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They/Them
English & 日本語
Non-Binary Creative
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It's games like this that I find difficult to rate or even talk about. I can't say that I enjoyed myself - it's too upsetting for that - or even really understood it. It seems incredibly personal to the game's creator and, without knowing them personally, it was difficult to get a grip on all of the details that this game's filled with. I didn't get a lot out of this game but that's not because it's bad; it is because it's not for me. Ideas of good and bad are largely irrelevant because my enjoyment of the game isn’t what matters. The game was clearly made for its maker and if it was helpful to them, that’s what matters. I just hope they’re doing okay and this helped them, at least in some small way.
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SuperHot is the most innovative shooter I've played in years, etc., etc...
Been playing off and on for the last couple of months whenever I've had some free time and I've had a blast.
A variation on the match 3 game, Panel de Pon might be most well known for its western version, Tetris Attack. While I haven't played Tetris Attack, the most obvious differences between that and it's Japanese equivalent is the aesthetic. Panel de Pon goes for the tried and true Japanese puzzle aesthetic of magical girls, each one representing an element, season, biome, etc. The pixel art is impressively detailed when it has to be and the character designs are all stand out in a Sailor Moon type way.
The gameplay is fun and addicting, just enough challenge to be engaging despite not changing the formula throughout the game. There is multiple game modes but the VS (which acts as the campaign mode) is my favourite, each level themed after one of the magical girls. If you're not super into match 3 or puzzle games of that sort, this probably won't be for you but if you like that sort of thing (or enjoy Tetris Attack), this is a strong recommend.
4/5
A variation on the match 3 game, Panel de Pon might be most well known for its western version, Tetris Attack. While I haven't played Tetris Attack, the most obvious differences between that and it's Japanese equivalent is the aesthetic. Panel de Pon goes for the tried and true Japanese puzzle aesthetic of magical girls, each one representing an element, season, biome, etc. The pixel art is impressively detailed when it has to be and the character designs are all stand out in a Sailor Moon type way.
The gameplay is fun and addicting, just enough challenge to be engaging despite not changing the formula throughout the game. There is multiple game modes but the VS (which acts as the campaign mode) is my favourite, each level themed after one of the magical girls. If you're not super into match 3 or puzzle games of that sort, this probably won't be for you but if you like that sort of thing (or enjoy Tetris Attack), this is a strong recommend.
4/5