LoomerIsaw
2022
A really weird game that reminded me of Kentucky Route Zero. This tells the sad story of a decaying town and its inhabitants; people who are lonely, lost and desperate. There's plenty of symbolism and parallels to our own reality to go around. Really cool music, too, that goes well with the bizarre tone of the game.
2023
It's a shame that this game seems to have been overlooked in a very stacked 2023 because this is as close to perfect a puzzle game can get, in my book. The difficulty balance is great; yes, I stared at the screen for long periods trying to solve some of the puzzles, but they're never too hard or frustrating. The variety this game offers is quite something. At certain points across the campaign it became a top-down shooter, a stealth game, a war game, a tower-defense game and even an RTS.
This is called Humanity because that is the subject of the game. It tackles that subject with an overtness that doesn't dull its effectiveness. The use of humans as "pawns" in the problem-solving is not only an awesome display of tech by the devs, but also central to the message of the game.
This is called Humanity because that is the subject of the game. It tackles that subject with an overtness that doesn't dull its effectiveness. The use of humans as "pawns" in the problem-solving is not only an awesome display of tech by the devs, but also central to the message of the game.
2015
One of the best games I've played. Pretty much unmatched in atmosphere, lore and allegory.
2019
Hassou Tobi
The best Final Fantasy game.
Not a bad game but I can't recommend it fully. The game has a fascinating world inspired by Nordic folklore that can look good in spots. My biggest gripe is the character movement - it's slow and janky. I guess the developers want the player to feel like a child out in a scary world but it shouldn't be at the expense of gameplay. A similar game like Little Nightmares managed to strike a good balance in this regard.
2022
There is so much quality and heart packed in this gem that few games can match. A remarkable game.
Had a blast playing couch co- op with the wife.
2023
Not as enjoyable as Diablo 3 but still a lot of fun couch co-op.
2013
One of the most memorable games I've played. First time I played The Swapper was almost a decade ago; it stuck with me enough that I replayed it recently. It is just as good and immersive. Underrated game.
2012
My favorite game of all time.
My favorite Zelda game.
2018
The first game was great, one of my favorite metroidvania titles. This game surpasses it in almost every way.
2018
Picked this up again on the Steam Deck after playing the hell out of it on Switch when it released. Truly a special game from one of the best studios out there.
Shin-chan in Boku no Natsuyasumi style? I'm in!