OgnistY
2017
Hehe it's the funny ERP game
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But in actuality, it really is a great way to connect with and have real experiences with people you may not usually be able to spend time with. It allows me to spend time with my boyfriend who lives half way across the world and lets me feel like I'm actually there with him, at least to a certain extent
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But in actuality, it really is a great way to connect with and have real experiences with people you may not usually be able to spend time with. It allows me to spend time with my boyfriend who lives half way across the world and lets me feel like I'm actually there with him, at least to a certain extent
2019
This review contains spoilers
I slept on this game when it released. Being an Epic exclusive, I really didn't give it much thought. Seeing that it had recently come to Steam, I decided to pick it up in the 2020 Summer Sale, along with some other titles I'd had my eye on for a little while. After buying it, I waited yet again and played through some of the other games I bought during the same sale. I didn't know it at the time, but it seems I was saving the best until last.
While at its core, Outer Wilds is just a game like any other, everything about it seemed to just hit me a little differently. I can honestly say I've never played a more intriguing and atmospheric game. I was hooked from the start and found every little scrap of info I could, to the extent that I got the Archeologist achievement purely by accident when I'd unlocked every ship log. There's an entire universe of content swimming in this tiny little homely solar system.
The history of the Nomai is an incredible tale which is told both with words and through abundant visual storytelling, and it's a joy to find every bit of information you can.
Regarding the primary gameplay element, the 22 minute time loop, it allows for a multitude of elements that would otherwise be very difficult to include. Lots of things run on a timer. Take the Hourglass Twins for example. Ember Twin slowly fills with sand over the 22 minutes, meaning you have to race against time to access the underground city, while Ash Twin is slowly losing its sand, revealing the towers beneath. Each loop allows you to go and complete a new task that you didn't previously know you needed to do, and lets you continue with new knowledge you didn't previously possess.
The soundtrack is absolutely incredible. I've heard it so many times, but the track that plays at the end of every loop never ceases to give me goosebumps, and I genuinely teared up at the track that plays during the finale.
Since completing it, Outer Wilds has become my #1 videogame of all time, and I don't think I could recreate the experience I had with any other game as I did playing through this one.
Outer Wilds is a hauntingly beautiful piece of audiovisual art, and I won't soon forget how I felt the first time I played it.
While at its core, Outer Wilds is just a game like any other, everything about it seemed to just hit me a little differently. I can honestly say I've never played a more intriguing and atmospheric game. I was hooked from the start and found every little scrap of info I could, to the extent that I got the Archeologist achievement purely by accident when I'd unlocked every ship log. There's an entire universe of content swimming in this tiny little homely solar system.
The history of the Nomai is an incredible tale which is told both with words and through abundant visual storytelling, and it's a joy to find every bit of information you can.
Regarding the primary gameplay element, the 22 minute time loop, it allows for a multitude of elements that would otherwise be very difficult to include. Lots of things run on a timer. Take the Hourglass Twins for example. Ember Twin slowly fills with sand over the 22 minutes, meaning you have to race against time to access the underground city, while Ash Twin is slowly losing its sand, revealing the towers beneath. Each loop allows you to go and complete a new task that you didn't previously know you needed to do, and lets you continue with new knowledge you didn't previously possess.
The soundtrack is absolutely incredible. I've heard it so many times, but the track that plays at the end of every loop never ceases to give me goosebumps, and I genuinely teared up at the track that plays during the finale.
Since completing it, Outer Wilds has become my #1 videogame of all time, and I don't think I could recreate the experience I had with any other game as I did playing through this one.
Outer Wilds is a hauntingly beautiful piece of audiovisual art, and I won't soon forget how I felt the first time I played it.
2014
Absolutely incredible game. Please don't play it :)
2001
In terms of GBA arcade racing games, this one takes the cake. Better than Super Circuit by a mile.
2015
There's a surprising amount of content and a lot of fun to be had in this little top down space game. Basically Elite Dangerous in 2D.
2017
A quirky little game that seems fun for completionists, but once you've played the first 5 minutes, you've definitely seen it all gameplay-wise.
Beyond that, the main source of interest is the scattering of thoughts and voice logs around the world, which are always interesting to find.
Beyond that, the main source of interest is the scattering of thoughts and voice logs around the world, which are always interesting to find.
2015
If nothing else, Black Mesa is a worthy remake and a wet dream for any dedicated Half-Life fan. The game was remade from the ground up, changing up some of the more tedious parts of the game while keeping all the charm it previously held.
Being a Source Engine game, the graphics are about what you'd expect for the most part, but certain scenes stand out, like most of Xen for example, and push the engine to its absolute graphical limits to make a stunning and awe inspiring environment.
If you enjoy Half-Life, this is definitely worth playing.
Being a Source Engine game, the graphics are about what you'd expect for the most part, but certain scenes stand out, like most of Xen for example, and push the engine to its absolute graphical limits to make a stunning and awe inspiring environment.
If you enjoy Half-Life, this is definitely worth playing.
Game of my childhood. I will never not love it to bits, even if it is pretty outdated.
A short but fun experience which I will return to every year or so. This game gives me strong nostalgia for summer evenings in my friend's bedroom when we'd sit and watch Leafy videos in the dark, thinking about how cool the game looked.
I bought the game shortly after the fact and got to experience the intuitive gameplay firsthand, loving every minute of it. The voice acting is a little clunky, but it has a real homemade charm, and it's clear that a lot of love went into both the acting, and the story in general.
Although it's not a marvel in any regard, A Story About My Uncle will always hold a special place in my heart for being one of the games I enjoyed during my formative years.
I bought the game shortly after the fact and got to experience the intuitive gameplay firsthand, loving every minute of it. The voice acting is a little clunky, but it has a real homemade charm, and it's clear that a lot of love went into both the acting, and the story in general.
Although it's not a marvel in any regard, A Story About My Uncle will always hold a special place in my heart for being one of the games I enjoyed during my formative years.
2016
This is definitely a game to finish in a single sitting. There's not much of a story per se, but the visual storytelling that is there is beautiful. The world is lovingly created and it's a joy to play from beginning to end.
A must play for anyone with any kind of interest in the ocean, with enough content and achievements to have you coming back for a couple more playthroughs.
A must play for anyone with any kind of interest in the ocean, with enough content and achievements to have you coming back for a couple more playthroughs.
2018
Mewnbase is a cute little game that I found in the Racial Equality Itch.io bundle, but after completing it a couple times over, I would definitely be happy paying for this game outright. It's a fun and lightweight base building game where you play as a cat on a space expedition. That's really all you need to know to get your interest peaked, at least if you're a dumb cutesy person like I am.
The game is made by a single developer who has clearly put a lot of heart into it, and is still actively working on it to this day.
The game is made by a single developer who has clearly put a lot of heart into it, and is still actively working on it to this day.
2019
This is the VR game everyone should own. It's simple to pick up, but difficult to master. The controls are fast and fluid and you can waste hours and hours playing maps for your favourite songs. You can even use third party apps to make new maps using AI if your song of choice hasn't been hand crafted.
Beat Saber only does one thing, but it sure as hell does it well.
Beat Saber only does one thing, but it sure as hell does it well.
Like Skyrim with guns without guns.
2007
demoknight tf2
2016
Short and sweet game that I ran through in one sitting.
But also an obligatory "Why the fuck would you make me choose?! D:"
But also an obligatory "Why the fuck would you make me choose?! D:"