Recent reviews by Smuffle

A masterfully crafted game that very deftly immerses the player in a familiar, yet strange world. I have not played many text-based games, but this RPG scratches an itch I didn't know I had. I hope the studio continues to make text-based adventures with a similar feel.

I loved the original game when that came out in the early 2000s, and I had a wonderful time reliving some of that nostalgia in the remake. However, as many others have pointed out, it is ridiculous that more than half of the minigames are gone. Adding to that, the game costs 400kr (about 40$) for a game I completed in less than four hours, which is an insane price to demand for the lack of content. I would honestly have preferred it if they put the old game on steam without any touch-ups rather than sacrificing half the game for it.

Regarding the existing mini-games and upgraded graphics, I appreciate the effort they have put into the game, and it looks pretty decent, runs nice enough, and feel up to date. I do especially like how they treated the apple game and mail game. I'm not sure I like the new labyrinth game though I can see how much effort has been placed into it to make it modern and fresh.

In terms of progression, the game feels very odd. I'm not a fan of the new car parts gathering as it feels less interactive and meaningful. For me, one of the best things about the old game as a whole was the slow gathering of car parts, each getting you closer to finishing the Il Tempo Gigante. In the remake, I suddenly had 30 pieces in two hours. It did not feel great. I do, however, like the difficulties in the game and "hard" definitely keeps things interesting for older players as well.

Concluding, I can not recommend half a game, but I will commend the effort they have put into many aspects of the game. It is just not enough content to justify the price tag. Additionally, players who have fond experiences of the original game will likely feel robbed due to the lack of their favorite minigames. I really hope that the developers add more minigames post launch, but even so, the price tag would feel uncomfortable.

Depth doesn't have the largest player base, nor the most recent graphics, but this is one of the most innovative and fun multiplayer games out there.

To be frank, when I first played this game I didn't get it. I was just running about doing stuff with no idea why. I stopped playing and didn't pick it up again for months. I can't really explain it, the game leaves it all up to you to do what you want and it is so addictive.

Darkwood is a survival horror game with a surprising amount of depth. The core gameplay is divided into two parts: day & night. At day you explore the dark woods for secrets and loot, but you must be home before nightfall. For at night you must hide and pray.

This game is designed for a very specific niche of players loving survival and tense horror. But if you are looking for jump scares, you will find none here. This game is full of horrors and twistedness in the story and gameplay, but the game shines the brightest in the deep and tense dark of night. At least for me. Some people may find waiting for dawn boring, but I loved it.

The game has some minor flaws as all games. The combat can feel a bit off and clunky. And personally, though I love the different maps, I wish it was easier to carry stuff from your safehouse over to the next. I spent a lot of time customizing and hoarding the safehouse which was in part wasted when arriving at the next map.

I just don't get the hype for this game. I haven't played it through and I probably won't.

However, the game still has its strengths. The graphics are pretty good, the sound design is absolutely amazing, and the depiction of mental illness is, though not entirely accurate, one of the best I've encountered in a game so far. It was, however, a very creative way of storytelling.

The main reason why I am not recommending this game is because I simply found it boring. A walking simulator with very easy puzzles that is just tedious and feels like a way to prolong the game. The combat was okay. I really liked the feel of the blocking and the voice cues that you were about to be attacked from behind, but that's about it.

I read reviews that stated they were drawn in from the beginning, and that's fantastic. But I was not and I doubt I will find more than tedium should I continue the game.

I am a bit mixed on this game. It is good in that it is a cozy, relaxing experience with lots to do. But it is a grind of Herculean dimensions. A few times I wondered if I should just uninstall the game because the notion of grinding for hours to progress the story one tiny bit did not appeal to me.

But, in all, I like the game. It would be understandable to compare the game to Stardew Valley (which I love), but the daily calm of tending your farm isn't really there. It's mainly refueling your machines, grind, and maybe one more thing. Rince and repeat. And the game is really tedious before you get a mount. Running takes a lot of time.

I recommend the game, but know what you are getting into. If you have no problem with grinding or taking it very slow, and have a positive experience with similiar games, you will likely love this game.

If there ever existed a perfect game, this would be it. Simplistic, difficult, and enticing story. Of all the games in my library, and that is far too many, this game's quality and worth surprised me the most.

A great detective game, giving the player barely more than a camera and a goal. How it goes from there is up to the player. I found that the first hour or two was a bit difficult to find motivation to play the game, but after getting used to the pace and storytelling, it was soon difficult to stop playing.

The game recommends taking personal notes for a good reason, and I filled out five pages and took about 30-50 pictures throughout the game to keep track. Still, I had to retrace my steps because I forgot simple details I never imagined I would have any use for. What sidetracked me the most was that I didn't notice a key besides a diary because I was too eager to read it, forgetting all else. That happened four times...

Though I thoroughly enjoyed the game, some elements bothered me a bit. The locked doors that you will never be able to open, especially those few in the mansion. I waited half the game to gain access to those rooms. Likewise, with the inner cemetery, I went through the whole game waiting to find the key because I believed I was supposed to get something from within.

But in total, it was a unique and thrilling story worth playing. And a pluss to the developers for being active in the forum dicussions.

Call of Duty WWII is a visual marvel of the gaming industry, and I've never seen such cinematic graphics in any game before. The cutscenes are extraordinary and have a gritty quality. I'm not too fond of the overdone grainy filter applied, but still extremely impressive.

However, the cutscenes does not make a game. The gameplay is, too, pretty good. It is a bit too fast-paced for the setting in my opinion. I like fast-paced games in games set in modern times, but here, I feel the guns should be perhaps a little bit slower? The M1 Garand should not, in my opinion, be able to shoot like a machine gun. There is also some vehicle missions with car, planes and tanks, which, again in my opinion, are the worst part of the gameplay. The car scenes are overdone and unrealistic and the others are plain boring and hard to control. The rest of the gameplay, however, is pretty good.

And then, the story. Well, have you seen Saving Private Ryan? Have you also seen Band of Brothers? You have? Then you have seen everything this game's story has to offer and more. If not, you may find some parts novel, but don't be hopeful. While the story is fine, it is a repetition of all WWII movies out there and adds nothing unique.

Actually, I think it would be a more enjoyable experience for a lot of people if they made a cutscenes movie instead of the game. This is because the game feels to "fast". Maybe it's because I'm getting older and this game is marketed at teenagers, but I would more enjoy the wait, the build-up for certain famous scenes such as the Beach of Normandy. When it's all action all the time, the history behind the missions fade a bit away in favor of an all out action game.

All in all, I won't say I disliked the experience, but I would not recommend anyone to spend that much money on a game I completed in less than 5 hours, unless, of course, you want to play multiplayer.