Tyler Denyer

Wayward Strand

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December 9, 2022

Unscored

While this game is overflowing with charm and a unique tone, in the end, each day has a finite amount of time, and choosing whom you spend time with is much more critical in Wayward Strand than any other aspect of the game. It is a thoughtful game that tackles humanity in a way that few others have, unfortunately, the game is hampered by mechanical resistants and the pressures it puts on the player. This paired with the lack of in-depth conversation as the weekend goes on, means even when touching on broad topics such as World War Two, sometimes conversations just end before you can really have a proper discussion and you feel like you have to rush on to the next conversation as the clock ticks by. Overall, Wayward Strand is still a good game for those who enjoy playing something a little more cerebral, but some of its design decisions make it more stressful than meditative.

Thymesia

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August 25, 2022

Unscored

There are many ways to customise your character in Thymesia, but you must consider talent points as they become a very limited resource after level twenty-five. Fortunately, you can reset talents if you pick something you feel doesn’t fit your playstyle. This comes at no cost to the player and can be done at any time at a rest point.