Recent reviews by Knowingest J. Drawbridges

Peglin might not be as good as Slay the Spire, but it's a lot closer than I thought it would be.

Most systems in the game follow the exact same formula as Slay the Spire, including the prestige system. If you liked Spire, you'll probably like this too.

I can't recommend Obra Dinn enough. It is an incredibly unique puzzle game that I will remember for a long time. The story, voice acting, and visual style come together to create one of the most well presented games I've ever seen.

The deductions can be difficult, but I really enjoyed looking for the small details that could imply someone's identity. Where they are standing relative to others in the scene, how they are dressed, etc. It felt great to notice a subtle detail that suddenly makes you realize who someone must be

It's an enjoyable game for many reasons, but if you are a fan of murder mysteries or maritime history Obra Dinn can't be beat

If you liked Hotline Miami, you will like this game

A puzzle game about looking at things from other perspectives, both literally and figuratively. This game is one of the most carefully made and highly detailed works of art I have ever seen, while also being one of the best puzzlers I have ever played.

It doesn't even belong on steam; it belongs in a museum.

A 1 to 4 player coop shooter along the same lines as Left 4 Dead, Payday, etc. Dozens of hours of enjoyment to be had, even just playing with strangers.

Good sense of humor, amazing environments, tight controls, and it is currently under 3GB in size.

Classic roguelike gameplay, streamlined into the process of picking spells from a catalog to define your build

It is truly a classic roguelike game, It is turn based, grid based, permadeath, completely randomly generated, and HARD.

In my opinion, Rift Wizard focuses on the FUN part of these classic games. Interesting spells, combos, summoned units, etc. Rift Wizard doesn't even include basic mechanics like an attack, character stats, etc, instead it focuses entirely on interesting spells that are chosen by you.

The environments and enemies are random, but the spells are always chosen by you. You choose every spell and upgrade manually, with no RNG involved. In this way Rift Wizard is somewhat unique because it is a randomized game that keeps the player in constant control.

The game never forces your hand, and in that way it seems very fair. All of my deaths were my own fault, because I could have simply made different choices.

For the record, I have played over 40 hours and have never beaten it.

Beat Saber is one of the simplest yet one of the most refined VR titles I have seen

Beat Saber is essentially 3D Osu!, and it can be modded to accept custom song maps, allowing for near infinite content

It is both an incredible VR game, and an easy way to do basic cardio exercise

A roguelike that works on many levels. It is difficult, extremely customizable, and each run is very unique. Huge enemy variety, spell variety, biome variety.

The game feels mysterious, and it urges you to figure out the mystery.

Each pixel is a simulated material. IE, each pixel of wood can burn, each pixel of stone can be eaten by acid. Think world of sand.

It also gave off a similar atmosphere as Ferazel's Wand, 1999 MAC OS game I played as a child

Hundreds of firearms with perfect VR controls.

There is a G11 with a picatinny rail. A "tactical" black polymer PPSH with rail. A small artillery cannon sized 1911. That gun from bladerunner. The pistols from equilibrium. Mk23 pistol with LAM (like in MGS1) And many many historical firearms. If you watch ForgottenWeapons you will find many recognizable weapons.

There is a roguelite gamemode with random guns, ala Enter the Gungeon. Except in VR with real guns.

There are many older scenes that are not as finished. It is a very "indie" game, but also the best simulation of firearms there is. The developer is extremely active, he is constantly improving the game and adding content.

Have you ever wanted your random drop items to have random modifiers? Your items to have item slots so you can put items in your items? Your skills to be items that you put in your items? The maps you run to be items that can be modified and traded?

Have you ever wanted to play a game with a skill tree larger than your family tree?

Boy do I have the game for you