Jamie A. Nicholas
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I could talk about this game forever, but in summary, I like Boyfriend Dungeon. To address the ‘Zagreus-shaped’ elephant in the room, this game is not a direct parallel to Hades. Hades is a roguelike that dips its toes in the romance genre, and Boyfriend Dungeon is a dating sim that has a little bit of dungeon crawling on the side. Similar vibes, but different focuses, and Boyfriend Dungeon is well worth playing on its own merits. As someone who would never usually pick up a dating game I very much appreciate Boyfriend Dungeon’s successful attempt to diversify its gameplay, and its interesting cast of characters and narratives makes it a worthwhile trip for anyone in need of some romantic, albeit stabby, stories.
To really enjoy Avorion, you have to be willing to dive headfirst into its world. The writing and plot give you a vague direction to go in, but once you jet off into the stars with this sandbox you have to get invested in your own path. Aviorion does a great job to encourage and facilitate you to do what you want at every crossroad, with the added advantage that I can't point to any mechanic or system in Avorion that I would consider boring. I’ve dedicated about forty hours to Avorion already and only scratched the surface. Equally, the game has only scratched the surface of its potential for world-building and narrative depth. If you have the time to sink into the mechanics and intrinsic systems of Avorion, it is definitely the title for you, but don’t go into it looking for plot twists or a Mass Effect space romp.