Reviews by dessicant

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
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Classic fps*****

A classic fps whose influence nearly ruined the genre, but you can't really blame the game for its imitators.

by dessicant, USA - Oct 29th 2019
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller - Game of the Year Edition
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Competent point and click*****

Not the greatest I've ever played, but it scratches a particular itch.

by dessicant, USA - Oct 24th 2018
StarDrive 2
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Could've been more*****

This game brings so many elements together that I'd love in a space game... but it's somehow less than the sum of its parts

by dessicant, USA - Oct 24th 2018
Stable Orbit
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Beautiful but basic*****

This game looks great, and it's a decent space station builder, but it feels limited.

by dessicant, USA - Jul 13th 2018
Enforcer: Police Crime Action
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Unique but unpolished*****

There's not much in the way of police sims like this aside from GTA mods, but to be honest, those mods probably have more polish than this game.

by dessicant, USA - Apr 13th 2018
Diluvion
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A casual-friendly submarine game with interesting FTL influences*****

Approachable gameplay that doesn't make you fuss around with too much submarine stuff. The ability to go to a 2D internal view and assign crew stations is a novel touch. The forthcoming 1.2 update looks to significantly improve upon the game, as well.

by dessicant, USA - Apr 13th 2018
Airport Madness: World Edition
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Casual air traffic control game*****

If you've played one of these, you've pretty much played them all. Manage departures and landings while avoiding crashes. Too casual for my taste.

by dessicant, USA - Apr 13th 2018
A Valley Without Wind 1 & 2 Dual Pack
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Ugly and unapproachable*****

Like most of Arcen's games, you have to look past the ugly presentation and noticeable faults to find the kernel of unique and interesting ideas. I was unable to do that for these games.

by dessicant, USA - Apr 13th 2018
LA Cops
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It's OK.*****

A decent top down/twin stick shooter, with a basic partner cover system and janky collisions. There are better games to play.

by dessicant, USA - Apr 13th 2018
Breach & Clear: Deadline
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A mediocre and misguided departure from the previous game*****

I guess if you really like zombies it could be worth a shot.

by dessicant, USA - Feb 26th 2018
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
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A classic with modern presentation*****

Nice to play one of the most famous puzzle games of all time with some modern improvements

by dessicant, USA - Feb 26th 2018
Meltdown
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Well-produced but uninspired mobile shooter.*****

The game feels and plays well, but feels and looks like a mobile port. Fun but shallow

by dessicant, USA - Feb 26th 2018
The Silent Age
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A short and somewhat simple point and click*****

Not super challenging, and rather short, which works in its favor. Time travelling puzzles are mostly good

by dessicant, USA - Feb 26th 2018
In Between
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Difficult and well-made but not groundbreaking*****

A difficult puzzle platformer about shifting gravity with a compelling story

by dessicant, USA - Feb 26th 2018