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2 people found this review helpful
2 people found this review funny
0.5 hrs on record
CLANKY CART AND CONTROLS, NO PLAYERS AND THEY IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECTED, YOU WILL ALWAYS DIE IN THIS GAME AND GETS BORED. THIS GAME NEEDS A MAINTENANCE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Posted May 30, 2025.
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2 people found this review helpful
8.9 hrs on record (8.7 hrs at review time)
If you’re looking for a unique, emotional, and beautifully atmospheric game, While We Wait Here by Bad Vices Games is an experience you shouldn’t miss. This game takes you inside a cozy yet melancholic diner, where you cook, serve customers, and listen to their stories, all while an impending tragedy looms over everyone.

A Deep and Emotional Story At its heart, While We Wait Here is a story about human connection, love, and loss. Throughout the game, you meet customers with their own struggles and personal battles. The story of the two couples is especially tragic, yet it’s told in such a way that you feel their emotions deeply. At the same time, interactions with other characters like Hank and Mandy bring moments of warmth and hope, showing that even in dark times, people can find support in one another.

Despite the looming disaster, the game reminds us that even in difficult times, human connection provides comfort. The diner becomes a place where people share their stories, express their fears, and seek companionship. Just like in real life, small acts of kindness like serving a warm meal or offering a listening ear can make a difference.

Even as the world faces an impending end, the act of cooking, serving, and engaging with customers gives life a sense of normalcy and purpose. The game teaches us to appreciate small, everyday moments a conversation, a meal, or a kind gesture because those moments shape our experiences and relationships.

Your decisions shape your customers' fate, just like in real life. The advice we give and the words we choose can change someone's path. Some fear the end, others deny it, and some accept it. The game shows how people react to crisis in unique ways. The game encourages players to understand and respect different perspectives on life and its uncertainties.

Hope and Acceptance in Uncertainty: Despite the tragic circumstances, While We Wait Here offers moments of hope, reflection, and closure. The game asks, How do we want to spend our final moments? In fear, regret, or in peace? It encourages players to reflect on their own lives and the legacy they leave behind.

Posted February 10, 2025.
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12.7 hrs on record (1.5 hrs at review time)
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Posted November 28, 2024.
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28 people found this review helpful
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149.8 hrs on record
I’m at a loss for words when it comes to this game. This game touched me deeply and had me on the verge of tears. I love the story and side characters main characters, especially Clementine and Lee Everett. Their journeys are not just compelling; they are profoundly moving. The challenging part of this game but yet rewarding is the difficulty of making choices. Each decision carries weight, often leaving me second-guessing my responses and actions. This pressure to choose the right words or actions creates an intense and immersive experience, highlighting the moral dilemmas that arise in desperate situations.

The Walking Dead offers a powerful narrative experience that highlights the significance of choice and the strength of community, all while exploring the complexities of human relationships. Each decision you make feels impactful, shaping not only the outcome of the story but also the characters’ development and their relationships with one another.

The emotional storytelling and thought-provoking themes leave a lasting impression, transforming the experience into something more than just a game. It’s a reflective journey that stays with you long after the credits roll, making you ponder the choices you made and the lives you touched along the way. This is a game that resonates on a deeper level, and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone who appreciates a story that genuinely engages the heart and mind. ❤︎
Posted October 31, 2024.
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2 people found this review helpful
8.3 hrs on record
A cool game to have, Five Dates by Wales Interactive is a standout game in the dating sim genre. I really enjoy how it captures the ups and downs of modern online dating in a fresh way. You play as Vinny, a single man going on a series of video dates during lockdown. Each character has their own personality and charm, providing a variety of dating experiences that feel real and relatable. The game shines in its portrayal of real-life dating dynamics awkward pauses, spontaneous chemistry, and even moments of self-discovery. You might not always say the perfect thing or receive the reaction you expect, but that’s the beauty of Five Dates. The game encourages you to embrace imperfections and reminds you that genuine connections are often formed through unexpected moments. With its blend of humor, heart, and relatability, it offers a truly engaging experience.

