Recent reviews by Rob

I was recommended this by someone who's into RPGMaker games, as I was too, and at first I thought it to be a simple puzzle game with no real story. The beginning is slow, but once you really reach the rising action of the game, the characters and mystery surrounding this odd world is intriguing enough for a pleasant gaming experience. It's a short game, but the amount of endings and 100% completion let me enjoy the game for much longer than I thought I would.

As someone who has never played a roguelike before and isn't interested in those types of games, I was pleasantly surprised at how Balatro immediately hooked me in. I could easily spend 2-3 hours a day picking away at each difficulty on each deck, hoping someday I'll achieve that legendary 'Completionist++' achievement. But so far, I'm still finding new ways to win and achieve super high scores even 70 hours in. Although, there is a heavy RNG element once you discover everything and hit the skill ceiling, so you kinda have to be into those kinds of mechanics.

This game makes me happy in a way I haven't felt in a very long time. Even in times of the greatest frustration like completing Farewell for the first time, I never lost the smile on my face anytime I boot this up. I really took my time like eating a huge piece of cake because I knew it was going to be short and sweet, and it sure was. 10/10.

If you're looking for a game like Dead by Daylight, this isn't as similar as one might think. But my god is this fun. I prefer victim, but Family is still great to play. Still some day one roughness with bugs and imbalance, but I feel way less passionate and angry at this game's balancing decisions honestly. Maybe it's the goofiness or the style, but it just WORKS. 9/10, only docking because of the constant 'supplied credentials' errors.

If you want an experience that allows you to build maturity among toxicity, find friends for life, and build a community that makes memories you can remember for eternity, buy this game.

If you're looking for a good game, don't play this game.