Recent reviews by Scary Monsters

This is great

I'm having fun with this game, I do think that most criticism is valid, specially on the tech side. The missing settings, optimization, how stiff the combat can feel at times.

But being thrown in with no info is absolutely what made the first game great, and what is making me like this experience a lot. I admit that part of why I'm giving this a chance is that I'm already familiar with the series and the devs.

The state of the game is weird. Specially weird since their last game, Solar Ash, was a complete gem in tech and player fluidity, so I feel the problem is simply that it's too early, and they needed some sort of release/support to keep the development going.

I really hope this game gets its fair shot. It's really fun!

Transcendental

This game’s strength is in its gameplay, creating a unique mix of mechanics that’s not quite RTS and not quite strategy. This is great! It encourages thoughtful planning with a tense environment.

The story is also very engaging, setting serious stakes and consequences early and committing to having many more throughout.

You take both together and you get something really special. You might get an item that makes a boss a cakewalk, but are you willing to make the sacrifices to get it? Can you live with the guilt? Very good stuff.

I personally don’t like strategy games, but despite that I found myself really liking this game, I highly recommend giving this game a shot.

Also for the devs, some QoL features like choosing dialogue options with number keys, choosing ability keys manually and PLEASE add some clarity to certain attacks. Frogs exploding into bullets is predictable, but not the bullet trajectory. The dart environment trap is clear but because you can’t gauge their speed in the planning phase, dodging it consistently is impossible. Black ghosts require attacking but because they’re not targetable I feel myself missing 50% of the time and it’s frustrating.

Finally, I think it’s a nice mechanic in theory, but having enemies not have a consistent first attack in a fight while also having infinite retries leads me to just reloading until I get a favored move. The big beetle boss comes to mind, where he either does a leap attack or simply walks and it’s random.

This is really special. That kind of adventure game you've been looking for.

I'm mixed on this game, as its lategame content is just not fun to play, its powerups are too out-of-the-way to farm, and it's a shame because the first leg of the game is actually good

However, the humor, writing, narrative, MUSIC and overall creativity in this world is amazing, it felt like every corner I turned I was greeted with some clever pun or joke that was a little too relatable after working in a corporate setting. I loved it! Until I didn't.

I'll give it a positive recommendation because I still had a good time, and while accessibility settings ARE there to let you finish the game if you find it too difficult, it's a shame that the gameplay progresses that way.

there's so much creativity flowing in this game's visuals that really evoke a crazy sense of otherworldliness. I like it!

people giving this a negative review because they chose to ignore a core game mechanic shows just how little you should trust steam review ratings

This game is perfect.

It's alright, but importantly, Outer Wilds this is not, because this game's greatest draw is its ARG angle. If that interests you, look into it. Otherwise, you're better off waiting a year for a KILLER video essay from some youtuber or another.

It's still a fun puzzle metroidvania with INSANE graphics and sound, and really, really creative mechanics.