Hansov
2021
Personally I think the whole iceberg deal that inspired this game and the Creepypasta moments it has are a little cringe-y, but in the end I think B3313 does a solid job replicating a lot of the weird and subtle eeriness of Mario 64 and cranking it to the max. Many of the new areas in the castle feel like they came fresh out of dreams I had about Mario 64 when I was a kid. The whole concept of most of the levels being abstract, half-remembered/alternate timeline versions of Mario 64 levels we all know and love is also a very cool idea, even if I did get a little sick of all the Whomp's Fortresses in the end.
1994
Feels and plays like a bizarre combination of Sonic the Hedgehog and Earthworm Jim. It's playable.
1995
Westwood definitely put a lot of love into this. Unfortunately no matter how in-depth the options are and how fun the presentation is, Monopoly is still Monopoly and a chore to play.
2009
Atmospheric little game that doesn't overstay its welcome. Each of the subtle "reveals" in the game's environments are intriguing and really get your imagination running.
Fun fact: I also discovered Kevin Macloed through this game as a kid.
Fun fact: I also discovered Kevin Macloed through this game as a kid.
2010
A thought-provoking little game with a unique message. Probably won't "click" for most people who just take it on a surface level, but there's a method to thecatamites' madness. A memorable experience for sure.