When I wrote that article and described my ideal farming sim as "Harvest Moon but Depressed," I never imagined that a day would come when I would play the game that scratched that itch. Yet in 2020's (after)life sim Spiritfarer, I found the melancholy I sought - plus a little hope to go along with it.
Spiritfarer’s Platforming Sets it Apart from Other Simulation Games
Spiritfarer is not just a life sim or farming sim - it is a platformer, and the satisfaction of movement that comes from that genre adds so much to what Spiritfarer accomplishes.
Playing Custom Modes in Slay the Spire Better Scratches my TCG Itch
The custom modes reinvigorated my interest in the game when I hit the point where the only interesting thing left to do was to make the game harder for myself.
I’m One of Those Weirdos Who Tells Everyone to Play Hades Now
I don't think anyone out there has been proselytizing Hades as the perfect game; rather, it simply seems clear that what works about the game is so strong that the issues are easy to bear.
The Slaying Game: Which Slay the Spire Hero is Your Ultimate Match?
Sometimes the best way to choose a favorite character is through a ridiculous scripted scenario that no one should take seriously.
First Impressions of Slay the Spire, from a Guy Who Sucks at One Step From Eden
Slay the Spire promised an experience where I could take my time to think but still be challenged.
Doing Difficulty Right – How the Hard Mode of Bug Fables Encourages You to Push Yourself
If you choose to play the game at a higher difficulty, Bug Fables gives you the tools you need in order to have a fighting chance at doing so.
Bug Fables May Just Be the Pinnacle of Classic Paper Mario Combat
While the proper Paper Mario series moves off in a new direction, Bug Fables is the love letter to the combat that the old guard fondly remembers.
After Five Hours, I’m Still a Pretty Big Leap From Eden
With so many card types and unique mechanics to engage, One Step From Eden makes each experience unique not just with its procedural generation but also with the creative possibilities available to you during a run.
My First Impressions of SCOUT – and Also the Rest of Murder by Numbers
SCOUT's wholesome naivety and enthusiastic sincerity make him immediately lovable...this robot will be at the top of my protect list for the foreseeable future.