Suzuka
A decent metroidvania. Loved the Mexican theme and the art style. Didn’t enjoy the controls on the Switch, but it was a good short adventure. Not much backtracking, so it felt more linear than a typical metroidvania. Probably won’t play the sequel.
Edit: It’s on the Switch now! Gods be praised.
I adore this game. Probably the best take on solitaire I’ve seen in a long time. It’s perfect for mobile devices. However, as if I’m going to pay £6.99 a month for Apple Arcade just for one game. It’s because of this that I have to leave the game unfinished. I’ll emulate the 3DS version, but I wish Game Freak would bring this to the Switch.
I adore this game. Probably the best take on solitaire I’ve seen in a long time. It’s perfect for mobile devices. However, as if I’m going to pay £6.99 a month for Apple Arcade just for one game. It’s because of this that I have to leave the game unfinished. I’ll emulate the 3DS version, but I wish Game Freak would bring this to the Switch.
2016
I might return to this at some point, but it’s unlikely. This is the second Pokemon game I’ve played (after Shield) where it felt like a waste of my time. The island trials and constant cutscenes are beyond annoying. And so many ridiculous blockades everywhere. Even the exotic Hawaii setting can’t save this. I guess for me this is where the demise of Pokemon began.
What a beautiful yet haunting game. I played this in one sitting as I was so captivated by it. The boss fights were good fun and I absolutely loved the use of Nordic folklore, no matter how creepy it was.
2021
Didn't much care for the story elements, but damn did I enjoy the gameplay. It's nothing spectacular, you're just driving around delivering letters and packages while listening to tunes on the radio and enjoying the scenery ...And yet it's so cozy and comforting. Definitely deserving of a replay.
2020
More coffee-making and less cringey dialogue please. I mean honestly, what was with the sex stuff?
I‘ve restarted this game a few times, each time hoping that it will suddenly click with me. Never happened. I adore the story and the way the game looks, but the controls and save system just aren’t for me. A good lesson learned though - just because you love Hollow Knight doesn’t automatically mean you’ll love most metroidvanias out there. Personally I’d recommend Death’s Door if you’re looking for a game with a similar vibe/gameplay to Hollow Knight.
An underrated match-3 puzzle game which I’m glad is finally coming to the Switch. I honestly don’t know how many hours I’ve put into the ‘quick battles’, but it certainly rivals Tetris as a casual pick-up-and-go puzzle game. My only complaint is that the campaign is too long. The boss fights are varied but can feel tedious (you’re definitely going to need to max out each character to level 10). Overall, a very enjoyable game that deserves more recognition.
Enjoyed this way more than I expected to, in fact I think it might be hard for me to go back to Emerald. Hoenn has never been more beautiful and charming. The Delta episode was a nice addition and I really wish soaring would make a comeback.
2021
Those final scenes, man. Good lord. Make sure you have tissues at hand because there will be tears.
Tetris on drugs. Play it in a dark room with headphones on and you’re in for a seriously (yet wonderfully) trippy experience.
2006
Cutesy game many of us would probably have loved when we were younger. There doesn’t seem to be much variety between the different worlds and the controls are sluggish, but younger me would have finished this purely based on how friggin’ adorable the LocoRoco are.
Now I know why so many people say that this game is underrated. I was expecting a decent cowboy shooter, but it was way more fun and engaging than that. The gunplay is fantastic, but it’s the (sometimes unreliable) narration which gives this game so much character and charm. My only gripe is the length (you can easily finish this within a few hours), but it does have high replay value and is often on sale on Steam.
If it weren’t for the compelling story and characters, I probably would have dropped this within the first third of the game. The gameplay, while probably great in 2013, seems pretty lacklustre by modern standards and seriously made me question how there is still so much hype around this game.
That being said, I finally understand the comparisons made with A Plague Tale: Innocence, which so unabashedly borrows elements from this game. However, I’d sooner replay A Plague Tale than TLOU purely because I enjoyed the gameplay in the former much more. But the emotional impact of TLOU is far greater, which is why I’m keen to see how the HBO series will adapt it. I might even play the sequel at some point if I can find the patience to deal with the gameplay again.
That being said, I finally understand the comparisons made with A Plague Tale: Innocence, which so unabashedly borrows elements from this game. However, I’d sooner replay A Plague Tale than TLOU purely because I enjoyed the gameplay in the former much more. But the emotional impact of TLOU is far greater, which is why I’m keen to see how the HBO series will adapt it. I might even play the sequel at some point if I can find the patience to deal with the gameplay again.
Perhaps I’m guilty of overhyping this game in my head, but good lord was I disappointed with the reality. The controls are just awful. Worst and jankiest horse riding I’ve encountered to date, and don’t get me started on how Agro actually gets in your way during fights sometimes. From everything I’ve seen and read about this game, I can tell there’s a wonderful story to be told here, but sadly I don’t think I’ll be returning to this.