Quick Update

I actually finished quite a few games since I last posted, however they’ve mostly been quite small and I haven’t made much progress on the bigger games I’m playing.

The Swapper (abandoned)
I don’t know, I just wasn’t feeling it. I got about half way through the game when I realized I was really bored, which is strange because its a good puzzle game with a cool art style and really clever puzzles. The story element bored me to death though, so maybe that’s part of the reason I quit.

Would I recommend this game? Yeah, I really don’t know why I didn’t like it

To The Moon (completed)
Wow, this game is an emotional journey. I was really skeptical at first because I’m usually not a huge fan of these kinds of games (where you don’t really do much except watch the story play out). However, I’m glad I was wrong because the story is spectacular, and you really fall in love with the characters. The minisodes that have been released have me dying for a sequel, the story is getting really mysterious and interesting.

Would I recommend this game? This is a must play

Valiant Hearts: The Great War (completed)
I love this game. I got it on ios a long time ago, but only played the free part of the game, and ever since then I had been itching to finish the game. Like To The Moon, this game is very story oriented, but it also has arcade elements like puzzles and stuff. Sometimes those can be frustrating not because they’re difficult, but because sometimes it can be easy to screw up. Valiant Hearts tells the story of 4 people and a dog who are caught up in the mess of WWI on both sides, the allied powers and axis powers. It’s tragic and heartbreaking and I won’t lie, the ending had me crying.

Would I recommend this game? Absolutely

The Stanely Parable (beaten)
I’m sure most people have played this game already, but it really is a good game with a really cool concept. I love how there are so many different endings, and how the narrator is with you the whole time, attempting to guide your actions while you blatantly disobey him. This game can be a mindfuck at times, but that’s a good thing!

Would I recommend this game? Yes

A Bird Story (completed)

A spinoff from To the Moon, this game is a really short, cute game. I use the term “game” loosely because the most gameplay you’ll do is walk around a bit. This isn’t a game that needs things like puzzles and gameplay, because all its doing is telling a sweet, heartwarming story about a boy and his bird. It’s definitely a lot lighter than To the Moon, but it still stirs up your emotions.

Would I recommend this game? Yep! But play To the Moon first.

I’m very happy about this month’s theme, because I just started The Witcher about a week ago! I doubt I’ll even be close to finishing it at the end of the month though. I can see this taking me months to complete.