Jess Clayton-Berry
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Jess Clayton-Berry

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While there certainly will be players that will enjoy Centum's enigmatic story and surreal writing, it just wasn't for me. That being said, I could have enjoyed this regardless if it had remained a puzzle game throughout rather than abandoning its gameplay at the midway point.

GameLusterGameLuster·March 22, 2025
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Wanderstop has officially pulled me into the cozy game genre and is a beautifully moving game which realistically portrays the long and difficult journey of burnout recovery, while also being as hilarious as you would expect from the creator of The Stanley Parable.

GameLusterGameLuster·March 10, 2025
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While The Haunting of Joni Evers could have done without the haunting, it tells a touching tale of a woman reconnecting with her estranged family. This is a game that walking sim fans will enjoy.

GameLusterGameLuster·January 17, 2025
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Among Ashes is among the scariest horror games of the year with some awfully horrific enemy design and ever increasing tension.

GameLusterGameLuster·December 20, 2024
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While the storyline doesn't quite hit the same as its predecessor which is amplified by the longer gameplay length, The Rise of the Golden Idol still has very engaging gameplay and puzzles. I'm happy to say that I was hooked once again.

GameLusterGameLuster·November 22, 2024
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While Hollowbody is a beautifully designed survival horror game visual and audio-wise, its clunky controls and camera which has a mind of its own made it very frustrating to play.

GameLusterGameLuster·October 12, 2024
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Phoenix Springs is a gorgeous, enigmatic puzzle investigation game that takes a unique approach to point-and-click mechanics and just about everything else too.

GameLusterGameLuster·October 7, 2024
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Don’t let your worst moment define you. But what if your worst moment has doomed your whole crew? This is the situation we are faced with at the beginning of Wrong Organ’s psychological horror game, Mouthwashing, after Captain Curly attempts to end his life by purposely crashing the The Tulpur,...

GameLusterGameLuster·October 6, 2024
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Pneumata takes inspiration from Resident Evil but completely forgets what makes these games entertaining. While it initially showed potential, this bloated survival horror is immensely unfun.

GameLusterGameLuster·September 27, 2024
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Apartment Story isn't perfect but is ideal if you're looking for a short flick that can be completed in one sitting. It features an interesting mix of genres and a story that fits in well with the length, neatly wrapping up at the end.

GameLusterGameLuster·September 26, 2024
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The Casting of Frank Stone starts off well with an interesting premise and slow build so we can get to know its characters. Unfortunately it spends too much time on this that it forgets about the payoff.

GameLusterGameLuster·September 21, 2024
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Minds Beneath Us tells a dark dystopian story that's filled to the brim with lore, full fledged characters and some tough decision making. This narrative cyberpunk game will keep you hooked.

GameLusterGameLuster·August 9, 2024
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