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27.2 hrs on record (0.1 hrs at review time)
So far so good
Posted November 24, 2025.
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2.0 hrs on record (2.0 hrs at review time)
Brings back old memories.
Posted November 29, 2024.
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9.3 hrs on record (8.8 hrs at review time)
Early Access Review
Pros:

Engaging survival gameplay: Project Zomboid is a survival game that offers engaging gameplay mechanics, including scavenging for supplies, building shelters, and fighting off zombies. This creates a challenging and immersive gameplay experience.

Realistic world simulation: The game features a realistic world simulation that takes into account factors such as hunger, thirst, and fatigue. This creates a sense of immersion and realism that is both challenging and rewarding.

Meaningful choices: The game features meaningful choices that can impact the game's story and world. This creates a sense of agency and ownership for players, which can be satisfying and rewarding.

Active modding community: The game has an active and dedicated modding community, which means that there is always new content and experiences to be had. This also allows for a lot of player-created content, including mods and custom maps.

Cons:

Steep learning curve: Project Zomboid can be a challenging game to master, especially when it comes to the game's mechanics and strategy. This might be off-putting for some players who are looking for a more casual experience.

Slow-paced gameplay: The game's gameplay can be slow-paced at times, which might not be engaging for some players. This can make the game feel tedious or boring, especially during long stretches of travel or downtime.

Limited character customization: While the game's characters are well-designed and interesting, there are limited options for customization. This might be disappointing for players who enjoy creating and customizing their own characters.

Limited replayability: While the game's survival gameplay is engaging and well-designed, there is limited replayability once the game has been completed. This might be disappointing for players who are looking for a game that they can play over and over again.
Posted February 25, 2023.
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41.6 hrs on record
Early Access Review
PROS:

Engaging story and characters: Wartales features an engaging story and well-developed characters that players can become invested in. This creates a narrative-driven experience that is both satisfying and rewarding.

Unique gameplay mechanics: The game features unique gameplay mechanics that combine elements of strategy, RPG, and survival genres. This creates a gameplay experience that is both challenging and immersive.

Beautiful visuals: Wartales features beautiful hand-drawn visuals that bring the game's world to life. The attention to detail and art style make the game a joy to look at and play.

Meaningful choices: The game features meaningful choices that can impact the game's story and world. This creates a sense of agency and ownership for players, which can be satisfying and rewarding.

CONS:

Steep learning curve: Wartales can be a challenging game to master, especially when it comes to the game's mechanics and strategy. This might be off-putting for some players who are looking for a more casual experience.

Limited replayability: While the game's story is engaging and well-written, there is limited replayability once the story has been completed. This might be disappointing for players who are looking for a game that they can play over and over again.

Slow-paced gameplay: The game's gameplay can be slow-paced at times, which might not be engaging for some players. This can make the game feel tedious or boring, especially during long stretches of travel or downtime.

Limited character customization: While the game's characters are well-developed and interesting, there are limited options for customization. This might be disappointing for players who enjoy creating and customizing their own characters.
Posted February 25, 2023. Last edited November 21, 2023.
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10.3 hrs on record (9.1 hrs at review time)
Pros:

Fun and challenging gameplay: Helldivers is a top-down shooter that offers fun and challenging gameplay. The game's difficulty is well-balanced, and the gameplay mechanics are tight and responsive.

Co-op support: The game supports up to four-player co-op, which allows players to work together to complete missions and objectives. This creates a fun and engaging social experience.

Customization options: Helldivers offers a lot of customization options for weapons, gear, and appearance. This allows players to tailor their loadouts to their playstyle, which can be satisfying and rewarding.

Active community: The game has an active and dedicated community, which means that finding matches is never difficult. This also allows for a lot of player-created content, including mods and custom missions.

Cons:

Steep learning curve: Helldivers can be a challenging game to master, especially when it comes to the game's mechanics and strategy. This might be off-putting for some players who are looking for a more casual experience.

Limited enemy variety: While the game's enemies are well-designed and challenging, there are only a limited number of enemy types available. This can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time, especially for players who have been playing for a while.

Limited mission variety: While the game's missions are well-designed and fun to play, there are only a limited number of mission types available. This can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time, especially for players who have been playing for a while.

No single-player content: While the game's co-op mode is fun and engaging, there is no single-player campaign or story mode available. This might be disappointing for players who prefer to play games on their own or who are looking for a more narrative-driven experience.
Posted February 25, 2023.
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1 person found this review helpful
14.3 hrs on record (12.1 hrs at review time)
Pros:

Fun and chaotic gameplay: Wreckfest is a demolition derby racing game that offers fun and chaotic gameplay. The game's physics engine is particularly impressive, allowing for realistic car damage and destruction.

Variety of game modes: The game features a variety of game modes, including traditional racing, demolition derby, and more. This keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, and it allows players to switch between different modes depending on their mood.

Customization options: Wreckfest offers a lot of customization options for vehicles, including paint jobs, decals, and upgrades. This allows players to create unique and personalized vehicles that reflect their style and personality.

Multiplayer support: The game supports both online and local multiplayer, which allows players to compete against each other in a variety of modes and races. This also creates a fun and engaging social experience.

Cons:

Limited track selection: While the game's tracks are well-designed and fun to play on, there are only a limited number of them available. This can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time, especially for players who have been playing for a while.

No story mode: Unlike some racing games, Wreckfest does not have a story mode or campaign. This might be disappointing for players who are looking for a more narrative-driven experience.

Limited vehicle selection: While the game offers a lot of customization options for vehicles, there are only a limited number of vehicles available. This might be disappointing for players who enjoy collecting and unlocking new vehicles.

Steep learning curve: Wreckfest can be a challenging game to master, especially when it comes to the game's physics and mechanics. This might be off-putting for some players who are looking for a more casual experience.
Posted February 25, 2023.
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