Recent reviews by Tobacco

I've played all the Dere Evil Exe games, besides the OG visual novels, so to have an updated version is a treat. Darius has only gotten better with each new release and bringing the OG up to snuff is a treat!

I did not see that ending coming and the slow build to the horror undertones was perfectly executed. LOVE IT.

A perfect blend of slow building difficulty and a wild interactive soundtrack. Flowing through the levels, even at it's most difficult puzzles, feels phenomenal. Highly recommend this 90 minute art trip. Still want to do the bonus levels but haven't yet. SO rad.

I never thought I would dig something that is a mix of musical and choose your own adventure, but alas, Totally Normal Journey blends these genres and pulls it off phenomenally. The humor, acting and overall presentation is just perfect. I want more.

I found a preference in the kind of can I want to romance. I don't know what that says about me.

If you would have asked me if a rhythm and fps would blend together well, I would have thought it would sound like a development nightmare or nearly impossible. BPM went in its own unique and bold direction and oh lordy - it's rad. Soundtrack is awesome, some of the best shops keepers i've seen in a long time and great audible and visual indicators when you go off beat. I've completed the campaign with 2 of the available heroes and am tempted to go for the hard difficulty next. Don't sleep on this game!

Gameplay: https://youtu.be/Q6C7Ob4324Y

A calming, ambient experience that allows you to puzzle solve while also being creative. Each level is like having your own little diorama to decorate it into your own post-civilization secret garden. The mechanic of different seeds and crafting based off how well you are with placing objects is genius. Love, love, love this game.

Gameplay: https://youtu.be/FdUmrYCobp4

Yes, a lot of rogue-lites exist in a pretty saturated market, but this one stands tall among them. The complete package is great: art, soundtrack and gameplay loop. The writing is really great and how the story advances really fits into environment. It really nails that slow leak of progression but in a way that makes sense, almost like a fun variant of reputation grinds. I've completed the first boss and love how each dungeon has it's own unique aesthetic. If this game doesn't blow up it's a tragedy.

Gameplay: https://youtu.be/etkGi-1cHy8

Me at world 1: This game is very cute and very fun with slight hints of difficulty.
Me at world 6: #### my life this #### oh #### NO NO NO ####

Gameplay:
https://youtu.be/QhlQP0ZuUqE

Spinch ramps up perfectly, but the last world of this game is brutal. I haven't completed it yet but plan to -- but that final boss fight has taken about 3 hours of my life at this point lol. Would still recommend.

Gameplay: https://youtu.be/rH7PVevWXhg

Very unique controls that push the arcade racer in a new direction. It feels like this is the foundation for games to come and the precision and control you feel with having the dual stick driving is unlike anything I played before. I would love to see this evolve into something that was more Trackmania esque. I love the ambience, I love the cuteness of the story, I love almost everything about this game.

Gameplay: https://youtu.be/72TT6_lPaT0

A solid anime ARPG with some phenomenal characters and boss design. Hints of Dark Souls but feels a little more Zelda-ish (pre-BOTW). I cannot wait for more bosses! I love the complexity of the bosses, no one feels truly evil and the "what is conciousness" tones really drew my interest far more than I would have thought. Super rad. Love this.