I've played several of Mike Klubnika's games and love the diegetic nature of his works. Everything is a physical button, menus exist on pieces of paper or touchscreens on a computer, etc.

Whilst his work isn't necessarily "scary" in the traditional horror sense, Mike's distinctive gritty and dirty style leaves me feeling as if I'm experiencing something I wasn't really meant to see.

As for Buckshot Roulette itself...it's a fine game in its own right. It's much more "gamey" than Mike's other works as evidenced by the Double or Nothing gamemode and the presence of a traditional scoring system. Buckshot Roulette offers a fun little romp you can come back to occasionally for a few rounds of fun, but I feel it lacks the depth to be an all-time classic. That isn't a slight on the game itself however, as the low price of entry of $3 is more than justifiable considering the quality of the experience.

Above all, I hope the widespread popularity of Buckshot Roulette as a "streamer game" gives Mike the funds he needs to create a full-scale horror experience in the same vein as his other projects (if that is something he so desires).

(Also, can't wait for the multiplayer. That should be a load of fun)

Reviewed on May 09, 2024


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