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I want to give it a mixed review, but since there aren't any, i have to give it a thumbs down..
The Lingering Last Customer is a fixed cam horror game that gives you a nostalgic feeling with the old PlayStation 1 poly graphics.
You play as Devi, a young woman drained from working overtime. Desperate for relaxation, she books a late-night massage at the only place that is still open, Ahola Spa & Reflexology. When Devi arrives, a therapist named Susan greets her, providing the comfort she craves. But the longer Devi stay at the Spa, she realize something terrifying awaits her inside the massage parlor. The story is pretty simple, you jump right into it and you can complete the game in around 90 minutes or less. This seems to be episode 1 according from the game title screen, so i want to talk about the pros and cons in the first episode.

Pros:
1. Scary place design with alternation between 2 worlds like Silent Hill.
2. Detailed character design especially the face.

Cons and bugs:
1. Sometimes the camera didn't follow the player when the player move to another angle, the cam will be fixed in their position until the player return to their previous cam position.
2. When opening doors sometimes the player will T-pose for a split second.
3. Maybe it's just me, but the framerate limiter didn't work, tested on every screen res with vsync on/off. It will always play at fixed 30 fps.
4. The transition from gameplay to a cutscene / cutscene to gameplay didn't feel smooth, mostly it feels awkward.
5. An item name tag that is on the next room sometimes shown up in your current room and can be seen from the wall.
6. Weird inconsistent walking control especially when switching cam angle.
7. In the last section, i've picked up a knive, but it gave me a tip box key instead?

Suggestion:
1. It would be cool if the dev can add Bahasa Indonesia for the text, or English as an voice option for Devi voice recording.
2. Character voice should be repeated in every sentence in a dialogue not just in the first sentence so it didn't became quiet quickly.
3. Ghost sound is to small and it's only a footstep sound, add a scream or screeching sound maybe?
4. The game is too silence, need more sound effect to enrich the atmosphere.

For me this game feels mediocre and didn't have anything strong to make it a good one, if you're someone who likes to try a random horror game that kinda reminds you with Fatal Frame or any fixed cam horror game, then you can try The Lingering Last Customer but don't expect much from it.

If you're a casual RPG player and want to hop into the kind of RPG like Baldurs Gate then this game is the perfect example, developed by the same Larian Studios, this game is amazing. But i just wanna say for me this was probably the hardest tactical RPG i've ever played (if you're achieving 100% completion), beating the game in tactician mode really makes me think a lot about every action that i'm gonna do. Maybe in other games you can exploit certain fights by playing hit & run, or maybe by using the ability to sneak and one-shotting the enemy. But in here you can't really do that all the time since the game use "Action Point" in their turn based battle system, so you must be skilled and creative in every fight, especially the final fight towards the ending, good luck with that! But that doesn't mean this game doesn't have any cheese method, there's many, but you won't figure it out if you're not clever. Oh and you can't farm xp in here, enemies won't spawn after you kill them, so if you're trying to get the best possible xp income you'll have to check the guide but at the risk of spoilers.

Regardless of the difficulty, this game is fun, like really fun, there's so much freedom in the character build, story development and many more. I really liked how the game progress each arc, every decisions you make will shape the story and how other characters will act towards you later in the game. One of the best RPG so far!

Yakuza 0 delivers a knockout punch with its blend of intense brawling action and engaging storytelling. Whether you're throwing down in the streets of Kamurocho or navigating the neon-lit alleys of Sotenbori, every punch and kick feels incredibly satisfying. The combat system is fluid and responsive, allowing you to unleash devastating combos and finishing moves that'll leave your opponents begging for mercy.
The story itself are superb, it's filled with betrayal, redemption, and plenty of twists and turns, the narrative keeps you hooked from the get-go.
There's also many side content in this game, from managing your businesses to playing retro arcade games, there's always something fun and exciting to do. And let's not forget about the quirky side quests and mini-games that add heaps of charm and personality to the experience. Good luck achievements hunter cause you will spend many hours completing it to 100%.
Yakuza 0 is an absolute must-play for someone who's looking for an adrenaline-fueled adventure packed with heart, humor, and plenty of punching. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

It's just like Lethal Company but with a different concept!
Instead of gathering item & gear for scraps, we'll have to film spooky stuff with our friends and upload it to SpookTube and gain fame to go viral, from here then we can gain money and use it to buy gadget for our next trip to the depths!
1 guy will have to take responsibility for the camera and record anything that happen to the party throughout the expedition. The rest of the party can defend the camera man or die first from the unexpected enemy encounter.
I really liked how we can saw the footage our party took after returning from the depth, everything is recorded including our voice's, it's really fun to relieve the moment our party have been through.
There's one thing i like to note, i hope the emotes will be free for everyone in the future, at least make it "buy 1 for everyone", not separated and sold individually in the shop.

Batman: Arkham Knight offers an exhilarating gameplay experience that truly puts you in the shoes of the Dark Knight himself. From the fluid combat mechanics to the seamless traversal through Gotham City, every aspect of the game feels polished and engaging. The addition of the Batmobile adds a whole new dimension to the gameplay, allowing for intense vehicular combat and thrilling chases across the city streets. With stunning graphics and a plethora of side missions and challenges to tackle, Batman: Arkham Knight delivers an immersive and satisfying gaming experience. It's a must-play for anyone looking for a superhero adventure game like Marvel's Spiderman.

... You are here to take me to the moon, aren't you?

This was a fun game!
The progression really felt good, not so fast and not too slow. But people might want to understand and be patient because the traversal in here were slow (especially in early part of the game), we will walk a lot in here but sprinting outside safe zone will consume stamina, not only that the world may seems empty at some part, it might be tiring for some people but for me its not really a problem.
Whats good about Dragon's Dogma is the combat system and pawn system. The combat feels really satisfying, many vocation (class) to choose from and some of them are mixed class. Sorcerer in this game have an amazing skill, not a simple elemental shooting but you can summon a meteor rain and tornado at high skill that has a cool effect! You're rarely got the chance to do this in other RPG game.
Dragon's Dogma has a good replay value since it has many side quest that will affect how the npc will act as you progress through the story. If you're done getting to the ending you can also try speedrun mode later on! There are many things to do even after post-game. I really recommend it!

It's not the best 2.5D RPG out there, but it surely is a great start to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.
The gameplay is simple, doing job's and quest (mostly fetch quest) to help the town's people so you can get stamps which will help the protagonist build the town into a proper town. The story itself is average, not really special, but its a good prologue to their next game since i assume its an introduction to their next game. Some of the characters that we use still have some story that is not explained yet, so i hope they are explained later in Hundred Heroes.
I enjoyed the game, the early game was okay, later after you progress the game will be more interesting because there will be many things to explore.

Outlast 2 is as good as the first title. It has great storyline's, all those Blake's hallucination really makes you feel stupid, but in the end it all makes sense.
Learning to complete the game in insane mode really took a while, the "mine" part is intense. Even though there are some parts that are quite annoying, this actually adds an element of tension and anxiety to the game.

Very addictive game!
Just like how i remembered playing Vampire Survivors, but in my opinion Halls of Torment have more advantages. In here you really need to move your character to avoid enemy & their projectile, even after you unlock and equip better item, this make me as a player challenged to survive more. The shop and quest system is cool, makes you remember those old school RPG game like Diablo. The bosses and enemies are varied each with their own attack pattern, i really liked the bosses in here.
Can't wait to see more content from the Dev!