Not every conversation or interaction in Five Dates goes smoothly just like in real-life dating. Awkward moments and mistakes are bound to happen, and the game leans into these situations, making them feel authentic rather than scripted. Five Dates subtly TEACHES YOU to handle these interactions with grace, encouraging you not to dwell on missteps but to see them as part of the process. It emphasizes that it’s not the slip-ups that define your connections, but how you recover from them that truly makes a difference.

One of my favorite moments with Saffron was during our dates. Despite our differences in lifestyle and interests, I managed to get Saffron to a third date and even got her personal phone number. I especially loved the part where I helped Saffron through her panic attack and stayed with her on-screen until she felt better. It was a touching and authentic moment that made the experience feel real and meaningful. I truly loved this connection with her and felt glad to have helped. Five Dates doesn't just explore romantic connections; it captures the vulnerability and empathy that come with them.
Posted October 31, 2024.
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2 people found this review helpful
1.3 hrs on record (0.9 hrs at review time)
Titan Chaser is a cozy and atmospheric game that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would love to see a sequel with improved gameplay, graphics, and new sights to explore. Additional missions and a multiplayer mode would also enhance the experience.

This game was a great escape during the pandemic lockdown. Its relaxing atmosphere and beautiful scenery were a welcome respite. I particularly enjoyed listening to the old radio drama and music while driving a car at night in this game, which created a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. The game's beautiful aesthetic evoked a sense of nostalgia, making it feel like I was dreaming while driving at night, discovering and solving mysteries, and chasing titans.

PS Hey, I hope you are reading this. Just wanted to give a shoutout! to the developer for making such a cool little game . It's really inspiring to see you keep creating, even with everything going on in Ukraine. I hope you are okay. and your family and friends are safe. I hope you are doing well. Take care, brother.
Slava Ukraini! ꨄ₊⁺
Posted September 10, 2024.
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1 person found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
654.5 hrs on record (176.3 hrs at review time)
The Outlast Trials deals with mature themes that may be offensive to some players, particularly those with strong religious beliefs. The game depicts a fictionalized organization that could be interpreted as mocking religious figures.

Outlast Trials offers a thrilling multiplayer experience that blends the disturbing atmosphere of the Saw franchise with the intense chase mechanics of Dead by Daylight. Expect a mature world filled with gore and relentless enemies pursuing you.

But here's the twist: You can personalize your cell, creating a small haven. Mini-games like chess and arm wrestling provide welcome breaks from the tension, You can upgrade your abilities and skills and the in-game economy allows for steady progress without excessive grinding, It's easy to grind for money and tokens. Additionally, You can beat the game without using a microphone while playing with random players.

However, the game utilizes intense visual distortions to depict your character's descent into psychosis, particularly during "weekly therapy." While intended to be immersive, these effects could potentially trigger seizures in players with pre-existing conditions. This forceful inclusion of potentially harmful visuals might be unnecessary and could induce nausea or dizziness in susceptible players.

Players with a history of seizures or sensitivity to intense visuals should proceed with caution. The inclusion of this feature in the weekly therapy feels unnecessary and can lead to dizziness and nausea.
Posted June 19, 2024. Last edited July 18, 2024.
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1 person found this review helpful
1,638.9 hrs on record (1,272.1 hrs at review time)
My review
Free-to-Play Thrill Ride: SCP: Secret Laboratory is a unique twist on the FPS genre, throwing you into a world of tense SCP containment, strategic teamwork, and desperate escapes.

Communication is Crucial: Teamwork is key, especially for SCP's (monsters) and human teams like the Mobile Task Force (MTF, a SWAT-like unit) and the Chaos Insurgency (renegade D-Class). Effective communication through voice chat is crucial for success.

A Learning Curve, But Rewarding: The variety of roles and objectives can be overwhelming at first. However, the large and active player base allows you to learn from others and improve your skills. Watching experienced players is a valuable resource.

