Recent reviews by TheManInThePlanet

This game is an absolute blast. So many intense and funny moments in just the short amount of time that I played. Imagine walking around and hearing your buddy go "oh god, behind you!" and you turn around to see a giant bug getting ready to spit a bunch of acid at you. You start running backward and dive while shooting, barely avoiding the acidic spray that surely would have killed you. Your heart is racing as you get to cover by the skin of your teeth. This is Helldivers 2. Yes, there are some disconnect problems and glitches, but I'm confident that these will be fixed. If not, I will change my vote. The gameplay, however, is phenomenal. The gunplay feels so great, the stratagem and ship module customization is super fun. Helldivers is addictive AF.

Addictive, stylish, hard as hell. Armored Core VI is an amazing time, especially on the Steam Deck. Lots of interesting customization options makes this a game with a lot of replayability. Can't wait to try different builds to see how different they feel and how they change up my tactics.

This is a fantastic early access game. Offworld Industries has managed to make something addictive with great combat, deep tactics, and amazing cinematic moments that just captures the feel and tone of the film. I love the enemy variety, tower defense mechanics, and the loadout system. This game really encourages teamwork and communication; you cannot survive on your own. Frames can get a bit choppy when all hell breaks loose, but I'm confident the devs are working on improving this. I'm very much looking forward to continued development; it feels like it's going to be something special. I'm doing my part!

Unique concept executed extremely well. I didn't quite enjoy this game at first when joining random servers as there's not always great communication happening, but I think it really shines when you're in a small sub trying to survive in the deep with your friends.

Very fun so far. Rough around the edges, but lots of potential.

Addictive.

If you want to play this game with friends online, don't buy it. Crashes all the time. Lag is awful. Can't believe I got duped into this again. Never again, 2K. Never again!

What's more metal than blindly traversing through an ocean of blood on an alien moon in a creaking, decrepit submarine? I really enjoyed this game. Short and sweet. Atmospheric and tense as hell for the hour it takes to play through it. I really enjoyed this concept and hope to see more like it!

I have been anticipating this game since they announced it was in development, and I'm pleased to say that, even in Early Access, Dune: Spice Wars is an experience as addictive as spice with gameplay as deep as an Arrakis cavern. As a rabid fan of the books, movies, and board games, this game succeeds in representing it's source material with care and respect. This isn't just some 4X RTS with the Dune name slapped on it; Dune: Spice Wars revels in and celebrates its theme in a multitude of facets.

The espionage and Landsraad voting systems add immense depth and contribute so much to making this game feel as unique and thematic as it does. Political intrigue is a major theme of Dune, and it's a major aspect of this game thanks to these systems. I also love how alive they've made Arrakis feel. It's an arid wasteland that you must adapt to survive in. Raiders will ransack your villages. Your scouts will uncover mysteries of the desert for your agents to investigate. Your troops need supplies as they traverse neutral and enemy regions. Don't even think about sending your men into the deep desert spaces without the proper gear; they will burn up in the Arrakis sun and become a light midday snack for Shai-Hulud faster than you can say Muad'Dib. Speaking of sandworms, always be on the lookout for these monstrous creatures. They can, and will, slither in and ruin your day by eating your troops or spice harvesters.

Do you need to be a fan of the books or movies to enjoy this game? While I think that it may help you understand why some of the mechanics exist (What the hell is the Landsraad? WTF is a CHOAM?), I think that this game is far more intuitive than some reviewers have been giving it credit for. That being said, I do think a much more robust tutorial mode (with VO please!) that places these thematic elements in context would make it less intimidating than it seems to those unfamiliar with the franchise. Yes there are a lot of resources to manage, but your profits or deficits in these various resources are clearly indicated and that makes them much easier to maintain.

The future is bright for Dune: Spice Wars. Being an Early Access title, I'm looking forward to multiplayer, new factions, new mechanics, and whatever else Shiro Games comes up with. So consume some spice, fasten your stillsuits, and sink your Maker hooks into Shai-Hulud for an exhilarating ride through Arrakis.

One of the smoothest playing, gorgeous looking golf games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. Honestly kinda stunned at how good this is seeing how some other 2K titles turn out. Had a couple crashes here and there, but this is a great game.