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A neat text-based adventure game with dark fantasy vibes and borderline perfect presentation.
A bit clunky at times, and there are some issues with overwriting stuff I really don't want to be overwritten; like, one time I was swapping around armors to compare, and somehow I ended up with less max health overall. Sometimes, I'll be on a new run and I'll interact with something I know is supposed to give me an item, and I won't get it.
It easily makes up for this though with a world that is surprisingly fleshed out and alive. Journal entries tell stories of the lands you find, with histories, peoples and local legends slowly building up this narrative of a world in decay. Combined with the great music and ambience, it becomes a wholly immersive experience.
Overall, if you don't get too pressed about bugs and you can wrap your head around the UI it's a really fun adventure!
8/10, don't use capital letters
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I really like this game. The music, the visuals, the rush and impact of the combat, the little secrets that are tucked away in the map. I wouldn’t say the game is particularly challenging, but the atmosphere is enough to make me feel like I’m in another world. Very cozy, very chill, with a good balance of exploration and more involved rpg content.
10/10, lofi for vampire hunting
Feb 4, 2025
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Immortality-more horror/mystery. you scrub through footage of a movie star and things get weird, fast. really unique storytelling, great acting. don't want to say anything else to avoid any spoilers!
Return of the Obra Dinn-detective/puzzle. you move through time and memories on the once lost merchant ship Obra Dinn and uncover a wild and twisted story. super detailed, extremely addictive in my experience, really unique graphics. it's like an interactive comic book with the most satisfying reveals and discoveries.
Honorable mentions: Strange Horticulture, Gris (all time fav platformer), Void Crew (more of a strategy game than a story game but fun to play with friends)
Jan 22, 2025
another game i went into with low expectations that have since been shattered! this game is dope, mostly because of the actual gameplay and combat - but the world design is gorgeous. a bit lacking in a few places that would bother other nerds who care about stuff like how empty and lifeless the main city areas feel. pic is an in game screen shot, just walking around. my character build is wizard with a gun :0)
it loses 1 star for running really bad on steam deck but id give it about 79 out of 100 stars
Feb 22, 2025
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Why not? Who are you afraid of?
Feb 4, 2025
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The amount of peak media I’ve ruined for myself by watching clips on youtube is beyond my ability to calculate. I’ve seen the ending of the sopranos and I haven’t watched a single episode. I’ve seen death scenes for characters I didn’t even know the name of yet. I’m a monster
Feb 6, 2025
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Sometimes I have these moments of quiet and I realize ”hey, I haven’t called my mom in a while, I should do that”
And I think that’s pretty important. If you’re reading this, and there’s someone you haven’t talked to in a bit, do it. Give em a call, if you can.
We’ll all be here when you get back!
Feb 5, 2025