ThatJerkKris
BACKER
2023
I knew I'd love this just from a short trailer, a game where you make everything nice and green again? I'm in!.
A cracking game I don't think we've quite hit on whatever deep down feelings that makes this sort of game so satisfying, Splatoon, The Unfinished Swan, games where the mechanics revolve more around changing the environment, reclaiming it are incredibly satisfying and interesting and I'm only happy to see more coming with the hope that developers are starting to see the power of this (I feel) underutilised mechanics.
I also love how the game comes up with some great puzzles for cleaning up the environment, its not straightforward (why would it be?) and as time goes on, complicated systems becomes simpler and satisfying, and sometimes obvious solutions to the games problems will leave you feeling like a dope for not thinking of them (maybe not, maybe im just the dope).
Worth a try if you like city builder style games, its a different sort of game in the same area, but worth a try if you like games in general.
The only downside, not really even a downside is the short length. I'd love another planet to clean up in the future.
A cracking game I don't think we've quite hit on whatever deep down feelings that makes this sort of game so satisfying, Splatoon, The Unfinished Swan, games where the mechanics revolve more around changing the environment, reclaiming it are incredibly satisfying and interesting and I'm only happy to see more coming with the hope that developers are starting to see the power of this (I feel) underutilised mechanics.
I also love how the game comes up with some great puzzles for cleaning up the environment, its not straightforward (why would it be?) and as time goes on, complicated systems becomes simpler and satisfying, and sometimes obvious solutions to the games problems will leave you feeling like a dope for not thinking of them (maybe not, maybe im just the dope).
Worth a try if you like city builder style games, its a different sort of game in the same area, but worth a try if you like games in general.
The only downside, not really even a downside is the short length. I'd love another planet to clean up in the future.
2019
It's neat and has a fun set of mini game concepts, I really dig the aspect of the game where you dig around directories using the command line, feeling like some sort of snooping 'hacker' but overall I think its a bit more involved than the 5-min spare time phone game I want it to be.
Definitely considering picking it up for PC sometime.
Definitely considering picking it up for PC sometime.
2017
2010
I decided to give mistplay a go because a family member has actually gotten money from this 'play games and earn money' app and that seemed like a laugh, (I assume they are just harvesting so much of my data but at least I get something out of this data theft) and my god.
I'm aware that some mobile games are predatory because I've played a fair few but this is another level above, its obviously just a gambling game but with the actual gambling and monetary reward removed and its so awful, on top of that it will absolutely smash you with advertisements and offers the moment you run out of spins.
Sorry you may want to know, the game lets you spin a slot machine, earn money and mindlessly click on 'build this' icons which will improve a level until you are done and you leave for the next level but its so evil in nature it does its best to encourage as much spending as possible and relies heavily on what makes gambling games tick which is the whole 'whoa I won a bajllion coins because I used 50 spins instead of 1 for this bet' relying on that triggering feedback loop.
Honestly don't touch it with a barge pole it's awful and scummy.
I'm aware that some mobile games are predatory because I've played a fair few but this is another level above, its obviously just a gambling game but with the actual gambling and monetary reward removed and its so awful, on top of that it will absolutely smash you with advertisements and offers the moment you run out of spins.
Sorry you may want to know, the game lets you spin a slot machine, earn money and mindlessly click on 'build this' icons which will improve a level until you are done and you leave for the next level but its so evil in nature it does its best to encourage as much spending as possible and relies heavily on what makes gambling games tick which is the whole 'whoa I won a bajllion coins because I used 50 spins instead of 1 for this bet' relying on that triggering feedback loop.
Honestly don't touch it with a barge pole it's awful and scummy.
2017
2021
2015
Maybe I'm not giving this a chance but I just cant get on with it, I thought the same when I first bought it and trying it again, the concept is fun at least but actually playing it feels like hard work, the enemies are nice and chunky and all my stuff is made of paper.
Maybe I'm just doing something wrong.
Maybe I'm just doing something wrong.
2023
Man I just cannot get enough of this series, the humour is fun and it has that perfect blend of silly and cool.
The gameplay spin here was super fun, changing it from an action adventure to a roguelite is interesting and makes good use of whats been previously built on with the last game.
I cant recommend this game and series enough and I cannot wait for more from this team.
The gameplay spin here was super fun, changing it from an action adventure to a roguelite is interesting and makes good use of whats been previously built on with the last game.
I cant recommend this game and series enough and I cannot wait for more from this team.
Probably not coming back to this one, I really want to like it, its got an interesting battle system but its just a bit too slow and tedious to get about and advance, struggling to find the motivation.
Worth looking at if you are an RPG fan looking for something a bit different, just to see if it clicks for you.
Worth looking at if you are an RPG fan looking for something a bit different, just to see if it clicks for you.
2012
2022
I've given up for now because my save doesn't seem to be taking, I can only assume this is my sponging ass using gamepass to play this, me and gamepass? We don't get along so good sometimes.
Putting that aside what a game! looks and acts like an older PC model when things weren't yet set in stone, reminding me a lot of hypnospace outlaw, hearkening back to the early internet era but without trying to perfectly replicate it.
Theres something about nostalgia when it's....not trying to be perfect....for some reason thats better? I'm not sure why.
The game selection available here is fantastic, I've discovered I'm bad at (both) types of solitare, I can't build food assembly factories to save my life and my brain melted trying to map out dungeons, the gunpla game was the icing on the cake, I've had a fun time with this one, highly recommend it.
Putting that aside what a game! looks and acts like an older PC model when things weren't yet set in stone, reminding me a lot of hypnospace outlaw, hearkening back to the early internet era but without trying to perfectly replicate it.
Theres something about nostalgia when it's....not trying to be perfect....for some reason thats better? I'm not sure why.
The game selection available here is fantastic, I've discovered I'm bad at (both) types of solitare, I can't build food assembly factories to save my life and my brain melted trying to map out dungeons, the gunpla game was the icing on the cake, I've had a fun time with this one, highly recommend it.