Samantha Lienhard
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I’ve tried to avoid making too many comparisons to Amnesia: The Dark Descent in this game. That’s mainly because I want to judge the game on its own merits rather than as a comparison to another, but also because it’s difficult to compare the two. They have many common gameplay...
The Final Word Despite an unsatisfying conclusion, Raji: An Ancient Epic is a fun action-adventure game well worth looking into for anyone who wants an enjoyable story told alongside fast-paced combat or is interested in learning more about Hindu mythology.
The story is delightful, too–a little predictable at times, but not quite as straightforward as you might initially expect. It should take you between 10-15 hours to complete, depending on how much you explore and how many side quests you do. There’s also a nice dose of humor, which adds...
Best Friend Forever is cute, and you’re bound to get some smiles out of it if you’re a pet-lover. Unfortunately, the rest of it ends up feeling half-hearted. It doesn’t have a great deal of depth as a simulation game, and the visual novel aspect isn’t compelling either. The dogs...
The story is interesting enough to push the gameplay along and has some great moments as you learn more about past events, and it comes to a satisfactory conclusion aided by its wonderful music. There are two endings, determined by a choice you make at the very end, although you’ll...
While the gameplay is the primary focus, Skully has a surprising amount of story. This is conveyed in part through dialogue from Terry and his siblings as you journey through each level, and also through cutscenes. There’s no clear explanation for how Terry travels with you–cutscenes show him walking alongside...
Unfortunately, the resolution doesn’t quite hold up to the rest. I won’t spoil what happens, but after a few hours of a good, intriguing story, the ultimate explanation includes a final twist that just feels unpleasant. Some players will probably enjoy the ending for what it is, and a few...
Overall, while Those Who Remain has a few frustrating aspects and relies a bit too much on conveniently teleporting the protagonist to the next place he needs to be, it’s a solid horror game. The story was dark, the monsters were scary, and I enjoyed my time in Dormont from...
It’s also important to keep in mind that Half Past Fate is very much a slice-of-life story. It’s a romantic comedy that has several humorous moments and entertaining dialogue, but it is first and foremost a story about these people’s lives. There’s no huge crisis or major conflict–just six people...
Since picross is the bulk of the gameplay, your picross talents will play a major factor in how long the game takes. The story is split across four relatively short cases, but you’ll be solving picross puzzles every step of the way. I love mystery games, so I had high...
Even when I didn’t understand the storytelling, however, I still appreciated it. LUNA The Shadow Dust is a beautiful game. The music is excellent and the cutscenes are gorgeous, and I felt the bond between the two characters primarily because of how well the cinematics conveyed their emotions. Many of...
Moons of Madness
I went into Moons of Madness hoping for a Lovecraftian story, and it delivered. It has that Lovecraft-inspired tone through and through, so if cosmic horror is your thing, you should be pleased with the way Moons of Madness develops. A few parts of the story feel a little disconnected...
