Jerry Williams

“Coridden, while lacking polish, also shines like a diamond with its wealth of ideas, theming, and creative setting. Almost better as a proof-of-concept, my intention isn’t to steer the developers away from success, but to highlight that the hard part’s been done: good game design. All that’s needed is some QA. For you, reader, you may enjoy seeing what’s being chewed on here, but don’t go in expecting a crisp experience.”

“I praise the developers for making an accessible yet strategic roguelike because this subgenre often has a steep learning curve and barrier for entry. While I’ve beaten the game, I can tell that I’m going to do my routine 90% completion on this game, even after investing 20 hours. The post-game is the game.”

“A visual marvel for a seven-year-old game, and game design still holds up with some dated aspects.”

“For those wordy folk who can't stand high horses, this irreverent escapade through classic artwork is sure to titillate.”

“Not a perfect remaster, but a worthy graphical upgrade of a fun horror romp with an enticing backstory.”

“A brisk cooperative romp that feels like a sugar high that lasts just as long.”

“A trip down memory lane for some that excels in parts, but feels opaque for much of the journey.”

“A dystopian detective noir focused on two flawed, likable people unraveling a curious mystery.”

“A chill, breezy puzzle game with some quests and novel ideas that'll spark the imagination every now and then.”

“An exemplar of what a AAA experience should feel like, not just in terms of production quality, but creative combat.”

“A love of language and unique gameplay is enough to get literati excited for Cryptmaster, while those favoring less cerebral experiences should look elsewhere.”

“A charming world that boasts deep strategy beyond number crunching.”

“A easy breezy slice-of-life tale in which a rural village's life gets turned upside-down, expectations for a grand narrative should be tempered.”

“Slay the Princess is as indie as they come, with creative, novel writing and design that most established studios and publishers would be hesitant to adopt.”

“A relaxing exploration of a fictional world in which characters discover themselves as much as they do each other.”