Recent reviews by Kherven

Managed democracy needs YOU

Maybe later.

The game is inspired by Paper's Please, and while that part of the game is fun it feels like the developer felt the need to flesh out other aspects like driving, gun fights, chases, etc. They don't really add to the game at best, and are janky and not very fun at worst. Within an hour I was already dreading some of the tasks the game wanted me to do. Add in the silly ambush rate and it just feels like a slog.

The idea is there, it just needs a lot more polish and thought before I'd recommend anyone pick it up.

Really fun little game. Allows you to build satisfyingly complex machines rather easily.

I also love the charming vibe of the world. Check it out if you like games like Besiege, Nuts & Bolts, or other puzzle building games.

A lot of fun with friends. The rogue-lite elements provide some great variety. The game is pretty tough! Despite its difficulty I'm finding it much less frustrating than overcooked. Highly recommend!

The less you read about this game the better.

Do you like time looping stories?
Do you like Groundhog Day?
Do you like the idea of being from the future and explaining it to people from the past?
Do you like ancient civilizations?

If yes to any of the above, you must play this game. If no, still consider it, you may like it.

A fun unique FPS held back by a toxic, racist community.

Rising Storm 2 is a great game to pick up for those who want a more realistic battle focused shooter. Cooperation is important as well as playing the role to the best of your ability. That's all I'll say about the gameplay, you can read more from other reviews.

For North American players specifically, be aware that this game's community is pretty vile. There is a lot of racism thinly veiled under the guise of "roleplay." But spend even a small amount of time hanging around this game and you'll see the racism is very real. Not only against Vietnamese, but about any (US) minority you can think of. There is absolutely fun to be had, but if you're thin skinned, you should be aware of this before purchasing.

Apparently non-NA communities are much less racist, so this comment may not apply if you live elsewhere.

I do enjoy this game, and it gets my recommendation. But be just be aware before going in. This community isn't getting that much bigger, and the bigots are likely here to stay.

EDIT - This review does not apply to Beyond, haven't played it yet

As of NEXT, I can't comfortably recommend it to the average person. The game is so much fun. The gameplay is great, the visuals are great, the concept is great. There are just so...many...bugs. It truly is death by a million cuts. I'm constantly working around bugs. On top of that there are many questionable design choices with the oppressive inventory management being the worst offender. At times the game feels like 20 different systems, none of which mesh.

Hello games has made something really interesting. But when it comes to the polish, their small team size really shows.

If you don't mind working around frequent and often severe bugs, then I recommend this game. Otherwise, wait.

I've spent an embarassing amount of hours in this game. This game is just such a fun toy to play with. Its become my go-to timewaster and podcast game. Between the realistic feeling handling, never-the-same destruction, and big update every few months it has and continues to be my standby game.

Cosmic Encounter is a lot of fun. Its rules are approachable and it has a pretty simple foundation, but the aliens (what players play as) add a ton of depth and variability to the game. If you're new to board games like me, this is a great starting point at playing something more complex than what you played as kid, while still being very easy to understand.

Dont let the silliness fool you, this is a good game.

My Summer Car feels like two different games sometimes. On one hand, its silly and outrageous. It has an almost goat simulator vibe. The first few minutes feel like it might be youtube bate, but as you start to poke around and get a feel for the depth of the game, it really becomes something special.

If you have any interest in the concept of building and tuning a car into something that is truly yours, I highly recommend this game. It has roughness, some parts intentional, some not. But overall the game is funny, immersive, and engaging.