Short Hike is an adventure game. It has similarities to Firewatch but with a more laid-back atmosphere. The only thing you have to do is take a hike to the top of a mountain and then return to your Aunt May. The graphics remind me of a good-looking PS1 game. It seems like more indieContinue reading “A Short Hike, Short Game that made me Smile”
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Arcadian Atlas is a Wonderful Tactical RPG
I’ve been trying to get into this game for a while. There have been a lot of starts and stops, but I wanted to finish it. I like this Tactical Role-Playing Game (TRPG) style because it feels like you’re playing a tabletop RPG. Arcadian Atlas, a game that could’ve easily competed with the likes ofContinue reading “Arcadian Atlas is a Wonderful Tactical RPG”
Bahnsen Knights: The Weakest Part of a Spectacular Trilogy
Bahnsen Knights takes place in the late 1980s, the same world as Varney Lake and Mothmen 1966. However, this one feels different from the other games. It is less grounded in myth and legend and seems to adopt some religious cults that popped up in the 1960s, 1970s, 80s, and 90s. It is an interestingContinue reading “Bahnsen Knights: The Weakest Part of a Spectacular Trilogy”
Open Roads: A Good Story and Compelling Mystery
I had a lot of fun with Open Roads, though probably not for the reasons the developers intended. I’m from Michigan, and some things in this game made me smile. The game takes place in 2003 and refers back to events in the 1960s. In this walking simulator, you play as Tess and go onContinue reading “Open Roads: A Good Story and Compelling Mystery”
A Review of A Night on the Farm
Have you ever beaten a game and wondered if you won or if the game simply stopped? That happened to me when I finished A Night on the Farm. It is an adventure horror game with multiple endings. It is a spooky game that has a bunch of collectibles in it. You’ll need to findContinue reading “A Review of A Night on the Farm”
Dear Esther is Wonderful and Majestic, but Short
Dear Esther is a walking simulator/adventure game. This genre minimizes the gameplay and focuses on telling a story. It is a modern adaptation of the classic text and point-and-click adventure games from the 80s. These games are usually shorter and much easier. They also cut out or simplify the puzzles and eliminate the one-hit deaths.Continue reading “Dear Esther is Wonderful and Majestic, but Short”
Firewatch Tells a Wonderful Story and is a Beautiful Game
Firewatch is a wonderful game that focuses on telling the player a story. The gameplay is kept to a minimum, and you spend most of your time exploring a park. It is a relaxing game, even though it tries to create tension in the game. The opening sequence can be a bit of a gutContinue reading “Firewatch Tells a Wonderful Story and is a Beautiful Game”
Varney Lake is a Wonderful Series of Visual Novels
When I started playing Varney Lake, I wasn’t expecting to find a wonderful story. The characters are great, and you need to play through the game a few times to get all of the story. It isn’t necessary, but it does fill in the gaps that appear on the first playthrough. Other stories get unlockedContinue reading “Varney Lake is a Wonderful Series of Visual Novels”
Dune: Imperium, Probably Better as a Board Game
I like Dune. I also think it works better as a RTS game. I never thought it could work as a card battler video game. It is a board game; from what I’ve seen, it looks fun. I think this would be more fun to play as a board game. Having a group of friendsContinue reading “Dune: Imperium, Probably Better as a Board Game”
The Best Games I Played in 2023
I played a ton of great games this year. Some were better than others, and I wanted to revisit a few games. I also missed out on some fantastic games that I’ll have to look at next year. Much of the year consisted of wrestling games, shooters, and beat’em ups. I was working on aContinue reading “The Best Games I Played in 2023”