samwise84

Update 156: April 2026

Another month done, time flies as usual.

Half-Life 2

Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway

6.5/10
4.6 hours
6 of 26 achievements

Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway is a fun and surprisingly polished kart racer that clearly takes inspiration from Mario Kart, while adding its own Nickelodeon charm. The controls feel responsive, the tracks are varied, and the roster is packed with recognizable characters that fans will enjoy. I played it solo and had a good time unlocking content and racing through the different cups. The gameplay is easy to pick up and works well for casual sessions. I cannot really judge the co-op or multiplayer side since I only played alone, but as a single-player kart racer it was enjoyable. Could not find any online games though, so if you are looking for that this might not be the game for you.

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Karisvale

7/10
2 hours
11 of 11 achievements

Karisvale is a short and enjoyable free detective game where you investigate the disappearance of a missing resident. The game creates a nice mystery atmosphere and gives you enough clues to keep things interesting without becoming too complicated. Exploration and talking to characters feel rewarding, and the investigation theme works well throughout the experience. For a free title, it offers a surprisingly solid level of quality and a decent amount of charm. It may not be very long or groundbreaking, but it is definitely worth trying if you enjoy simple mystery games and light detective-style adventures.

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The Last Tinker: City of Colors

7.5/10
11.6 hours
6 of 14 achievements

The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a charming and easy platformer with a cute story and a colorful world full of personality. The game keeps things light and accessible, making it a relaxing experience for players who enjoy straightforward platforming and cheerful presentation. Movement and combat are simple to learn, and the overall atmosphere is fun and upbeat. Some sections can be a bit buggy or rough around the edges, which occasionally interrupts the flow, but nothing too severe. Despite those flaws, it remains a pleasant and enjoyable adventure that is worth playing for its charm alone.

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The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf

7/10
11.2 hours
17 of 28 achievements

The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf is a decent platformer with a bit of nostalgic appeal, especially for anyone familiar with the Smurfs. The levels are colorful and the presentation stays true to the series, while the gameplay offers simple and accessible platforming. Movement generally works well, and there are some enjoyable moments throughout the adventure. At the same time, certain sections can become frustrating or repetitive, which takes away from the overall experience. It is not a standout platformer, but it is a solid enough game for fans of the Smurfs or anyone looking for a fairly casual platforming experience.

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Railroad Tycoon 2: Platinum

6/10
14.1 hours
no achievements

Railroad Tycoon 2 has definitely not aged all that well, but it was still fun enough to complete. The old 800x600 resolution takes some getting used to, especially on modern screens, and it really shows its age in both visuals and interface design. It is also amusing to look back at the cutscenes that once seemed incredibly impressive at the time. Despite that nostalgia factor, the core gameplay of building routes and managing your railway empire still has some charm. A few of the scenarios were surprisingly difficult, though that may just mean I have gotten worse at these games.

Also killed some DLC's again:
  • Jigsaw Puzzle Pack - Pixel Puzzles Ultimate: Bioframe

  • Coloring Pixels - Gothic Pack

  • WooLoop - Transport Pack



Overall Backlog Progress: -0,03% change to last times unfinished/never played games (58,26% unfinished games)

21.60% (412/1907)
18.77% (358/1907)
3.15% (60/1907)
55.11% (1051/1907)
1.36% (26/1907)




Overall SG Wins Progress:+0,38% change to last times unfinished/never played games (47,69% unfinished games)

27.83% (241/866)
24.13% (209/866)
1.85% (16/866)
45.84% (397/866)
0.35% (3/866)
Here are the games I'm currently working on. Reviews will follow once I'm done with the games:
This month is at least not as bad as the last one -_- but my backlog still isn't happy with me. I've won 8 games and got gifted one (thanks cece) and added 1 of my own. I've beaten 5 games this month, so +5 for the month of April. Yearly count is at +38. I did beat The Last Tinker and Railroad Tycoon 2, so my count on beaten old games is at +6 for the year. So 6/12 done so far. At least I am on track for that and I started playing Quell Memento. And if I finish that in time my next one will be Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring or Shadowgrounds or Luxor HD.


SG wins: Added myself (free games and old keys): Gifts:
Games I want to play within the next few weeks:

PoP: thanks to Realschrambo & slenderpoop for challenging me