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Buckshot Roulette
This is a simple 20-minute game based on Russian Roulette. Depth comes from the items that can modify the shots as well as how you go through the "levels" w/ a random number of blank and live rounds. Not a lot of depth here, so I don't feel like giving it more than 3 stars? Ratings are weird like that. That being said, this is a $3 game so throw the dev some bones because this game is a short sweet experience.
8 days ago
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Baldur's Gate 3
Easy to see why it won so many GOTY awards last year.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a complete package fantastic game. Simply put, it's a turn-based role playing game (but certainly not a JRPG). The most apt and simple comparison is Dungeons & Dragons, which isn't far off since the setting is directly from D&D. I played the game single player, since I understand all too well the pains of trying to get a squad together for a D&D campaign.
Presentation wise, the art and music are solid. Nothing in particular blew me away (besides a certain villain's song in Act 3) but it all did the job well. Lots of loving tunes and beautiful locales keep the game fresh and varied.
Story wise, it's a simple D&D-esque plot all things considered. Thinking on it, I don't think the narrative is this huge thing of note, but it's a simple scope that does the job fantastic. The characters (primarily the Origin characters/playable party members) all have storylines you can pursue as you see fit and have great conclusions and possible endings (from what I've gleamed in my single playthrough). Also, nothing groundbreaking. Simple stories told well are always worth appreciating.
The gameplay is clean as can be. Exploring and interacting with the world contains so many ways to problem solve and progress the plot it feels crazy the devs programmed in some of these possibilities. Genuinely, the attention to detail to allow some things to happen in this game cannot get enough commendation. The combat is D&D5e for the most part, and it's a satisfying implementation at that. Loved so many fights in this game and the way it rewarded smart tactics and creative solutions. For my team, I spent the whole game with my custom character Chad Thundercock (Sorcerer for the first few levels before rerolled into Paladin), Shadowheart, Gale, and Astarion (as a Gloomstalker). I can 100% see myself coming back to a future playthrough for other endings and party compositions. The exploring/overworld and the combat of this game can each be dissected for paragraphs on end so I'll just say it's satisfying and leave it at that.
Overall, a fantastic role-playing game with a high replayability factor. This is clearly a labor of love from the developers, Larian Studios deserves all the props for this. Highly HIGHLY recommend this game as a gateway to role-playing games, D&D/TTRPGs, a fun multiplayer co-op campaign, or simply anyone who likes a damn good game.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a complete package fantastic game. Simply put, it's a turn-based role playing game (but certainly not a JRPG). The most apt and simple comparison is Dungeons & Dragons, which isn't far off since the setting is directly from D&D. I played the game single player, since I understand all too well the pains of trying to get a squad together for a D&D campaign.
Presentation wise, the art and music are solid. Nothing in particular blew me away (besides a certain villain's song in Act 3) but it all did the job well. Lots of loving tunes and beautiful locales keep the game fresh and varied.
Story wise, it's a simple D&D-esque plot all things considered. Thinking on it, I don't think the narrative is this huge thing of note, but it's a simple scope that does the job fantastic. The characters (primarily the Origin characters/playable party members) all have storylines you can pursue as you see fit and have great conclusions and possible endings (from what I've gleamed in my single playthrough). Also, nothing groundbreaking. Simple stories told well are always worth appreciating.
The gameplay is clean as can be. Exploring and interacting with the world contains so many ways to problem solve and progress the plot it feels crazy the devs programmed in some of these possibilities. Genuinely, the attention to detail to allow some things to happen in this game cannot get enough commendation. The combat is D&D5e for the most part, and it's a satisfying implementation at that. Loved so many fights in this game and the way it rewarded smart tactics and creative solutions. For my team, I spent the whole game with my custom character Chad Thundercock (Sorcerer for the first few levels before rerolled into Paladin), Shadowheart, Gale, and Astarion (as a Gloomstalker). I can 100% see myself coming back to a future playthrough for other endings and party compositions. The exploring/overworld and the combat of this game can each be dissected for paragraphs on end so I'll just say it's satisfying and leave it at that.
Overall, a fantastic role-playing game with a high replayability factor. This is clearly a labor of love from the developers, Larian Studios deserves all the props for this. Highly HIGHLY recommend this game as a gateway to role-playing games, D&D/TTRPGs, a fun multiplayer co-op campaign, or simply anyone who likes a damn good game.
9 days ago