claymore
2021
Fun little game that plays like something you'd find on Kongregate. Definitely something to play while on a road trip.
2019
Quick and dirty tactics game, and surprisingly addicting to boot. +1 for dogs only mode.
I will also mention that Overland has a beautiful UX design. There is always a decent learning curve in just understanding how to navigate a turn-based strategy game for casuals of the genre like me. With menus within menus within menus being commonplace, it's easy to get overwhelmed and alienated. However, because Overland is so fundamentally straightforward and efficient, doing a task that sounds complex in another game can be done with two simple clicks and a drag and drop in Overland. The game flows so cleverly and deliberately that I could pick it up years later and still know exactly what I'm doing.
I will also mention that Overland has a beautiful UX design. There is always a decent learning curve in just understanding how to navigate a turn-based strategy game for casuals of the genre like me. With menus within menus within menus being commonplace, it's easy to get overwhelmed and alienated. However, because Overland is so fundamentally straightforward and efficient, doing a task that sounds complex in another game can be done with two simple clicks and a drag and drop in Overland. The game flows so cleverly and deliberately that I could pick it up years later and still know exactly what I'm doing.
1992
Historically significant and I'm a sucker for Mode 7. But it's gameplay has aged poorly and there's a pretty steep skill curve for controls. Soundtrack is a bop though.
1992
Don't go into this game expecting good gameplay or an engaging story. Play it for the surreal visuals and the unique sprite designs.