A Cast of Varied Roles:

Class-D: Escape the facility as a prisoner, evading guards and scientists while potentially becoming Chaos Insurgency upon escape.
MTF's and Facility Guards: Secure the facility as a member of the security team NTF. Eliminate or detain D-Class, escort Scientists to escape, and contain or eliminate SCPs.
Chaos Insurgency forces objective is to help the Class-D to escape and eliminate all MTF's and Scientists and SCP'S.
SCP: Wreak havoc on the facility as a monstrous entity with unique abilities.
Scientists: Escape the facility and it will turn into an MTF upon escape.

The Social Side of the game: The online nature allows you to play with friends or make new ones :), but remember, the online world can be unpredictable!

Overall:
SCP: Secret Laboratory is a fantastic free-to-play for those seeking a unique and thrilling FPS experience. Just be prepared to work together (or fight strategically) to survive the chaos!
Posted March 6, 2024. Last edited June 19, 2024.
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186.9 hrs on record (75.4 hrs at review time)
I bought Dying Light 2: Ultimate Edition and other DLCs for this game. It's a fun game with zombies and parkour, but I didn't realize how much each objective would affect the whole story. It has a great impact. This game teaches you how to be mindful of how to react, take action, or solve each situation. Be mindful of how to be careful with the things you say to each character in this game because interacting with each character in this game mirrors our lives in real life. Be careful with the things you choose to say to each character, because once you make your final choices about what to say to them, you can't go back. How you respond to situations determines how each story, or the entire story, turns out.

I would like to see this game get better because some of the actions it allows you to take violate the laws of physics. I know the character in this game is superhuman due to experiments, etc. And my issues with this game are that their bases are so poorly designed, even though the fact that I am aware of their difficult access to food, water, and other resources because of the zombie epidemic. Like in the bazaar, their base is poorly designed, the wall is so tiny, and I can easily jump on the watch tower to get inside the bazaar. But what if the virals, volatiles, and banshees can get inside their base even though they have UV lights? This kind of base will not survive in real life. At least make an effort to build a nice base, even if you are lacking resources. and their other bases are poorly designed; that's not a kind of defensive structure; they only rely on small fences with barbed wire and UV lights. What if they ran out of electric generators? and the base is open to attack by other factions.

Still, I adore this game and had a great time playing it. I Love the story, the parkour, the official theme song of this game, new skins, upgraded melee weapons that are excellent for a zombie apocalypse, skills, paragliding, co-op game, etc. Man, I was really into it. The atmosphere of the city created by the zombie virus is beautiful. This is a win for the developers of Techland: Dying Light 2: Stay Human. WORTH buying! <3 and thats why i NOMINATE THIS GAME
Posted July 19, 2023. Last edited November 22, 2023.
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1 person found this review helpful
69.8 hrs on record (55.2 hrs at review time)
While playing this game, I experience the same level of enthusiasm that Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley experienced upon entering Hogwarts for the first time. I love it, but it might use some improvements. For instance, the NPCs should be adjusted because several of them share a similar appearance. Glitches should be fixed because I went into one and couldn't push the escape button to get out of the castle that I had glitched inside, and glitches caused by wearing scarves must be corrected. It looks engrained when you wear different scarves, and when it glitches or becomes engrained on robes, it looks ugly.

We need to get a chance to explore Diagon Alley, and it should introduce a fresh quest that instructs players on how to utilize patronus charms to save someone from dementors; we should get to know how to get the Gillyweed quest and the ability to plunge into the ocean to explore it without diving into the whirlpool; and we should get to see some creatures like Grindylow and mermaids and add more creatures like lethifolds; a chance to explore the Chamber of Secrets to see the Basilisk; and we get to learn a parseltongue. We should have a chance to ride on the Hogsmeade train and experience the magnificent scenery inside the train while eating chocolate frogs, etc. and I'd like to see how my character and other students sleep in the game if only this is possible to include it in the game. Overall, make it more and more detailed and magical; THIS GAME IS WORTH IT. This is a good game by Warner Bros. and Avalanche Software. <3 <3
mmesia
Posted June 14, 2023. Last edited June 14, 2023.
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