he’s busy. Sorry
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Smooth and expressive pixel-animation by Temmie. She also has a new hat (in-game)
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A linear, chapter-based system that you can pick up from anywhere.
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Creative bullet-dodging based battles inspired by games like Touhou and Chrono Trigger.
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Jevilishly difficult hidden bosses.
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And…
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… only 1 ending…?
Try Chapter 1 and 2 for free now!
Chapters 3-5 are now in development and will someday be available as a paid release.
FAQ
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Can you pet dogs in the first 2 chapters?
(crying) This FAQ is over!
Essence of Time
In Essence of Time, you are thrust into a school of elemental magic at a critical moment in history; it is time to choose a new emperor. As is tradition, the emperor will be chosen from the students. However, when controversy surrounds the winner, civil unrest grows into outright war.
Fortunately, you have access to the essence of time! By repeating those fateful last days at the academy, you can try to change who becomes emperor and prevent war from breaking out.
Essence of Time mixes turn-based RPGs and visual novel storytelling with time-travel puzzle solving. As you explore various timelines, you will experiment with your sphere grid, make new friends, wage combat against deadly foes, and unravel the many mysteries held within the hearts and minds of all who cross your path.